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James Harden

LAC Point Guard #1

James Harden played 33 minutes in Friday’s 117-103 win over Utah, recording a stat line of 12 points (2-of-8 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block, and two 3-pointers.

Since arriving in Los Angeles, James Harden has been inconsistent. He’s put together some impressive stat lines but has also offered managers a few duds. On Friday, Harden struggled to knock down shots, shooting 25% from the field. Coach Tyronn Lou has been working diligently to help Harden and the Clips develop team chemistry. At this point in his career, Harden is an elite facilitator and has access to a trove of healthy offensive weapons.
Patrick Williams

CHI Power Forward #44

Patrick Williams finished Friday’s 121-112 win over the Spurs with 20 points (8-of-11 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block, and two 3-pointers in 34 minutes.

Williams has kicked things up a notch after scoring in double figures in three of his first 15 games of the season. He’s put up 10 or more in seven of the last eight, with Friday’s 20-point effort being his best performance of the season. By now, fantasy managers know not to expect Williams to put up 20 consistently. But the absence of Zach LaVine (foot) means that there’s one less ball-dominant scorer in the rotation, opening things up for a supplementary piece like Williams. Rostered in 41% of Yahoo leagues, he’s been providing 7th-round value in 9-cat formats over the last two weeks.
Coby White

CHI Point Guard #0

Coby White played 39 minutes in Friday’s 121-112 win over San Antonio, producing 24 points (9-of-15 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, one steal, and five 3-pointers.

Leading four Bulls who scored at least 20 points in Friday’s win, White has played very well recently. He’s scored 19 points or more in six straight games, surpassing the 20-point mark in four. White’s scoring averages of 23.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.3 blocks, and 4.7 3-pointers over the last two weeks, providing top 20 per-game value in 9-cat formats. With Zach LaVine (foot) sidelined for the foreseeable future, Coby’s fantasy value should continue to rise. Chicago will play four games in Week 8, beginning with a back-to-back against two of the last three NBA champions (at MIL, vs. DEN).
Toumani Camara

POR Small Forward #33

Toumani Camara shot 6-of-20 from the field in Friday’s 125-112 loss to the Mavericks, scoring 14 points with nine rebounds, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 32 minutes.

Camara, who was asked to defend Luka Doncic for extended periods of Friday’s game, certainly wasn’t bashful on the offensive end of the floor. While the 14 points are a career-high for the rookie out of Dayton, so were the 20 shot attempts, and he wasn’t particularly accurate. Half of those shots came from three, with Camara making two, and he entered Friday shooting below 26%. The combination of injuries and his own effort, especially defensively, have kept Camara in the starting lineup. But he still isn’t at the point where he should be rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Jarrett Allen

CLE Center #31

Jarrett Allen played 25 minutes in Friday’s win over the Heat, recording a stat line of six points (3-of-9 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, and one steal.

Allen missed the first five games of the season due to injury and started the season slow. He hasn’t found his groove yet and with Evan Mobley (left knee soreness) out, Allen made a poor attempt to shoulder front-court responsibilities. He shot 33% from the field and did not rack up a single block. Better days may be ahead for Allen, so managers should consider buying low on him.
Matisse Thybulle

POR Small Forward #4

Matisse Thybulle accounted for nine points (3-of-7 FGs), eight rebounds, one assist, three steals, one block, and three 3-pointers in Friday’s 125-112 loss to the Mavericks, playing 36 minutes.

With Malcolm Brogdon (knee) sitting out Friday’s game, Thybulle was back in the starting lineup for the first time since November 12. Fantasy managers know to look to him for defensive production and not much else, but Friday’s line included a pleasant surprise. Thybulle shot 3-of-5 from three, extending his streak of games with multiple triples to four. During that stretch, he’s 10-of-19, and is shooting better than 40% from deep on the season. Thybulle’s fantasy value moving forward hinges on the availability of Portland’s higher-profile wings, but extended absences for Brogdon and Jerami Grant (concussion) would make him worth streaming.
Shaedon Sharpe

POR Shooting Guard #17

Shaedon Sharpe played 32 minutes in Friday’s 125-112 loss to the Mavericks, accumulating 24 points (7-of-15 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, five assists, one steal, and five 3-pointers.

Sharpe is in the midst of his best scoring run of the season, notching at least 24 points in four straight games. Before this stretch, he hadn’t scored 20 or more in a game since November 3 vs. Memphis. Still ranked outside the top 100 in 9-cat value for the season, Sharpe’s been a 3rd-round player over the last two weeks. Having Anfernee Simons on the court should help with the athletic wing’s shot quality, thus boosting his fantasy value. It won’t be long before he’s cracked the top 100 in season-long value.
Anfernee Simons

POR Shooting Guard #1

Anfernee Simons finished Friday’s 125-112 loss to the Mavericks with 30 points (10-of-21 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and four 3-pointers in 36 minutes.

It’s safe to say that conditioning isn’t a concern for Simons, who has played 37 and 36 minutes in his first two games back from the right thumb injury he suffered on opening night. He put up 30 points on Friday, showing off the all-around ability fantasy managers hope to see consistently in the Trail Blazers’ post-Lillard era. The only negative for Simons on Friday was the turnovers, as he racked up six. However, this shouldn’t concern fantasy managers too much, as he was only responsible for one in Wednesday’s loss to the Warriors. Portland plays four games in Week 8, beginning with a road game against the Clippers on Monday.
Killian Hayes

DET Point Guard #7

Killian Hayes played 31 minutes in Friday’s 123-91 blowout loss to the Magic, recording a stat line of 16 points (7-of-11 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, and one block.

Hayes has been an inconsistent fantasy producer throughout his short career. Amid a historical losing streak, there is not much to celebrate in Detroit concerning NBA basketball. Hayes is streaky and produces well on occasion. He has been in and out of the starting lineup this season, so it appears as if Monty Williams does not have faith in the 22-year-old.
Tim Hardaway Jr.

DAL Shooting Guard #10

Tim Hardaway Jr. logged 37 minutes in Friday’s 125-112 win over Portland, putting up 20 points (7-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, and four 3-pointers.

With Kyrie Irving having to leave Friday’s game during the second quarter with a foot injury, Hardaway was one of the Mavericks who stepped up in his absence. He hit the 20-point mark for the first time since November 15, when he dropped 31 on the Wizards. Hardaway has failed to hit double figures once since that game, and he ranks just outside the top 150 for the season. Depending on what happens with Irving, Hardaway could be worthy of consideration in some standard leagues. He’s currently rostered in 46% of Yahoo leagues.

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