Booker could be on a minutes restriction for the first game or two but Torrey Craig and Damion Lee are likely to take a big hit to their fantasy value. Suns' Devin Booker: Strong all-around outing Rotowire Feb 25, 2023 Booker posted 25 points (9-21 FG,. The 26-year-old recently returned from a lengthy layoff on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with 19 points in 25 minutes. This is why I find Booker to be oddly reliable: across the course of a season, you can count on him taking but also making a disproportionately high amount of midrange and long-range 2s. Booker is still shaking off some rust after missing 26 of a possible 29 games between Dec. 11 and Feb. 4 due to a groin injury, but he's averaging 23.2 points, 6.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds across five appearances since returning to action earlier this month. The Suns, fourth in the Western Conference, put themselves in position to finish the season on a strong note when they landed Durant from Brooklyn in a blockbuster trade three weeks ago. Though one month has now passed since he sustained the injury, Booker remains without a clear target date to resume playing, given that he hasn't yet been cleared even for full-contact practice. This caught my eye for one reason. KD stars with Booker in long-awaited Suns debut, Breaking down the NBA's historic surge of 50-point performances this season. Your postulation will vibe "affirmative." (This season, Booker's ADP is 16, and his average salary cap price is $27.30.) Even more remarkable than Booker's point total was his efficiency. Devin Booker can say the same thing as Young heading into this season. We've to change our shot profile when you go against an elite team. Of the two, Booker owns the superior projections in our NBA Models. Phoenix dominated the second half against Chicago, outscoring the Bulls by a combined 65-40 after trailing by four at the break. ", I snatch that lunchtime printout from your hand. https://t.co/eQyFhO6bVq https://t.co/6OaeI291xd, Final: PHX 125, CHI 104 Booker tends to miss around the same number of games every season. Maybe because fans outside of Phoenix just don't seem to dig the Suns. "We trapped him, we threw a box-and-one at him. News: 2 days agoBooker finished Wednesday's 105-91 win over Charlotte with 37 points (15-26 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 33 minutes. There's still time to play Fantasy Basketball this season! For the first time since leaving Brooklyn, the former teammates face off Sunday -- with new superstars alongside them and new questions to answer. Suns head coach Monty Williams said Sunday that he doesn't have an exact date for when Booker (groin) will be re-evaluated, but the three-time All-Star isn't expected to be ready to play anytime soon, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. Nevertheless, Booker will likely be back in the lineup on Friday in Indiana. Fantasy managers that have Booker will probably see an even bigger increase in production due to the usage that will be available even during his minutes restriction. . I pull out a Sharpie a red Sharpie I save for moments of high fantasy drama. He's now averaging 26.8 points per game in 36 appearances this season and should continue to thrive even with another superstar on the team. Booker, who returned to the starting lineup Sunday following a three-game absence due to a groin injury, left the contest after playing just four minutes and scoring two points. The Bulls struggled on defense the entire night, particularly against Booker and Deandre Ayton. "He's had non-contact practices, but that's not the same as getting beat up a little bit and playing in 3-on-3, 4-on-4, 5-on-5, playing in three-minute spurts, which is on average what you do in a game before there is a whistle." He had nine rebounds and six assists, helping the Suns win their seventh in a row against Chicago. Right now, Booker is operating his best rate of offensive efficiency ever. In his stead, Landry Shamet and Damion Lee are candidates for increased minutes. We'll figure it out along the way.. We've had extended practices every day, going over both sides of the ball and game plans and schemes things that we've been doing for a few years here.". Booker will remain in the starting lineup Tuesday but will receive a limited workload due to his groin injury. @DevinBook @19problemz https://t.co/7Z0AOtvJGE, We're going live to talk about KD's second game, Devin Booker going off again, and big contributions from Josh Okogie and Jock Landale! Booker totaled 51 points (20-25 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 132-113 win over the Bulls. Chicago coach Billy Donovan was particularly irritated in the third quarter, angrily calling a timeout after Phoenix scored a couple of easy buckets. Josh Okogie scored 25 points and made five 3-pointers, and the Suns improved to 2-0 with Durant in the lineup. To be fair, Booker rates equally high in making these shots. In my corner of Fantasyland? (The kind they use at the Pentagon and Sterling-Draper-Cooper-Pryce.) And I reduced The Booker Paradox to this. Devin Booker scored 35 points and Josh Okogie added 25 to lift the visiting Phoenix Suns to a 125-104 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Now the team will be more cautious with its star guard, opting to sit him out for a month-plus. But in my efficiency-fueled fantasy brain, "shotmaker" equates with "too many long 2-pointers, too many contested long 2-pointers, too many one-on-one possessions, not enough defensive energy, and underwhelming PERs.". The star guard is averaging a career-high 28.0 points per game this season and is expected to return to the hardwood after missing three straight games with a nagging injury. This means that Booker will remain on the sidelines for Phoenix's games Friday and Saturday, but he will be traveling with the team on its upcoming five-game road trip, and it sounds like his return is right around the corner. Okogie: 25 PTS, 4 REB and it would be surprising if he didn't play a significant role for the Raptors. In Booker's absence, more minutes should remain available for Landry Shamet, Josh Okogie and Damion Lee. Birthdate. All Rights Reserved. That season, Booker averaged his typical 26.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 0.7 steals, and 0.3 blocks, but he also averaged 6.5 assists per game. And getting an extra half-round of production that high in a draft is the stuff fantasy championships are made of. Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays, it doesn't matter what day of the week it is. Durant: 7-3-3, 3-5 FG He's a top-10 points player that often slides into the late second round. The star guard played 26 minutes in each of his last two appearances. Booker is perennially under-drafted in points drafts. Then the Suns traded for Chris Paul ahead of the. Devin Booker collected 37.3 DraftKings points and 33.9 FanDuel points against the Hornets on January 2, 2022. Booker still dropped 30 points on the Bucks but with Paul running the offense, Booker dropped back down to just three . chants broke out across Footprint Arena, and the 26-year-old is certainly making an early-season case. Phoenix Suns #1 . Okogie: 18 Pts, 5-8 FG, 4-6 3P Devin Booker (COVID) Questionable; Chris Paul (hand) OUT; . DeRozan: 25 Pts, 10-13 FG, 30 for Book! On the other side, Chris Paul and Devin Booker are both worthy of stud consideration. Booker is on the second tier alongside Luka Doncic. Devin Booker scored 35 points and matched his career high with six 3s, Durant added 20 points in his second game with Phoenix and the Suns beat the Chicago Bulls 125-104 on Friday night. Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) is listed as probable to play Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. The Suns announced Wednesday that Booker (groin) will be re-evaluated in a week, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports. Because no matter how much I might whine, Booker simply overperforms his ADP to a greater extent than most other second-rounders. Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) won't play on Thursday night versus the Atlanta Hawks. Devin Booker Follow team #1, SG, Phoenix Suns Pts 26.8 Reb 4.6 Ast 5.7 Bio Height/Weight: 6' 5"/206 lbs Born: Grand Rapids, Michigan College: Kentucky Draft: 2015 1st round (13th pick) by the. Durant continued to make a seamless transition following the trade from Brooklyn and once again showed no lingering issues from a sprained right knee that sidelined him for seven weeks. Booker exited Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to a left groin strain, and he'll be unavailable for the fourth time in the last five games. Fun fact: The Phoenix Suns have still never lost with Kevin Durant, Deandre Ayton is down and holding his right knee after Josh Okogie got fouled and fell into his leg. KD stars with Booker in long-awaited Suns debut, Breaking down the NBA's historic surge of 50-point performances this season. Conscience will force me to intervene in a hushed stage whisper: "you and your MIT pals don't need the high-tech bells and whistles for this name, friend because I already know the answer. Booker (groin) is expected to play Sunday against the Nuggets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. He's known for being brittle. He's already leading the NBA with nearly 61 fantasy points per game, scoring at least 40 DK points in all but one game this season . The star guard hasn't played since Dec. 25 due to a left groin strain. Please consider using one of our preferred browsers to enjoy an optimal experience. At this stage, fantasy managers may want to be prepared for the possibility that Booker is sidelined through the All-Star break, though more clarity on his timeline could arrive whenever his re-evaluation comes. So why do all second rounds lead to Booker? He's now averaging 26.8 points per game in 36 appearances this season and should continue to thrive even with another superstar on the team. Booker will be out until at least early February, but it's certainly possible that he's forced to miss even more time, given Williams' update over the weekend. DeRozan: 15 Pts, 5 Ast, 6-8 FG Devin Booker torched the Chicago Bulls for a season-high 51 points in just three quarters as the Phoenix Suns stretched their winning streak to six games with a 132-113 victory on Wednesday night. Booker's closely wedded to nearly all of those listed negative traits. Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. He's. Payne: 6 PTS, 3 AST, 1 BLK https://t.co/6PlqtyoPiH, . section: | slug: | sport: basketball | route: player_profile_fantasy | Booker has already been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks but will have his first chance to return in Friday's matchup with Boston. AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP--Sports. Booker finished Wednesday's 105-91 win over Charlotte with 37 points (15-26 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 33 minutes. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nba | pageType: stories | Maybe because he plays on a team on Pacific Time. Booker posted 25 points (9-21 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and eight assists across 36 minutes during Friday's 124-115 victory over the Thunder. Durant: 20-9-6, 7-10 FG Going back to 2018, you will see Booker being under-drafted by five, seven, up to 10 draft slots. They show up and show out.". Booker erupted for a season-high 51 points, needing only three quarters to get his work done. Josh Okogie added 25, including five 3-pointers. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. All Rights Reserved. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Weather info Powered by Dark Sky, Suns restricting Kevin Durant (knee) minutes through 'at least' next week, 3 NBA Player Prop Bets to Target on Friday 3/3/23, 3 NBA FanDuel Studs to Target on Friday 3/3/23, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Helper: Friday 3/3/23, 3 NBA FanDuel Value Plays to Target on Friday 3/3/23, NBA Betting Guide for Friday 3/3/23: Taking the Points With Some Underdogs, Daily Fantasy Basketball Podcast: The Daily Iso, Friday 3/3/23. All Rights Reserved. Booker didn't have his best shooting. The three-time All-Star is not listed on the team's injury report and Phoenix announced he is "expected to play." . Pretty neat to see him continue the breakout he was showing during that Devin Booker-less stretch in Phoenix, Kevin Durant has played two games and Devin Booker has scored 30+ in both of them. Devin Booker. "There's not a level where he can't score," Suns coach Monty Williams said. Devin Booker finished with 35 points. After Booker suffered the left groin strain in the first quarter of the Suns' Christmas Day loss to the Nuggets, the Suns announced three days later that he would be re-evaluated in four weeks. The 26-year-old recently returned from a lengthy layoff on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with 19 points in 25 minutes. Devin Booker's 70-point performance was the first by an NBA player in over 11 years since Kobe Bryant scored 81 on Jan. 22, 2006and Booker's performance came one year and one day after he . And so I prefer roto formats to points and DFS formats. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. You all go to lunch. He shot 20-of-25 from the field, going 6-of-7 from 3-point range. But most importantly, with the notion of him forming a cross-generational partnership with fantasy wunderkind Devin Booker. Booker is subtly adding more efficiency to his game every season (again, outside of 2020.) Booker: 32-6-5, 11-23 FG, 6-10 3P He is the second player over the past 25 years with 50 points and 80% shooting through the first three quarters of a game, joining James Harden in 2017, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. Damian Lillard recorded 18 points (5-15 FG, 1-8 3PT), seven assists and . But it's about how we come together as a group, and I think this is a tightknit group, a tightknit organization. Spin: Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. The three-time All-Star had a steal late in the third before sprinting downcourt and flushing home a dunk for his 50th and 51st points. Devin Booker torched the Chicago Bulls for a season-high 51 points in just three quarters as the Phoenix Suns stretched their winning streak to six games with a 132-113 victory on Wednesday night. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please log in. Young and Booker are expected to go early in fantasy basketball drafts, especially after James Harden, Damian Lillard, and Steph Curry go off the board. Justin Fensterman breaks down every player on the latest NBA injury report as you prepare for Week 10 fantasy basketball, including updates on Devin Booker, Domantas Sabonis . You pull some favors and gain access to a team of programmers and one of those HAL-like mainframe supercomputers. Aggregate every statement on my least-desired fantasy traits: volume-inflated scoring, empty points box scores, mediocre true shooting percentage, over-reliance on long 2-pointers, streaky shooting, too many closely contested field goal attempts and barely-there blocks+steals. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Bulls close 2Q on 21-5 run. Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. Booker posted 25 points (9-21 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and eight assists across 36 minutes during Friday's 124-115 victory over the Thunder. One of Cameron Johnson or Torrey Craig should shift to the bench when Booker makes his return. I slash a fevered circle around Devin Booker's name. NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? Fantasy Impact: In a game. Over that span, Booker has gone for 61.25, 46.25, 53.75 and 55.5 DKFP. And when you return, you see your supercomputer is printing out the name the player most closely linked to every fantasy trait I disdain. Booker: 35 PTS, 6 AST, 5 REB Donovan had both superstars in Oklahoma City, albeit on separate occasions and not as teammates. It appears that Booker has suffered a setback with his previous groin injury, but the extent of the issue remains unclear. I think we have to take more 3s, coach Billy Donovan said. Spin: Booker led the Suns in scoring . Booker finished Sunday's 104-101 loss to the Bucks with 24 points (9-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-9 FT), four rebounds and eight assists over 38 minutes. Booker finished Wednesday's 105-91 win over Charlotte with 37 points (15-26 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 33 minutes. Okogie: 21 Pts, 6-12 FG, 5-9 3P Maybe because of the negative publicity still surrounding his 70-point game earlier in his career. Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. Landry Shamet and Damion Lee will likely see increased playing time against Memphis. Ayton: 7 PTS, 3 REB, 1 STL In a game highlighted by Kevin Durant's arrival in Phoenix, Booker stole the show with a big all-around performance. He had 44 in a victory at Sacramento on Monday night. (You have to strike Booker's underwhelming 2020 Chris-Paul-Adjustment season.) I know Booker is more valuable in points leagues than roto leagues. "We threw everything at him," Donovan said. You don't currently have any notifications, Devin Booker goes off for 37 points in Wednesday's win. Booker's odds to win MVP on Thursday moved from 45-1 to 25-1 at Caesars Sportsbook, where Jayson Tatum (+225) overtook Luca Doncic (+250) as the favorite. Booker is Keyser Soze. It's been a terrific start to the season for Booker, who is currently putting up top-15 value. The Suns don't return home until Jan. 6, and it's unclear whether Booker will be able to return to action before then. News: 1 day ago Booker finished Sunday's 104-101 loss to the Bucks with 24 points (9-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-9 FT), four rebounds and eight assists over 38 minutes.. Booker (groin) continues to progress in on-court activity, and his status will be updated game by game, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports. Booker is still on a minutes restriction for Tuesday's game versus the Kings, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. The 26-year-old averaged 27.1 points, 5.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds in 34.6 minutes per game over 29 appearances prior to his absence but will likely face a significant minutes restriction Tuesday. Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? DeMar DeRozan led Chicago with 29 points. They need some time to mesh the way they would like. Bulls: The Bulls have not beaten the Suns since March 18, 2019. CHICAGO -- Kevin Durant sees a loaded roster and all the possibilities that come with it for the Phoenix Suns. Okogie: 25 Pts, 7-15 FG, 5-10 3P News: 2 days agoBooker finished Wednesday's 105-91 win over Charlotte with 37 points (15-26 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 33 minutes. Cameron Payne gave Phoenix a double-digit lead when he hit a 3 to make it 88-78 with 3:41 left in the quarter. Booker has missed the last three games due to a groin injury but will be able to play through the issue Sunday. Poeltl averaged 31.6 fantasy points and 26.2 minutes per game with the Spurs this season. Fantasy Impact Booker made his return from a multi-week absence due to a groin injury on Tuesday,. But then let's say as final confirmation, just to check every box, you order your team to audit all of my drafts going back to 2018, then re-program their mainframe to generate the name of my most-drafted second-round player. HT/WT. Booker didn't play in the fourth quarter with the Suns holding a healthy lead. Booker has not played since Christmas Day, missing a lengthy amount of time with a groin strain, but is expected to make his return against the Nets. But in the end, I roster Booker for one big reason: he constantly serves as a reminder that times change. I call this "The Devin Booker Paradox." Devin Booker recorded 25 points (9-21 FG, 1-7 3PT, 6-6 FT), eight assists and six rebounds in 36 minutes of Friday's 124-115 win over the Thunder. He'll take a night off to rest up in the first game of a back-to-back set Thursday but seems likely to retake the floor Friday at Indiana. The Suns blew the Bulls away, so Booker, along with the rest of the starting unit, was given an early shower. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nba | pageType: stories | With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. section: | slug: suns-devin-booker-puts-up-51-points-in-31-minutes | sport: basketball | route: article_single_fantasy | To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. The Warriors closed out a 5-0 homestand with a 108-99 win over the Pelicans on Friday night, building some momentum as they prepare for star Stephen Curry's imminent return from injury. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. "We've got a lot of boxes to check before he can even approach [a return to game action,]" Williams said. No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. Devin Booker isn't the type of fantasy player that John Cregan typically covets, but Cregan explains why the Suns' star continues to find a place on his roster every season. Booker returned to action Tuesday after more than a month on the sidelines and displayed some rust, knocking down only six of his 15 shot attempts and going just 2-of-8 from beyond the arc. If you look at another one of my favorite sites, Cleaning the Glass, you will see Booker is annually in the 90th percentile or higher of players who live to take contested, long 2-pointers. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The Bulls signed G Carlik Jones from their Windy City G League affiliate. The Suns blew the Bulls away, so Booker, along with the rest of the starting unit, was given an early shower. He added six assists and four rebounds. Booker: 35-6-5, 12-24 FG, 6-10 3P When I take Booker, I don't have to worry about shooting guard again for several rounds. Latest on Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN . After missing three straight games, Booker attempted to play through the injury Christmas Day against the Nuggets but lasted just four minutes. Only Stephen Curry has more than Booker with eight. LaVine had 27, but the 3-point discrepancy continued to be a big issue. You'll get the best projections in the business! Compare Damian Lillard or Devin Booker and see side-by-side comparisons of season stats by day, week, or rest of season. The eventual return of Chris Paul from a heel injury could slow Booker a little, although this is clearly his team and there is no reason to think he won't be able to flirt with this top value the rest of the way. He's now averaging 26.8 points per game in 36 appearances this season and should continue to thrive even with another superstar on the team. 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