3 years agoThe Rockets acquired center
Derrick Favors from OKC on Thursday. In addition, Houston is also receiving
Ty Jerome,
Theo Maledon, and
Maurice Harkless in exchange for
David Nwaba,
Sterling Brown,
Trey Burke, and
Marquese Chriss. Favors averaged 5.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in 39 games with the Thunder in 2022-23. While the veteran's career is seemingly nearing an end, he likely has some solid performances left in the tank. With that said, if
Alperen Sengun goes down with an injury this season, Favors will earn streaming appeal in deep formats.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Adrian Wojnarowski
3 years agoOklahoma City Thunder forward
Derrick Favors has opted in to his player option for the upcoming season. The 30-year-old will accept his $10.2 million option and remain with the team for the 2022-2023 campaign. This isn't too shocking as it's unlikely Favors would get more than $10 million in free agency. The former third overall pick has put together multiple successful seasons during his time with the Utah Jazz. Although, his best days are behind him as he'll likely play a minimal role off the bench with the Thunder next season.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
3 years agoOklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Derrick Favors won't play against the Bulls. After logging 28 minutes against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday evening, finishing with 16 points, nine boards, and five assists, the veteran will get the night off on Saturday to rest. As a result,
Isaiah Roby should take Favors' place in the starting lineup, although he likely won't see enough minutes to make a dent on the fantasy end.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 years agoOklahoma City Thunder small forward
Josh Giddey and center
Derrick Favors have entered the league's health and safety protocols as of Tuesday, ruling the duo out indefinitely. Giddey has emerged as a stat sheet stuffer during his rookie campaign, having amassed 10.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists across his first 30 professional contests. Favors has played a sparing role in the frontcourt for OKC, snagging just 4.9 boards per outing, which is on pace to set a new career low. Giddey's absence opens up more playmaking opportunities for
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and
Luguentz Dort, while
Kenrich Williams will likely see a bump in minutes; Favors' absence paves the way for
Mike Muscala and
Isaiah Roby to hold down the center spot for the time being.
--Jesse BorekSource: Adrian Wojnarowski
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