Justin

Robinson

Robinson could end up being a nice DFS/streaming option. He hasn’t provided much fantasy value throughout his career, but with only two other backcourt players healthy for Detroit right now, he could end up seeing heavy minutes.

The guard spent some time in Oklahoma City and Washington the last two seasons, so he’ll find himself in his third home in as many years. Robinson has played in just 18 career NBA games, so especially on a deep Bucks team, he won’t be a regular rotation player and is not a fantasy asset.

In seven games with the Thunder, he averaged 3.5 points, 1.3 assists, and 1.0 rebounds in 12 minutes. Robinson should not be on anyone’s fantasy radar.

Robinson was a standout in the G League bubble, posting 15.5 points, 6.0 dimes, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.3 triples, hitting 40% from beyond the arc. There are some minutes available in OKC with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (foot) out, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues can use a wait-and-see approach here.

Both guys are expected to sign with Philly’s G League affiliate, but there’s no reason to pay them any attention in fantasy hoops.

Robinson signed a three-year, partially guaranteed contract as an undrafted free agent this summer. He didn’t get much playing time behind the likes of Ish Smith, Isaiah Thomas and Bradley Beal. Robinson will likely latch on elsewhere in the NBA or the G League. This move has no fantasy impact.

This is unfortunate timing, as IT2 was just beginning to play really well in Washington, but hopefully, this is the Wizards just being cautious with Thomas on the frontend of a back-to-back set. There won’t be a shootaround for tomorrow’s game in Miami, so owners likely won’t get another update until just prior to tip-off. As for tonight, Ish Smith will get the start and guys like Justin Robinson and Chris Chiozza may be able to get into the rotation.

McRae had been playing with the pin in his finger following an Oct. 23 procedure, but the pin became dislodged during on Nov. 22 and has been causing him discomfort ever since. This is a relatively minor procedure, so he should be back in a few weeks, although McRae doesn’t offer enough upside to justify a hold in leagues that don’t offer an IR-spot. Troy Brown Jr. should see an uptick in minutes sans McRae and maybe Justin Robinson will be able to get into the rotation.

Robinson tweaked his ankle during Sunday’s preseason game and was unable to practice on Tuesday, but him getting in a full practice today suggests he’ll be fine for opening night. He’s not on the fantasy radar, though.

He tweaked his ankle during Sunday’s exhibition, but Scott Brooks said he doesn’t think it’s too serious. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him sit out Friday’s preseason finale, though.