Philadelphia 76ers forwards Georges Niang and Paul Millsap will move into the starting five for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. Both James Harden and Joel Embiid will take the night off due to rest purposes. That means, Niang and Millsap will join Tyrese Maxey, Matisse Thybulle and Tobias Harris in the starting five. Maxey is probably the best fantasy option out of all the starters. However, Niang could have sneaky streaming appeal or DFS value, assuming he gets hot from beyond the arc.
James Harden, Paul Millsap Will Not Make Team Debut Friday
Philadelphia 76ers point/shooting guard James Harden (trade) and center Paul Millsap (trade) have not yet been cleared to suit up with the team, ruling them out vs. Oklahoma City on Friday. Harden missed the final four games of his Nets tenure due to a tight left hamstring, as that will be an ailment to monitor moving forward. In the long-term, Harden's elite fantasy potential will only rise, as he is just one of two players (Chris Paul) to average a double-double this season with points and assists. Millsap is likely to fill a moderate bench role in the frontcourt, with his appeal emerging solely when/if Joel Embiid is forced to miss action. Their next chance to play comes Saturday against the Cavaliers.
Paul Millsap Heads To Philadelphia At Trade Deadline
Brooklyn Nets power forward/center Paul Millsap has reportedly been acquired by the 76ers just prior to the trade deadline on Thursday, coming aboard alongside James Harden in this year's blockbuster deal. Millsap had fallen out of Brooklyn's frontcourt rotation, and with Andre Drummond joining the Nets in return, the veteran became expendable. Limited to a career-low 11.3 minutes per outing this season, Millsap has averaged just 3.4 points and 3.7 boards on a nightly basis. He is unlikely to play his way into season-long relevance with Philadelphia, but he should serve as an intriguing DFS asset should Joel Embiid be sidelined at any point.
Brooklyn Nets forward Paul Millsap (personal) won't play on Sunday in Denver, as expected. The veteran remains out while the team looks to move him ahead of the February 10th trade deadline, so it's likely he has already played his final game in Brooklyn. However, with LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) and Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) both out, the Nets certainly could have used him. Nevertheless, James Johnson, Day'Ron Sharpe, and Blake Griffin should handle most of the minutes in the frontcourt, although none of them have been consistent this season by any means.
Nicolas Claxton, Paul Millsap Ruled Out For Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets centers Nicolas Claxton (rest) and Paul Millsap (personal) will be unavailable for Wednesday's contest vs. the Nuggets. Claxton is sitting the second leg of the team's back-to-back, having played 17 minutes in his return from a seven-game absence Tuesday. Millsap and the Nets have agreed to try and find the veteran a more favorable playing situation, so his absence is likely to press on beyond Wednesday. Day'Ron Sharpe and LaMarcus Aldridge both stand out as upside DFS plays, although they'll largely be tasked with keeping Denver's Nikola Jokic in check, no small obstacle in its own right. Fantasy managers can anticipate Claxton being cleared for Saturday against Golden State.
Brooklyn Nets power forward/center Paul Millsap (health and safety protocols) has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, knocking him out for an indeterminate period. Millsap's role off the bench for Brooklyn kept him from drawing much fantasy consideration, but his absence could pave the way for Blake Griffin to reenter the rotation, albeit in a limited capacity. LaMarcus Aldridge and Nicolas Claxton have taken over the lion's share of minutes at the five, with Millsap averaging just 3.4 points and 3.7 boards across 21 games. He stands to likely miss at least Tuesday's matchup with Toronto, but fantasy managers will want to check back for further updates as they become available.
Brooklyn Nets forward Paul Millsap (personal) won't play on Sunday in Detroit. The 36-year-old is averaging just over 11 minutes per game this season, so his absence likely won't impact the rotation too much. As a result, Nicolas Claxton, who recently returned after missing over a month because of a non-COVID-related illness, should get more work. His outlook is even more favorable, considering James Harden (rest) is getting the night off.
Paul Millsap Out Due To Health And Safety Protocols
Brooklyn Nets power forward/center Paul Millsap will not play in the team's preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. He has been ruled out due to health and safety protocols. We don't know any other specifics at this point. The Nets will have some firepower on Friday as Kevin Durant and James Harden are both set to make their preseason debuts in the game. Kyrie Irving, meanwhile, is forced to sit as it's a home game. The team will be playing a heavily short-handed Bucks squad that will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Khris Middleton (hamstring) and Jrue Holiday (knee).
Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (rest) will not play on Wednesday against the Spurs. Millsap is being rested for the second half of the team's back-to-back. With the veteran forward sidelined, expect some heavy minutes for Aaron Gordon and added opportunities off the bench for JaMychal Green. Gordon becomes a slightly more appealing DFS play- though he does have a bit of a tricky matchup against San Antonio.
Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (knee) could be in danger of missing more playing time. Head coach Mike Malone mentioned that the team is still awaiting results from tests before they determine how long Millsap will be sidelined. He has missed each of the last two games and is likely going to be out even longer. JaMychal Green has been asked to join the starting five without Millsap available. He hasn't done much scoring, but is worth adding in most formats while Millsap is out.