Fantasy Basketball News

Tyrese Maxy posted a triple-double for the 76ers Sunday, dishing out 14 assists, grabbing 11 rebounds, and scoring 25 points (10-22 FG, 3-12 3PT, 2-2 FT) while also recording one steal in a 108-100 win over the Bulls.

Fantasy Impact: Maxey continues a solid stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with two or more rebounds, two or more assists, and 16 or more points in each of his last five games. The guard continues to carry a Philadelphia starting five that has been without Joel Embiid and Paul George for a majority of the season, averaging 24.3 points and 5.2 assists per game while carrying a 29.4% usage rate so far this season.

Joel Embiid posted a double-double for the 76ers Sunday, grabbing 12 rebounds and scoring a team-leading 31 points (13-28 FG, 0-5 3PT, 5-6 FT) while also blocking two shots and dishing out four assists in a 108-100 win over the Bulls.

Fantasy Impact: Embiid was able to make the most of his first game action since November 20, making an impact on both ends of the floor in the win. The superstar center has struggled with injuries to begin the season, but remains an elite-level talent in the Philadelphia starting five when healthy, averaging 22.0 points and 8.4 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 34.0% so far this season.

Cole Anthony scored 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3P) with two rebounds, three assists, a steal, and two blocks in the Magics' 115-110 win over the Suns on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Anthony led the shorthanded Magics second unit in this one and helped the team come out on top. He wasn't particularly efficient, taking 14 shots to get to 14 points, but overall it wasn't a bad performance from the young guard.

Mason Plumlee scored 7 points with six rebounds, a steal, and four blocks in the Suns' 115-110 loss to the Magic on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Plumlee didn't have his biggest day of the year in his fill-in for Jusuf Nurkic, in fact, the points were less than ideal. He's fine as a potential spot start if you are in need of rebounds when he gets additional playing time, but it's probably best to look elsewhere for help at center.

Duncan Robinson scored 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 3PT) while also dishing out four assists, recording one steal, and grabbing two rebounds in a Heat' 121-111 win over the Suns.

Fantasy Impact: Robinson continues a modest stretch on the offensive end of the floor, finishing with at least two assists and five points in each of his last five games. The 30-year-old has made the most of limited opportunities in the Miami rotation, averaging 10.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game to go along with a usage rate of 20.2% so far this season.

Tyler Herro filled the stat sheet for the Heat Saturday night, dishing out seven assists, recording two steals, grabbing eight rebounds, and scoring 17 points (8-12 FG, 1-4 3PT) in a 121-111 win over the Suns.

Fantasy Impact: Herro a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out three or more assists, grabbing three or more rebounds, and scoring 17 or more points in each of his last five games. The 24-year-old continues to reward fantasy managers with consistent production in multiple category formats as part of a talented Miami starting five, averaging 23.8 points, 5.0 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game while posting a 26.0% usage rate so far this season.

Jimmy Butler flirted with a double-double for the Heat Saturday night, grabbing seven rebounds and scoring 24 points (9-12 FG, 1-1 3PT, 5-5 FT) while also blocking one shot and dishing out four assists in a 121-111 win over the Suns.

Fantasy Impact: Butler continues a productive stretch on the offensive end of the floor, dishing out three or more assists and scoring 17 or more points in four of his last five games. The veteran forward continues to provide fantasy managers a reliable lineup option leading the Miami starting five, averaging 19.1 points, 4.8 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 20.8% so far this season.

Bam Adebayo flirted with a triple-double for the Heat Saturday night, grabbing 12 rebounds, dishing out eight assists, and scoring 25 points (9-16 FG, 1-4 3PT, 6-8 FT) while also recording one steal in a 121-111 win over the Suns.

Fantasy Impact: Adebayo continues a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out five or more assists, grabbing eight or more rebounds, and scoring 13 or more points in each of his last five games. The 27-year-old continues to provide fantasy managers with a consistent option in lineups as part of a primary option in the Miami starting five, averaging 16.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game while posting a 22.1% usage rate so far this season.

Grayson Allen led the second unit for the Suns Saturday night, scoring 16 points (5-10 FG, 5-9 3PT, 1-2 FT) while also recording two steals, dishing out four assists, and grabbing two rebounds in a 121-111 loss to the Heat.

Fantasy Impact: Allen continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with two or more rebounds and eight or more points in each of his last five games, notching three or more assists in four of those contests. The feisty guard offers fantasy managers a safe floor on rosters, averaging 10.9 points to go along with an 18.4% usage rate so far this season.

Devin Booker flirted with a double-double for the Suns Saturday night, dishing out seven assists and scoring 21 points (6-16 FG, 1-6 3PT, 8-8 FT) while also grabbing four rebounds in a 121-111 loss to the Heat.

Fantasy Impact: Booker continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with two or more assists, three or more rebounds, and 21 or more points in each of his last five games. The superstar guard continues to offer strong production on the floor at worst, averaging 24.9 points and 6.4 assists per game while carrying a usage rate of 27.7% so far this season.

Tyus Jones filled the stat sheet for the Suns Saturday night, dishing out four assists, grabbing one rebound, recording four steals, and chipping in 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3PT, 2-2 FT) in a 121-11 loss to the Heat.

Fantasy Impact: Jones continues a solid stretch on the offensive end of the floor, dishing out four or more assists and scoring 10 or more points in each of his last five games. The guard has been the perfect complementary piece as part of a Phoenix starting five led by superstars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant most nights, averaging 11.8 points and 6.9 assists per game to go along with a usage rate of 14.9% so far this season.

Josh Hart flirted with a double-double for the Knicks Saturday night, grabbing six rebounds and scoring 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-3 FT) while also recording one steal and dishing out three assists in a 120-111 loss to the Pistons.

Fantasy Impact: Hart continues a steady stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out three or more assists, grabbing six or more rebounds, and scoring 11 or more points in each of his last five games. The 29-year-old continues to provide fantasy managers with a safe option in lineups as part of a versatile New York starting five, averaging 14.0 points, 5.6 assists, and 8.5 rebounds per game while posting a 13.8% usage rate so far this season.

Malik Beasley led the second unit for the Pistons Saturday night, scoring 23 points (7-13 FG, 7-10 3PT, 2-2 FT) while also recording one steal, grabbing four rebounds, and dishing out one assist in a 120-111 win over the Knicks.

Fantasy Impact: Beasley continues a productive stretch on the offensive end of the floor, scoring 19 or more points in four of his last five games. The 28-year-old continues to carry the Detroit bench attack most nights, averaging 16.0 points per game to go along with a usage rate of 20.8% so far this season.

Jaden Ivey filled the stat sheet for the Pistons Saturday night, dishing out four assists, recording one steal, grabbing four rebounds, and scoring 16 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3PT, 2-4 FT) in a 120-111 win over the Knicks.

Fantasy Impact: Ivey continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with two or more assists, two or more rebounds, and eight or more points in each of his last five games. The 22-year-old continues to form an athletic backcourt tandem with superstar Cade Cunningham, averaging 17.6 points, 4.3 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game while posting a 26.0% usage rate so far this season.

Tobias Harris flirted with a double-double for the Pistons Saturday night, grabbing nine rebounds and chipping in 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3PT, 4-4 FT) while also dishing out one assist in a 120-111 win over the Knicks.

Fantasy Impact: Harris continues a solid stretch on the offensive end of the floor, scoring 13 or more points in four of his last five games. The veteran forward offers fantasy managers a safe option in lineups as part of an inconsistent Detroit starting five, averaging 14.1 points and 6.9 rebounds per game to go along with an 18.3% usage rate so far this season.

Cade Cunningham posted a triple-double for the Pistons Saturday night, grabbing 10 rebounds, dishing out 15 assists, and scoring a team-leading 29 points (9-17 FG, 5-8 3PT, 6-7 FT) while also recording one steal in a 120-111 win over the Knicks.

Fantasy Impact: Cunningham continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out six or more assists, grabbing five or more rebounds, and scoring 23 or more points in each of his last five games. The guard continues to carry an inconsistent Detroit starting five while offering elite-level production in multiple category formats for fantasy managers, averaging 23.9 points, 9.4 assists, and 7.3 rebounds per game while carrying a 30.5% usage rate so far this season.

Scottie Barnes flirted with a triple-double for the Raptors Saturday night, dishing out 14 assists, grabbing eight rebounds, and scoring 19 points (8-17 FG, 3-7 3PT) while also blocking one shot and recording three steals in a 125-118 loss to the Mavericks.

Fantasy Impact: Barnes continues a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing six or more rebounds, dishing out eight or more assists, and scoring 12 or more points in each of his last five games. The 23-year-old continues to lead the Toronto starting five most nights, averaging 21.0 points, 7.8 assists, and 8.7 rebounds per game while carrying a 26.8% usage rate so far this season.

Gradey Dick led the Raptors offense Saturday night, scoring a team-high 27 points (8-21 FG, 5-14 3PT, 6-6 FT) while also recording one steal, dishing out one assist, and grabbing four rebounds in a 125-118 loss to the Mavericks.

Fantasy Impact: Dick continues a solid stretch on the offensive end of the floor since returning from injury, scoring 15 or more points in each of his last two games. The 21-year-old remains a mostly reliable scoring option in lineups for fantasy managers, averaging 18.4 points per game to go along with a 22.6% usage rate so far this season.

Luka Doncic posted a triple-double for the Mavericks Saturday night, dishing out 11 assists, grabbing three rebounds, and scoring 30 points (9-20 FG, 6-13 3PT, 6-6 FT) while also recording four steals in a 125-118 win over the Raptors.

Fantasy Impact: Doncic continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, recording two or more steals, dishing out four or more assists, grabbing five or more rebounds, and scoring 21 or more points in each of his last five games. The superstar remains an elite option in lineups for fantasy managers leading the Dallas starting five, averaging 28.7 points, 8.1 assists, and 8.3 rebounds per game while carrying a 32.1% usage rate so far this season.

Kyrie Irving filled the stat sheet for the Mavericks Saturday night, dishing out four assists, recording two steals, grabbing six rebounds, blocking one shot, and scoring 29 points (9-14 FG, 6-9 3PT, 5-5 FT) in a 125-118 win over the Raptors.

Fantasy Impact: Irving continues a productive stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with two or more assists, four or more rebounds, and 10 or more points in each of his last five games. The superstar guard continues to form an explosive backcourt tandem with Luka Doncic in the Dallas starting five, averaging 24.3 points, 5.2 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 25.1% so far this season.