Nate Wolters PG FA Sun 2/23/14 12:21 AM
Nate Wolters
PG FA
Nate Wolters suffered an ankle sprain in the first half against the Pacers.
As per usual, the Bucks didn't announce the injury until after the game. Wolters played just 19 minutes and coach Larry Drew said the ankle injury is why he had limited playing time. Regardless, Ramon Sessions figures to hurt Wolters value, so he's not a must-own player anymore.
Nate Wolters PG FA Sat 2/22/14 11:36 PM
Nate Wolters
PG FA
Nate Wolters did not score in 19 minutes against the Pacers on Saturday.
He didn't have any assists and grabbed just four rebounds. It would appear Ramon Sessions' arrival is going to really hurt Wolters' value, so his fantasy owners might want to start looking elsewhere. We wouldn't cut him for garbage, but it make sense to swap him out for a player who is on the upswing.
Nate Wolters PG FA Thu 2/20/14 10:48 PM
Nate Wolters
PG FA
Nate Wolters started at point guard with Brandon Knight (heel) out vs. the Nuggets on Thursday, scoring 12 points with two boards, five assists and one turnover in 40 minutes.
He did his thing taking care of the ball, but Wolters has never really been the type of guard to make passes in traffic. While the rookie has been phenomenal lately, the arrival of Ramon Sessions could potentially be a problem for Wolters' playing time. He should be viewed as a hold and is probably worth owning in standard leagues until he cools off.
Nate Wolters PG FA Wed 2/19/14 1:11 AM
Nate Wolters
PG FA
Nate Wolters stayed hot on Tuesday, playing 40 minutes and finishing with 15 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, two steals and a 3-pointer on 6-of-13 shooting.
We still don't trust Wolters, but you can't argue with what he's doing. He's flirted with a triple-double in two straight games and is averaging 11.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.0 3-pointers over his last five while playing 35 minutes per night. Pick him up and ride him until Larry Drew picks a new teacher's pet.
Nate Wolters PG FA Thu 2/13/14 12:35 AM
Nate Wolters
PG FA
Nate Wolters made 6-of-11 from the field for 14 points with six boards, seven assists, one steal, two blocks and two 3-pointers in 33 minutes.
He's the only rookie in the top 10 for minutes and doesn't have at least 0.5 triples per game, but that could be changing soon. Wolters has four triples in his last three games and has really made some nice strides as a scorer. It's anyone's guess if he can keep it going, but he's worth a look for point guard-needy owners.
Nate Wolters PG FA Mon 2/10/14 11:29 PM
Nate Wolters
PG FA
Nate Wolters started at shooting guard and played 36 minutes on Monday against the Celtics, but managed just seven points on 2-of-9 shooting with six rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block.
In fairness the defensive and rebounding stats save this line but counting on that type of production every night is a losing bet. He needs to make the most of his opportunities at every juncture and he didn't do that tonight. Until he can gain more ground on his teammates, he's still nothing but a short-term speculative add for those in deep leagues.
Nate Wolters PG FA Thu 2/6/14 2:37 AM
Nate Wolters
PG FA
Nate Wolters started again on Wednesday, but had just four points, four assists, a steal and a block on 2-of-7 shooting.
The minutes and starting job seem to be secure for the banged up Bucks, but his numbers are not exactly inspiring. Over his last five games, Wolters is averaging 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists. He has recorded one steal, one block and zero 3-pointers over that stretch, meaning he probably belongs on waivers, despite the fact he's starting for the league's worst team.
Nate Wolters PG FA Wed 2/5/14 8:28 PM
Nate Wolters
PG FA
Nate Wolters (illness) will start against the Nuggets on Wednesday night.
He has been in the starting lineup for the last three games and coach Larry Drew seems like he's a fan of using the rookie as his starting shooting guard. His defense needs some serious work, but taking care of the ball has been a key positive for his case for minutes. He's only worth owning in deep leagues.
Nate Wolters PG FA Wed 2/5/14 1:42 PM
Nate Wolters
PG FA
Nate Wolters (illness) will be a game-time decision vs. the Nuggets on Wednesday.
Wolters has been in the Bucks' starting lineup recently, playing solid minutes alongside Brandon Knight, and if he can't suit up there will be extra opportunities for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Gary Neal and others. Check back for updates closer to tip-off.
Nate Wolters PG FA Tue 2/4/14 1:21 AM
Nate Wolters
PG FA
Nate Wolters logged 23 minutes in another start at shooting guard on Monday, scoring six points on 3-of-7 shooting with two rebounds and two assists.
We're not sure why Larry Drew wants to ram Wolters into the rotation when he's not playing well but it is what it is. There's no real fantasy value here and he could get knocked out of the rotation at a moment's notice.