"We threw everything at him," Donovan said. Of the two, Booker owns the superior projections in our NBA Models. (This season, Booker's ADP is 16, and his average salary cap price is $27.30.) 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. Booker: 35 PTS, 6 AST, 5 REB "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." 2009-2018 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. One of Cameron Johnson or Torrey Craig should shift to the bench when Booker makes his return. The Suns have the best record in the Western Conference at 15-6 and have won 12 out of 13 home games. Spin: Booker led the . Spin: Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. 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. 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 led the Suns in scoring and assists in Sunday's loss, coming up two dimes short of recording a double-double performance. Phoenix Suns #1; Shooting Guard; Follow. Suns head coach Monty Williams said Monday that he expects Booker (groin) to play in Tuesday's game against the Nets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. And I am considerably more effective/less grumpy when I don't have to mine for production at the two in the middle rounds of a draft. Booker is Keyser Soze. The Associated Press contributed to this report. (The kind they use at the Pentagon and Sterling-Draper-Cooper-Pryce.) Devin Booker (COVID) Questionable; Chris Paul (hand) OUT; . There, you can generate leaderboards and/or graphs that employ the stats that best reflect shotmaking acumen (as a matter of fact "shotmaking acumen" may even be one of their available variables). Right now, Booker is operating his best rate of offensive efficiency ever. "It's Booker it's always Booker.". Booker may be under a restriction for the next game or two, but it likely won't be long before he resumes playing around 35 minutes per contest. 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. 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. The programmers feed it keycards containing your data on all my negative sentiments. By registering, you indicate that you agree to the Terms Of Service. And they're off to a good start with their shiny new star. "A guy like that gets in a rhythm and it's too late," Bulls guard Zach LaVine said. Play for free! I slash a fevered circle around Devin Booker's name. He's going to feast with all the attention Kevin Durant gets, End of 3Q: PHX 94, CHI 85 Securing Booker also mandates a high draft capital investment into my least-valued position: shooting guard. Devin Booker collected 37.3 DraftKings points and 33.9 FanDuel points against the Hornets on January 2, 2022. Booker (groin) has been ramping up his on-court work and could return to the floor as soon as Tuesday's game against the Nets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Both Booker and Doncic mirror a lot of Durant's shotmaking portfolio they just can't match his efficency (yet.). Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for Phoenix Suns SG Devin Booker from CBS Sports. HT/WT. It was 107-100 midway through the fourth when Chris Paul nailed a 3 to start a 10-0 run that buried the Bulls. . With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. Weather info Powered by Dark Sky, 2009-2023 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. DeMar DeRozan led Chicago with 29 points. He's known for being brittle. Now the team will be more cautious with its star guard, opting to sit him out for a month-plus. Coach Monty Williams said Monday that he expected Booker to play against Brooklyn, and the shooting guard has indicated that he'll be available for the first time since Christmas Day. 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 | Devin Booker. The Suns took a 64-43 lead at halftime. I think we have to take more 3s, coach Billy Donovan said. 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. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. ANALYSIS Booker led the Suns in scoring and assists in Sunday's loss, coming up two dimes short of recording a double-double performance. The Suns went from leading by 13 in the first half to trailing by four at the break. and it would be surprising . KD stars with Booker in long-awaited Suns debut, Breaking down the NBA's historic surge of 50-point performances this season. Phoenix has proven capable of succeeding despite injuries to key players in the past, but it's still a massive blow to a team looking to reach the top of the Western Conference and compete for an NBA title. Stop stealing our stuff and ripping off our features, please. During draft season, I require little mental hacks to switch my wizened fantasy brain into points draft mode. In recent seasons, I had relentlessly rostered both players. 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. Devin Booker poured in 37 points (15-26 FG, 3-7 3PT, 4-6 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and two blocks in 33 minutes of Wednesday's 105-91 win over the Hornets. 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. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? Donovan said DeRozan feels really, really good since his return from a strained right quadriceps that kept him out of back-to-back games prior to the All-Star break. The upside for Booker will always be there, but we may see Durant begin to eat into Booker's overall fantasy production. Nevertheless, Booker will likely be back in the lineup on Friday in Indiana. Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) is listed as probable to play Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. 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. 0:16; Devin Booker gets fouled on the fadeaway for . section: | slug: | sport: basketball | route: player_profile_fantasy | He added six assists and four rebounds. You've got two guys that are very driven, very motivated, very detailed, put the work in in every aspect possible to be the best they can be," he said. Both players will have difficult matchups in this series, but both players have provided excellent value at times during the postseason. But the same time, Booker plays through more injuries than we probably realize such as the groin issue he's playing through at present. section: | slug: suns-devin-booker-leading-scorer-in-win | sport: basketball | route: article_single_fantasy | 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. 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. 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. Booker is progressing in his recovery from a left groin strain, but coach Monty Williams said Sunday that the 26-year-old still has "a lot of boxes to check" before returning to game action. The three-time All-Star is not listed on the team's injury report and Phoenix announced he is "expected to play." . However, it seems likely that Booker will take the floor in early-to-mid February. 2009-2019 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. CHICAGO (AP) Devin Booker scored 35 points and matched his career high with six 3s, Kevin Durant added 20 points in his second game with Phoenix and the Suns beat the Chicago Bulls 125-104. Booker will miss Thursday's game versus the Hawks to manage a left groin injury, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. We'll figure it out along the way.. We've got a lot of big names, Durant said. We've got a lot of guys that have done so much in this league so far. Booker made 12 of 24 shots from the floor . DeRozan led the Bulls with 31 points. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. Devin Booker is listed with over/unders of 20.5 points, 4.5 assists and 3.5 . 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. 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. Let's say one day for some reason -- perhaps a lost bet, or a court order -- you are commanded to postulate the single name of my least-liked, lowest-rostered, points-league fantasy superstar. Paul is a bit of a more balanced fantasy option, but . After a contested 3-pointer splashed through the net, "MVP! Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Jeremy Sochan, Christian Wood make the list, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, NBA Power Rankings: Celtics and Suns surging into December. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. Phoenix dominated the second half against Chicago, outscoring the Bulls by a combined 65-40 after trailing by four at the break. All Rights Reserved. The Suns withstood big efforts by DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, and won for the eighth time in 11 games. But in the end, I roster Booker for one big reason: he constantly serves as a reminder that times change. Latest on Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . "I don't know how many sellout crowds that is in a row, but it's impressive. Booker still dropped 30 points on the Bucks but with Paul running the offense, Booker dropped back down to just three . 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. 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. Spin: Booker led the Suns in scoring . 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.". In his stead, Landry Shamet and Damion Lee are candidates for increased minutes. Fantasy Impact Booker made his return from a multi-week absence due to a groin injury on Tuesday,. The Suns don't return home until Jan. 6, and it's unclear whether Booker will be able to return to action before then. Free agent center Nerlens Noel is signing a 10-day contract with the Nets, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. So I spent some time figuring out the answer. There's still time to play Fantasy Basketball this season! All Rights Reserved. UPDATED: 12/30 3PM ET. 1.96 m, 93 kg. 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. Your postulation will vibe "affirmative." I pull out a Sharpie a red Sharpie I save for moments of high fantasy drama. Josh Okogie added 25, including five 3-pointers. Landale: 9 PTS, 6 REB, 2 BLK He had 44 in a victory at Sacramento on Monday night. Although he's expected to see fewer minutes than usual, he's still a must-start fantasy option. The six-time All-Star averaged 20 points in four games prior to Friday's contest. 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. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. Booker is one of those players often affixed with the old-school moniker of "shotmaker." Durant: 20 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST Booker (groin) is expected to play Sunday against the Nuggets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? Devin Booker. and it would be surprising if he didn't play a significant role for the Raptors. He posted 58 points, six rebounds and five assists in 42 minutes during his last appearance, which came Dec. 17 against the Pelicans, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him play a prominent role during the Suns' Christmas Day matchup. Devin Booker: Strong all-around outing 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.. Booker is perennially under-drafted in points drafts. I went back and looked at some old drafts. 3-Point Field Goals Made-Attempted; AST:Assists; . On a positive note, it appears that Cameron Johnson (knee) could return before Booker, which should give the Suns a jolt. 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. Devin Booker poured in 37 points (15-26 FG, 3-7 3PT, 4-6 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and two blocks in 33 minutes of Wednesday's 105-91 win over the Hornets. Fantasy Impact: In a game. 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. LaVine had 27, but the 3-point discrepancy continued to be a big issue. 'Whatever seed we are, we're ready': Is there room for Cleveland among the East elite? 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. CHICAGO -- Kevin Durant sees a loaded roster and all the possibilities that come with it for the Phoenix Suns. Booker now has four career 25-point quarters, tied with Kobe Bryant for second most over the past 25 seasons, according to ESPN Stats & Info research. Create or join a league today. Paul: 11 PTS, 10 AST, 6 REB, 2 STL The 26-year-old recently returned from a lengthy layoff on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with 19 points in 25 minutes. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 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.". The Bulls struggled on defense the entire night, particularly against Booker and Deandre Ayton. section: | slug: suns-devin-booker-puts-up-51-points-in-31-minutes | sport: basketball | route: article_single_fantasy | 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. 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. "He can use both hands, he can score with a hand in his face and he's willing to take the tough shots.". He had nine rebounds and six assists, helping the Suns win their seventh in a row against Chicago. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. He's a top-10 points player that often slides into the late second round. Latest on Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN . . I am ancient. Booker has recorded at least 20 points and five assists on 19 occasions this season. The only "shotmaker" I feel tends to make the term a positive: Kevin Durant. 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.. Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. But they outscored Chicago 34-21 in the third and reeled off 10 in a row midway through the fourth to break open a seven-point game. 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. DeRozan: 15 Pts, 5 Ast, 6-8 FG Devin Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. He'll likely be eased back into things, but once he returns, expect Torrey Craig to head back to the second unit, and there won't be as many minutes available for guys like Ish Wainright and Damion Lee. Josh Okogie scored 25 points and made five 3-pointers, and the Suns improved to 2-0 with Durant in the lineup. "We trapped him, we threw a box-and-one at him. 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. Booker didn't have his best shooting. The Bulls signed G Carlik Jones from their Windy City G League affiliate. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. They need some time to mesh the way they would like. You read over every column I've written since 2008. 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. It appears that Booker has suffered a setback with his previous groin injury, but the extent of the issue remains unclear. So why do all second rounds lead to Booker? We've to change our shot profile when you go against an elite team. This really used to bother me. NAME DATE TM OPP DK FD MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% PF +/-Devin Booker: 1/2/2022 . 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. He's a sure bet to miss 10-12 games a year. Game by . Going back to 2018, you will see Booker being under-drafted by five, seven, up to 10 draft slots. Devin Booker, 20 years and 145 days old, became the youngest player in league history to score 60 and 70 points in one outing, surpassing David Thompson's mark by three years and 125 days. ", I snatch that lunchtime printout from your hand. I know because his name haunts me like no other. Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. Booker has recorded at least 20 points and five assists on 19 occasions this season. Even more remarkable than Booker's point total was his efficiency. Booker has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against the Nuggets due to a left groin injury. Booker has recorded at least 20 points and five assists on 19 occasions this season. Because no matter how much I might whine, Booker simply overperforms his ADP to a greater extent than most other second-rounders. 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. "We just felt like trying to put some size on him with Patrick and send help when we needed to and have. Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) is likely to make his return on Tuesday after missing 21 consecutive games due to a left groin strain back on Christmas Day against the Denver Nuggets. | "Not Too Late" draft guide. Over that span, Booker has gone for 61.25, 46.25, 53.75 and 55.5 DKFP. . He scored 30 points in two of those contests, and the defensive contributions have been immense. Battled together And getting an extra half-round of production that high in a draft is the stuff fantasy championships are made of. Booker erupted for a season-high 51 points, needing only three quarters to get his work done. The 26-year-old recently returned from a lengthy layoff on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with 19 points in 25 minutes. In Booker's absence, more minutes should remain available for Landry Shamet, Josh Okogie and Damion Lee. 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. Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton should also continue seeing more usage. He is the one high-volume shotmaker I trust to attempt an annual boatload difficult long 2s while maintaining a high TS%. 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. Damian Lillard recorded 18 points (5-15 FG, 1-8 3PT), seven assists and . ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. It's been a terrific start to the season for Booker, who is currently putting up top-15 value. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Starters: Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Durant, Torrey Craig, Deandre Ayton . NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? In my corner of Fantasyland? 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.