We're now entering fantasy playoffs time for NBA basketball, so you should be double-checking things regardless. There's no room for mistakes when you're up for a 'ship.I've lost matchups by a few steals or a few rebounds in the last few seasons, for example. That's the margin. No errors!Since the stakes are high, I'll cover EVERYTHING OF NOTE, including stuff I've already covered in the last few weeks. We'll put all our cards on the table so we can make the best, most informed decisions.These ...

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (hip) is not expected to be back on the court anytime soon. Head coach Mark Daigneault said Giddey's injury is not a day-to-day issue and he is likely to miss time. This is certainly frustrating with the fantasy playoffs right around the corner. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will see his usage skyrocket through the roof with both Giddey and Luguentz Dort (shoulder) sidelined. Tre Mann should move into the starting five and is worth snagging in most fantasy ...

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Josh Giddey and center Derrick Favors have entered the league's health and safety protocols as of Tuesday, ruling the duo out indefinitely. Giddey has emerged as a stat sheet stuffer during his rookie campaign, having amassed 10.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists across his first 30 professional contests. Favors has played a sparing role in the frontcourt for OKC, snagging just 4.9 boards per outing, which is on pace to set a new career low. Giddey's ...

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Josh Giddey logged his sixth double-double of the season by posting 10 boards, 10 assists, and zero points during a 117-112 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. The 19-year-old went 0-for-8 from the field, including 0-2 from deep. The rookie guard is a fascinating player, as this is the second double-double in which one category wasn't points. The Australian product has shared playmaking responsibilities with point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ...

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Josh Giddey made things tick on Monday against Memphis with 11 assists and finished the contest with 19 points on 7-for-16 shooting. He was 3-for-8 with the three-ball and 2-for-6 at the line, adding three rebounds with one steal and three turnovers. Giddey narrowly missed a triple-double at the weekend against the Clippers and this was another nice all-around performance by the rookie. His shots don't want to drop on most nights, but Giddey always finds ...

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard/small forward Josh Giddey (illness) and center Derrick Favors (illness) have both been ruled out for the team's games Wednesday against Houston and Thursday vs. the Grizzlies. For Giddey, they will mark the first two absences of his career, as the No. 6 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft has gotten off to a strong start in his first year. Favors' absence will reach at least three games, with the veteran ceding way in the frontcourt to Jeremiah ...

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Josh Giddey ran the offense Monday night with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) unavailable, recording 15 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two blocks with three turnovers in 31 minutes. He missed all five attempts from deep but shot a decent 6-for-13 overall from the field and 3-for-3 at the line. The 19-year-old Australian is looking like a very exciting prospect with his all-around ability. He's also played well with Shai ...

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Josh Giddey produced a good outing with 14 points and a team-high 11 rebounds in Wednesday's 101-89 win over the Rockets, shooting 7-for-14 from the field. He dished out two assists with three turnovers and had one block as well in 34 minutes. This was Giddey's second double-double of the campaign, but he has actually filled the stat sheet nicely on a nightly basis and even flirts with a triple-double from time to time. His average line for the season stands...

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey produced a well-rounded fantasy line in Monday's loss to the Clippers. Giddey made just 6 of 15 shots from the field in a 15-point night, but it was his other contributions that stood out, as he chipped in seven assists, five rebounds, two steals, two blocks, and one three-pointer. The 19-year-old rookie should be on more fantasy managers' radars in roto formats, given his dependable playing time and solid production in points, rebounds, assists, steals, ...

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Josh Giddey enjoyed another fine outing against the Warriors on Saturday, finishing a 103-82 loss with 10 points, four rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block. He shot 5-for-11 from the field in 28 minutes of action and registered two turnovers. The 19-year-old rookie is averaging a 13-6-7 line over his last four outings. The Thunder are a rebuilding side and look to develop players, giving youngsters like Giddey a good opportunity to make an ...