Fantasy Basketball Minutes Report
In this week’s edition of the Fantasy Basketball Minutes Report, we analyze the shifting landscape of player performance based on their minutes played across the league. Each week, we dive into the latest stats to identify players whose playing time has fluctuated, offering insights into potential fantasy adds and drops. The charts provided below allow you to explore minutes played over varying time frames — the last three, five, or ten games, and for the entire season. This could help you spot emerging trends that might impact your fantasy roster.
This valuable data comes courtesy of Kyle Bland, who has proven himself a substantial resource for basketball statistics. Don’t forget to check out his baseball insights as well!
Highlights from this Week
Star Performers
In an impressive display, Nikola Jokić and Kawhi Leonard delivered outstanding performances this past week, showcasing stat lines that are rarely seen in NBA history.
Team Updates
Atlanta Hawks
Recent changes are noted in player minutes for the Hawks. Kristaps Porziņģis returned to play after a lengthy absence due to illness, but this will inevitably impact the minutes of players like Vít Krejčí. Additionally, my latest analysis suggests that the Hawks have performed better in recent games even without Trae Young, but trading him might be challenging.
Boston Celtics
With minimal alterations to their lineup, the Celtics have maintained a consistent approach to player minutes, which is a sign of their relative health in recent weeks. For the Celtics, Payton Pritchard continues to lead the team in minutes.
Brooklyn Nets
Injuries currently plague the Nets. Cam Thomas has returned, and his playing time should increase if he can improve defensively. The rotation may shift due to injuries to Egor Dëmin and Terance Mann.
Charlotte Hornets
Moussa Diabaté‘s rise in minutes correlates with Miles Bridges‘ recent ankle injury. Meanwhile, Ryan Kalkbrenner‘s absence has also opened up opportunities.
Chicago Bulls
Josh Giddey and Coby White faced injuries that could significantly affect the Bulls’ lineup as we analyze who could step up to fill the void.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Evan Mobley‘s and Jarrett Allen‘s strong presence has resulted in De’Andre Hunter seeing a dip in minutes, especially as he contends with minor illnesses. Recruitment of Max Strus could further shift player rotations in the next couple of weeks.
Dallas Mavericks
With stabilizing health in their roster, the Mavericks’ recent lineup changes hint at a more consolidated rotation going forward. However, the fantasy relevance for back-up players remains low as they struggle for minutes.
Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s return has reshuffled the minutes, particularly affecting other players like Bobby Portis and Gary Trent Jr..
Injury Reports Across the League
Prominent names such as Luka Dončić and Anthony Edwards are sidelined, impacting their respective team’s dynamics. Teams like the Pacers, Lakers, and Thunder notably have lengthy injury reports this week as well.
Tracking player minutes is crucial for anyone managing a fantasy basketball team. As we progress through the season, these shifts can significantly inform strategy on waiver wire transactions and roster adjustments. Keep an eye on these developments!
