Fantasy Basketball News

Jerami Grant chipped in 13 points (4-14 FG, 3-10 3PT, 2-2 FT) while also dishing out four assists, recording one steal, grabbing five rebounds, and blocking one shot in the Trailblazers' 126-124 win over the Nuggets Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact: Grant continues a solid stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing four or more rebounds and scoring 13 or more points in four of his last five games. The veteran forward continues to make the most of his role as part of a young Portland starting five, averaging 16.0 points per game to go along with a 20.3% usage rate so far this season.

Deni Avdija led the second unit for the Trailblazers Thursday night, scoring 19 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3PT, 4-4 FT) while also blocking one shot, grabbing two rebounds, and dishing out one assist in a 126-124 win over the Nuggets.

Fantasy Impact: Avdija continues a solid stretch on the offensive end of the floor, finishing with 13 or more points in each of his last four games. The 23-year-old continues to fight consistency issues that would lead to a larger role moving forward, averaging 12.5 points, 3.0 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 20.2% so far this season.

Deandre Ayton filled the stat sheet for the Trailblazers Thursday night, grabbing 13 rebounds, blocking four shots, dishing out four assists, recording one steal, and scoring 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-2 FT) in a 126-124 win over the Nuggets.

Fantasy Impact: Ayton continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with six or more points and three or more rebounds in each of his last five games. The center will look to remain a more reliable option in the Portland starting five as the season continues, averaging 14.3 points and 10.4 rebounds per game to go along with a 19.5% usage rate so far this season.

Shaedon Sharpe flirted with a triple-double for the Trailblazers Thursday night, grabbing six rebounds, dishing out four assists, and scoring 27 points (9-18 FG, 2-8 3PT, 7-8 FT) in a 126-124 win over the Nuggets.

Fantasy Impact: Sharpe continues a solid stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out two or more assists, grabbing two or more rebounds, and scoring 10 or more points in each of his last five games. The 21-year-old continues to grow into a reliable option as part of the Portland starting five, averaging 17.3 points per game to go along with a usage rate of 24.4% so far this season.

Anfernee Simons posted a double-double for the Trailblazers Thursday night, dishing out 10 assists and scoring a team-leading 28 points (11-20 FG, 4-11 3PT, 2-3 FT) while also grabbing one rebound in a 126-124 win over the Nuggets.

Fantasy Impact: Simons continues an impactful stretch on the offensive end of the floor, finishing with four or more assists and 14 or more points in each of his last five games. The talented guard continues to guide an inconsistent Portland starting five, averaging 17.7 points and 4.8 assists per game while posting a usage rate of 24.5% so far this season.

Russell Westbrook III led the Nuggets bench attack Thursday night, scoring 19 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 3PT, 1-2 FT) while also dishing out seven assists, recording one steal, grabbing four rebounds, and blocking two shots in a 126-124 loss to the Trailblazers.

Fantasy Impact: Westbrook III continues a modest stretch on the offensive end of the floor, dishing out five or more assists and scoring five or more points in each of his last five games. The veteran guard continues to make an impact leading the second unit for Denver most nights, averaging 11.6 points, 6.5 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 22.1% so far this season.

Michael Porter Jr. flirted with a double-double for the Nuggets Thursday night, grabbing six rebounds and chipping in 16 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3PT, 1-2 FT) while also recording one steal and dishing out three assists in a 126-124 loss to the Trailblazers.

Fantasy Impact: Porter Jr. continues a solid stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with five or more rebounds and 11 or more points in each of his last five games. The forward remains a steady option as part of a Denver starting five carried by all-world center Nikola Jokic, averaging 18.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game to go along with a 19.1% usage rate so far this season.

Jamal Murray posted a double-double for the Nuggets Thursday night, dishing out 10 assists and scoring 24 points (9-19 FG, 3-6 3PT, 3-4 FT) while also grabbing three rebounds and recording three steals in a 126-124 loss to the Trailblazers.

Fantasy Impact: Murray continues a solid stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with two or more rebounds, three or more assists, and 12 or more points in each of his last five games. The guard continues to provide fantasy managers with a stable option in lineups, averaging 18.7 points and 6.3 assists per game while posting a 22.5% usage rate so far this season.

Nikola Jokic flirted with a triple-double for the Nuggets Thursday night, grabbing six rebounds, dishing out eight assists, and scoring a team-leading 34 points (13-18 FG, 4-6 3PT, 4-4 FT) while also recording one steal in a 126-124 loss to the Trailblazers.

Fantasy Impact: Jokic continues an impressive stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out eight or more assists, grabbing seven or more rebounds, and scoring 20 or more points in four of his last five games. The superstar center remains an elite option in all formats for fantasy managers, averaging 31.0 points, 9.8 assists, and 13.0 rebounds per game while carrying a 30.0% usage rate so far this season.

Domantas Sabonis flirted with a triple-double for the Kings Thursday night, grabbing 12 rebounds, dishing out nine assists, and scoring 18 points (8-13 FG, 1-1 3PT, 1-4 FT) while also blocking one shot in a 113-100 loss to the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact: Sabonis continues a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing 12 or more rebounds, dishing out three or more assists, and scoring 18 or more points in each of his last five games. The 28-year-old remains an elite-level lineup option in all formats for fantasy managers as part of a balanced Sacramento starting five, averaging 21.4 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game while carrying a usage rate of 21.5% so far this season.

De'Aaron Fox filled the stat sheet for the Kings Thursday night, dishing out five assists, recording three steals, grabbing three rebounds, and scoring a team-high 26 points (7-17 FG, 2-5 3PT, 10-11 FT) in a 113-100 loss to the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact: Fox continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing three or more rebounds, dishing out five or more assists, and scoring 18 or more points in each of his last five games. The guard continues to offer fantasy managers a versatile option as part of the Sacramento starting five, averaging 26.2 points, 6.1 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 29.7% so far this season.

D'Angelo Russell led the second unit for the Lakers Thursday night, scoring 16 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3PT) while also grabbing six rebounds, blocking one shot, dishing out one assist, and recording one steal in a 113-100 win over the Kings.

Fantasy Impact: Russell continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with three or more rebounds and five or more points in each of his last five games. The 28-year-old continues to attempt to make the most of his role as part of a Lakers squad led by the superstar tandem of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, averaging 12.5 points, 4.7 assists, and 2.8 rebounds per game to go along with a 21.2% usage rate so far this season.

Austin Reaves filled the stat sheet for the Lakers Thursday night, dishing out five assists, recording two steals, grabbing six rebounds, and scoring a team-high 25 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3PT, 8-9 FT) in a 113-100 win over the Kings.

Fantasy Impact: Reaves continues a solid stretch on both ends of the floor since returning from injury, grabbing two or more rebounds, dishing out five or more assists, and scoring 19 or more points in each of his last two games. The 26-year-old continues to offer fantasy managers solid production when on the floor as part of a Los Angeles squad led by superstars Anthony Davis and LeBron James, averaging 17.3 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game to go along with a 21.5% usage rate so far this season.

LeBron James flirted with a triple-double for the Lakers Thursday night, dishing out seven assists, grabbing six rebounds, and scoring 19 points (8-21 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-2 FT) while also blocking one shot in a 113-100 win over the Kings.

Fantasy Impact: James continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor since returning from injury, finishing with at least 18 points, seven assists, and six rebounds in each of his last two games. The superstar forward remains an elite lineup option in all formats for fantasy managers, averaging 22.6 points, 9.0 assists, and 7.9 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 28.2% so far this season.

Anthony Davis stuffed the stat sheet for the Lakers Thursday night, grabbing 19 rebounds, blocking six shots, dishing out four assists, recording three steals, and scoring 21 points (7-20 FG, 0-1 3PT, 7-9 FT) in a 113-100 win over the Kings.

Fantasy Impact: Davis continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing 10 or more rebounds and scoring 21 or more points in each of his last five games. The veteran center continues to provide fantasy managers with an elite lineup option in all formats as part of the Los Angeles starting five, averaging 27.5 points and 11.1 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 30.3% so far this season.

Victor Wembanyama stuffed the stat sheet for the Spurs Thursday night, dishing out five assists, recording two steals, grabbing six rebounds, blocking four shots, and scoring 42 points (13-24 FG, 7-15 3PT, 9-12 FT) in a 133-126 overtime win over the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact: Wembanyama continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing six or more rebounds and scoring 15 or more points in each of his last five games. The 20-year-old continues to offer fantasy managers a dominant lineup option, averaging 24.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game while carrying a usage rate of 31.0% so far this season.

Jeremy Sochan flirted with a double-double for the Spurs Thursday night, grabbing eight rebounds and scoring 20 points (8-14 FG, 1-2 3PT, 3-5 FT) while also blocking two shots, dishing out four assists, and recording one steal in a 133-126 win over the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact: Sochan continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing five or more rebounds and scoring seven or more points in each of his last five games. The 21-year-old continues to provide consistent production for fantasy managers in lineups, averaging 15.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game to go along with a 20.9% usage rate so far this season.

Devin Vassell filled the stat sheet for the Spurs Thursday night, dishing out two assists, grabbing four rebounds, recording two steals, and scoring 23 points (9-16 FG, 5-7 3PT) in a 133-126 win over the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact: Vassell continues an inconsistent stretch on the offensive end of the floor, scoring seven points or less in two of his last five games. The 24-year-old will look to put his recent inconsistent stretch in the rearview mirror, averaging 16.6 points per game to go along with a usage rate of 24.5% so far this season.

Chris Paul flirted with a triple-double for the Spurs Thursday night, grabbing seven rebounds, dishing out eight assists, and chipping in 12 points (4-4 FG, 3-3 3PT, 1-1 FT) while also blocking one shot and recording four steals in a 133-126 overtime win over the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact: Paul continues a steady stretch facilitating the San Antonio offense, dishing out three or more assists in each of his last five games. The veteran guard continues to find ways to impact the game when on the floor despite no longer providing elite-level output on a consistent basis, averaging 9.7 points and 8.4 assists per game to go along with a usage rate of 14.7% so far this season.

De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks offense Thursday night, scoring a team-high 27 points (9-15 FG, 4-8 3PT, 5-5 FT) while also recording one steal, grabbing six rebounds, and dishing out one assist in a 133-126 overtime loss to the Spurs.

Fantasy Impact: Hunter continues a steady stretch on the offensive end of the floor, finishing with 15 or more points in each of his last five games. The 27-year-old has been one of many reliable options as part of a versatile Atlanta squad, averaging 19.8 points per game to go along with a usage rate of 23.1% so far this season.