NBA Player News
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Neemias Queta C | BOS
Celtics' Neemias Queta: Double-double with two blocks
Queta chipped in 24 points (11-13 FG, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's 111-100 victory over Washington.
Queta did most of his damage in the first half, scoring 22 of his 24 points in the opening two quarters. Although he slowed in the second half, it was still a productive night, with Queta recording his first double-double in more than a week. Despite his limited offensive showing this season, Queta has been a solid standard-league asset, putting up top-85 value through 63 games.
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Kobe Sanders SG | LAC
Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Reverting to bench role
Sanders won't start Saturday's game against the Kings, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
The rookie second-rounder got the spot start in place of Darius Garland (toe) during Friday's win over Chicago, though Sanders will slide to the second unit with Garland back in action. Sanders has averaged 6.0 points in 11.6 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.
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Luka Garza PF | BOS
Celtics' Luka Garza: Drops 15 points in win
Garza amassed 15 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and three assists in 15 minutes during Saturday's 111-100 win over the Wizards.
Garza was productive off the bench, scoring 15 points, falling just one point short of his season high. With Nikola Vucevic (finger) on the sideline, Garza has cemented himself as the primary backup behind Neemias Queta. While this was an encouraging performance, as a player outside the top 280 in seven games over the past two weeks, Garza's value is limited to deeper formats.
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Justin Champagnie SF | WAS
Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Modest role continues
Champagnie produced 10 points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals in 21 minutes during Saturday's 111-100 loss to the Celtics.
Champagnie continues to flirt with 20 minutes on a nightly basis, resulting in limited production. In five games over the past two weeks, he has managed to put up top-70 value in nine-category leagues, averaging 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.4 combined steals and blocks. Given his modest role, Champagnie is not someone who needs to be prioritized, but he should be on the radar for potential streaming purposes.
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Killian Hayes PG | SAC
Kings' Killian Hayes: Not starting Saturday
Hayes won't start Saturday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
With Russell Westbrook (quadriceps) back in the lineup, Hayes will slide to the second unit. As a reserve this season (eight games), the 24-year-old guard has averaged 3.1 points and 3.4 assists in 14.4 minutes per contest.
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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.