12/16/2025, 5:53 AM

Grabs 13 boards in loss

Ware logged fewer than 20 minutes for the second straight game, salvaging a quiet night with a team-high 13 rebounds. His role continues to change, seemingly on a nightly basis, making him a hard player to get a read on for fantasy purposes. While he does remain a must-roster player, it is looking like the majority of his value could end being tied to rebounds and blocks only.

12/16/2025, 5:48 AM

Rare appearance Monday

Johnson moved into the rotation for just the second time in the past eight games. Although he recorded a season-high two steals, nothing about this performance makes him a worthwhile fantasy target. In 10 appearances this season, Johnson is averaging 3.9 points in 11.9 minutes.

12/16/2025, 5:44 AM

11 points in 20 minutes

Smith played at least 20 minutes for just the fifth time this season, sliding into a slightly larger role after Nikola Jovic was forced from the floor due to an elbow injury. Tyler Herro also missed the game as a result of a toe issue, providing Smith with some added responsibility. There is no reason to prioritize him outside of deeper formats, but if both Jovic and Herro are forced to miss additional time, Smith could make for an interesting streaming option for anyone needing steals.