Fantasy Basketball News

Joel Embiid flirted with a triple-double for the 76ers Sunday, grabbing 10 rebounds, dishing out five assists, and chipping in 18 points (7-19 FG, 0-2 3PT, 4-4 FT) while also recording two steals in a 127-121 win over the Bulls.

Fantasy Impact: Embiid continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with seven or more rebounds and six or more points in each of his last five contests. The center offers head coach Nick Nurse another impactful option as part of a loaded Philadelphia starting five, averaging 17.9 points, 4.1 assists, and 9.7 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 27.4% so far this season.

Nate Ament scored 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3P) with five rebounds, an assist, and a steal in the Bucks’ 117-97 loss to the Celtics on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Ament had arguably his best game of the season despite the loss, contributing off the bench and putting up a season-high five rebounds in 23 minutes of play. He’s a name to watch as the season progresses, as the Bucks will be incentivized to utilize their 2026 first round pick.

Kyle Kuzma scored 27 points (10-17 FG, 6-13 3P, 1-2 FT) with four rebounds, a steal, and two blocks in the Bucks’ 117-97 loss to the Celtics on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: It was the best performance of the season by the veteran forward, who led the Bucks in scoring on Sunday. It’s been a tough start to the year for Kuzma, who is averaging a career low 11.6 points per game so far this season.

Mitchell Robinson scored 12 points (6-6 FG, 0-2 FT) with seven rebounds, two assists, a block, and four steals in the Celtics’ 117-97 win over Milwaukee on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Despite initial fears he would miss this game, Robinson played through the illness plaguing him and put up a solid stat line off the bench. He’s a decent start for fantasy when on the court, but not a difference making one.

Larry Nance Jr. scored 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-7 3P) with two rebounds and an assist in the Pacers' 114-102 loss to the Nuggets on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: It was Lance's best game of the season so far, nearly tripling his previous season-high point total. He's best left on waivers, as his current role doesn't lend itself to consistent fantasy value.

Obi Toppin scored 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-8 3P) with seven rebounds and two assists in the Pacers' 114-102 loss to the Nuggets.

Fantasy Impact: If you need about a dozen points and six rebounds, Toppin has you covered. He's been between 10-16 points and 5-7 rebounds in each of his last six games.

Cameron Johnson scored 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-5 3P) with four rebounds, an assist, and a steal in the Nuggets' 114-102 win over the Pacers on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: It was Johnson's best game of the season so far, eclipsing the 12 points he had against Toronto on Wednesday. He should continue to have performances like this as he ramps up and gets up to game speed.

Brayden Burries posted a near triple-double for the Bucks Friday night, dishing out six assists, grabbing 11 rebounds, and scoring 21 points (8-14 FG, 1-5 3PT, 4-6 FT) while also blocking one shot in a 121-107 loss to the Raptors.

Fantasy Impact: Burries continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with three or more rebounds and nine or more points in each of his last five contests. The rookie remains one of the more impactful options out of the Milwaukee backcourt, averaging 10.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 20.3% so far this season.

Tyler Herro flirted with a triple-double for the Bucks Friday night, dishing out 10 assists, grabbing five rebounds, and scoring 23 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3PT, 8-10 FT) while also recording one steal in a 121-107 loss to the Raptors.

Fantasy Impact: Herro continues a solid stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing three or more rebounds and scoring 15 or more points in each of his last four contests. The guard continues to take advantage of his role as one of the primary options in a revamped Milwaukee starting five early on, averaging 22.3 points, 4.6 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 27.0% so far this season.

Collin Murray-Boyles filled the stat sheet for the Raptors Friday night, grabbing seven rebounds, recording four steals, dishing out two assists, blocking one shot, and scoring 19 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3PT, 5-5 FT) in a 121-107 win over the Bucks.

Fantasy Impact: Murray-Boyles continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with three or more rebounds and four or more points in each of his last five contests. The 21-year-old has made the most of increased minutes in the Toronto lineup early on, averaging 10.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game to go along with an 18.6% usage rate so far this season.

Jakob Poeltl posted a double-double for the Raptors Friday night, grabbing 11 rebounds and chipping in 19 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 FT) while also dishing out two assists, blocking one shot, and recording three steals in a 121-107 win over the Bucks.

Fantasy Impact: Poeltl continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor of late, finishing with five or more rebounds and eight or more points in each of his last three contests. The center remains one of the more stable interior options in the Toronto lineup to this point, averaging 7.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 12.3% so far this season.

RJ Barrett led the Raptors offense Friday night, scoring 27 points (9-21 FG, 0-4 3PT, 9-11 FT) while also dishing out four assists and grabbing seven rebounds in a 121-107 win over the Bucks.

Fantasy Impact: Barrett continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out three or more assists, grabbing three or more rebounds, and scoring nine or more points in each of his last five games. The 26-year-old remains one of the more impactful options as part of an injury-riddled Toronto starting five, averaging 21.6 points, 3.9 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 25.4% so far this season.

Zion Williamson filled the stat sheet for the Pelicans Friday night, dishing out four assists, recording two steals, grabbing eight rebounds, and chipping in 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-4 FT) in a 115-109 loss to the Timberwolves.

Fantasy Impact: Williamson continues a steady stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with two or more assists, four or more rebounds, and 13 or more points in each of his last five contests. The forward remains one of the more stable options with explosive potential in the New Orleans starting five, averaging 20.6 points, 2.4 steals, and 5.4 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 21.3% so far this season.

Jonathan Kuminga filled the stat sheet for the Timberwolves Friday night, dishing out four assists, recording one steal, grabbing eight rebounds, and chipping in 17 points (5-12 FG, 1-6 3PT, 6-12 FT) in a 115-109 win over the Pelicans.

Fantasy Impact: Kuminga continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with three or more assists, six or more rebounds, and eight or more points in each of his last four contests. The forward has provided head coach with another stable option as part of a balanced Minnesota five without Anthony Edwards, averaging 13.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game to go along with a 16.9% usage rate so far this season.

Ayo Dosunmu led the Timberwolves offense Friday night, scoring 26 points (8-14 FG, 4-6 3PT, 6-6 FT) while also grabbing two rebounds, blocking one shot, and dishing out four assists in a 115-109 win over the Pelicans.

Fantasy Impact: Dosunmu continues a solid stretch on the offensive end of the floor, finishing with two or more assists and 15 or more points in each of his last five contests. The guard continues to take advantage of increased opportunities out of the backcourt in place of the injured Anthony Edwards, averaging 17.3 points, 4.3 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 19.8% so far this season.

Jaden McDaniels filled the stat sheet for the Timberwolves Friday night, dishing out five assists, recording one steal, grabbing six rebounds, blocking two shots, and scoring 23 points (8-19 FG, 2-7 3PT, 5-5 FT) in a 115-109 win over the Pelicans.

Fantasy Impact: McDaniels continues a steady stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out three or more assists, grabbing three or more rebounds, and scoring 13 or more points in each of his last five contests. The forward has offered head coach Chris Finch one of the more versatile options in a Minnesota starting five missing Anthony Edwards, averaging 17.1 points, 3.7 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game while posting a 19.4% usage rate so far this season.

LaMelo Ball flirted with a double-double for the Timberwolves Friday night, dishing out eight assists and scoring 22 points (7-15 FG, 3-8 3PT, 5-5 FT) while also grabbing two rebounds in a 115-109 win over the Pelicans.

Fantasy Impact: Ball continues a solid stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with two or more rebounds, three or more assists, and 10 or more points in each of his last five contests. The guard offers head coach Chris Finch an impactful option out of the Minnesota backcourt with Anthony Edwards sidelined, averaging 17.7 points, 1.7 steals, and 6.1 assists per game while posting a usage rate of 26.9% so far this season.

Domantas Sabonis flirted with a triple-double for the Kings Friday night, grabbing 12 rebounds, dishing out five assists, and chipping in 17 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3PT, 0-1 FT) in a 124-109 loss to the Spurs.

Fantasy Impact: Sabonis continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with seven or more rebounds and nine or more points in each of his last five games. The 30-year-old remains one of the more stable options in the Sacramento starting five for head coach Doug Christie, averaging 15.3 points, 14.6 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game while carrying a 16.3% usage rate so far this season.

Donovan Clingan posted a double-double for the Trailblazers Friday night, grabbing 11 rebounds and chipping in 17 points (6-8 FG, 3-5 3PT, 2-3 FT) while also dishing out one assist, blocking two shots, and recording one steal in a 124-118 loss to the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact: Clingan continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with eight or more rebounds and four or more points in each of his last five contests. The center has offered head coach Micah Nori one of the more stable options in the Portland starting five early on, averaging 12.6 points, 2.4 blocks, and 10.6 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 17.5% so far this season.

Ajay Mitchell led the Thunder offense Friday night, dropping 35 points (14-20 FG, 4-7 3PT, 3-5 FT) while also dishing out five assists and grabbing one rebound in a 128-97 win over the Grizzlies.

Fantasy Impact: Mitchell continues a productive stretch on the offensive end of the floor, scoring 20 or more points in four of his last five contests. The 24-year-old has offered fantasy managers another impactful option while taking advantage of increased opportunities in an undermanned Oklahoma City starting five, averaging 19.7 points, 1.2 steals, 3.7 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 25.6% so far this season.