Fred VanVleet Scores Career-High 30 Points On Thursday
Fred Vanvleet was back in the starting unit on Thursday and he ended up dropping a career-high 30 points on Atlanta, shooting 11-for-22 from the field, including 4-for-11 from deep. He added six assists and five rebounds, while also leading the team in plus/minus with a plus-32. VanVleet had struggled at the start of this month, posting back-to-back games with fewer than 10 points, so he shot himself out of a funk. Kawhi Leonard (knee) sat out and could also miss Saturday's contest against the Knicks, so VanVleet deserves to be on your fantasy radar.
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Fred VanVleet Out Versus Utah
Fred VanVleet (ankle) won't play against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. VanVleet will be out of action due to lingering ankle soreness. The 31-year-old veteran is averaging 14.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game across 57 outings this season. Fantasy managers should expect guard Amen Thompson to soak up some extra minutes with VanVleet on the shelf for this evening's matchup.
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Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports that Houston Rockets guard Source: Kelly Iko
Fred VanVleet Cleared To Return On Wednesday
Fred VanVleet (ankle) is available to suit up against the Phoenix Suns, Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle reports. The 31-year-old guard has missed 15 of the last 16 games due to a lingering ankle issue. It appears the problem is finally behind him. The 31-year-old's minutes will be limited in his return. That being said, he is probably not a great pick for DFS contests this evening. VanVleet returning to the floor will likely mean decreased minutes for Aaron Holiday and Cam Whitmore.
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On Wednesday, Houston Rockets guard Source: Danielle Lerner
Fred VanVleet Likely To Return On Wednesday
Fred VanVleet (ankle) is listed as probable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. VanVleet was able to practice in full on Tuesday, which is a great step forward in his recovery process The 31-year-old guard has missed 15 of the last 16 games due to a lingering ankle issue. It sounds like the issue is finally behind him considering VanVleet is listed as probable on the injury report. The expectation is that VanVleet is going to be under a minutes limit during his first game back. That being said, VanVleet would probably be fine for season-long formats, but avoidable in DFS contests. His return to the court will likely mean decreased roles for Aaron Holiday and Cam Whitmore.
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Fred VanVleet Ruled Out For Saturday
Fred VanVleet (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The veteran guard is set to miss his fourth game in a row due to a right ankle sprain. VanVleet returned from an 11-game absence on last Saturday, but he hasn't played since then. His next chance to get on the court will be on Monday against the Orlando Magic. When he returns, VanVleet is expected to be under a minutes limit. His continued absence will mean that Amen Thompson will play nearly 40 minutes per game, which gives him solid fantasy appeal.
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