Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe led the team in scoring for a second game in a row Sunday versus Sacramento, finishing a 124-115 loss with 24 points on 6-for-11 shooting. He was 4-for-8 with the three-ball and padded his tally at the free-throw line with an 8-for-11 effort. Across 28 minutes of action, Joe also registered three assists. The 23-year-old has proven himself as a very good shooter, and he's earned extra opportunities in recent games due to the absence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle). Joe has picked up back-to-back starts, and across the whole season, he's now averaging 19.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists as a starter, with 48.5 percent shooting from deep.
Free-agent guard Isaiah Joe will sign a multi-year contract with OKC. Joe has spent his entire two-year career in Philly, where he averaged only 3.7 points and 1.0 rebounds in 96 games. While the 23-year-old has a great deal of potential, he's still far from being a day-to-day fantasy producer. However, Joe is someone to keep stashed in dynasty formats, and his 34.9% career shooting from deep gives him some value in category formats, even more so if he receives minutes for his new team.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Isaiah Joe finished with 14 points during the Summer League blowout over Denver. He also had five rebounds and three assists while compiling four steals. Joe has played well throughout his time in Vegas, and it comes after the 23-year-old ended the 2021-22 campaign by averaging an underwhelming 3.6 points. Although he may not see consistent playing time for the professional club this season, Doc Rivers could give him more minutes as he certainly has plenty of untapped potential. As a result, he's someone fantasy managers should watch, especially if he makes appearances in the starting lineup or carves out a consistent role off the bench.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Isaiah Joe (shoulder) lasted only eight minutes before exiting Sunday's loss to Brooklyn with a right shoulder injury. It was a tough break for Philly, especially since he's looked so good throughout the Summer League. It's unknown if the 23-year-old will be seen again in Vegas. However, Joe has played well enough to earn a more prominent role in the rotation in 2022-23. He's someone to watch and is worth a late-round pick in fantasy drafts heading into October.
Seth Curry Will Miss Friday’s Game, Isaiah Joe Draws Start
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Seth Curry (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. the Clippers, paving the way for Isaiah Joe to slide into the starting five for the first time this season. Curry has battled ankle soreness as of late, which may have contributed to back-to-back single-digit scoring efforts on the heels of a 12-game stretch where he averaged 17.8 PPG and scored in double figures on every occasion. His absence should funnel higher usage toward Furkan Korkmaz, but Joe will have an intriguing DFS case in his own right; in his lone prior career start, he collected 13 points and four rebounds across a 45-minute showing. Curry's next chance to return comes Sunday against San Antonio.
Matisse Thybulle, Isaiah Joe Still Sidelined For Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers small forward Matisse Thybulle and shooting guard Isaiah Joe have been ruled out for Saturday's game against Indiana as they remain in the league's health and safety protocols. Thybulle has missed each of the Sixers' previous four games, while Joe has been down for the past five, leaving the team's wing depth severely tested. Known primarily for his defensive acumen, Thybulle had cracked the starting five prior to being sidelined, giving him some season-long intrigue in deeper formats. Joe will be a DFS-only option on nights without primary ballhandlers moving forward. The next chance for either to return comes Tuesday vs. the Jazz.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Isaiah Joe (knee) was injured during Sunday's 99-96 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Joe left the Summer League contest early after suffering an undisclosed left knee injury, although it was later determined that he had sustained a mild MCL sprain. As a result, the 2020 second-round pick will head back to Philly, where he will receive a more extensive evaluation from team medical personnel. The 22-year-old averaged only 3.7 points throughout 9.3 minutes across 41 games last season. While dynasty managers should give Joe another year or two to develop, he certainly won't see the floor enough during the 2021-22 campaign to warrant a roster spot in redraft formats, regardless of size.
