What is the status of Miami’s manpower for Week 22?LAL vs. MIL
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a favorable schedule for fantasy basketball leagues during Weeks 21-23, with four games scheduled. However, the team’s performance has been hindered by injuries to key players such as Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, and Evan Mobley. Mitchell is also facing a lingering knee problem, which has affected both the team’s standings in the Eastern Conference and its performance in fantasy leagues.
GSW vs. MIAWeek 22 StorylinesTuesday: 4 GamesBOS vs. NOR
When considering Orlando’s Friday/Saturday doubleheader, a majority of NBA teams will have two games scheduled in the final three days of Week 22. Although San Antonio, Utah, and Washington are also playing on Friday and Sunday, they are not likely to make the playoffs, which could result in key players being rested for “injury management” purposes. There is uncertainty if Kyle Kuzma will continue to be available for every game for Washington. Likewise, Lauri Markkanen and John Collins have already missed games for rest purposes for Utah, and it is possible that Victor Wembanyama could face a similar situation in San Antonio. Additionally, most of the 20 teams playing two games in three days to end Week 22 have a total of four games on their schedule, giving fantasy managers a chance to potentially get three games from players who may face “rest day” concerns., POR
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the teams playing are GSW, LAL, OKC, and POR.
Is Mitchell Robinson on the verge of coming back to play?
Due to the numerous injuries on the Grizzlies team, it wouldn’t hurt to consider utilizing other players. Both players have not been ranked in the top 100 for 9-cat value over the past two weeks, but LaRavia has consistently played rotation minutes. Pippen, on the other hand, has only played in two games due to a leg injury. Santi Aldama and GG Jackson are the most reliable players on the team, as they are available in at least 50% of Yahoo leagues. However, LaRavia, Pippen, and John Konchar may all see an increase in value as the team approaches the end of their season. Additionally, will Jaren Jackson Jr. be able to play in the remaining games for Memphis? It may be beneficial to give him some rest, especially if it improves the team’s chances in the lottery.Thursday-Friday: NoneSaturday: 3 Games
Detroit, Indiana, Phoenix, and Portland all have three games in Week 22 that will end on Friday, making these teams less valuable to managers who need production towards the end of the week. However, even though they have a limited playing schedule, teams like Detroit and Portland still have players who could be worth considering due to potential injuries on their roster. Among these players are James Wiseman, Duop Reath, and Jabari Walker, who are currently not widely owned in fantasy leagues but could still hold value despite the subpar game schedule.Sunday-Monday (Week 23): BKN, CHA, CHI
“By the end of Week 22, a total of nineteen teams will have played games on both Friday and Sunday.”DAL vs. SAC
The four games are between the following teams: Atlanta, Brooklyn, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Golden State, Houston, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Sacramento, San Antonio, Utah, and Washington.MIL vs. NORMEM vs. ORLSaturday-Sunday: NoneWeek 22 Back-to-backs
“The three games are: Boston, Detroit, Indiana, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minnesota, New Orleans, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland, and Toronto.”OKC vs. NORThursday: 2 GamesMonday-Tuesday: DAL, SACBOS vs. ATLFriday-Saturday: ORLWednesday-Thursday: ATL
Week 21: Sunday through Monday, the teams playing are Cleveland, Detroit, Indiana, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia.
Will managers rely on Jake LaRavia or Scotty Pippen Jr. to guide them to Championship Week?
Due to injuries sustained by Jalen Duren of the Detroit team and Deandre Ayton of the Portland team, there are now more minutes and opportunities available. This means that neither team is under pressure to quickly return their more experienced players to the game. Another thing to keep an eye on in Week 22 is the condition of Blazers’ guard Anfernee Simons, who hurt his knee during a loss to the Clippers on March 22nd. The results of his MRI scan will be announced at the start of Week 22 and if he is out for an extended period, it could benefit the performance of both Scoot Henderson and Dalano Banton. However, it should be noted that Henderson has struggled with inefficiency in his first year as a rookie.
Week 22 is a crucial time for fantasy basketball playoffs in most traditional leagues. Some teams that have no chance of making it to the NBA playoffs are now using unusual rotations, while others who aim for postseason are dealing with injuries. An example of the latter is Cleveland, which has been missing three of its starters, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, and Evan Mobley, as they try to maintain their third place spot in the Eastern Conference. This will be the starting point for our breakdown of this week’s fantasy basketball schedule.Light Game Days
When can we expect the Cavaliers’ injured starters to come back?
How much will Robinson play if he returns? With his skill set, he may only need 18-20 minutes per game to impact fantasy, particularly in category leagues. Hartenstein’s fantasy value may not be greatly affected, as his minutes have been reduced for health reasons relating to his Achilles. Achiuwa is currently not a top choice for fantasy teams in most leagues, as Thibodeau has opted to start Miles McBride. Among the Knicks starters, Robinson appears to be the closest to making a return, while Randle (shoulder) and Anunoby (elbow) are still limited in their practice activities.
The Heat are facing challenges due to injuries among their playoff contenders. While Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo have returned from their foot and back injuries, Tyler Herro’s foot injury may prevent him from rejoining the team in time for their games. The team was hoping to benefit from Herro’s absence, but unfortunately, other players such as Duncan Robinson, Caleb Martin, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are also dealing with injuries. Robinson has sought help from a specialist for his back and is currently day-to-day. Meanwhile, Martin and Jaquez may not be able to play against Cleveland on March 24 due to their knee and ankle injuries, respectively. The team has struggled to find reliable options for streaming during this period, and even Martin and Jaquez have not performed exceptionally. Miami only has three games scheduled for Week 22, but two of them fall on Friday and Sunday.
Mobley is uncertain for the Cavaliers’ matchup against Miami on March 24. If given the go-ahead, this would mark his first appearance since March 5. Mitchell and Strus have been declared unavailable for Cleveland’s last game in Week 21, along with substitute player Dean Wade (due to a knee injury). In Week 22, Cleveland has four games scheduled starting with Monday’s contest against Charlotte. This makes players such as Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, Isaac Okoro, and Sam Merrill worth considering in fantasy.Week 22 Games Played
After Friday, the value of the Pistons, Pacers, Suns, and Trail Blazers decreased. The
The center for the Knicks has been given the go-ahead to participate in full-contact practices, but he has not played in a game since December 8. Robinson was not able to play in their victory against Brooklyn on March 23, and they will start off a four-game week 22 with a home game against the Pistons on Monday. The positive update is that the team will not have any consecutive games to play and three of the opponents are not expected to make it to the playoffs (Detroit, Toronto, and San Antonio).MIL vs. ATL