2 days agoUtah Jazz center
Rudy Gobert took his double-double streak to four games as he scored 16 points and added 14 rebounds, but it was not enough in the 112-102 loss to the Timberwolves. Gobert managed to swat one shot and added a steal while making six of seven at the line. Gobert has turned things around for owners and in his last four games is putting up 20.5 points, 15.0 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks while shooting 80.5% from the floor, but is making just 59.3% from the line in that span. He will have another showdown with
Karl-Anthony Towns on Wednesday, which will be another amazing matchup in the middle.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoUtah Jazz guard/forward
Joe Ingles struggled to make his shots, but did provide a decent line in the 10-point loss to Minnesota on Monday. Ingles recorded 12 points on 4-for-12 shooting while handing out five assists with eight rebounds and three makes from three off the bench. Ingles has not been himself this season and it seems his new role of coming off the bench has not worked for him just yet. It is a long season, so owners need to hang in there and if he is on your waiver wire, keep a close eye on him.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoMinnesota Timberwolves center
Karl-Anthony Towns found his touch from three as he connected on seven of 15 attempts en route to 29 points in the 10-point victory over the Jazz. Towns filled the stat sheet with 13 rebounds and five assists to go along with two steals and two blocks, but he did commit six turnovers on the night.
Rudy Gobert got the best of Towns on a big block at the rim, but the Timberwolves did an excellent job running pick and pops for Towns which led to Gobert not being able to protect the paint. They have a rematch again on Wednesday, so expect the Jazz to make some changes to try to slow down Towns.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoMinnesota Timberwolves guard
Jeff Teague stepped things up with
Andrew Wiggins (illness) out on this night to help lead his team to the big win over the Jazz on Monday. Teague connected on 7-for-18 shooting en route to 21 points while handing out 11 assists and five rebounds while committing just two turnovers. The assists look nice for Teague and he is averaging 14.3 points and 11.3 assists over his last three games, but isn't adding much else and is shooting a dismal 35.9% from the floor in that span. The Timberwolves play next on Wednesday against the Jazz again.
--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoCleveland Cavaliers small forward
Alfonzo McKinnie saw 30 minutes as a reserve during Monday’s defeat to the New York Knicks due to the absence of
Kevin Love. McKinnie, who had scored 10 points combined in his first six games this season, went for 14 points on 4-for-10 shooting, knocking down three or more triples in a contest for just the third time in his career. He also added six rebounds to his stat line, showcasing some of the numbers that he can accrue when given ample time. Love’s absence likely won’t be an extended one, but if McKinnie can crack the Cavaliers’ rotation with a higher frequency, he could be a traditional fantasy asset in deep leagues.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoCleveland Cavaliers shooting guard
Kevin Porter Jr. entered the starting five for the first time in his career during Monday’s loss to the New York Knicks, taking advantage of the increased playing time to record a career-high 18 points. Porter, who had made four threes all season coming into the game, knocked down three versus New York in addition to the four rebounds and two assists that he also added to his stat line. Should he remain in the starting five moving forward, he could have some intriguing fantasy value for a Cavaliers team hellbent on development of their young players.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoCleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard
Brandon Knight was uber-aggressive from the moment that he stepped on the floor during Monday’s loss to the New York Knicks. Knight finished 4-for-8 shooting during his 12 minutes, with all of his looks coming from behind the three-point line. The veteran guard had not taken that many shots from deep in a contest since March 28, 2016, attempting to serve as instant offense off the bench for a Cleveland squad in need of it. He also added three rebounds and two assists, but until his minutes begin to creep up on a consistent basis, Knight remains on the fringes of fantasy consideration.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoNew York Knicks power forward
Marcus Morris went for 23 points during the team’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, spurred to that mark by his ability to reach the free-throw line. Morris, who hit a career-high 12 free throws, has now reached the 20-point plateau in seven of his 14 games this season. One of the few members of the Knicks rotation guaranteed to see a hefty workload on a nightly basis, Morris has put together a career year to this point. He next faces his hometown team -- Philadelphia -- on Tuesday, whom he has averaged 15.1 points per game against in his career, the second most of any opponent.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoNew York Knicks power forward
Julius Randle went on an early scoring barrage during Monday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, collecting 23 points in the first half en route to a season-high 30-point performance. Randle was aggressive to the tune of 12-for-17 shooting, tying his season best by knocking down three triples. In addition to the scoring, he added seven rebounds, four assists and two steals to deliver a dazzling effort as he continues to make the case to be the Knicks’ No. 1 scoring option on a nightly basis. His role in the offense is something owners can continue to monitor Tuesday when he faces Philadelphia.
--Jesse Borek - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoToronto Raptors power forward
Chris Boucher had 11 points and 11 rebounds on Monday night in a 132-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Boucher has been getting more playing time in the last six games, and his fantasy results are improving as a result. In his last six games, he is averaging 8.1 points on 45.4% shooting along with 6.1 rebounds in 17.5 minutes. If the minutes and production continue to trend upwards, fantasy managers should definitely have him on the watch list and take a flyer on him in very deep leagues. Games against the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks will allow him to build off this performance and continue earning more opportunities in the Toronto offense.
--Euan Leith - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoToronto Raptors power forward
Pascal Siakam was up to his old tricks again on Monday night against the Charlotte Hornets. In a 132-96 win, Siakam recorded 20 points, eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes. It was surprising how much Siakim played in a 36-point win, but obviously load management is not a problem for him. Siakam has cooled down a bit in November after coming out firing in October. He is averaging a solid 24.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists while shooting 44.2% from the field. Week 5 continues for Toronto with games against Orlando and Atlanta.
--Euan Leith - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoToronto Raptors small forward
OG Anunoby set a new season high with 24 points on Monday night. In the Raptors 132-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets, Anunoby checked almost every box with 24 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals. He had an efficient shooting performance, too, going 10-for-13 on the night, including hitting four of seven three-point attempts. Anunoby has been hot and cold so far this year, with four games with 17 or more points but five games with under 10 points. He has games against the Magic and Hawks to close out Week 5. Both rank in the bottom half of the league against small forwards and could be exactly what Anunoby needs to build off this performance.
--Euan Leith - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoLos Angeles Clippers guard
Patrick Beverley (calf) will play Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Beverley was questionable with a calf injury, but has healed up enough to play without a minutes restriction on Monday. Beverley's return will push either
Terance Mann or
Rodney McGruder to the bench. Mann was much more effective in the starting lineup which may have earned himself more minutes.
--Dale Johnson - RotoBallerSource: Andrew Greif
2 days agoPhoenix Suns point guard
Ricky Rubio (back) is doubtful to play Monday night against the Boston Celtics. Rubio popped up on the injury report late after suffering back spasms. The injury most likely occurred at some point during shootaround or warm-ups. The Suns play again on Tuesday in the middle of a five-game week, so it's possible they are being cautious with Rubio.
Jevon Carter will start in Rubio's absence.
--Dale Johnson - RotoBallerSource: Gerald Bourguet
2 days agoLos Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (knee) will miss Monday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Leonard has missed three straight games with a knee contusion, but was questionable coming into tonight and should be nearing a return. In Leonard's absence,
Paul George and
Lou Williams will lead the Clippers offense. Both will likely be popular options in Monday's DFS slate.
Terance Mann was also a beneficiary of the injury and would be a cheap, value option.
--Dale Johnson - RotoBallerSource: Ramona Shelburne
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