Fantasy Basketball News

Noah Clowney scored 16 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3PT, 4-5 FT) to go along with four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in the Nets 107-86 loss against the 76ers.

Fantasy Impact: Clowney played 41 minutes in the start. He scored in double figures in four of his final six games when he took on more playing time. He figures to remain off the fantasy radar next season.

Paolo Banchero scored 26 points (8-19 FG, 2-6 3PT, 8-9 FT) to go along with 11 rebounds and seven assists in the 113-88 win for the Magic over the Bucks.

Fantasy Impact: Banchero ends his second season averaging over 22 points per game with seven rebounds. He'll lead Orlando into a first-round series against the Cavaliers.

Jonathan Isaac scored 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-7 3PT) to go along with eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and three blocks in the 113-88 win for Orlando over the Bucks.

Fantasy Impact: Isaac got the start in the regular season finale for the Magic. It is possible he plays a big role in the first-round of the playoffs against a bigger Cavaliers lineup.

Bobby Portis Jr. scored 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go along with 10 rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks in the Bucks 113-88 loss against the Magic.

Fantasy Impact: Portis posted a double-double and filled the stat sheet in a start to close the regular season. The status of Giannis Antetokounmpo remains up in the air for the start of the Bucks series against the Pacers. Portis would continue to start if Giannis is sidelined in Game 1.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 18 points (6-12 FG, 0-4 3PT, 6-7 FT) to go along with four rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks in the 118-103 win for the Heat over the Raptors.

Fantasy Impact: Jaquez ends his rookie season averaging 12 points across 75 games including 20 starts. He figures to carry a big role off the bench in the playoffs.

Bam Adebayo scored 17 points (8-10 FG, 0-1 3PT, 1-1 FT) to go along with six rebounds, two assists, three steals and one block in the 118-103 win for Miami over the Raptors.

Fantasy Impact: Adebayo filled the stat sheet in just 19 minutes. He'll go up against Joel Embiid and the 76ers for the No. 7 seed in the East in the Play-in Tournament.

Jordan Nwora scored 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3PT) to go along with 11 rebounds and one assist in the Raptors 118-103 loss against the Heat.

Fantasy Impact: Nwora closes the season with his second double-double. He is set to hit free agency this offseason.

Gary Trent Jr. scored 18 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3PT, 3-3 FT) to go along with four rebounds and one assist in the Raptors 118-103 loss against the Heat.

Fantasy Impact: Trent played just 23 minutes in the season finale. He ends the year averaging 13.7 points per game on 43 percent shooting from the field.

Jonathan Kuminga went scoreless on his four shot attempts but accumulated seven assists, two steals, and a block in the Warriors win over the Jazz on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: While Kuminga not scoring wasn’t fun, it’s nonetheless encouraging that he put up some great assist numbers and he should get back to scoring in the Warriors play-in game. Kuminga is just fine.

Andrew Wiggins scored 19 points with four rebounds, three assists, and two steals in the Warriors 123-116 win over the Jazz on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Golden State rested Stephen Curry and Draymond Green for the contest, giving Wiggins some additional scoring responsibility. He’s been iffy this year as part of the rotation, but figures to be involved fairly heavily during the playoffs should the Warriors make any sort of run.

De'Aaron Fox scored 24 points (10-14 FG, 2-3 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go along with two rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block in the Kings 121-82 win over Portland.

Fantasy Impact: Fox was able to make the most of the 26 minutes he played. He'll look for another big performance when the Kings host the Warriors in the Play-in Tournament on Tuesday.

Harrison Barnes scored 17 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3PT, 5-7 FT) to go along with five rebounds, three assists and two steals in the Kings 121-82 win over Portland.

Fantasy Impact: It was a very inconsistent overall season for Barnes, but he was able to end it on a high note in the regular season. Sacramento hosts the Warriors in the Play-in Tournament on Tuesday.

Domantas Sabonis scored 18 points (7-10 FG, 0-2 3PT, 4-4 FT) to go along with 11 rebounds and nine assists in the Kings 121-82 win over Portland.

Fantasy Impact: Sabonis would have recorded another triple-double if he played the whole game. Sacramento will host the Warriors in the Play-in Tournament on Tuesday.

Duop Reath scored 14 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go along with six rebounds, three steals and one block in the Blazers 121-82 loss against the Kings.

Fantasy Impact: Reath moved back to his reserve role where he made the most of his 24 minutes. He figures to remain in a similar role next season.

Dalano Banton scored 17 points (6-26 FG, 0-15 3PT, 5-6 FT) to go along with three rebounds, seven assists and three steals in the Blazers 121-82 loss against the Kings.

Fantasy Impact: After a solid performance off the bench on Friday, Banton moved into the starting lineup to close the season. He got the opportunity, but struggled with his shot all afternoon, especially from deep where he missed all 15 of his shot attempts. He'll remain off the fantasy radar next season.

Kris Murray scored nine points (3-15 FG, 1-7 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go along with 18 rebounds, one steal and one block in the Blazers 121-82 loss against the Kings.

Fantasy Impact: It was a rough afternoon for Murray as a shooter, but he was able to make up for it as a rebounder. He'll likely be in the rotation next year, but off the fantasy radar.

Trey Murphy III scored 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3PT) to go along with three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in the Pelicans 124-108 loss against the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact: Murphy returned to his reserve role with the return of Brandon Ingram. Nonetheless, he should still play a big role off the bench and will be needed if the Pelicans are to make a run in the playoffs.

CJ McCollum scored 25 points (9-19 FG, 4-9 3PT, 3-4 FT) to go along with four rebounds and seven assists in the Pelicans 124-108 loss against the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact: McCollum was able to stay hot from deep. He'll look to keep it up moving forward, starting with a rematch against the Lakers on Tuesday for the No. 7 seed in the West.

Brandon Ingram scored 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3PT) to go along with five rebounds in the Pelicans 124-108 loss against the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact: Ingram played just 23 minutes in his return Sunday afternoon. He should be back in his usual role on Tuesday when the Pelicans have a rematch with the Lakers for the No. 7 seed in the West.

Austin Reaves scored 20 points (8-12 FG, 3-7 3PT, 1-2 FT) to go along with one rebound, two assists, one steal and one block in the Lakers 124-108 win over the Pelicans.

Fantasy Impact: Reaves was solid all afternoon, while D'Angelo Russell also added 19 points. Those two figure to be keys to the Lakers having success in the playoffs as you know LeBron James and Anthony Davis will do what they do. It begins on Tuesday with a rematch against New Orleans for the No. 7 seed.