Devin Booker is listed with over/unders of 20.5 points, 4.5 assists and 3.5 . In recent seasons, I had relentlessly rostered both players. No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. Durant: 20 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST "We trapped him, we threw a box-and-one at him. Devin Booker Fantasy Outlook and Prop Bets Today. Look, I live and breathe old school. The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? Devin Booker torched the Chicago Bulls for a season-high 51 points in just three quarters as the Phoenix Suns stretched their winning streak to six games with a 132-113 victory on Wednesday night. And when you return, you see your supercomputer is printing out the name the player most closely linked to every fantasy trait I disdain. Booker may be under a restriction for the next game or two, but it likely won't be long before he resumes playing around 35 minutes per contest. Booker (groin) will play Tuesday against the Nets, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports. The upside for Booker will always be there, but we may see Durant begin to eat into Booker's overall fantasy production. We have (18) games left to find this chemistry and communication before playoffs start, Booker said. It's a very encouraging sign that the shooting guard was able to produce with Durant in the starting five, even if KD was on a minutes limit. When I take Booker, I don't have to worry about shooting guard again for several rounds. and it would be surprising if he didn't play a significant role for the Raptors. All rights reserved. You've got two guys that are very driven, very motivated, very detailed, put the work in in every aspect possible to be the best they can be," he said. And I won't be able to argue with your team, their outdated supercomputer, or your printout. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. "If I rise up, it's going in.". The Associated Press contributed to this report. Back-to-back 30+ point games for @DevinBook, Halftime: CHI 64, PHX 60 With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. Cameron Payne gave Phoenix a double-digit lead when he hit a 3 to make it 88-78 with 3:41 left in the quarter. Booker scored 25 points in the first half and had 26 more in a sublime third quarter. In Booker's absence, more minutes should remain available for Landry Shamet, Josh Okogie and Damion Lee. Booker didn't have his best shooting performance and needed 21 shots to score 25 points. He added six assists and four rebounds. Fantasy Impact Booker made his return from a multi-week absence due to a groin injury on Tuesday,. I angle the paper up under the fluorescent light to ensure the dramatic music crescendos with maximum impact. Donovan had both superstars in Oklahoma City, albeit on separate occasions and not as teammates. At this stage, fantasy managers may want to be prepared for the possibility that Booker is sidelined through the All-Star break, though more clarity on his timeline could arrive whenever his re-evaluation comes. "He can use both hands, he can score with a hand in his face and he's willing to take the tough shots.". DeRozan: 25 Pts, 10-13 FG, 30 for Book! One of Cameron Johnson or Torrey Craig should shift to the bench when Booker makes his return. But they outscored Chicago 34-21 in the third and reeled off 10 in a row midway through the fourth to break open a seven-point game. Paul: 11 PTS, 10 AST, 6 REB, 2 STL Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com Booker (groin) has been ramping up his on-court work and could return to the floor as soon as Tuesday's game against the Nets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Booker made 6 of 10 3-pointers, and Okogie hit 5 of 10. Booker has missed the last three games due to a groin injury but will be able to play through the issue Sunday. News: 1 day ago Booker finished Wednesday's 105-91 win over Charlotte with 37 points (15-26 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 33 minutes.. Booker didn't play in the fourth quarter with the Suns holding a healthy lead. The Suns have the best record in the Western Conference at 15-6 and have won 12 out of 13 home games. 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Booker will remain in the starting lineup Tuesday but will receive a limited workload due to his groin injury. Devin Booker finished with 35 points. Your web browser appears to be outdated. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Suns' Devin Booker: Strong all-around outing Rotowire Feb 25, 2023 Booker posted 25 points (9-21 FG,. Aggregate every statement on my least-desired fantasy traits: volume-inflated scoring, empty points box scores, mediocre true shooting percentage, over-reliance on long 2-pointers, streaky shooting, too many closely contested field goal attempts and barely-there blocks+steals. You don't currently have any notifications, Devin Booker goes off for 37 points in Wednesday's win. Phoenix dominated the second half against Chicago, outscoring the Bulls by a combined 65-40 after trailing by four at the break. Devin Booker can say the same thing as Young heading into this season. He is the second player over the past 25 years with 50 points and 80% shooting through the first three quarters of a game, joining James Harden in 2017, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. Devin Booker poured in 37 points (15-26 FG, 3-7 3PT, 4-6 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and two blocks in 33 minutes of Wednesday's 105-91 win over the Hornets. 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Landry Shamet and Damion Lee will likely see increased playing time against Memphis. Bulls: The Bulls have not beaten the Suns since March 18, 2019. And I am considerably more effective/less grumpy when I don't have to mine for production at the two in the middle rounds of a draft. We've had extended practices every day, going over both sides of the ball and game plans and schemes things that we've been doing for a few years here.". I pull out a Sharpie a red Sharpie I save for moments of high fantasy drama. The programmers feed it keycards containing your data on all my negative sentiments. He's now averaging 26.8 points per game in 36 appearances this season and should continue to thrive even with another superstar on the team. I slash a fevered circle around Devin Booker's name. Booker has recorded at least 20 points and five assists on 19 occasions this season. However, he still posted a solid stat line while ending just two assists away from recording a double-double, something he hasn't accomplished since a 27-point, 11-rebound output against the Jazz on Nov. 26. Young and Booker are expected to go early in fantasy basketball drafts, especially after James Harden, Damian Lillard, and Steph Curry go off the board. . The Suns blew the Bulls away, so Booker, along with the rest of the starting unit, was given an early shower. He's now averaging 26.8 points per game in 36 appearances this season and should continue to thrive even with another superstar on the team. Devin Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. It's up to them to make it happen. They took twice as many 3s as we did, and they made nearly three times as many as we did.". The 26-year-old recently returned from a lengthy layoff on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with 19 points in 25 minutes. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. There, you can generate leaderboards and/or graphs that employ the stats that best reflect shotmaking acumen (as a matter of fact "shotmaking acumen" may even be one of their available variables). He's now averaging 26.8 points per game in 36 appearances this season and should continue to thrive even with another superstar on the team. section: | slug: suns-devin-booker-puts-up-51-points-in-31-minutes | sport: basketball | route: article_single_fantasy | I call this "The Devin Booker Paradox." Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. Booker has recorded at least 20 points and five assists on 19 occasions this season. The three-time All-Star is not listed on the team's injury report and Phoenix announced he is "expected to play." . News: 1 day ago Booker finished Sunday's 104-101 loss to the Bucks with 24 points (9-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-9 FT), four rebounds and eight assists over 38 minutes.. "He gets it going and it's over.". All Rights Reserved. Stop stealing our stuff and ripping off our features, please. Nevertheless, Booker will likely be back in the lineup on Friday in Indiana. Devin Booker scored 35 points and matched his career high with six 3s, Durant added 20 points in his second game with Phoenix and the Suns beat the Chicago Bulls 125-104 on Friday night. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nba | pageType: stories | "There's not a level where he can't score," Suns coach Monty Williams said. Payne: 6 PTS, 3 AST, 1 BLK https://t.co/6PlqtyoPiH, . Suns head coach Monty Williams said Sunday that he doesn't have an exact date for when Booker (groin) will be re-evaluated, but the three-time All-Star isn't expected to be ready to play anytime soon, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Durant scored seven straight early in the third to put the Suns back on top, 70-67. He went straight to the locker room and was quickly ruled out for the rest of the night. Booker's odds to win MVP on Thursday moved from 45-1 to 25-1 at Caesars Sportsbook, where Jayson Tatum (+225) overtook Luca Doncic (+250) as the favorite. All Rights Reserved. They type "RUN." Durant: 7-3-3, 3-5 FG I know Booker is more valuable in points leagues than roto leagues. Both players will have difficult matchups in this series, but both players have provided excellent value at times during the postseason. Booker posted 25 points (9-21 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and eight assists across 36 minutes during Friday's 124-115 victory over the Thunder. This really used to bother me. "We threw everything at him," Donovan said. He had 44 in a victory at Sacramento on Monday night. We've to change our shot profile when you go against an elite team. "We just felt like trying to put some size on him with Patrick and send help when we needed to and have. The Suns, fourth in the Western Conference, put themselves in position to finish the season on a strong note when they landed Durant from Brooklyn in a blockbuster trade three weeks ago. Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns vs. Toronto Raptors ($8,900) - Chris Paul has missed the last five games. Over that span, Booker has gone for 61.25, 46.25, 53.75 and 55.5 DKFP. Okogie: 18 Pts, 5-8 FG, 4-6 3P Create or join a league today. Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays, it doesn't matter what day of the week it is. This caught my eye for one reason. He forces me to look at the player pool from a different perspective. | "Not Too Late" draft guide. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? The star guard is averaging a career-high 28.0 points per game this season and is expected to return to the hardwood after missing three straight games with a nagging injury. "A guy like that gets in a rhythm and it's too late," Bulls guard Zach LaVine said. This helps the Suns' chances of grabbing a win since they still won't have any of the players they received in trades and while Cameron Payne (foot) and Landry Shamet (foot) are both out. Landale: 9 PTS, 6 REB, 2 BLK @DevinBook @19problemz https://t.co/7Z0AOtvJGE, We're going live to talk about KD's second game, Devin Booker going off again, and big contributions from Josh Okogie and Jock Landale! The shooting guard will likely reclaim a starting role against the Nets, but Damion Lee and Torrey Craig could still see slightly increased run if Booker is eased into action. We'll figure it out along the way.. Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. We've got a lot of guys that have done so much in this league so far. That season, Booker averaged his typical 26.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 0.7 steals, and 0.3 blocks, but he also averaged 6.5 assists per game. Play for free! Fantasy. I will admit to registering a small nostalgic smile at the mention of the word. The scoring outburst was also the 11th 70-point game in NBA history. Booker led the Suns in scoring and assists in Sunday's loss, coming up two dimes short of recording a double-double performance. He scored 30 points in two of those contests, and the defensive contributions have been immense. Booker is still on a minutes restriction for Tuesday's game versus the Kings, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Chicago was 7 of 23 from beyond the arc, while Phoenix made 20 of 47. The Suns don't return home until Jan. 6, and it's unclear whether Booker will be able to return to action before then. section: | slug: suns-devin-booker-leading-scorer-in-win | sport: basketball | route: article_single_fantasy | I can't explain why. Only Stephen Curry has more than Booker with eight. Booker has played under 30 minutes in each of his first three games since returning from a six-week absence due to a left groin strain, but the limited playing time didn't stop him from turning in an efficient scoring performance Tuesday, though it was lacking in its usual production from three-point range. So why do all second rounds lead to Booker? Booker totaled 51 points (20-25 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 132-113 win over the Bulls. Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Booker made 12 of 24 shots from the floor . Booker now has four career 25-point quarters, tied with Kobe Bryant for second most over the past 25 seasons, according to ESPN Stats & Info research. Booker finished Sunday's 104-101 loss to the Bucks with 24 points (9-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-9 FT), four rebounds and eight assists over 38 minutes. Fantasy basketball: How trades impact Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and others . projections for Devin Booker 34.5 MIN 24.3 PTS 4.8 REB 5.1 AST 39.6 FP 2022-23 Projections. He's staying in the game, hopefully he's all right, The Nets just completed a comeback from 28 points down against the Celtics, led by 38 points from Mikal Bridges. He returned to action Tuesday following nearly a two-month absence due to the groin issue and posted 19 points (6-15 FG), six assists and four rebounds in 26 minutes. Booker could be on a minutes restriction for the first game or two but Torrey Craig and Damion Lee are likely to take a big hit to their fantasy value. He's going to feast with all the attention Kevin Durant gets, End of 3Q: PHX 94, CHI 85 Weather info Powered by Dark Sky, 2009-2023 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. I think we have to take more 3s, coach Billy Donovan said. The 26-year-old recently returned from a lengthy layoff on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with 19 points in 25 minutes. The Warriors closed out a 5-0 homestand with a 108-99 win over the Pelicans on Friday night, building some momentum as they prepare for star Stephen Curry's imminent return from injury. Coach Monty Williams said Monday that he expected Booker to play against Brooklyn, and the shooting guard has indicated that he'll be available for the first time since Christmas Day. Right now, Booker is operating his best rate of offensive efficiency ever. "It's Booker it's always Booker.". DeRozan led the Bulls with 31 points. He's returned to Phoenix as the Suns continue their road trip, so he'll be sidelined for the fifth time in the last six games. Okogie: 25 PTS, 4 REB We've got a lot of big names, Durant said. But it's about how we come together as a group, and I think this is a tightknit group, a tightknit organization. D. Lee: 10 PTS, 1 AST, 1 REB After Booker suffered the left groin strain in the first quarter of the Suns' Christmas Day loss to the Nuggets, the Suns announced three days later that he would be re-evaluated in four weeks. Securing Booker also mandates a high draft capital investment into my least-valued position: shooting guard. He'll take a night off to rest up in the first game of a back-to-back set Thursday but seems likely to retake the floor Friday at Indiana. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: statistics | All Rights Reserved. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. 12:22 am ET, Suns' Devin Booker: Leading scorer in win, Suns' Devin Booker: Top scorer in near double-double, Suns' Devin Booker: Strong all-around outing, Suns' Devin Booker: Pours in 32 in 29 minutes, Suns' Devin Booker: Remains limited against Sacramento. section: | slug: | sport: basketball | route: player_profile_fantasy | Paul is a bit of a more balanced fantasy option, but . Devin Booker (COVID) Questionable; Chris Paul (hand) OUT; . With Booker expected back, Torrey Craig will likely shift to the second unit, and there will be less usage for Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson. Even more remarkable than Booker's point total was his efficiency. The Suns blew the Bulls away, so Booker, along with the rest of the starting unit, was given an early shower. Latest on Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . The Suns took a 64-43 lead at halftime. Booker exited Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to a left groin strain, and he'll be unavailable for the fourth time in the last five games. And his streaky shooting is further mitigated by the points league format, which flattens production across all categories into a single game score. Bulls close 2Q on 21-5 run. Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for Phoenix Suns SG Devin Booker from CBS Sports. He's already leading the NBA with nearly 61 fantasy points per game, scoring at least 40 DK points in all but one game this season . Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton should also continue seeing more usage. It was Booker's second straight 40-point game. "We've got a lot of boxes to check before he can even approach [a return to game action,]" Williams said. Booker has already been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks but will have his first chance to return in Friday's matchup with Boston. 1.96 m, 93 kg. Devin Booker recorded 25 points (9-21 FG, 1-7 3PT, 6-6 FT), eight assists and six rebounds in 36 minutes of Friday's 124-115 win over the Thunder. Paul: 11-10-6-2, 3-7 3P For the first time since leaving Brooklyn, the former teammates face off Sunday -- with new superstars alongside them and new questions to answer. "It felt like a double-sized rim out there," Booker said. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nba/reg/free/stories, at Although he's expected to see fewer minutes than usual, he's still a must-start fantasy option. Now the team will be more cautious with its star guard, opting to sit him out for a month-plus. Devin Booker. (This season to date, in per-game value, I'd put Booker right around 10th overall in points and around 20th in roto.). 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nba/reg/free/stories, at To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. Booker: 18 Pts, 6-14 FG, 3-6 3P Suns: Donovan said he expects Durant and Paul to be great together. Poeltl averaged 31.6 fantasy points and 26.2 minutes per game with the Spurs this season. Devin Booker helps him up. Chicago coach Billy Donovan was particularly irritated in the third quarter, angrily calling a timeout after Phoenix scored a couple of easy buckets. News: 2 days agoBooker finished Wednesday's 105-91 win over Charlotte with 37 points (15-26 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 33 minutes. Devin Booker isn't the type of fantasy player that John Cregan typically covets, but Cregan explains why the Suns' star continues to find a place on his roster every season. Booker is one of those players often affixed with the old-school moniker of "shotmaker." Booker tends to miss around the same number of games every season. Conscience will force me to intervene in a hushed stage whisper: "you and your MIT pals don't need the high-tech bells and whistles for this name, friend because I already know the answer. Booker (groin) continues to progress in on-court activity, and his status will be updated game by game, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports. and it would be surprising . . CHICAGO (AP) Devin Booker scored 35 points and matched his career high with six 3s, Kevin Durant added 20 points in his second game with Phoenix and the Suns beat the Chicago Bulls 125-104. Booker has not played since Christmas Day, missing a lengthy amount of time with a groin strain, but is expected to make his return against the Nets. Durant: 14 Pts, 8 Reb, 6-9 FG I went back and looked at some old drafts. The only "shotmaker" I feel tends to make the term a positive: Kevin Durant. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Compare Damian Lillard or Devin Booker and see side-by-side comparisons of season stats by day, week, or rest of season. But the same time, Booker plays through more injuries than we probably realize such as the groin issue he's playing through at present. Battled together Poeltl averaged 31.6 fantasy points and 26.2 minutes per game with the Spurs this season. 'Whatever seed we are, we're ready': Is there room for Cleveland among the East elite? However, it seems likely that Booker will take the floor in early-to-mid February. Booker erupted for a season-high 51 points, needing only three quarters to get his work done. Maybe because he plays on a team on Pacific Time. Suns head coach Monty Williams said Monday that he expects Booker (groin) to play in Tuesday's game against the Nets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Booker finished Sunday's 104-101 loss to the Bucks with 24 points (9-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-9 FT), four rebounds and eight assists over 38 minutes. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. Booker posted 25 points (9-21 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and eight assists across 36 minutes during Friday's 124-115 victory over the Thunder. And they're off to a good start with their shiny new star. 30/10/1996 (26) . Devin Booker torched the Chicago Bulls for a season-high 51 points in just three quarters as the Phoenix Suns stretched their winning streak to six games with a 132-113 victory on Wednesday night. Booker will be out until at least early February, but it's certainly possible that he's forced to miss even more time, given Williams' update over the weekend. On the other side, Chris Paul and Devin Booker are both worthy of stud consideration. You'll get the best projections in the business! He's now averaging 26.8 points per game in 36 appearances this season and should continue to thrive even with another superstar on the team. Booker finished Tuesday's 120-109 win over the Kings with 32 points (13-20 FG, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes. NAME DATE TM OPP DK FD MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% PF +/-Devin Booker: 1/2/2022 . Devin Booker scored 35 points and Josh Okogie added 25 to lift the visiting Phoenix Suns to a 125-104 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday. The 26-year-old averaged 27.1 points, 5.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds in 34.6 minutes per game over 29 appearances prior to his absence but will likely face a significant minutes restriction Tuesday. Josh Okogie added 25, including five 3-pointers. Gamed out some previous scenarios. He shot 20-of-25 from the field, going 6-of-7 from 3-point range. But in my efficiency-fueled fantasy brain, "shotmaker" equates with "too many long 2-pointers, too many contested long 2-pointers, too many one-on-one possessions, not enough defensive energy, and underwhelming PERs.". Booker looks on track to suit up for the first time Christmas Day, and he'll presumably have a minutes restriction in place in his return from a six-week absence. Booker sat out Thursday's loss to the Hawks to manage his left groin injury, but as expected, he'll be back in the Suns' starting lineup for the second half of the team's back-to-back set Friday.
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