NBA Player News
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Gary Payton II PG | GS
Warriors' Gary Payton: Steps up with full stat line
Payton closed Sunday's 110-107 loss to New York with 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 28 minutes.
It was one of Payton's finest efforts of the campaign, tying a season high in scoring. The 33-year-old is worth streaming in most fantasy leagues until the Warriors get healthier, as Payton has averaged 13.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.9 steals in 22.9 minutes per tilt while shooting 56.5 percent from the floor in his last seven games.
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Daeqwon Plowden SG | SAC
Kings' Daeqwon Plowden: Handling significant playing time
Plowden totaled 10 points (3-14 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 116-111 victory over the Jazz.
As the Kings' youth movement continues to take effect, Plowden is settling into a significant role in the frontcourt and turning in quality streaming value in deep fantasy leagues. He's logged at least 30 minutes and 10 points in five consecutive games, during which Plowden has averaged 12.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 1.2 assists and 2.2 three-pointers in 31.5 minutes per contest.
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Donte DiVincenzo SG | MIN
Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Nearly double-doubles
DiVincenzo supplied 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt), nine rebounds and one assist across 30 minutes during Sunday's 116-103 loss to the Thunder.
This was a strong showing for DiVincenzo in what's been a volatile couple of weeks for the guard. Over his last seven games, he's shooting just 40.4 percent from the field for averages of 8.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 28.4 minutes per contest.
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Kyle Kuzma PF | MIL
Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Busy as facilitator in win
Kuzma supplied eight points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 134-123 victory over the Pacers.
Kuzma racked up his most assists since recording a season-high nine during the Feb. 4 win over the Pelicans. The veteran forward has scored in double figures in eight of his last 10 games, during which Kuzma has averaged 15.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.5 three-pointers in 27.0 minutes per contest.
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Jaden McDaniels SF | MIN
Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Limited to 16 minutes
McDaniels recorded two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 16 minutes during Sunday's 116-103 loss to Oklahoma City.
McDaniels picked up four quick fouls Sunday, limiting his overall workload. He shot the ball really well in his previous two outings and eclipsed 30 minutes in each of those games, so his fantasy managers can chalk Sunday's outing up as an off day.
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Quinten Post C | GS
Warriors' Quinten Post: Listed as questionable
Post is questionable for Monday's game against the Wizards due to right foot injury management.
After he posted a career-high 22 points (9-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt) and three blocks over 35 minutes during Sunday's 110-107 loss to the Knicks, the Warriors are thinking about holding Post out for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Draymond Green (back), who's expected to play Monday, and Kristaps Porzingis would be in line to share the center minutes if Post joins Al Horford (calf) on the sidelines.
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De'Anthony Melton SG | GS
Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Removed from injury report
Melton (knee) is off the injury report for Monday's game against the Wizards.
After sitting out Sunday's loss to the Knicks, Melton is good to go for the second part of this back-to-back. The 27-year-old is worth deploying in most fantasy leagues, as Melton has averaged 17.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.4 three-pointers in 25.4 minutes per game over his last nine contests.
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Draymond Green PF | GS
Warriors' Draymond Green: Listed as probable
Green (back) is probable for Monday's game against the Wizards.
Green is on track to return from a two-game absence after battling a nagging back issue. Across his last five appearances, the veteran has averaged 9.6 points, 6.8 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 32.0 minutes per contest.
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Kristaps Porzingis C | GS
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Absent from injury report
Porzingis (illness) is off the injury report for Monday's game against the Wizards.
Porzingis is ready to play during the second half of this back-to-back set while the Warriors continue to manage his workload. Over his first four appearances for Golden State, the star big man has averaged 14.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 blocks in 20.8 minutes per game.