Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Excels in return to first unit
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Jackson-Davis registered 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 26 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 victory over the Timberwolves.
After coming off the bench in each of his last six appearances, Jackson-Davis played a season-high 26 minutes and delivered a full stat line but struggled with foul trouble when returning to the first unit. With Draymond Green (ankle) sidelined, the Warriors rolled with Jackson-Davis and Kyle Anderson in the starting frontcourt. Jackson-Davis is now averaging 8.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.8 blocks in 17.9 minutes per game over 19 contests as a starter this year. It's unknown if coach Steve Kerr will stick with the 24-year-old big man in the starting lineup going forward, as it's worth noting Golden State may have opted for more size at center in a matchup with the physical Rudy Gobert on Saturday, but Jackson-Davis is worth a speculative add in fantasy leagues for managers who seek swats, boards and a high field-goal percentage.
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Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Returns to starting lineup Saturday
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Jackson-Davis is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Head coach Steve Kerr has decided to tweak the Warriors' frontcourt for this matchup against the Timberwolves, so Jackson-Davis will get the nod over Kevon Looney at center. The second-year big man is averaging 8.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.7 steals per game when deployed in a starting role this season.
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Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Not in rotation Sunday
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Jackson-Davis (coach's decision) didn't see the floor during Sunday's 114-106 win over the Timberwolves.
Jackson-Davis' workload has fluctuated all season. He started the first 17 games of the campaign but was brought off the bench Nov. 27, and remained in a bench role for three of the next four games. He reached a new low point Sunday, falling out of the rotation entirely while the Warriors started Draymond Green at center alongside Jonathan Kuminga at power forward. Coach Steve Kerr's rotation has been in flux all season, so don't be surprised if Jackson-Davis gets back in the mix at some point. For the time being, however, the Warriors may prefer to have Green and Kevon Looney cover the center minutes.
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Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Back in starting role
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Jackson-Davis is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Suns, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
Jackson-Davis will return to the first unit after coming off the bench in the 105-101 loss to the Thunder on Wednesday. He's averaging 8.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.6 blocks per game when deployed in a starting role this season.
Jackson-Davis provided 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 120-97 win over Atlanta.
Jackson-Davis recorded his first double-double of the season Wednesday, and it was also the first time he scored in double digits since the 125-112 win over the Wizards on Nov. 4. Jackson-Davis' role as the Warriors' starting center is not under any threat. He's averaging 7.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game since the beginning of November while starting in each of his nine outings.
Jackson-Davis totaled eight points (4-5 FG, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Monday's 102-99 loss to the Clippers.
This was a solid performance by Jackson-Davis, but his workloads continue to be minimal at best. Through 13 games, he's getting an average of 16.8 minutes per night. His per-minute upside is strong, so fantasy managers will want to watch his role closely.
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Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Remains perfect through two games
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Jackson-Davis totaled 12 points (6-6 FG), nine rebounds and two assists over 17 minutes during Friday's 127-86 victory over the Jazz.
Jackson-Davis was one rebound shy from registering his first double-double of the season Friday, and he has hit all 10 of his field-goal attempts through the first two games of the regular season. Jackson-Davis shouldn't see high-volume shooting while playing alongside Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield, but the 24-year-old should be able to log solid rebounding numbers as long as he continues to serve as the Warriors' starting center ahead of veteran Kevon Looney.
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Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Not starting Wednesday
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Jackson-Davis will come off the bench for Wednesday's preseason game against Sacramento, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Kevon Looney enters Golden State's starting lineup in his place. Jackson-Davis should still have ample opportunity for playing time, as coach Steve Kerr indicated Draymond Green will play only in the first half of Wednesday's contest, per Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com.
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Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Rough night despite start
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Jackson-Davis amassed two points (1-1 FG) and one rebound in 11 minutes during Tuesday's 118-94 Play-In Game loss to Sacramento.
Jackson-Davis got the starting nod Tuesday but was limited to just 11 minutes in the loss. He was simply outclassed here, resulting in the Warriors leaning more into their veterans in an attempt to get the victory. While it has been a disappointing season for Golden State, Jackson-Davis has been a positive, carving out a consistent role on a team in need of a youth movement.
Jackson-Davis registered 20 points (8-10 FG, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Thursday's 133-110 victory over the Rockets.
Jackson-Davis had been riding a tough offensive stretch in recent weeks after scoring in single digits in five of his previous six appearances, but he came out of nowhere to deliver the best offensive performance of his young NBA career. Jackson-Davis has started in each of the Warriors' last five games, and with Golden State going undefeated in that stretch while limiting opponents to 100 or fewer points three times in that stretch, the rookie will likely remain in the starting unit, thus experiencing an uptick in his fantasy upside.
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Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Gets starting nod
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Jackson-Davis is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Magic.
Jackson-Davis will replace Jonathan Kuminga (knee) in the starting five Wednesday. Jackson-Davis is averaging 12.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.4 assists in 25.8 minutes across his last five starts.
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Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Good to go against Orlando
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Jackson-Davis (knee) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Magic.
Jackson-Davis will return to action Wednesday after missing Golden State's previous contest with right knee soreness. The rookie big man is averaging 11.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.8 assists in 23.9 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Won't play against Miami
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Jackson-Davis has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Heat, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Jackson-Davis has been downgraded from questionable to out Tuesday due to right knee soreness. Kevon Looney and Dario Saric are set to receive backup center minutes behind Draymond Green. Jackson-Davis' next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Orlando.
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Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Sniffs double-double from bench
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Jackson-Davis closed with 19 points (9-9 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 26 minutes during Monday's 119-112 loss to New York.
Jackson-Davis entered the lineup amid the first unit's struggles and turned in a solid total. He ended the game as the team's second-best scoring option, outdoing usual top contributors like Jonathan Kuminga and Andrew Wiggins. Struggling at home has been a recurring theme for the Warriors this season, and Jackson-Davis' numbers have been consistently higher at Chase Arena, especially recently.
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Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Back with second unit
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Jackson-Davis will come off the bench for Saturday's game versus the Lakers, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
Chris Paul is moving to the bench with Stephen Curry back in the lineup, and the Warriors are going back to their preferred starting group. Jackson-Davis has impressed during his rookie season and is likely to maintain a solid role with the second unit.
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Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Back in bench role
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Jackson-Davis isn't starting Monday's game against the Spurs, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Jackson-Davis will move back to the bench as the Warriors elect to roll with Andrew Wiggins at small forward, bumping Jonathan Kuminga to power forward and Draymond Green to center. Jackson-Davis has served in a reserve role in four of five appearances this month, averaging 10.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.5 blocks in 18.8 minutes during this brief stretch.
Jackson-Davis recorded 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-5 FT), six rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Saturday's 126-113 loss to the Spurs.
Jackson-Davis moved into the starting lineup, resulting in Andrew Wiggins shifting to the bench. While Jackson-Davis was able to notch his best performance in quite a while, it did little to change the fortunes of the Warriors, who lost their third game in the past four. He is someone to consider adding in standard leagues, although his role is far from certain moving forward.
Jackson-Davis will start Saturday's game versus the Spurs, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
The Warriors are shaking things up and will move Andrew Wiggins to the bench. With Chris Paul starting in place of the injured Stephen Curry (ankle), Jackson-Davis will now provide a lob threat on pick-and-rolls.
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Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Makes impact off bench
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Jackson-Davis registered 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, four blocks and one steal over 19 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 125-90 win over the Bucks.
The 2023 second-round pick tied his career high in blocks while scoring in double digits for the first time since Feb. 22. Jackson-Davis appears to have regained a consistent role in the Warriors' frontcourt rotation, playing double-digit minutes in seven of the last eight games and averaging 8.5 points, 4.5 boards and 1.4 blocks in only 14.9 minutes a contest. Should injuries allow him to take on a larger workload, Jackson-Davis could become a priority add in most fantasy formats.
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Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Solid contribution in win
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Jackson-Davis closed with 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 15 minutes during Thursday's 128-110 victory over the Lakers.
The Warriors ran with Draymond Green as the starting center, but Jackson-Davis continues to make his presence known with the second unit. Coach Steve Kerr favored Jackson-Davis over Kevon Looney and Dario Saric in the contest, but the 2023 second-round pick may have been more effective than the taller options without LeBron James (ankle) on the floor. Despite the encouraging line, Jackson-Davis doesn't move the needle as a fantasy target at this point.
