Fantasy Basketball News

Zion Williamson scored 26 points (9-16 FG, 1-1 3PT, 7-9 FT) to go along with four rebounds, seven assists and one steal in the Pelicans' 114-112 loss to Utah.

Fantasy Impact: Williamson returned after sitting out Saturday's game and scored a game-high 26 points despite New Orleans losing a second straight game against the Jazz. Williamson has still scored at least 25 points in five straight games and continues to post his production when he is on the court. He has also dished at least five assists in six straight games to go along with his scoring.

Buddy Hield scored nine points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go along with one rebound, three assists, one steal and one block in the Pacers 114-110 loss to Portland.

Fantasy Impact: It was a struggle shooting from deep for the entire Pacers team Monday night outside of Tyrese Haliburton. Hield is still shooting 44 percent from deep in November.

Tyrese Haliburton scored 33 points (11-17 FG, 3-6 3PT, 8-9 FT) to go along with two rebounds and nine assists in the Pacers 114-110 loss to Portland.

Fantasy Impact: Haliburton continued his efficiency all season long as a scorer with another 30 point performance. He has also recorded at least nine assists in five of his last six games. Haliburton continues to lead this Pacers team on a nightly basis.

Malcolm Brogdon scored 24 points (9-20 FG, 1-3 3PT, 5-6 FT) to go along with two rebounds and seven assists in the Trail Blazers 114-110 win over the Pacers.

Fantasy Impact: Brogdon was one of three Portland players to drop at least 20 points in the win. He has now scored at least 18 points in four straight games. He was able to make up for the shooting struggles of Shaedon Sharpe who connected on just 4-of-15 shots from the field.

Deandre Ayton scored 22 points (9-13 FG, 4-4 FT) to go along with 13 rebounds, one assist and one steal in the Trail Blazers 114-110 win over the Pacers.

Fantasy Impact: Ayton tied his season-high in scoring with 22 points while posting his second straight double-double. He has also added in the defensive numbers this year, recording a steal in five straight games.

Jerami Grant scored 34 points (12-18 FG, 3-3 3PT, 7-7 FT) to go along with seven rebounds, three assists and three blocks in the Trail Blazers 114-110 win over the Pacers.

Fantasy Impact: Grant helped lead Portland to a big win on the road in Indiana. It was his second 30 point performance this year and arguably his most efficient shooting performance on the year. Grant is shooting over 46 percent from deep in November.

Joel Embiid put up 30 points (9-15 FG, 2-3 3PT, 10-12 FT) to go with 11 rebounds and 11 assists in Monday night's 138-94 blowout win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Fantasy Impact: Embiid had an absolutely dominant night on Monday. Not only did he score 30 points over the course of the night, but he also tacked on 11 rebounds and 11 assists on the night, which completed his triple-double. He was one of the primary catalysts to Philadelphia's staggering 44-point win over the Lakers, and it's performances like this that remind everyone why he won MVP last year. He remain a top-tier fantasy option for the rest of the season.

Tobias Harris scored eight points (3-12 FG, 0-4 3PT, 2-2 FT) and grabbed five rebounds in a 138-94 blowout win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

Fantasy Impact: Harris wasn't able to put up very good numbers on Monday, which is a bit surprising given that the Sixers scored 138 points total and beat the Lakers by over 40 points. Perhaps that can be attributed to him playing just 23 minutes on the day, but either way, this performance is not what fantasy managers were hoping for. He will have a chance to bounce back on Wednesday in a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Tyrese Maxey dropped 31 points (9-20 FG, 5-12 3PT, 8-9 FT) and dished out eight assists in Monday night's 138-94 blowout win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Fantasy Impact: The 76ers could do no wrong on Monday night and beat the Lakers by 44 points, and much of that is thanks to the efforts of Maxey. He played 36 minutes on the night and led the team in points and dished out eight assists, all while having above-average efficiency from the field. He's in the midst of a breakout year and remains a must-start fantasy option for however long he stays healthy and on the court.

Taurean Prince scored 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3PT) and grabbed four rebounds en route to a 138-94 blowout loss at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Fantasy Impact: Prince got a pretty solid workload on Monday with Cam Reddish (groin) having been unable to play, but he wasn't able to turn that into much success from a fantasy perspective. He had just 11 points on the day and didn't really help the Lakers much in what turned out to be a 44-point loss to the 76ers. He isn't great but gets enough work to be worth flexing in most league formats for the foreseeable future.

LeBron James scored a team-high 18 points (8-12 FG, 1-1 3PT, 1-2 FT) and dished out five assists across 30 minutes in Monday night's 138-94 blowout loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Fantasy Impact: James suffered the worst defeat in his NBA career on Monday night, as the 76ers beat the Lakers by 44 points. He didn't have a bad game himself on the stat sheet, outside of the -30 +/- that he had on the day. This game is an anomaly and both he and the Lakers should return back to normal in the near future.

Austin Reaves scored 12 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3PT, 3-3 FT) and grabbed two rebounds across 29 minutes in Los Angeles' 138-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Fantasy Impact: Reaves was able to lead Los Angeles' second unit in scoring on Monday, but that didn't lead to much success from a fantasy perspective. He totaled just 12 points on somewhat inefficient shooting splits and wasn't able to do much in other areas of the game to supplement with that. He's seen better days, and his next chance to bounce back will come on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons.

D'Angelo Russell scored 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3PT, 1-2 FT) and dished out seven assists in Monday's 138-94 blowout loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Fantasy Impact: The Lakers' struggled to get anything going on Monday, and those struggles extended to Russell as well. He scored just 12 points on the day, and while he did lead the team in assists, it was with a rather uninspiring total of seven on the day. He's generally a solid fantasy option and managers should continue to start him despite the underwhelming showing.

Anthony Davis put up 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 FT) and grabbed 11 rebounds in Monday night's 138-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Fantasy Impact: Davis was able to put up a respectable performance on Monday despite Los Angeles losing by over 40 points. He finished the game with a 17-point double-double, and although it wasn't his best game, it was also far from his worst. The team should bounce back in the near future, which will help raise his ceiling for fantasy purposes.

Cole Anthony totaled 30 points (9-16 FG, 1-3 3PT, 11-12 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block in the Magic’s 130-117 win over the Hornets.

Fantasy Impact: Anthony scored 30.0 points in the Magic’s win over the Hornets, nearly putting together a tremendous triple-double effort. This game showcased the elite upside Anthony can exhibit any night, which should result in many claiming him off waivers this week. His shooting production has been top-tier; however, his increased production across other performance categories could be the main contributor to his elevated fantasy status. Although he won’t have nights like this every night, his mid-season form is very promising for the longevity of his value. Anthony has reached must-roster status in season-long leagues and is undoubtedly in play in daily formats. He has a usage rate of 24.6 percent, a plus-minus of 1.8, and is averaging 25.9 minutes, 15.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game while shooting 43.0 percent from the floor and 35.8 percent from beyond the arc.

Jalen Suggs totaled 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3PT), five rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks in the Magic’s 130-117 win over the Hornets.

Fantasy Impact: Suggs filled the stat sheet in the Magic’s win over the Hornets continuing to demonstrate his ability to produce value as a multi-categorical contributor. He has been a solid fantasy asset early this season and will look to improve on his early season success against the Wizards. The team has increased his time on the floor, which should’ve been a strong bet for his increased production; however, he hasn’t been able to translate his increase in opportunity to increased fantasy value just yet. If Suggs can increase his production, he could elevate his fantasy appeal from high-end streamer to must-roster asset. He has a usage rate of 19.5 percent, a plus-minus of 2.4, and is averaging 27.1 minutes, 12.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.9 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game while shooting 43.5 percent from the floor and 36.2 percent from beyond the arc.

Brandon Miller totaled 20 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3PT, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist, and one steal in the Hornets’ 130-117 loss to the Magic.

Fantasy Impact: Miller scored 20.0 points in the Hornets’ loss to the Magic, continuing his impressive rookie season. The first-year talent has demonstrated his ability to produce as a multi-categorical contributor, matching his promising scoring upside with impactful value across rebounds, assists, and steals. With teammate LaMelo Ball nursing an ankle injury, his usage and role within the rotation could expand, putting him in a position to significantly elevate his fantasy appeal in both season-long and daily formats. Miller has a usage rate of 18.3 percent, a plus-minus of -2.4, and is averaging 30.3 minutes, 14.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game while shooting 47.2 percent from the floor and 35.6 percent from beyond the arc.

Terry Rozier totaled 22 points (9-15 FG, 2-4 3PT, 2-4 FT), one rebound, nine assists, one steal, and one block in the Hornets’ 130-117 loss to the Magic.

Fantasy Impact: Rozier scored 22.0 points in the Hornets’ loss to the Magic, making this his sixth outing with at least 20.0 points in the games he has played this season. He will have the opportunity to increase his value as a multi-categorical contributor with teammate LaMelo Ball nursing an ankle injury. Although the versatility of his game can be understated, Rozier could provide even more upside in season-long leagues should he find a way to achieve increased production and consistency across his rebounds, assists, and steals. He is a must-start fantasy asset in most season-long leagues, while his expanded role, upside, and price point make him a strong play in daily formats. Rozier has a usage rate of 25.1 percent, a plus-minus of -3.5, and is averaging 36.0 minutes, 22.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.6 percent from the floor and 28.6 percent from beyond the arc.

Miles Bridges totaled 23 points (9-17 FG, 1-4 3PT, 4-6 FT), ten rebounds, two assists, and one block in the Hornets’ 130-117 loss to the Magic.

Fantasy Impact: Bridges double-doubled in the Hornets’ loss to the Magic, making this his third consecutive double-double performance. He has been sensational since his return and looks poised to continue his early season success against the Knicks. Bridges is a must-start fantasy asset in all season-long leagues and certainly in play in daily formats, given his upside and price point. With fellow teammate LaMelo Ball nursing an ankle injury, he could be called upon to do more to ensure the team remains competitive on the offensive side of the ball. Bridges has a usage rate of 21.2 percent, a plus-minus of -4.2, and is averaging 36.9 minutes, 21.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game while shooting 50.7 percent from the floor and 37.5 percent from beyond the arc.

Lonnie Walker IV totaled 20 points (6-13 FG, 6-10 3PT, 2-2 FT), one rebound, and two steals in the Nets’ 118-109 win over the Bulls.

Fantasy Impact: Walker scored 20.0 points in the Nets' win over the Bulls, putting together an impressive scoring performance that saw him drain six three-pointers. His role and raw production have been relatively consistent this season, and he has demonstrated the ability to bolster your offensive production through points and efficiency rates. Walker is a viable streamer in season-long leagues but may be too expensive to warrant consideration in daily formats. Walker has a usage rate of 25.5 percent, a plus-minus of 4.0, and is averaging 21.7 minutes, 15.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game while shooting 49.7 percent from the floor and 47.1 from beyond the arc.