Wed May 9 2018 | 18:18 | Donovan Mitchell remains key as Jazz head into offseason |
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Restless nights became common for Donovan Mitchell during his rookie season.Mitchell worried about being able to make the playoffs and he worried about whether he was doing enough of the right things to get the Utah Jazz there."There would be nights where I just couldn't fall asleep," Mitchell said. "I'd just be in bed and couldn't sleep because I was thinking about it. This is crazy how all this has come together to be honest."Crazy sums up how the season played out for Mitchell and the Jazz.Few NBA teams have ever experienced as dramatic an in-season turnaround as Utah. The Jazz fell to 19-28 in mid-January and seemed headed for a lottery pick rather than a playoff spot. Things changed dramatically once Rudy Gobert came back from a knee injury and Mitchell emerged as the team's top playmaker on offense.The Jazz won 29 of their final 35 regular-season games to claim a playoff spot. They beat Oklahoma City in six games to reach the Western Conference semifinals, where... [ More] |
Tue Jul 28 2015 | 10:19 | Udoh signed one-year deal with Fenerbahce Ulker in Turkey on Tue... |
Udoh signed a one-year deal with Fenerbahce Ulker in Turkey on Tuesday, Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports reports. |
The deal does not include an NBA opt-out, so Udoh will play out the entire season overseas without the chance to return to the NBA, should a team show interest. The sixth overall pick in the 2010 draft has proven to be a solid interior defender, when healthy, but he's nearly a complete non-factor offensively, averaging 4.0 points on just 42.9 percent shooting for his career. The 28-year-old, who most recently played for the Clippers, will likely look to return to the NBA next season. |
Tue Jun 16 2015 | 13:38 | Udoh contributed 0.9 points (46% FG, 0% 3Pt, 78% FT), 0.8 reboun... |
Udoh contributed 0.9 points (46% FG, 0% 3Pt, 78% FT), 0.8 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.2 steals, and 0.2 blocks in four minutes per game during 33 regular season games in 2014-15. |
During four playoff games, Udoh managed only 0.5 points (33% FG, 0% 3Pt, 0% FT) and 0.8 rebounds in three minutes per game. The 28-year-old forward is an unrestricted free agent this summer. |
Sat May 9 2015 | 10:42 | Udoh came off bench for two minutes in Game 3 on Friday against ... |
Udoh came off the bench for two minutes in Game 3 on Friday against the Rockets. |
Udoh has played a total of seven minutes in the playoffs thus far and is not expected to see that number steadily increase moving forward. As has been the case all season long, DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin garner most of the frontcourt minutes on a nightly basis. |
Thu Apr 23 2015 | 16:28 | Udoh has not made appearance for Clippers this postseason |
Udoh has not made an appearance for the Clippers this postseason. |
Udoh only appeared in 33 games during the regular season, averaging 3.9 minutes per contest. Don't expect to see him playing meaningful minutes any time soon. |
Sun Mar 1 2015 | 23:36 | Udoh has only played in three games since Blake Griffin (elbow) ... |
Udoh has only played in three games since Blake Griffin (elbow) was sidelined nine games ago. |
Even with the Clippers thin in the frontcourt, Udoh can't find consistent run in the rotation. The only games he's played in while Griffin has ben out have been blowouts. It appears it would take an injury to DeAndre Jordan and possibly another player for Udoh to carve out a relevant role for fantasy. |
Wed Nov 5 2014 | 13:06 | Ekpe Udoh: Playing Sparingly Thus Far |
Udoh has played only four minutes in one appearance for the Clippers this season. |
Udoh would be an interesting add with extended minutes because of his ability as a shot blocker, but that does not seem to be in the cards as a member of the Clippers this season. DeAndre Jordan fills that role for the team currently, and even if he went down it is likely that Spencer Hawes would assume the starting role. Udoh would need such a scenario to occur to even sniff fantasy relevance, so he is off the radar for now. |
Sun Oct 12 2014 | 21:24 | Udoh suffered sprained ankle during warmups and will not play Su... |
Udoh suffered a sprained ankle during warmups and will not play Sunday against the Blazers. |
The forward suffered the injury just before tip off, and he'll be held out for what's ultimately a meaningless game. Consider Udoh day-to-day until further notice. |
Wed Sep 3 2014 | 13:14 | Udoh signed one-year |
Udoh signed a one-year, $1 million deal with the Clippers on Wednesday, Yahoo! Sports reports. |
Udoh was limited to just 42 games for the Bucks last season due to lingering knee and ankle injuries, but at 26 years old, could provide the Clippers with a sound defender and rebounder at the end of their bench this season. Now 27 years old, Udoh averaged 3.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 19.1 minutes per game last season. With such minimal production and a very deep Clippers' roster to consider, Udoh will probably hold little fantasy value during the upcoming campaign. |
Mon Jun 30 2014 | 18:38 | Ekpe Udoh set to become unrestricted FA |
The Bucks have informed Ekpe Udoh that they will not be extending a qualifying offer, and he is set to become an unrestricted free agent, sources tell Yahoo! Sports. |
Udoh has struggled with health throughout his career, and he only made it through 42 games last season pulling in averages of 3.4 points, and 3.5 rebounds on 39.9 percent shooting from the floor. Regardless of where he lands, he is not a fantasy option in any league. |
Source: Marc J. Spears on Twitter | |
Fri Apr 11 2014 | 19:09 | Ekpe Udoh out again on Friday night. |
Ekpe Udoh will not play on Friday vs. the Cavs. |
The Bucks have a Guys Night Out special tonight, so those fellows won't have the luxury of seeing Udoh in the lineup. The former Warrior has dealt with knee issues for much of his career and will likely never have a chance to be anything more than a role player. |
Source: Bucks on Twitter | |
Sun Mar 16 2014 | 16:05 | Ekpe Udoh plays four minutes on Sunday |
Ekpe Udoh played four minutes on Sunday vs. the Bobcats and did not score while grabbing one rebound. |
It was his third game back from a 12-game hiatus and Udoh continues to do next to nothing, averaging 1.3 points and 1.3 boards in 8.0 minutes per game in that stretch with a DNP mixed in there as well. Homer Simpson's favorite player is not on the radar in fantasy leagues. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Mar 12 2014 | 00:14 | Ekpe Udoh returns to action Tuesday |
Ekpe Udoh returned from an ankle injury on Tuesday, finishing with zero points in 12 minutes. |
He could have a few good games over the rest of the season, but is far from reliable. Ignore him. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Mar 8 2014 | 19:43 | Ekpe Udoh (knee) is a game-time call |
Ekpe Udoh (knee) is a game-time decision to face the Wizards on Saturday. |
He's probably not going to get many minutes with the way Jeff Adrien has stepped up. Udoh has been injured far too often to be counted on in fantasy leagues. |
Source: Bucks on Twitter | |
Fri Mar 7 2014 | 14:14 | Ekpe Udoh (knee) won't play on Friday night |
Ekpe Udoh will not play against the Pelicans on Friday night. |
His right knee will keep him out for his 10th game and he's probably not going to be back in the rotation upon his return. Jeff Adrien has thrown a wrench in an already messy frontcourt rotation for the Bucks and might get more minutes tonight. |
Source: C.F. Gardner on Twitter | |
Wed Mar 5 2014 | 18:36 | Ekpe Udoh close to returning for Bucks |
Ekpe Udoh (knee) will not play against the Kings on Wednesday. |
Coach Larry Drew said Udoh is close to returning, but it might not even matter. Jeff Adrien has stepped up in the second unit and is a better rebounder, so that is a big asset for a team that ranks 29th in field goal percentage. Udoh can be ignored in all formats. |
Source: Bucks on Twitter | |
Sat Mar 1 2014 | 18:56 | Ekpe Udoh is still out on Saturday |
Ekpe Udoh (knee) will not play against the Nets on Saturday. |
His knee and ankle issues have kept him out for much of the season and he has no timetable to return. The arrival of Jeff Adrien likely pushes Udoh out of the rotation regardless of his health. The Bucks are starting Brandon Knight, Nate Wolters, Khris Middleton, Ersan Ilyasova and Zaza Pachulia. |
Source: Bucks PR on Twitter | |
Sun Feb 23 2014 | 15:11 | Ekpe Udoh is still out for Monday |
Ekpe Udoh (knee) won't play against the Sixers on Monday. |
After the way Jeff Adrien debuted on Saturday, Udoh probably won't be in the rotation. He can be left on the wire in almost all leagues. |
Source: C.F. Gardner on Twitter | |
Tue Feb 18 2014 | 00:29 | Ekpe Udoh is questionable for Tuesday night |
Ekpe Udoh (knee) is questionable for Tuesday nights game against the Magic. |
He's played just 15 since Jan. 25 due to knee and ankle injuries. Udoh has been injured throughout his career and the Bucks are going to have to manage his minutes. With Larry Sanders essentially out for the season, John Henson sliding over to center more often should open up some minutes for Udoh. Still, he's off the radar in almost all leagues until he can prove he's able to stay on the court. |
Source: Andrew Gruman on Twitter | |
Wed Feb 12 2014 | 18:28 | Epke Udoh will not play on Wednesday |
Epke Udoh (knee) will not play against the Bucks on Wednesday night. |
He had his knee examined on Tuesday and has also been dealing with some ankle soreness. Udoh has all sorts of knee issues over his career and is hurt too often to be relied upon in almost any fantasy format. |
Source: Bucks on Twitter | |