Houston Rockets forward/center Derrick Favors will be waived. The veteran was traded from OKC in September after averaging 5.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in 39 games last season. Favors was never expected to see the floor in Houston, so the latest news isn't a surprise by any means. While he's well past his prime, a few teams around the NBA should be interested in acquiring his services. However, the 31-year-old probably won't see consistent work wherever he ends up, so he doesn't have much to offer fantasy managers.
The Rockets acquired center Derrick Favors from OKC on Thursday. In addition, Houston is also receiving Ty Jerome, Theo Maledon, and Maurice Harkless in exchange for David Nwaba, Sterling Brown, Trey Burke, and Marquese Chriss. Favors averaged 5.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in 39 games with the Thunder in 2022-23. While the veteran's career is seemingly nearing an end, he likely has some solid performances left in the tank. With that said, if Alperen Sengun goes down with an injury this season, Favors will earn streaming appeal in deep formats.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Derrick Favors has opted in to his player option for the upcoming season. The 30-year-old will accept his $10.2 million option and remain with the team for the 2022-2023 campaign. This isn't too shocking as it's unlikely Favors would get more than $10 million in free agency. The former third overall pick has put together multiple successful seasons during his time with the Utah Jazz. Although, his best days are behind him as he'll likely play a minimal role off the bench with the Thunder next season.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Derrick Favors won't play against the Bulls. After logging 28 minutes against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday evening, finishing with 16 points, nine boards, and five assists, the veteran will get the night off on Saturday to rest. As a result, Isaiah Roby should take Favors' place in the starting lineup, although he likely won't see enough minutes to make a dent on the fantasy end.
Josh Giddey, Derrick Favors Land In COVID-19 Protocols
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Josh Giddey and center Derrick Favors have entered the league's health and safety protocols as of Tuesday, ruling the duo out indefinitely. Giddey has emerged as a stat sheet stuffer during his rookie campaign, having amassed 10.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists across his first 30 professional contests. Favors has played a sparing role in the frontcourt for OKC, snagging just 4.9 boards per outing, which is on pace to set a new career low. Giddey's absence opens up more playmaking opportunities for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort, while Kenrich Williams will likely see a bump in minutes; Favors' absence paves the way for Mike Muscala and Isaiah Roby to hold down the center spot for the time being.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Derrick Favors (rest) will be held out for Thursday's game against the Suns. The move comes as a precautionary one after the 30-year-old Favors logged 20 minutes in a start Wednesday vs. Denver. Favors has started three of the past four games for Oklahoma City, with his absence marking his first since Dec. 2. While the veteran traditionally holds down a consistent role for the Thunder when available, he has scored in double figures just four times this season. Fantasy managers can anticipate him being a full go for Sunday against the Pelicans.
Josh Giddey, Derrick Favors Will Miss Next Two Contests
Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard/small forward Josh Giddey (illness) and center Derrick Favors (illness) have both been ruled out for the team's games Wednesday against Houston and Thursday vs. the Grizzlies. For Giddey, they will mark the first two absences of his career, as the No. 6 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft has gotten off to a strong start in his first year. Favors' absence will reach at least three games, with the veteran ceding way in the frontcourt to Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. While Giddey's shooting percentage (39.1%) has left something to be desired in category style formats, he has delivered an average of 10.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 5.8 assists on a nightly basis across his first 20 outings. The next chance that either will have at suiting up comes Monday in Detroit.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Derrick Favors (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Houston. Favors has played a limited role in his first year with the rebuilding Thunder, having oscillated between the starting five and bench. The veteran has seen at least 20 minutes of action just five times in his first 16 games, a role too minimal to earn him much fantasy consideration in any format. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has stepped in as the team's starting center, and with the Thunder already off to a slow start, Favors' playing time may slide as the year moves along. His next chance to suit up comes Wednesday in a rematch vs. the Rockets.
OKC acquired forward Derrick Favors from Utah on Friday. In addition, the Thunder will receive a future first-round pick in exchange for a 2027 second-round selection and cash. The veteran signed on for his second stint with the Jazz back in November, although he didn't contribute much, logging just 5.5 boards, 5.4 points, and 1.0 blocks throughout 68 games last season. It's apparent his best days are behind him, so it's likely he won't draw much interest during fantasy drafts for the 2021-22 campaign.
Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. It's the front end of a back-to-back set, so this is likely a rest day more than anything else. Ersan Ilyasova and Georges Niang are expected to see increased roles without Favors available. Niang has put together some nice outings, but is a risky DFS option for Friday's slate.
