NBA Player News
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Will Riley SF | WAS
Wizards' Will Riley: Only five points in loss
Riley ended with five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes during Saturday's 111-100 loss to the Celtics.
Riley managed just five points, the fewest he has scored in his past 13 games. Despite playing a consistent role, Riley has struggled to put up standard-league value, averaging just 13.3 points and 1.2 three-pointers in 28.1 minutes per game in 13 appearances over the past month. While he can be relied upon for minutes, his production resembles that of a streaming option rather than someone who needs to be rostered.
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Tristan Vukcevic PF | WAS
Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Season-high 22 points
Vukcevic had 22 points (7-9 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 20 minutes during Saturday's 111-100 loss to Boston.
Vukcevic rattled off a season-high 22 points, fresh off a double-double only 48 hours earlier. Having cemented the backup role behind Alex Sarr, Vukcevic continues to deliver strong per-minute production. At this point, he remains more of a stream candidate as opposed to being a must-roster player. However, should Washington opt to rest Sarr down the stretch, look for Vukcevic to be a popular addition.
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Harrison Barnes PF | SA
Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Rough night Saturday
Barnes produced two points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds over 22 minutes during Saturday's 115-102 win over the Hornets.
Fresh off a 20-point performance, Barnes regressed heavily, scoring fewer than five points for the fifth time in his past seven appearances. Following a serviceable start to the season, Barnes has offered very little over the past two months. In 22 games during that time, he has been outside the top 270 in standard leagues, averaging just 8.3 points and 1.7 three-pointers in 22.9 minutes per game.
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Julian Champagnie SF | SA
Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Muted production continues
Champagnie posted nine points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Saturday's 115-102 win over the Hornets.
Champagnie scored in single digits for a third straight game, having seen his offensive game trend in the wrong direction. Although his role has remained relatively consistent, the fact is that when his three-point shot is not falling, he struggles to put up viable fantasy value. For those needing immediate production, it might be time to move on.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Dominates again in win
Wembanyama chipped in 32 points (13-24 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, eight assists, four blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Saturday's 115-102 win over Charlotte.
Wembanyama returned after a one-game absence as a result of a minor ankle concern, dominating on both ends of the floor yet again. The third-year phenom continues to string together an array of personal highlights and has been the best player in fantasy over the past month. In 12 games during that span, he has averaged 24.2 points, 11.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.3 steals, 4.2 blocks and 2.5 three-pointers while shooting 49.5 percent from the field and 82.5 percent from the charity stripe.
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Sion James SG | CHA
Hornets' Sion James: Goes scoreless in loss
James recorded zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 14 minutes during Saturday's 115-102 loss to the Spurs.
James continues to play a modest role off the bench, typically resulting in limited production. Despite being a consistent part of the rotation, it's fair to say that James' impact on the court does not translate well when it comes to fantasy value. In 13 games over the past month, he has averaged just 4.5 points and 3.7 rebounds in 19.5 minutes per game.
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Moussa Diabate PF | CHA
Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Kept in check Saturday
Diabate logged four points (2-7 FG), five rebounds and three assists in 21 minutes during Saturday's 115-102 loss to San Antonio.
Diabate was barely noticeable Saturday, picking up two early fouls that limited him to just 21 minutes. This was simply a case of being matched up against a superior opponent, with Victor Wembanyama having his way on both ends of the floor. Despite this performance, fantasy managers should feel relatively comfortable holding him, assuming you can deal with the light schedule.
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John Konchar SG | UTA
Jazz's John Konchar: Not playing Sunday
Konchar (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Konchar will miss a third consecutive game while dealing with a left calf problem, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return to action. His next chance to play will come against the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
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Coby White PG | CHA
Hornets' Coby White: Drops 18 points off bench
White accumulated 18 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 115-102 loss to the Spurs.
White chipped in across the board, providing the Hornets with solid contributions on both ends of the floor. This was arguably his best performance since returning from injury, scoring at least 15 points for just the second time in his past five outings while matching a season high with three combined steals-plus-blocks. Despite the effort, White remains a stream-level player in most standard formats, particularly for those needing points and threes.
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Kyle Filipowski PF | UTA
Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Won't play Sunday
Filipowski (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Filipowski will miss his first game since Nov. 18 due to rest purposes, marking just his second time on the inactive list this season. With the second-year big man joining Jaren Jackson (knee) and Jusuf Nurkic (nose) on the sidelines, Oscar Tshiebwe and Kevin Love are candidates for increased minutes. Filipowski's next opportunity to play will come Wednesday in Minnesota.