JALEN GREEN

It's been a long and wild fantasy basketball season, filled with surprise breakouts, painful injuries and more than a few rookie disappointments. EDITOR'S NOTE: Most fantasy managers instantly think of high draft picks who got hurt when it comes to designating disappointments, but injuries don't tell the full story. The case for Giannis Antetokounmpo's disappointing fantasy seasonCan you really hate on the great Giannis Antetokounmpo? However, when it comes to H2H fantasy value, that's where his game takes an unexpected dip. Accumulating more steals is an area where fantasy managers would love to see growth heading into next season.

HOUSTON — (AP) — Nikola Jokic recorded his 100th career triple-double and Jamal Murray had 32 points as the Denver Nuggets coasted to a 133-112 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Jokic had 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his NBA-leading 24th triple-double this season and his 15th in the last 20 games. The Nuggets have won each game in which he’s had a triple-double this season and 28 straight dating back to last season. The Rockets then went on an 11-5 run, powered by seven points from Green, to get within 91-71 midway through the quarter. Rockets: Coach Stephen Silas said Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to return Wednesday night after missing 20 games with a bruised toe.

Nikola Jokic recorded his 100th career triple-double and Jamal Murray had 32 points as the Denver Nuggets coasted to a 133-112 win over the Houston Rockets.

HOUSTON — (AP) — Jalen Green scored a career-high 42 points and the Houston Rockets held on for a 119-114 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night to snap a 13-game losing streak. Green bounced back after shooting just 3 of 13 with 10 points in a loss to the Timberwolves on Saturday night. Coach Stephen Silas could see the drive in Green to perform better from the start Monday night. He was thrilled that his big game helped Houston end its skid. Austin Rivers made a 3 for Minnesota second later, but the Rockets scored the next six points to make it 87-77 with about two minutes left in the quarter.

Nikola Jokic led the way with an impressive 63.7 fantasy points. Close behind was the King himself, LeBron James, who put up 60.1 fantasy points thanks to his 32 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists. Rounding out the top three was Utah Jazz' forward Lauri Markkanen, who had a monster game with 58.9 fantasy points and a soul-crushing poster on Ivica Zubac. He remains a hold in fantasy leagues, with the Knicks basically running a tight rotation. He's widely available in fantasy leagues and is averaging 31.5 minutes in his past two games.

LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Houston's Garrison Mathews and Tari Eason and Sacramento's Malik Monk have been fined for an on-court altercation during Friday's game, and Jalen Green and Jae’Sean Tate with the Rockets were suspended one game without pay for leaving the bench area. The NBA announced the discipline on Sunday, when Green and Tate served their suspensions against the Los Angeles Clippers. Mathews was fined $35,000 for initiating the altercation after pursuing a loose ball and taunting Monk. Monk was fined $25,000 for continuing the altercation and taunting Mathews. Eason’s $30,000 fine involved escalating the situation and making inadvertent contact with a referee during the fourth quarter of the Kings’ 139-114 win over the Rockets.

Houston’s Garrison Mathews and Tari Eason and Sacramento’s Malik Monk are facing fines for an on-court altercation during Friday’s game.

Domantas Sabonis had 25 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists as the Sacramento Kings beat the skidding Houston Rockets 135-115.

Franz Wagner scored 25 points, rookie Paolo Banchero had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic overcame a 15-point second-half deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 116-110.

We're now nine weeks into the fantasy basketball season and, I know it doesn't feel like it, but the NBA is third of the way through as well. Also, punting turnovers is common in fantasy basketball, considering some of the best fantasy players are among the league leaders in turnovers per game. TRADE AWAY: Christian Wood - PF/C, Dallas MavericksCurrent per-game rank: 161The Mavs' offseason trade with the Rockets to land Christian Wood is not going according to plan for fantasy managers. But his fantasy value is taking a dive since joining the Mavs; there's no way around it. However, unlike Green, Johnson has some sample size for being an efficient shooter.

The Magic, Rockets, Pistons, Spurs and Hornets own the NBA's worst records and net ratings . Houston, Orlando and Detroit were the league's three worst teams last season , too. Granted, they're not always the most productive plays; he's shooting just 37.5% on those forays into the paint. Ivey's future will most likely be determined by his finishing, especially from beyond arm's reach of the rim; he's shooting just 29.8% on attempts outside the restricted area . Orlando Magic: Bol Bol getting the chance to prove he belongsThe most important development for the Magic is No.

Despite a strong play by Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic, the Houston Rockets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 134-127 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

HOUSTON — (AP) — Ja Morant scored 49 points and hit five 3-pointers to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-122 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Bane made just 3 of 16 shots for 14 points and Jones was 4 for 13 with 11 points. Morant scored five points in a 10-0 spurt that gave Memphis a 118-110 lead with six minutes left. Houston made five points with a 3-pointer from Eric Gordon to get within five points with about two minutes to go. Morant had another great game after scoring 34 points in the opener to lead Memphis to a 115-112 overtime victory over the Knicks.

Ja Morant scored 49 points and hit five 3-pointers to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-122 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.

From Jalen Brunson to Collin Sexton to Kelly Oubre Jr., here are 10 players who are currently undervalued in Yahoo fantasy basketball drafts. Jalen Brunson, Knicks (Overall ADP 65.0)Away from the league-leading usage rate of Luka Doncic, Brunson will have the ball in his hands more than ever. Keldon Johnson, Spurs (Overall ADP 72.2)San Antonio is arguably in the deepest rebuild of any team, and Johnson projects as the No. Kyle Lowry, Heat (Overall ADP 103.7)The veteran isn’t a breakout candidate like other players on this list, but he’s being slept on. Kelly Oubre Jr., Hornets (Overall ADP 138.7)The absence of Miles Bridges opens up tons of usage in Charlotte.

Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson have been linked constantly over the last couple years, with just about every prognosticator anointing them as the top two picks in the 2023 NBA draft.

The 2022-23 NBA season is fast approaching, which means it's time to start getting ready for your fantasy basketball drafts. He earned All-NBA first-team honors and will again be an excellent source for points, threes, assists and free-throw percentage. He's a unique talent who will be a reliable source of points, threes, steals and blocks at the guard position. Josh GiddeyI shared my thoughts on Giddey in my point guard tiers article since he'll be logging heavy minutes at both point guard and shooting guard this season. He's locked in as the starting shooting guard this year and should be a consistent source of points, threes and steals.

All too often, though, the self-proclaimed "new media" swims in the same waters as the "real media" it criticizes. Everyone in the media game seems to understand this, save for some players. "What work has he done in this life that qualifies him to have a say in an NBA player's salary?" "I play basketball," Green said in his "new media vs. old media" podcast episode. I am going out on the basketball court to simply win a basketball game."

Before Jalen Green joined the Houston Rockets, becoming the highest-drafted Asian American player in the NBA, he'd already experienced close up how passionate the people of the Philippines were about the game he loved to play. The eight-team, pan-regional league will launch in October and feature the winners and runners-up from the Japanese, South Korean and Philippines leagues as well as the Taiwanese champions and the Bay Area Dragons, a roster of players from across greater China based in Manil a for Season 1. Green, who grew up in California with his Filipino mother, Bree Purganan, already had a big following before he was selected second overall in the draft and made the NBA's All-Rookie team for 2021-22.

The New Orleans Pelicans are the lone playoff team among the clubs who can get a boost from lotto luck when the NBA draft lottery is conducted Tuesday night in Chicago.

Devin Booker scored 36 points,ikal Bridges added 26 and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 129-112 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.

Chuma Okeke scored a career-high 26 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 119-111 win over the Houston Rockets in a game between the bottom teams in the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conferences.

Karl-Anthony Towns gave big men everywhere something to shoot for.

Obi Toppin won the slam dunk contest, earning a 47 on his final dunk when he needed to do little more than put the ball in the basket after Juan Toscano-Anderson couldn't on his previous try. Toppin, the New York Knicks forward, beat Golden State's Toscano-Anderson in the final round to win the event after finishing second as a rookie. Houston rookie Jalen Green and Orlando guard Cole Anthony failed to advance.

The NBA’s All-Star weekend is about fashion and fun, Saturday night slams and celebrating the very best in the game today.

Giannis Antetokounmpo will team up with two of his brothers to compete in a revamped Skills Challenge during the NBA’s All-Star Saturday night.

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony will participate in the 2022 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, according to NBA writer Shams Charania.

Lakers Rockets Basketball Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James talks to teammates during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) (Eric Christian Smith)HOUSTON — (AP) — LeBron James and Russell Westbrook both had triple-doubles and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a season-high, five-game skid with a 132-123 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Westbrook scored 24 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his seventh of the season. Houston stuck around for most of the night, but James took over late to allow the Lakers to pull away and hand the Rockets their fifth consecutive loss. But the Lakers scored the last five points of the quarter, capped by a 3 from Westbrook, to take a 97-92 lead into the fourth quarter.

LeBron James and Russell Westbrook both had triple-doubles as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a season-high,five-game skid with a 132-123 win over the Houston Rockets.

Eric Gordon scored 24 points and his short jumper with 1.6 seconds left lifted the Houston Rockets to their fifth consecutive win, 118-116 over the Orlando Magic.

Snoop Conner ran for two touchdowns and No. 8 Mississippi scored 21 straight points to beat Mississippi State 31-21 on Thursday night in a windy, rainy and cold Egg Bowl.

The Western Conference has the best regular season team from last year in Utah.

Penny Hardaway says the new name, image and likeness rules have helped him land another top recruiting class at Memphis.

Cam Thomas scored 36 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-100 on Sunday in the NBA Summer.

Tre Jones made a layup with less than a second remaining to give San Antonio the lead, then had a steal to prevent Charlotte from taking a final shot in the Spurs’ 106-105 victory over the Hornets on Thursday night in the NBA Summer League.

Cunningham had been widely expected to be the first name called in New York.

NBA Draft Shooting Guards Basketball FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Prolific Prep's Jalen Green (4) shoots a free throw against La Lumiere during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass. Green bypassed college basketball to play in the G League and is a top shooting guard in the NBA draft. Green is among the shooting guards in this year’s draft and looks set to be a top-four pick. Springer shot 43.5% from 3-point range but attempted just 1.8 per game, so it wasn’t a primary weapon for him. Now 24, Duarte won last year's Jerry West Award as the nation's top shooting guard after averaging 17 points while shooting 53% for a team that reached the NCAA Sweet 16.

Jalen Green is among the top shooting guards in next week's NBA draft.

As the world awaits the return of hoops on the court, the National Basketball Association announced a pair of transactions that is certain to change the landscape of its G League. Top high school prospects Jalen Green and Isaiah Todd agreed to terms to play in the G League, the league said. But Green is expected to net over $1 million when factoring in possible endorsement deals he's eligible to sign. Shareef Abdur-Rahim, the president of the G League, told CNBC the new team would help monitor elite talent domestically, as the trend of seniors leaving high school and playing overseas continues to rise. "If you talk to a lot of the top high school seniors, all of them had options to go somewhere abroad," Abdur-Rahim said.