| Atlanta Hawks | Brooklyn Nets | Boston Celtics |
| PG | 1. Dennis Schroder  SidelinedDennis Schroder (ankle) will be re-evaluated in a few days. He tweaked his ankle on Thursday and the Hawks held him out of practice. Teams are usually overly cautious during the preseason, so there's no reason to be concerned just yet. Schroder is poised for a career year as the full-time starting PG in Atlanta. Sep 30 |
| 2. Jarrett Jack SidelinedJarrett Jack has been limited at training camp and his workload has been reduced the past couple days. He's been doing mostly non-contact drills in camp and the Hawks are staying true to their word that Jack will be brought along very slowly. If he's not ready to go for opening night, Malcolm Delaney should win the backup job behind Dennis Schroder. Sep 30 |
| 3. Malcolm Delaney |
| SG | 1. Kyle Korver |
| 2. Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SF | 1. Kent Bazemore |
| 2. Thabo Sefolosha |
| 3. Taurean Prince |
| 4. DeAndre Bembry |
| PF | 1. Paul Millsap SidelinedPaul Millsap continues to be "very, very limited" at training camp. He's been limited to free throw shooting so far, but based on his original timetable he should be ready for the season opener. Millsap underwent a preventative knee procedure on September 22, so the Hawks are likely just being very careful with their franchise player. There will be several updates throughout the week, but this shouldn't impact his draft stock too much. Sep 30 |
| 2. Mike Scott |
| 3. Mike Muscala |
| 4. Kris Humphries |
| C | 1. Dwight Howard |
| 2. Tiago Splitter SidelinedTiago Splitter (hip) is making good progress at training camp. "I think we feel good about Tiago’s three days of work, how much he was able to get in and how he played when he was in," coach Mike Budenholzer said. "We tried to keep him more in a scrimmage and competitive type environment. I think the whole team marvels what Tiago is doing coming off his surgery and off his injury." This sounds encouraging and likely means that Splitter will be ready to back up Dwight Howard on opening night. His fantasy value will be limited while the Hawks are at full strength, so he's not a fantasy target. Sep 30 |
| 3. Walter Tavares |
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| PG | 1. Isaiah Thomas |
| 2. Marcus Smart |
| 3. Demetrius Jackson |
| SG | 1. Avery Bradley |
| 2. Terry Rozier |
| 3. Gerald Green SidelinedGerald Green said that his hip flexor injury has improved. "It’s feeling better," Green said. "Having a second day off of practice and today, just doing a lot of treatment right after practice and coming back this evening and doing treatment, so kind of just almost like precautionary thing, making sure it doesn’t get worse." He's expected to return to practice early next week, which is good because he's fighting to keep his roster spot in Boston. Green is not a fantasy target. Sep 30 |
| 4. R.J. Hunter |
| SF | 1. Jae Crowder |
| 2. Jaylen Brown |
| 3. James Young |
| PF | 1. Amir Johnson |
| 2. Jonas Jerebko |
| 3. Jordan Mickey SidelinedThe Celtics are hopeful that Jordan Mickey (left shoulder) can play in the Las Vegas summer league. Mickey is not expected to play in any additional contests in Utah, but the injury may not preclude him from missing the action in Vegas. We'll update his status appropriately. Jul 6 |
| 4. Ben Bentil |
| C | 1. Al Horford |
| 2. Kelly Olynyk SidelinedKelly Olynyk (shoulder) was able to put up some shots in training camp on Wednesday. Olynyk has been cleared for non-contact drills and it's good to see him back on the court and able to put up some shots. While Olynyk is capable of a big game from time to time, he won't see enough minutes in the Celtics crowded frontcourt to make much of a difference in standard fantasy leagues. Sep 29 |
| 3. Tyler Zeller |
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| Charlotte Hornets | Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| PG | 1. Kemba Walker SidelinedKemba Walker (knee surgery) was limited to the non-contact portions of Tuesday's practice. "Kemba and Cody [Zeller] aren’t at a stage yet where they can do anything with contact. Dummy offense and shooting drills," coach Steve Clifford said following Tuesday’s first practice of training camp. Walker was initially expected to resume basketball activities in early July, so the fact that he's still being limited nearly five months removed from the knee procedure is slightly concerning. Until he's fully cleared to play, there will be some added risk in investing an early-round selection on Walker. Sep 27 |
| 2. Ramon Sessions |
| 3. Brian Roberts |
| 4. Aaron Harrison |
| 5. Andrew Andrews |
| SG | 1. Nicolas Batum |
| 2. Marco Belinelli SidelinedSteve Clifford was pleased with the Hornets acquisition of Marco Belinelli this offseason. "Trading the 22nd pick for Belinelli set up the whole thing in my mind. He’s a legitimate rotation player who can play right now," Clifford said. "You’re just not going to get [a rookie] at 22 who can do that." The Hornets don't have a ton of depth at the two-guard spot, so Belinelli should be able to see around 25 minutes a night. He's not much more than a 3-point specialist in really deep leagues. Sep 13 |
| 3. Treveon Graham |
| 4. Rasheed Sulaimon |
| SF | 1. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| 2. Jeremy Lamb |
| 3. Perry Ellis SidelinedSteve Clifford said that Perry Ellis (hernia) "can't do anything [physical] yet." "With the sports hernia, it’s about how he feels, making sure it’s healed before he does anything," said Clifford. "He said he feels comfortable running forward, but it’s the lateral stuff where he can feel a little pulling." With 15 guaranteed contracts already on the books in Charlotte, there's really no way Ellis will be able to earn a spot on the regular-season roster as he recovers from surgery. Sep 27 |
| PF | 1. Marvin Williams |
| 2. Frank Kaminsky |
| 3. Christian Wood |
| C | 1. Cody Zeller |
| 2. Roy Hibbert |
| 3. Spencer Hawes |
| 4. Mike Tobey |
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| Dallas Mavericks | Denver Nuggets | Detroit Pistons |
| PG | 1. Deron Williams SidelinedDeron Williams is being limited during the early goings of training camp as he tries to get his conditioning up to par after spending a majority of the offseason rehabbing from surgery to correct a sports hernia. Williams is reportedly healthy, and him being limited is just a precautionary endeavor by the Mavs medical staff, but there's no denying that this guy is one of the more injury prone players in the league. Through 68 games last season, Williams compiled averages of 13.0 points, 6.6 assists, 1.3 triples and 2.3 turnovers per game on 38.7 percent shooting which was only good enough for ninth-round value in standard leagues. There are higher upside guys to take late. Sep 29 |
| 2. J.J. Barea SidelinedJ.J. Barea (knee surgery) posted a video of him getting in a work out on Instagram on Thursday. Barea can be seen dribbling and taking jump shots at full speed sans a knee brace, so he should be just fine when training camp rolls around after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery back in mid-June. That being said, Barea won't have much fantasy value while Deron Williams is healthy, so he's not a great guy to target in standard settings. Aug 25 |
| 3. Devin Harris SidelinedDevin Harris (foot) is expected to practice on Friday. He had three surgeries this summer with his left big toe surgery as the most significant one. Harris said his oft-injured foot was feeling good up until he suffered turf toe, and then everything went south. He said he expects to be 100 percent for the opener on Oct. 26, but he's not worthy of a fantasy draft pick almost anywhere. Sep 29 |
| SG | 1. Wesley Matthews |
| 2. Seth Curry |
| 3. Jonathan Gibson |
| SF | 1. Harrison Barnes |
| 2. Justin Anderson |
| PF | 1. Dirk Nowitzki |
| 2. Dwight Powell |
| 3. Charlie Villanueva |
| 4. Quincy Acy |
| C | 1. Andrew Bogut |
| 2. Salah Mejri SidelinedSalah Mejri has been limited by his right knee at camp. He had right knee surgery back in June, but the Mavs expect him to return to live action soon. If healthy, Mejri has a decent shot to win the backup center job behind Andrew Bogut, but he's just a blocks specialist for deep-league owners. Sep 30 |
| 3. A.J. Hammons |
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| PG | 1. Reggie Jackson SidelinedReggie Jackson (knee tendinitis) will be limited in training camp according to coach Stan Van Gundy. The Pistons are reportedly just being cautious, but Jackson will be limited to one practice per day in camp. Jackson is expected to take on a leadership role this season and is coming off averages of 18.8 points, 6.2 assists, 0.7 steals, and 1.5 treys in 2015-16. He should be off the board in the middle rounds. Sep 23 |
| 2. Ish Smith |
| 3. Lorenzo Brown |
| 4. Ray McCallum |
| 5. Trey Freeman |
| SG | 1. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| 2. Darrun Hilliard SidelinedDarrun Hilliard (back) will be limited in training camp. It's just a precaution, but Hilliard will only be allowed to participate in one practice per day during camp. The Pistons are loaded with depth this season and Stanley Johnson is going to have a larger role, meaning Hilliard may not be in the rotation. Sep 23 |
| 3. Michael Gbinije SidelinedVince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press said that Michael Gbinije likely won't be in the rotation this season. No surprises here. Gbinije is pretty versatile and can play multiple positions, but the Pistons have too much depth for the 24-year-old rookie to make an impact this season. He'll be spending a lot of time in the D-League. Sep 5 |
| SF | 1. Marcus Morris SidelinedMarcus Morris was limited during Thursday's practice with a minor right ring finger injury. X-rays came back negative on Morris' finger, so it sounds like he's dealing with nothing more than a sprain. He sat out the five-on-five work during Thursday's practice, but it would be surprising to see such a minor issue linger into the regular-season. Morris is good for some points and triples, but he could take a step back this season as Detroit looks to give some more run to Stanley Johnson. He's a low-upside, late-round target. Sep 29 |
| 2. Stanley Johnson |
| 3. Reggie Bullock SidelinedStan Van Gundy said that both Reggie Bullock and Darrun Hilliard offer something unique to the second unit. "Darrun gives us a guy who can make plays off the dribble probably better than anybody on our team other than Reggie Jackson or Ish [Smith], Van Gundy said. "He and Stanley [Johnson] would be the two guys, but Darrun’s probably the best of the non-point guards on our roster. And then Reggie Bullock really emerged as our best perimeter shooter." SVG likes what both players have to offer, but they will have a limited role right out of the gate with Johnson expected to see the bulk of the wing minutes off the bench. Aug 29 |
| PF | 1. Tobias Harris |
| 2. Jon Leuer |
| 3. Henry Ellenson |
| C | 1. Andre Drummond |
| 2. Aron Baynes |
| 3. Boban Marjanovic |
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| Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Indiana Pacers |
| | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Memphis Grizzlies |
| |
| PG | 1. Mike Conley |
| 2. Wade Baldwin |
| 3. Andrew Harrison |
| SG | 1. Tony Allen |
| 2. Vince Carter |
| 3. Troy Daniels |
| 4. Jordan Adams SidelinedJordan Adams "isn't expected to play for the Griz for a second straight season," according to Ronald Tillery of the Commercial Appeal. Adams underwent a lateral meniscectomy on his right knee in August of 2015, and he's been battling with nothing but complications since. He's not expected to be able to participate in training camp and both the player and the team remain in an uncertain waiting game. Obviously, he's not on any fantasy radar. Sep 24 |
| SF | 1. Chandler Parsons SidelinedChandler Parsons (knee surgery) only went through the non-contact portions of Tuesday's practice. Parsons' status for opening night remains murky at best, as it's unclear exactly when he'll be fully cleared to take contact. It is concerning that he's still being limited despite being six months removed from the arthroscopic procedure, but this could also be Memphis exercising some extreme caution with their big offseason acquisition. There's top-25 upside here, but the very real injury concerns will likely cause Parsons to slide deep into the middle rounds. Sep 27 |
| 2. James Ennis |
| PF | 1. Zach Randolph |
| 2. JaMychal Green |
| 3. Deyonta Davis SidelinedDeyonta Davis (foot) only went through the non-contact portions of Tuesday's practice. Davis is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, so it's not surprising at all to see the Grizzlies limit his workload as prolonged rest is really the only treatment for plantar fasciitis. Davis will be entering a very crowded situation in Memphis' frontcourt, so there's not much reason to draft him in most settings. Sep 27 |
| 4. Jarell Martin |
| C | 1. Marc Gasol SidelinedMarc Gasol (foot) will sit out games as a precaution this season, according to coach David Fizdale. "There will be some games we sit him," said Fizdale. "I’m definitely going to preserve him." Fizdale also said that he will "absolutely be careful with Gasol’s minutes this season," which isn't a surprise since the Grizzlies' star center is coming back from a fractured navicular bone. If you needed a reminder of the high risk that Gasol brings as a fantasy target, this is it. Brandan Wright will likely take over at center whenever Gasol is rested, giving him sporadic DFS appeal. Sep 28 |
| 2. Brandan Wright SidelinedGrizzlies big man Brandan Wright (sprained right MCL) has been fully cleared for training camp. Last November, Wright exited with what the Grizzlies called "right knee tendinitis," but five weeks later he had arthroscopic surgery. When he returned to action in late February, he lasted only five game before suffering a season-ending MCL sprain in the same knee. Despite his per-minute upside, Wright's injury history and backup role ensure that he'll go undrafted in standard leagues. Sep 22 |
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| Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves | Milwaukee Bucks |
| PG | 1. Goran Dragic |
| 2. Tyler Johnson |
| 3. Beno Udrih |
| 4. Briante Weber |
| SG | 1. Josh Richardson SidelinedJosh Richardson (right MCL) had his knee brace removed and will be able to do light court work at training camp. This is wonderful news for the second-year SG and it sounds like his recovery is on schedule. His previous timetable had him returning around the season opener, but it would be understandable if the Heat proceed with caution. Once healthy, Richardson should be the second best fantasy option in Miami's backcourt behind Goran Dragic. Sep 26 |
| 2. Dion Waiters |
| 3. Wayne Ellington |
| 4. Rodney McGruder |
| SF | 1. Justise Winslow |
| 2. James Johnson |
| 3. Michael Carrera |
| PF | 1. Chris Bosh SidelinedChris Bosh said he guesses his career in Miami is over, but not his NBA career. The Heat and Bosh are having an ugly breakup here. Bosh said he found out Pat Riley would not bring him back through the media. The Heat did say on Friday they tried to reach Bosh on via phone, text and email. Sep 30 |
| 2. Josh McRoberts SidelinedJosh McRoberts revealed on Wednesday that he's dealing with a stress reaction in his left foot stemming from a fracture he sustained during Game 6 of Miami's second-round series against Toronto. The Heat have a massive hole to fill at the power forward position with Chris Bosh's (blood clots) tenure in Miami likely reaching its conclusion, but as per usual, the injured McRoberts won't be able to help much. Once he is healthy, he'll be competing for minutes with the likes of Derrick Williams, James Johnson, Justise Winslow and Udonis Haslem, so it'll be tough for him to see the floor enough to make a difference in standard settings. Sep 28 |
| 3. Derrick Williams |
| 4. Udonis Haslem |
| 5. Luke Babbitt |
| 6. Stefan Jankovic |
| C | 1. Hassan Whiteside SidelinedHassan Whiteside (sore left knee) is expected to practice on Saturday. As expected, the knee issue isn't serious. "It's just sore today," coach Erik Spoelstra said. "It's a sore left knee. It's more about being smart on the fourth day of camp. I anticipate he should be going [Saturday]." Whiteside was also optimistic, saying that he was just being "careful." This isn't the same knee that bothered him in the postseason. We'll have an update on Saturday afternoon. Sep 30 |
| 2. Willie Reed |
| 3. Keith Benson |
| |
| PG | 1. Matthew Dellavedova |
| 2. Michael Carter-Williams SidelinedMichael Carter-WIlliams will come off the bench to start training camp. This isn't really a surprise with MCW already behind Matthew Dellavedova on the depth chart. The Bucks really need shooting in their first unit, so starting Carter-Williams on the wing makes very little sense. He'll have good per-minute stats in scoring, steals and dimes, but the inefficiency and turnovers hurt his fantasy ceiling. Sep 26 |
| 3. Jason Terry |
| SG | 1. Khris Middleton SidelinedThe Bucks announced that Khris Middleton underwent successful surgery on his left hamstring. According to the Bucks, Middleton is expected to miss around six months. It's possible Middleton could be held out for the entire season, especially since this timetable has him returning around late march to early April. Rashad Vaughn is expected to start in his place, but Malcolm Brogdon is a huge threat to his workload and the Bucks could also bring in some additonal help on the wings. Expect Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker to benefit the most. Sep 30 |
| 2. Rashad Vaughn |
| 3. Malcolm Brogdon |
| SF | 1. Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| 2. Steve Novak |
| PF | 1. Jabari Parker |
| 2. Mirza Teletovic |
| 3. Michael Beasley |
| 4. Thon Maker SidelinedThon Maker was cleared of any serious injury to his right wrist. He's sporting a right wrist brace, but he didn't sound concerned about the injury and said he expects to be back on the court in a "few" days. Coach Jason Kidd wasn't concerned either, saying that Maker could even return in a couple days if the swelling subsides. There's nothing to worry about here, especially this early in training camp. Sep 30 |
| C | 1. Greg Monroe |
| 2. John Henson |
| 3. Miles Plumlee |
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| New Orleans Pelicans | New York Knicks | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| PG | 1. Jrue Holiday SidelinedJrue Holiday's wife Lauren gave birth to a healthy girl this week. She's expected to undergo surgery in about six weeks to remove a benign tumor from the right side of her brain, so we wish Jrue and his family nothing but the best. The Pelicans have been very supportive of Holiday's decision and will give him as much time as he needs. "When the time is right, he'll return," Pelicans GM Dell Demps said. "But as of now, our hearts and prayers are with them. And we're hoping that Lauren has a successful surgery." Until Holiday returns to New Orleans, Tim Frazier is the favorite to hold down the fort at PG, making him an intriguing late-round flier. Sep 24 |
| 2. Tim Frazier |
| 3. Langston Galloway |
| SG | 1. Buddy Hield |
| 2. E'Twaun Moore |
| SF | 1. Tyreke Evans SidelinedTyreke Evans revealed that he developed a blood clot in his calf after his most recent knee surgery. This definitely helps to explain why Evans is taking a slow road back to action. "I had to take a step back, but I kept working hard in my rehab," he said. Doctors have told Evans not to rush his return, and the swingman also said he's not aware of any concerns that doctors have about the clotting being an ongoing issue. Between all of his recent knee surgeries, an uncertain timeline to get back on the floor and the news of a blood clot, it's virtually impossible to recommend burning a draft pick—even in the later rounds—on the former Rookie of the Year. Sep 24 |
| 2. Solomon Hill |
| 3. Quincy Pondexter SidelinedPelicans GM Dell Demps said that the earliest Quincy Pondexter (knee surgeries) could return is in November. "The next 2-4 weeks will give us a better understanding of when he’ll be ready to play," Demps said. "Best-case scenario for him would be November [to return], but it also could be December or January for him as well." With Tyreke Evans (knee) expected to miss the beginning of the season, Solomon Hill should be the heavy favorite to start at SF on opening night. Sep 26 |
| 4. Dante Cunningham |
| 5. Alonzo Gee |
| PF | 1. Anthony Davis SidelinedAnthony Davis will only see limited minutes during Saturday's preseason opener. The Pelicans are going to monitor his minutes throughout the preseason, but his workload should gradually increase each game. Davis is on track to be ready for the season opener and all the reports about his surgically-repaired knee have been positive. If Davis can stay healthy for the entire 2016-17 season, he could reestablish himself as a top-3 fantasy weapon. Sep 30 |
| 2. Terrence Jones |
| 3. Cheick Diallo |
| 4. Chris Copeland |
| 5. He Tianju |
| C | 1. Omer Asik |
| 2. Alexis Ajinca SidelinedAlexis Ajinca sounded confident when asked about the possibility of being the starter at center. "I will be a starter this year. You'll see," Ajinca said. He would have to beat out Omer Asik, which isn't too hard based on how the Pelicans haven't fared well with him on the court. For what it's worth, the Pelicans had a plus-8.7 net rating with Ajinca and Antohny Davis lineups and a minus-7.5 net rating with Davis and Asik. Regardless, there's no need to be too aggressive in drafting any Pelican big besides The Brow. Sep 23 |
| 3. Robert Sacre |
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| PG | 1. Russell Westbrook |
| 2. Cameron Payne SidelinedCameron Payne could miss the first month of the regular season as he rehabs from an acute fracture to the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. Foot injuries are tricky for NBA players, and given that this is the same foot that Payne had surgery on this offseason to correct the Jones fracture, it wouldn't be surprising at all to see the Thunder use extreme caution in bringing him back this time around. With Payne sidelines, Ronnie Price will become Russell Westbrook's primary backup, and Victor Oladipo could also spend some more time running the point. With an uncertain timetable, Payne is no longer worth drafting in most leagues. Sep 29 |
| 3. Ronnie Price |
| 4. Semaj Christon |
| SG | 1. Victor Oladipo |
| 2. Andre Roberson |
| 3. Anthony Morrow |
| 4. Alex Abrines |
| 5. Daniel Hamilton |
| SF | 1. Ersan Ilyasova |
| 2. Kyle Singler |
| 3. Josh Huestis |
| PF | 1. Enes Kanter |
| 2. Nick Collison |
| 3. Joffrey Lauvergne SidelinedJoffrey Lauvergne exited Tuesday's scrimmage after being poked in the eye. We'll go ahead and throw Lauvergne on the injury report for now, but it would be shocking to see this to turn into an issue that impacts his status for opening night. Lauvergne is going to be fighting for minutes with the likes of Enes Kanter, Domatas Sabonis and Ersan Ilyasova this season, so it'll be extremely tough for him to earn enough minutes to make a difference in most settings. Sep 28 |
| 4. Mitch McGary  SuspendedMitch McGary said that he did not fully comply with the structure of the NBA's drug program, and that's what resulted in his 10-game suspension. McGary is suspended for a total of 15 games, but he got an additional 10 on top of the five that had already been in place for some time. "I'm in the drug program for failing the drug test and to be compliant, you have to take a certain amount of tests, and I did not do that," McGary said. "I would love to stay here and play here with new guys coming in; it would be very tough for me to get minutes here," McGary said. The big man would have been buried even without the suspensions, and now his time off could result in his release from the roster. "I don't want to let this define me as a player," McGary added. If that's the case, he needs to make some real changes immediately and commit to being a professional. Sep 24 |
| 5. Domantas Sabonis |
| C | 1. Steven Adams |
| 2. Dakari Johnson |
| 3. Nazr Mohammed |
| 4. Kaleb Tarczewski |
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| Orlando Magic | Philadelphia 76ers | Phoenix Suns |
| PG | 1. Elfrid Payton SidelinedElfrid Payton (hip flexor) did not practice on Friday. He's been out of practice since his strained hip flexor injury on Wednesday. The Magic do not sound alarmed on this injury and there has been no talk of him missing preseason action just yet. While the Magic have said they're expecting improvements from Payton, it's still tough to trust him as a fantasy asset in standard leagues. Sep 30 |
| 2. D.J. Augustin |
| 3. C.J. Watson |
| 4. Nick Johnson |
| SG | 1. Evan Fournier |
| 2. Jodie Meeks SidelinedJodie Meeks (foot) is on track to return to the court in November. He had surgery to stabilize the fifth metatarsal in his right foot in mid-July, but a team official told the Orlando Sentinel that he could play as soon as November. His exact return date will hinge on how well he continues to progress, but it's worth noting that Meeks will not be able to participate fully when training camp starts on September 27. When he does return he will have a limited role off the bench behind Evan Fournier and Mario Hezonja, so he's not worth targeting in fantasy this season. Sep 19 |
| 3. C.J. Wilcox SidelinedC.J. Wilcox will have some X-rays on his hand on Monday and could be cleared in time for training camp. He broke his finger over the summer, but it sounds like the Magic are expecting good news. Jodie Meeks (foot) won't be ready for the season opener, so Wilcox will fight for minutes off the bench behind Evan Fournier. His role will be limited, at best. Sep 26 |
| 4. Kevin Murphy |
| SF | 1. Aaron Gordon SidelinedAaron Gordon (ankle) put in a non-contact practice on Friday. He missed the day practice on Thursday and was limited for the night session. Gordon's ankle sprain sounds relatively minor, so he has a good chance to return in time for preseason action next week. The U of A product got his wish to play small forward and his coach has his back as a playmaker. He's a nice target in the middle rounds as a possible breakout player. Sep 30 |
| 2. Mario Hezonja |
| 3. Aaron Bowen |
| 4. Damjan Rudez |
| PF | 1. Serge Ibaka |
| 2. Jeff Green |
| 3. Branden Dawson |
| 4. Arinze Onuaku |
| C | 1. Nikola Vucevic |
| 2. Bismack Biyombo |
| 3. Stephen Zimmerman |
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| PG | 1. Jerryd Bayless SidelinedJerryd Bayless (wrist) did not scrimmage on Friday. He's dealing with some soreness in his wrist and also sat out of Thursday's practice. For now, we'll consider him questionable for Tuesday's preseason opener vs. the Celtics. Bayless is a sneaky late-round pick who's fully expected to start at PG for Philly this season. Sep 30 |
| 2. Sergio Rodriguez |
| 3. T.J. McConnell |
| 4. Anthony Barber |
| SG | 1. Gerald Henderson |
| 2. Timothe Luwawu |
| 3. Nik Stauskas |
| 4. Brandon Paul |
| SF | 1. Robert Covington |
| 2. Jerami Grant |
| 3. Hollis Thompson |
| PF | 1. Ben Simmons SidelinedBen Simmons has suffered a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot. Oh no. The details are still coming, but the bad news just won't stop for the 76ers. It was believed Simmons just had an ankle sprain, but obviously the news is much worse. For now, Simmons should be considered doubtful for the regular season opener. Dario Saric just became a player worth drafting in all standard leagues while Jerryd Bayless, Robert Covington and basically the entire rotation gains value. We'll pass along any information as it becomes available. Sep 30 |
| 2. Dario Saric |
| 3. Shawn Long |
| 4. James Webb III |
| C | 1. Nerlens Noel |
| 2. Jahlil Okafor SidelinedJahlil Okafor (knee) will play in Tuesday's preseason opener vs. the Celtics. The 76ers held him out of Thursday's scrimmage, but they were simply just managing his workload. Joel Embiid will also play on Tuesday, so it will be interesting to see how coach Brett Brown manages his frontcourt rotation. Okafor's outlook isn't very promising unless the 76ers move a big. Sep 30 |
| 3. Joel Embiid SidelinedJoel Embiid will play in Tuesday's preseason opener vs. the Celtics according to coach Brett Brown. So it begins. Embiid has really impressed the 76ers at camp so far, though they have been limiting his workload and held him out of Thursday's scrimmage. While this news is obviously exciting, we're not expecting Embiid to see a lot of minutes in the near future. With that said, his upside is scary. Sep 30 |
| 4. Richaun Holmes |
| 5. Elton Brand |
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| PG | 1. Eric Bledsoe |
| 2. Brandon Knight SidelinedThe Suns' offense will rely less on Brandon Knight and Eric Bledsoe initiating action at the top of the key this season, according to GM Ryan McDonough. "I think you’ll see more of the ball with wing entry, corner entries," said McDonough. "A lot of play off the elbows with the movement off the ball, dribble handoffs, interchanges and things like that." The Suns' veteran guards have spoken about the need to "sacrifice" this season, presumably because of Devin Booker's ascendancy, and fantasy owners should pay close attention to the backcourt rotation this preseason. Sep 28 |
| 3. Tyler Ulis |
| SG | 1. Devin Booker |
| 2. Leandro Barbosa |
| 3. Archie Goodwin |
| 4. John Jenkins |
| SF | 1. P.J. Tucker SidelinedP.J. Tucker (back) said he tried to shut it down in August before opting to have surgery in September. In other words, this problem was lingering for Tucker before he had surgery on Sept. 15. He's going to miss all of camp and is considered doubtful for the opener. T.J. Warren will get the first crack to start, but he's also rehabbing a foot injury. The Suns will take a look at Devin Booker and Dragan Bender at the three this year. Sep 26 |
| 2. T.J. Warren |
| PF | 1. Jared Dudley |
| 2. Marquese Chriss SidelinedCoach Earl Watson said Marquese Chriss has "endless potential." "With Marquese, I can see it coming," Watson said. "You just talk to him and bring him back." Tyson Chandler also added Chriss is a lot more skilled than he thought, but did say he was "all raw." The Suns won't be rushing Chriss this year and he'll be behind Jared Dudley. He's more of a Dynasty league target. Sep 29 |
| 3. Dragan Bender |
| C | 1. Tyson Chandler |
| 2. Alex Len |
| 3. Alan Williams |
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| Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs | Sacramento Kings |
| PG | 1. Damian Lillard |
| 2. Shabazz Napier SidelinedShabazz Napier will only be used in emergency situations this year. The Blazers only have two true point guards on their roster in Damian Lillard and Napier, but C.J. McCollum and Evan Turner will share the backup PG duties. This isn't really a surprise considering Napier has career averages of 4.4 points on 36.1 percent shooting. Sep 27 |
| SG | 1. C.J. McCollum |
| 2. Allen Crabbe |
| 3. Pat Connaughton |
| 4. Tim Quarterman |
| SF | 1. Evan Turner |
| 2. Jake Layman SidelinedJake Layman (undisclosed injury) was withheld from participating in Tuesday's practice. We'll be on the lookout for an update as to exactly what Layman is dealing with, but healthy or not, he won't be worth drafting anywhere as he's not expected to be a regular part of the Blazers' rotation his rookie season. Sep 27 |
| 3. Luis Montero |
| PF | 1. Al-Farouq Aminu |
| 2. Moe Harkless |
| 3. Meyers Leonard SidelinedMeyers Leonard (shoulder surgery) said that he's feeling good, both mentally and physically. Leonard is hoping for a bounce-back year after an unfortunate injury riddled 2015-16 campaign, and he believes it's not fair to judge him yet as he's just 24 years old. "I think it’ll be fair to judge me when I’m 27," Leonard said. He is a unique talent in that he can both defend the paint and spread the floor with his 3-point shooting, but he also failed to capitalize on a golden opportunity last year. He's not worth much more than a late-round selection in deep leagues. Sep 29 |
| 4. Noah Vonleh SidelinedNoah Vonleh (thigh) still doesn't have a clear timetable to return. He was given an original timetable of about 3-4 weeks on Aug. 31, so this is worrying. "I guess you could say I'm a little behind," Vonleh said. "But I'll catch up quick." He had a bone fragment removed from his right thigh, so the Blazers won't be in a hurry to rush him back. For now, he's been limited to light running and shooting. He's the fourth PF on the depth chart, so fantasy owners can ignore him. Sep 28 |
| C | 1. Mason Plumlee |
| 2. Ed Davis SidelinedEd Davis pulled himself out of Tuesday's practice after suffering an undisclosed injury. We should have an update as to exactly what Davis is dealing with soon enough, but if he's forced into an extended absence, Mason Plumlee could be forced into heavy minutes for Portland. Davis only managed to contribute 11th round value in standard 9-cat leagues last season with averages of 6.5 points, 7.4 boards and 0.9 swats per contest, although those numbers could dip with Festus Ezeli (knee) likely to cut into Davis' playing time. Davis is only worth a late-round look in very deep leagues. Sep 27 |
| 3. Festus Ezeli SidelinedFestuz Ezeli (knee) did some light shooting during Tuesday's practice. Ezeli is still in recovering from a procedure that was performed on his surgically repaired left knee this offseason, and he's currently without an official timetable to return. Once he does get back to the court, he'll play limited minutes behind Mason Plumlee, so there's no reason to invest in Ezeli in most formats. Sep 27 |
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| PG | 1. Tony Parker |
| 2. Patty Mills |
| 3. Dejounte Murray |
| SG | 1. Danny Green SidelinedDanny Green (left quad contusion) got on the court for a post-practice shooting session on Wednesday, although he's still yet to work out with the team. Green is nursing a left quad injury, and while it's not believed to be serious, he likely won't take the court until he's 100 percent healthy. Green likely earned himself a spot on many fantasy GM's "never again" lists after a horrendous 2015-16 campaign, but let's not forget that he was a steady mid-round producer from the 2012 season all the way through 2015. He's someone to consider targeting towards the later rounds as a potential bounce-back candidate. Sep 28 |
| 2. Manu Ginobili |
| 3. Kevin Martin |
| 4. Jonathon Simmons |
| SF | 1. Kawhi Leonard |
| 2. Kyle Anderson |
| 3. Livio Jean-Charles |
| PF | 1. LaMarcus Aldridge SidelinedLaMarcus Aldridge said that he will take more 3-pointers this season. After hitting 37-of-105 (35.2 percent) of his 3-point attempts for the Blazers in 2014-15, Aldridge missed all 16 of his treys for the Spurs last season. "[Gregg Popovich], after last season, told me to get back with it, so I’ll start taking that shot more this year," Aldridge said. The promise of some more treys is encouraging, but his upside in San Antonio is limited because Popovich likes to keep his minutes in check. He's more of a third-round target. Sep 30 |
| 2. David Lee |
| C | 1. Pau Gasol |
| 2. Dewayne Dedmon |
| 3. Matt Bonner |
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| Toronto Raptors | Utah Jazz | Washington Wizards |
| PG | 1. Kyle Lowry |
| 2. Cory Joseph |
| 3. Delon Wright SidelinedDelon Wright (shoulder) said he probably won't be back until late December or early January. There was some hope he'd be back in early December, but it sounds like Christmas is the target date. The Raptors probably won't play Kyle Lowry 37 minutes per game again this year and coach Dwane Casey loves two-PG lineups with Cory Joseph, so we could see Wright get minutes this season. He's not worth drafting in most leagues, though. Sep 26 |
| 4. Fred VanVleet |
| SG | 1. DeMar DeRozan |
| 2. Norman Powell |
| SF | 1. DeMarre Carroll SidelinedDwane Casey said that he's expecting DeMarre Carroll (knee) to be "ready to go without limitations" for Toronto's regular-season opener. Carroll was a full participant during Tuesday morning's practice, and said that he's happy because he hasn't experienced any setbacks this time around. Carroll never really looked right during his first year in Toronto, compiling averages of 11.0 points, 4.7 boards, 1.7 steals and 1.8 treys while hitting just 38.9 percent of his shot attempts through 26 games, but things are beginning to trend in a positive direction lately. Carroll does have bounce-back potential, so he's someone to consider towards the later rounds. Sep 27 |
| 2. Terrence Ross |
| 3. Bruno Caboclo |
| 4. E.J. Singler |
| PF | 1. Jared Sullinger |
| 2. Patrick Patterson |
| 3. Pascal Siakam |
| 4. Jarrod Uthoff |
| C | 1. Jonas Valanciunas |
| 2. Lucas Nogueira |
| 3. Jakob Poeltl |
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| PG | 1. George Hill |
| 2. Dante Exum |
| 3. Shelvin Mack |
| 4. Raul Neto |
| SG | 1. Rodney Hood |
| 2. Joe Johnson |
| 3. Alec Burks SidelinedQuin Snyder said that Alec Burks (knee surgery, ankle surgery) is making "good progress" in his recovery, and he anticipates him being cleared for contact by the start of the regular season. "From what I'm told and what I see, there's good progress, especially in the last week or so," said Snyder of Burks. "I think it gets to a point where we're going to see it go quicker... that would be my hope." Snyder went on to say that the Jazz are focusing on "the next 12 years over the next 12 months," with regards to how they handle Burks' rehab, and that Burks has been participating in everything except for the contact portions of practice. However, the injury concerns partnered with the arrival of Joe Johnson make Burks an undesirable target in most settings. Sep 28 |
| 4. Joe Ingles |
| SF | 1. Gordon Hayward |
| 2. Chris Johnson |
| 3. Quincy Ford |
| PF | 1. Derrick Favors SidelinedIf the Jazz extend a player this season "it will almost certainly be [Derrick] Favors," according to Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune. Utah GM Dennis Lindsey said that the trade sending Tibor Pleiss to the 76ers was "essentially [exchanging] future draft picks for more cap flexibility." The team is now roughly $12 million under the salary cap, with enough future cap space to lock up Favors and keep him off the market next summer. The 25-year-old was hampered by a back injury last year, but he still posted a career-high 16.4 points with 8.1 boards, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.5 blocks per game. Sep 4 |
| 2. Trey Lyles |
| 3. Boris Diaw |
| 4. Joel Bolomboy |
| 5. Eric Dawson |
| C | 1. Rudy Gobert |
| 2. Jeff Withey |
| 3. Henry Sims |
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| PG | 1. John Wall SidelinedScott Brooks said that John Wall (knees) looked "fresh" after his second consecutive day of practicing at the Wizards' training camp. Wall practicing for the second day in a row is certainly an encouraging sign regarding his recovery from the offseason knee procedures, although he's still not officially been cleared for contact. Wall is as tough as they come, but two knee surgeries in one offseason is nothing to shrug at. He'll be a risky early-round pick on draft day. Sep 28 |
| 2. Trey Burke |
| SG | 1. Bradley Beal SidelinedBradley Beal (concussion) was not in uniform for Friday night's practice. It sounds like he's still in the concussion protocol. The Wizards will kick off their preseason on Tuesday against the Heat and Beal should be considered questionable for that one. He's talked about taking 20 shots per game this season, so it'll be worthwhile to see what new tricks he has up his sleeve as a scorer. Beal is a risky pick in the middle rounds. Sep 30 |
| 2. Marcus Thornton SidelinedMarcus Thornton (thumb) sat out of Friday's practice. This was the second day in a row that he's missed due to a jammed thumb. The Wizards are just being cautious and it shouldn't impact his status for opening night. Thornton will only have a decent role if he outplays Tomas Satoransky in camp. Sep 30 |
| 3. Tomas Satoransky |
| SF | 1. Otto Porter |
| 2. Kelly Oubre |
| 3. Jarell Eddie |
| 4. Danuel House |
| PF | 1. Markieff Morris SidelinedWizards head coach Scott Brooks defended the Wizards trade for Markieff Morris last season. Though the Wizards don't have an first-round draft pick on Thursday night because of it, Brooks defended the Wizards acquisition of Morris. "We don’t have a draft pick tomorrow night, but we traded that pick for a really really good player in Markieff Morris," Brook said. "You don’t get guys like that in a draft. [What] he’s going to bring the team and to be around the team full time is going to be a great asset to us." Morris will be worth a look in the later rounds of 2016-17 fantasy drafts as he's still just 26 years old and should benefit from a full season with the Wizards. Jun 23 |
| 2. Andrew Nicholson |
| 3. Johnny O'Bryant |
| C | 1. Marcin Gortat |
| 2. Ian Mahinmi |
| 3. Jason Smith |
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