HeadlinesBriefing favicon HeadlinesBriefing.com

NBA Fantasy: Should You Drop Giannis? Luka's 60-Point Surge

ESPN NBA •
×

Luka Doncic is red-hot for the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 60 points against Miami and averaging 50 points over his last two games. The Slovenian star has scored at least 30 points in eight consecutive games, all Lakers victories, while hitting nine 3-pointers in his latest 60-point outburst. His fantasy managers are riding high, though questions remain about whether he peaked too early with playoffs approaching.

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks face a dilemma with Giannis Antetokounmpo. ESPN's Shams Charania reports tension between Giannis and the team over whether he should play again this season with a hyperextended knee. While Giannis wants to return, the Bucks are likely to shut him down as they've been eliminated from playoff contention. Fantasy managers should expect limited minutes if he does return.

Several players are seeing increased opportunities. Daniss Jenkins steps in for injured Cade Cunningham with the Detroit Pistons, starting and playing 34 minutes in his latest game. Ayo Dosunmu gets a boost with Anthony Edwards sidelined for the Minnesota Timberwolves, putting up 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists in his first two games without Edwards.