Matthew Dellavedova G FA Mon 2/27/17 11:06 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova ended up with just four points (2-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt) while adding six assists and three rebounds across 32 minutes in Monday's 102-95 loss against the Cavaliers.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova had another dismal shooting night, struggling against his former teammates. He is mired in a shooting slump, connecting on just 20 of his 62 field-goal attempts (.323) in 11 outings in the month of February. That's well below his already meager .384 shooting percentage. Dellavedova, who has misfired on 11 straight 3-pointer attempts, cannot be trusted in any fantasy league until he starts shooting with more efficiency.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Sun 2/26/17 7:27 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova posted zero points (0-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds, and one steal in 24 minutes during Sunday's 100-96 win over the Suns.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova has now gone scoreless five times this season, including twice in the last four games, and he has hit double figures in scoring only once in 10 February games. He is still a solid distributor and defender, but Dellavedova will probably keep sharing minutes with rookie Malcolm Brogdon, who contributed 15 points and seven dimes in 24 minutes. Unless Dellavedova starts hitting more shots, he is only useful in deeper leagues.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Tue 2/14/17 12:43 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova failed to record a point (0-2 FG) and added five assists, one rebound and one steal across 27 minutes in a 102-89 win over the Pistons on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova has started the last 12 games at shooting guard over Malcolm Brogdon, but the move to the top unit has often come with volatile playing time and production. The 26-year-old has been more bad than good of late, averaging 5.3 points (on 40% shooting from the field), 4.7 assists and 1.3 rebounds over 24.7 minutes per game in February. With Khris Middleton returning from a hamstring injury last week that had previously sidelined him all season, he's been eased back into the rotation in a bench role, but it's expected that he'll eventually displace Dellavedova or Tony Snell in the starting five. Even if it's Snell that ends up getting the boot, Dellavedova still seems bound to see his playing time take a hit, which might be enough to make him a drop candidate in deeper leagues where he's rostered.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Sat 1/28/17 12:42 AM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova went for 11 points (3-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes during a 102-86 loss to the Raptors on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova tied his season high with three three-pointers and finished as just one of three Milwaukee players in double figures. He has played pretty well over the last four games after being reinserted into the starting lineup in lieu of Malcolm Brogdon, with averages of 12.8 points on 51.5 percent shooting, 5.3 assists and 2.0 three-pointers per game in that stretch. Brogdon received two more minutes than Dellavedova on Friday despite coming off the bench, but scored just four points. Those two appear likely to continue to split minutes at point guard in the foreseeable future.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Sat 1/21/17 6:19 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova will draw the start Saturday against the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
The Bucks are on a four game losing streak and coach Jason Kidd is apparently looking to switch things up, starting Dellavedova over Malcolm Brogdon. Dellavedova was the Bucks original starter to begin the season, but got injured, and lost the role to Brogdon. The 6-4 guard is averaging 7.2 points and 5.2 assists per game on the season.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Mon 1/9/17 2:10 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova recorded two points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds and one steal off the bench during Sunday's 107-101 loss to the Wizards.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova returned to action after missing the Bucks' previous five games with a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old was limited to a season-low 18 minutes. Though playing time should increase when Dellavedova returns to full strength, the emergence of rookie Malcolm Brogdon will probably prevent the Australian from seeing the 27.7 minutes per game he had been enjoying.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Sun 1/8/17 12:42 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (hamstring) will come off the bench for Sunday's game against the Wizards and is expected to be limited to around 20 minutes, C.F. Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova has been sidelined for five straight games because of a hamstring injury, but after testing the injury out during Sunday's morning shootaround, he's been given the green light to take the court. However, coach Jason Kidd is going to ease Dellavedova back into the swing of things, bringing him off the bench and limiting him to 20 minutes. That means Malcolm Brogdon should draw another start and get the bulk of the minutes in his place.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Sat 1/7/17 3:56 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (hamstring) expects to return for Sunday's matchup against the Wizards, Charles Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova has missed the last five games due to a hamstring injury. He had started the first 30 games of the season at shooting guard for the Bucks, but was replaced by rookie Malcolm Brogdon while sidelined. He had been essentially splitting minutes with Brogdon at the position prior to the injury, but the rookie has thrived in the starting role while Dellavedova's been sidelined. Thus, it would be hard to imagine the Bucks reducing Brodgon's role upon Dellavedova's return. As a result, Dellavedova's value, which was mainly in the assist and three department, figure to take a hit.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Fri 1/6/17 6:39 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks, CF Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova will be missing his fifth straight game. The team is hopeful he can return to practice Saturday for the first time since suffering the injury. Malcolm Brogdon will continue to start with Dellavedova out. Dellavedova's next chance to return will be against the Wizards on Sunday.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Fri 1/6/17 11:04 AM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
This qualifies as an upgrade in status for Dellavedova after he was listed as out on the injury report ahead of each of the Bucks' previous four games, but it still seems likely that he'll miss another contest Friday. The Bucks have turned to Malcolm Brogdon as their starting shooting guard in Dellavedova's stead, and the rookie has looked like an upgrade during his run with the top unit, averaging 12.5 points, 7.3 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 0.8 three-pointers in 35.5 minutes per contest during that four-game stretch. With that in mind, Dellavedova may not guaranteed to reclaim his starting role once the injury is behind him.