John

Konchar

Konchar has been on a tear recently for fantasy managers. Over his last four games, he has averaged 13.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting 62.5 percent from the floor. While the rest of the rotation in Utah is inconsistent, Konchar has been reliable enough to be worth rostering, especially managers that are looking for a boost in defensive stats.

Filipowski and Sensabaugh are back after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Wizards. Their returns push Bez Mbeng and John Konchar to the bench, limiting both players’ fantasy value.

As expected, Filipowski will be available against Denver after missing Wednesday’s loss to Washington. Filipowski should reclaim his starting gig which could mean fewer minutes for John Konchar and Bez Mbeng.

Filipowski is on track to return after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Wizards. His return would drop John Konchar or Bez Mbeng to the bench, with the former coming off the bench the last time that Filipowski and Cody Williams were available.

Experienced fantasy managers are likely well aware of what Konchar can provide when allowed to play extended minutes. He may not do much as a scorer, but the veteran wing can provide solid value in other areas. Against the Wizards, Konchar put up good numbers in rebounds, assists and blocked shots, and he logged 38 minutes. Brice Sensabaugh (rest) and Kyle Filipowski (illness) were out, freeing up additional minutes for Konchar, and he made the most of his opportunity.

Williams is back after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Raptors. With Kyle Filipowski unavailable, the Jazz will open Wednesday’s game without a true center. Joining Williams in the lineup are Bez Mbeng, EJ Harkless, Ace Bailey and John Konchar.

Sensabaugh scored 24 points off the bench on Monday, but he will be back on the sidelines against Washington, a game which happens to be pivotal in the tank race. John Konchar should take on extra minutes with Sensabaugh unavailable.

Williams missed Monday’s game, which allowed John Konchar to get the starting nod in his place. Konchar only played 23 minutes, but that was with Brice Sensabaugh playing 31 minutes off the bench. Sensabaugh is out for Wednesday’s game, so Konchar should take on a larger role if Williams remains out.

Konchar may not have recorded any steals on Monday, but the offensive production was encouraging. After scoring 16 points in his prior four appearances, Konchar’s 19 on Monday were a season-high. An 8-of-8 night from the foul line boosted the final tally, but he was 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Konchar was limited to 23 minutes on Monday, which does limit his fantasy upside, especially when the Jazz have other players whose minutes are likely to be more of a priority in the final weeks of the season.

Williams is set to miss Monday’s game after what has been a good run of consistent production recently. The second-year forward is averaging 14.1 points per game in March, but more recently, he is scoring 19.6 points per game over his last five appearances. His absence against the Raptors should have fantasy ramifications; John Konchar could see a notable increase in opportunities.