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Fantasy Basketball Notes, Tips and Advice for Monday, March 24, 2025

Per Rotoworld, "Nikola Jokic (ankle) is expected to return at some point during the Nuggets’ five-game homestand. While Nuggets coach Michael Malone said he expects the three-time MVP to return at some point during the team’s homestand, that will not happen on Monday when the Bulls roll into town. Aaron Gordon has served as a small-ball center and may continue, raising his fantasy ceiling. Russell Westbrook, who has moved into the starting lineup, is also receiving a boost to his fantasy value."

Per Rotoworld, "CJ McCollum shot 16-of-28 from the field and 3-of-5 from the foul line in Sunday’s loss to the Pistons, scoring 40 points with five rebounds, seven assists, one steal and five three-pointers in 37 minutes. After scoring 36 points on 14-of-48 shooting in his three games prior, McCollum exploded in Detroit. Recording his first game of 40 points or more since February 13, the veteran guard has met or exceeded that number four times this season. With McCollum being ranked well outside the top 100 in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks, he needed a day like Sunday to get untracked. Unfortunately, the Pelicans have a poor Week 21 slate, with the first of three games scheduled for Monday against the 76ers."

Per Rotoworld, "Jayson Tatum accounted for 30 points (11-of-24 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), nine rebounds, nine assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer in 37 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Trail Blazers. With the Celtics playing Sunday’s game without three starters, Tatum would have to shoulder a heavier workload in Sacramento. He answered the call, finishing one rebound and one assist shy of a triple-double. Over the past two weeks, Tatum has provided top-20 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, a three-game Week 21 may become two for Tatum, as the Celtics will visit the Kings on Monday. While he played both games of Boston’s most recent back-to-back, that has not always been the case."

Per Rotoworld, "Jamal Murray shot 15-of-28 from the field and 5-of-6 from the foul line in Sunday’s win over the Rockets, tallying 39 points, four rebounds, seven assists and four three-pointers in 38 minutes. With Nikola Jokic (ankle) still sidelined, Murray was outstanding on Sunday. The 39 points are the most he’s scored in a game since February 12, when the Nuggets guard dropped 55 on the Trail Blazers. Over the past two weeks, Murray has provided top 20 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. While the Nuggets hope to get Jokic back at some point during their upcoming homestand, Murray will have to shoulder more of the offensive workload until that happens. The Nuggets play three home games during Week 21, and the Joker has already been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Bulls."

Per Rotoworld, "James Harden (thigh) accounted for 17 points (4-of-14 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, eight assists, one block and two three-pointers in 35 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Thunder. Harden played 35 minutes on Sunday, which Clippers coach Tyronn Lue regretted during his postgame press conference. During the third quarter, the Beard took a Luguentz Dort knee to the left thigh and struggled to move with his usual fluidity for the remainder of the game. The good news for the Clippers is that their first game of Week 21 isn’t until Wednesday night against the Knicks. If Harden has to miss time, Kris Dunn (7/3/1/1 with one three-pointer in 19 minutes) will have a higher fantasy ceiling, while Derrick Jones Jr. (9/4/1/0/3 with two three-pointers in 26 minutes) could return to the starting lineup."




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