Booker has recorded at least 20 points and five assists on 19 occasions this season. AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP--Sports. DeRozan: 15 Pts, 5 Ast, 6-8 FG He hasn't played since scoring 58 points against the Pelicans on Dec. 17, and his return would provide a massive boost to the Suns offensively and would also presumably send Damion Lee back to a bench role. Booker (groin) recorded 19 points (6-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six assists and four rebounds in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 116-112 win over Brooklyn. LaVine had 27, but the 3-point discrepancy continued to be a big issue. The star guard played 26 minutes in each of his last two appearances. The star guard hasn't played since Dec. 25 due to a left groin strain. Bulls: The Bulls have not beaten the Suns since March 18, 2019. Booker (groin) is expected to play Sunday against the Nuggets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Devin Booker helps him up. Devin Booker collected 37.3 DraftKings points and 33.9 FanDuel points against the Hornets on January 2, 2022. DeRozan led the Bulls with 31 points. 2009-2019 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. They need some time to mesh the way they would like. Devin Booker's 70 points are the most in a single game since Kobe dropped 81 points in . So I spent some time figuring out the answer. Nevertheless, Booker will likely be back in the lineup on Friday in Indiana. "We threw everything at him," Donovan said. Booker (groin) is not on the injury report for Friday's matchup against the Pacers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports. 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. Booker (groin) is out for at least four weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Paul: 11-10-6-2, 3-7 3P No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. So why do all second rounds lead to Booker? To be fair, Booker rates equally high in making these shots. Compare Damian Lillard or Devin Booker and see side-by-side comparisons of season stats by day, week, or rest of season. 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. 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Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Jeremy Sochan, Christian Wood make the list, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, NBA Power Rankings: Celtics and Suns surging into December. We've to change our shot profile when you go against an elite team. He's known for being brittle. All rights reserved. "He can use both hands, he can score with a hand in his face and he's willing to take the tough shots.". Suns: Donovan said he expects Durant and Paul to be great together. Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton should also continue seeing more usage. 'Whatever seed we are, we're ready': Is there room for Cleveland among the East elite? Booker has missed the last three games due to a groin injury but will be able to play through the issue Sunday. Booker is perennially under-drafted in points drafts. Nic Claxton for Devin Booker (2022) VIEW ADVICE Start Over | Edit Players Summary Stats Projections News & Notes Go Premium For FREE Deposit at least $10 at a DFS partner site you have NOT. Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. "It's Booker it's always Booker.". 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 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. 30/10/1996 (26) . 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. I pull out a Sharpie a red Sharpie I save for moments of high fantasy drama. The 34-year-old star took just 10 shots. Booker didn't have his best shooting. Of the two, Booker owns the superior projections in our NBA Models. projections for Devin Booker 34.5 MIN 24.3 PTS 4.8 REB 5.1 AST 39.6 FP 2022-23 Projections. (The kind they use at the Pentagon and Sterling-Draper-Cooper-Pryce.) With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. Josh Okogie scored 25 points and made five 3-pointers, and the Suns improved to 2-0 with Durant in the lineup. 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. And when you return, you see your supercomputer is printing out the name the player most closely linked to every fantasy trait I disdain. Latest on Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . It appears that Booker has suffered a setback with his previous groin injury, but the extent of the issue remains unclear. Birthdate. All Rights Reserved. Booker, who returned to the starting lineup Sunday following a three-game absence due to a groin injury, left the contest after playing just four minutes and scoring two points. Devin Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. 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. The Bulls struggled on defense the entire night, particularly against Booker and Deandre Ayton. But the same time, Booker plays through more injuries than we probably realize such as the groin issue he's playing through at present. All in the family: how three generations of Jaquezes have ruled West Coast basketball. HT/WT. He forces me to look at the player pool from a different perspective. All graphs point to one elite shotmaker: Durant. All signs point to Devin Booker making his highly-anticipated return to the starting lineup tonight. This caught my eye for one reason. Even more remarkable than Booker's point total was his efficiency. And they're off to a good start with their shiny new star. Booker will miss Thursday's game versus the Hawks to manage a left groin injury, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Here's everything we know, The paths of KD and Kyrie: How one month changed three franchises and two superstar legacies. | "Not Too Late" draft guide. 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. Booker tends to miss around the same number of games every season. Because no matter how much I might whine, Booker simply overperforms his ADP to a greater extent than most other second-rounders. We've got a lot of big names, Durant said. 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. 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. I can't explain why. Both Booker and Doncic mirror a lot of Durant's shotmaking portfolio they just can't match his efficency (yet.). Although he's expected to see fewer minutes than usual, he's still a must-start fantasy option. "We've got a lot of boxes to check before he can even approach [a return to game action,]" Williams said. 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. Booker didn't play in the fourth quarter with the Suns holding a healthy lead. 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) 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. Fun fact: The Phoenix Suns have still never lost with Kevin Durant, Deandre Ayton is down and holding his right knee after Josh Okogie got fouled and fell into his leg. The Suns took a 64-43 lead at halftime. The Suns announced Wednesday that Booker (groin) will be re-evaluated in a week, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. Though one month has now passed since he sustained the injury, Booker remains without a clear target date to resume playing, given that he hasn't yet been cleared even for full-contact practice. 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. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. The six-time All-Star averaged 20 points in four games prior to Friday's contest. Booker (groin) said he'll play in Sunday's Christmas Day matchup against the Nuggets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. We'll figure it out along the way.. 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. 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. Create or join a league today. Phoenix dominated the second half against Chicago, outscoring the Bulls by a combined 65-40 after trailing by four at the break. "If I rise up, it's going in.". Booker returned to action Tuesday after more than a month on the sidelines and displayed some rust, knocking down only six of his 15 shot attempts and going just 2-of-8 from beyond the arc. I think we have to take more 3s, coach Billy Donovan said. Durant continued to make a seamless transition following the trade from Brooklyn and once again showed no lingering issues from a sprained right knee that sidelined him for seven weeks. 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. Maybe because fans outside of Phoenix just don't seem to dig the Suns. and it would be surprising . 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 . section: | slug: | sport: basketball | route: player_profile_fantasy | 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. 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. Right now, Booker is operating his best rate of offensive efficiency ever. Weather info Powered by Dark Sky, Suns restricting Kevin Durant (knee) minutes through 'at least' next week, 3 NBA Player Prop Bets to Target on Friday 3/3/23, 3 NBA FanDuel Studs to Target on Friday 3/3/23, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Helper: Friday 3/3/23, 3 NBA FanDuel Value Plays to Target on Friday 3/3/23, NBA Betting Guide for Friday 3/3/23: Taking the Points With Some Underdogs, Daily Fantasy Basketball Podcast: The Daily Iso, Friday 3/3/23. Devin Booker can say the same thing as Young heading into this season. 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.. But most importantly, with the notion of him forming a cross-generational partnership with fantasy wunderkind Devin Booker. 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 | The Suns blew the Bulls away, so Booker, along with the rest of the starting unit, was given an early shower. Fantasy. Booker has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against the Nuggets due to a left groin injury. "It felt like a double-sized rim out there," Booker said. Booker will likely be on a minutes restriction given his length of absence, but should return to the starting lineup right away. He had 44 in a victory at Sacramento on Monday night. He added six assists and four rebounds. On a positive note, it appears that Cameron Johnson (knee) could return before Booker, which should give the Suns a jolt. Phoenix has proven capable of succeeding despite injuries to key players in the past, but it's still a massive blow to a team looking to reach the top of the Western Conference and compete for an NBA title. The Suns withstood big efforts by DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, and won for the eighth time in 11 games. 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. Durant: 20 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST 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. 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. The upside for Booker will always be there, but we may see Durant begin to eat into Booker's overall fantasy production. The only "shotmaker" I feel tends to make the term a positive: Kevin Durant. Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has been removed from the injury report ahead of their game against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Look, I live and breathe old school. 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. All Rights Reserved. "It's the best," Booker said about the home crowd. The 26-year-old recently returned from a lengthy layoff on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with 19 points in 25 minutes. 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). Booker scored 25 points in the first half and had 26 more in a sublime third quarter. 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. Booker erupted for a season-high 51 points, needing only three quarters to get his work done. 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. CHICAGO -- Kevin Durant sees a loaded roster and all the possibilities that come with it for the Phoenix Suns. 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. 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. Devin Booker with 37 Points vs. Charlotte Hornets, 03/01/2023 If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. "We just felt like trying to put some size on him with Patrick and send help when we needed to and have. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? 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. 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. By registering, you indicate that you agree to the Terms Of Service. Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? Devin Booker is listed with over/unders of 20.5 points, 4.5 assists and 3.5 . In Booker's absence, more minutes should remain available for Landry Shamet, Josh Okogie and Damion Lee. You all go to lunch. And I reduced The Booker Paradox to this. Our website may not look quite right in it. The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? 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. We tried to face guard him, and to his credit, he had a great night. This really used to bother me. Game by . 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. I am ancient. Landry Shamet and Damion Lee will likely see increased playing time against Memphis. The eventual return of Chris Paul from a heel injury could slow Booker a little, although this is clearly his team and there is no reason to think he won't be able to flirt with this top value the rest of the way. I slash a fevered circle around Devin Booker's name. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Back-to-back 30+ point games for @DevinBook, Halftime: CHI 64, PHX 60 In a game highlighted by Kevin Durant's arrival in Phoenix, Booker stole the show with a big all-around performance. Damian Lillard recorded 18 points (5-15 FG, 1-8 3PT), seven assists and . With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. Devin Booker Follow team #1, SG, Phoenix Suns Pts 26.8 Reb 4.6 Ast 5.7 Bio Height/Weight: 6' 5"/206 lbs Born: Grand Rapids, Michigan College: Kentucky Draft: 2015 1st round (13th pick) by the. I know Booker is more valuable in points leagues than roto leagues. . Spin: Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. He's now averaging 26.8 points per game in 36 . Suns' Devin Booker: Strong all-around outing Rotowire Feb 25, 2023 Booker posted 25 points (9-21 FG,. 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. The Suns will welcome him back with open arms as they sit just a half game above the play-in tournament as the sixth seed. Weather info Powered by Dark Sky, 2009-2023 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. "He gets it going and it's over.". The three-time All-Star had a steal late in the third before sprinting downcourt and flushing home a dunk for his 50th and 51st points. 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. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nba/reg/free/stories, at Donovan said DeRozan feels really, really good since his return from a strained right quadriceps that kept him out of back-to-back games prior to the All-Star break. 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. But then let's say as final confirmation, just to check every box, you order your team to audit all of my drafts going back to 2018, then re-program their mainframe to generate the name of my most-drafted second-round player. 11:52 pm ET, 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. 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. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. It's been a terrific start to the season for Booker, who is currently putting up top-15 value. Battled together Maybe because he plays on a team on Pacific Time. 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. 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. NBA.com is part of Warner . In his stead, Landry Shamet and Damion Lee are candidates for increased minutes. @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! Booker is one of those players often affixed with the old-school moniker of "shotmaker." Starters: Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Durant, Torrey Craig, Deandre Ayton . He's a top-10 points player that often slides into the late second round. They type "RUN." Booker didn't have his best shooting performance and needed 21 shots to score 25 points. Spin: Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. 0:16; Devin Booker gets fouled on the fadeaway for . Booker still dropped 30 points on the Bucks but with Paul running the offense, Booker dropped back down to just three . 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. Paul is a bit of a more balanced fantasy option, but . Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please log in. He's. Spin: Booker led the . They show up and show out.". Your postulation will vibe "affirmative." 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 will remain in the starting lineup Tuesday but will receive a limited workload due to his groin injury. (This season to date, in per-game value, I'd put Booker right around 10th overall in points and around 20th in roto.). 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 | Booker (groin) continues to progress in on-court activity, and his status will be updated game by game, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports. After a contested 3-pointer splashed through the net, "MVP! 2009-2018 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. Booker is subtly adding more efficiency to his game every season (again, outside of 2020.) Both players will have difficult matchups in this series, but both players have provided excellent value at times during the postseason. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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