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Tue Jan 2321:22Taurean Prince Gets Starting Nod
Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince will move into the starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. As expected, Prince will join the starting five with LeBron James (ankle) ruled out for this game. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about James as this is likely more of a rest game than a serious issue. Regardless, Prince will draw the start and have increased fantasy value. He's normally good for about 10 points per game with a handful of rebounds. Fantasy managers should consider Prince a low-end streaming option for Tuesday's slate.
Source: Jovan BuhaRotoBaller.com
Tue Jan 2310:29Taurean Prince Ready To Return On Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince (knee) isn't on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's clash versus the Clippers, meaning he should be back in the lineup after sitting out one game. Price was absent on Sunday against Portland due to left knee soreness. The veteran should assume his usual role in the starting unit on Tuesday, bumping Rui Hachimura back to the bench. Prince has been a solid three-and-D guy for the Lakers this season, averaging 9.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 30.6 minutes with 38.7 percent shooting from deep.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Sat Nov 4 202309:39Taurean Prince Questionable For Saturday
Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Orlando. He was a late scratch Wednesday versus the Clippers with knee soreness and could be missing again. Prince is bothered by left patellar tendonitis. The veteran has produced a couple of very strong performances to kick off his Lakers career, and he's averaged 10.5 points with 40.9 percent three-point shooting in four games as a starter. Cam Reddish replaced Prince in the starting unit Wednesday night. He struggled at first but finished strongly and had an impact at both ends, amassing eight points with four rebounds, four assists, one block, and three steals. The 24-year-old could now get another chance to shine versus the Magic.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Sat Oct 21 202320:52Taurean Prince To Start In Season Opener
Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince has been named the starting small forward for Opening Night versus the Denver Nuggets. Head coach Darvin Ham said that Prince starting is circumstantial due to Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) being injured. Prince has played well in the preseason and earned the chance to start. The 29-year-old is unlikely to have long term fantasy value. He could be a possible streaming option while Vanderbilt is sidelined.
Source: Jovan BuhaRotoBaller.com
Sat Oct 21 202307:00NBA Draft 2023: Second-Round Rookies to Watch Early
It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it?Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just as easily be applied to each pick in the draft, as organizations differ greatly in their evaluation of talent and their own needs, particularly in a year without the NCAA tournament. The nickname just doesn't reflect how basketball works anymore. Executives strategically stockpile second-round draft picks for the less burdensome financial obligations, and organizations in rebuilding mode get super creative to field a respectable team on a budget.Particularly in the NBA where worldwide talent is plentiful and positional lines continue to fade, the opportunity is everything: in the right situation, the right under-the-radar player can make an immediate, poignant statement. With professional development leagues for 16-18-year-olds, an ever-expanding set of domestic/international opportunities due to the sheer growth of basketball, and widespread NIL rights for college athletes, players of all levels and localities are starting to get their due exposure and now have enough freedom to hone their skills in a place, and at a pace, that fits best with their path to the NBA. 

Introduction

I am inherently skeptical and distrusting of scouting from the high school level to pre-Draft. That's why in this annual article, I tend to favor overlooked college players (love the mid-majors/non-power conferences) with either well-rounded, polished games or specific statistical specialties.We are going to discuss a handful of 2023 second-round picks and undrafted free agent signees who, given their individual skillsets and circumstances, warrant the attention of Fantasy Basketball Managers as potential high-impact rookies for the 2023-24 campaign who can quietly be acquired on clearance once they start showing signs of emergence.As I will frequently emphasize and reiterate: in 2023, there is very little difference between the vast majority of second-round draft picks and undrafted free agents--it always all comes down to the skillsets they possess, their capacity for growth, and the situations they've landed in.Seasons will be made and broken with early identification of the diamond-in-the-rough rookies. I used to list out the many examples from the past season in this introduction portion, but we are now in a beautiful era where there are just too many to count. There is also very little separating the featured players below and those dubbed "Honorable Mentions"--so put in the work and keep an eye out throughout the regular season for who is receiving and seizing their opportunities. 

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Mon Oct 16 202309:07Taurean Prince Making Good Case To Be Starter For Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince has impressed in the preseason and could end up being the fifth starter for the team. "You can just throw him on the floor," Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said of Prince last week. "He's a pro's pro. He's the quintessential three-and-D guy. His scrappiness. His activity. His communication with his teammates, trying to keep everybody focused on that side of the ball. As well as a guy who doesn't have to force anything. He knows his spots. He knows where to be. He can finish in the paint, make threes obviously. But just the consummate professional." The praise came after Prince scored 17 points and had two steals in 20 minutes in a preseason game against Golden State. The 29-year-old has averaged 10.6 points and 1.0 steals in 17.8 minutes with 47.8 percent shooting from deep in the preseason overall, starting four of five games.
Source: Khobi PriceRotoBaller.com
Sun Jun 18 202310:41Timberwolves Could Trade Taurean Prince To Free Up Money
According to Jon Krawczysnki of The Athletic, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince could be traded to free up money to help bring back free agents. Prince has a $7.5 million salary for next season which becomes guaranteed on June 28, so the team will have to make a decision quickly on his future. The 29-year-old has been a solid bench piece for Minnesota, but Krawczysnki notes that Prince's exit would help bring back Naz Reid and/or Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Reid had a very good campaign in 2022-23, while Alexander-Walker impressed in the playoffs.
Source: Jon KrawczysnkiRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 21 202309:26Taurean Prince Pops Up With A 35-Point Effort
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince came out of nowhere to hit a season-high 35 points Monday against the Knicks, leading the team to a 140-134 road victory. Anthony Edwards (ankle) missed a second consecutive game, so there have suddenly been a lot more shooting opportunities for others and Prince took full advantage of it on Monday. He finished a fantastic 8-for-8 from deep and missed only one of his 13 total attempts from the field. Price, whose career-high stands at 38 points, completed his damage with five rebounds and two assists. The 28-year-old will hope to replicate his Monday's effort against his former team, the Hawks, on Wednesday, although Prince is set to lose most of his fantasy appeal if Edwards returns.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Sun Feb 26 202318:19Jaylen Nowell And Taurean Prince Out Sunday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell (knee) and forward Taurean Prince (personal) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Both Nowell and Prince were questionable to play before being ruled out with their respective ailments. Austin Rivers and Nickeil Alexander-Walker should see a slight increase in minutes, but do not offer much in terms of fantasy value.
Source: Michael GradyRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 24 202314:35Taurean Prince Now Considered Questionable On Friday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (personal) is now popping up on the injury report due to personal reasons. Seeing as this status change came on the same day of their game against the Charlotte Hornets, fantasy managers can lean toward their backup plan if Prince is in any lineups. It's still worth checking back for any updates as game time gets closer. If he ends up staying on the sidelines, Nickeil Alexander-Walker or Josh Minott could see some minutes, but neither of them would be strong streaming options.
Source: Dane MooreRotoBaller.com
Mon Jan 23 202307:31Taurean Prince Questionable For Monday's Game
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (ankle) is questionable for Monday's encounter with the Rockets. He aggravated a left ankle sprain Saturday in another meeting with Houston and was forced to exit in the third quarter. The 28-year-old has been an important piece off the bench for the team, logging 21.3 minutes for the season and contributing 8.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists. Nathan Knight earned extra playing time Saturday following Prince's absence and is set for a bigger role again Monday if Prince can't play. The 25-year-old had a very good game with 19 points in 25 minutes at the weekend, but he hasn't done anything all season and shouldn't really be seen as a viable fantasy option.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Wed Jan 4 202316:56Taurean Prince Set To Return For Wednesday’s Game
Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Taurean Prince (shoulder) is on track to take the floor for Wednesday's contest against Portland, marking his first in-game action since Nov. 23. Right shoulder irritation has sidetracked Prince's season, which began with him averaging 7.9 points and 2.5 rebounds across 18 contests off the bench. As Minnesota remains without Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) for the time being, Prince stands to give the team a boost in the frontcourt, although he likely remains on the outside looking in of season-long fantasy relevance for the time being. Kyle Anderson and Jaden McDaniels figure to continue seeing the lion's share of minutes at the forward spots moving forward.
Source: Adrian WojnarowskiRotoBaller.com
Fri Dec 9 202220:22Taurean Prince A Week Away From Returning
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (shoulder) will sit out a seventh consecutive game Friday against Utah, and the team doesn't expect him to return for at least a week. The 28-year-old is having problems with his right shoulder, and his absence has been quite a blow for the team during a time in which Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) is forced to nurse an injury. Jaden McDaniels logged massive minutes in the last game against Indiana and Kyle Anderson has been a busy man on the frontcourt as well lately. Both should continue in a big role against the Jazz.
Source: Dane MooreRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 23 202220:50Taurean Prince Exits Wednesday's Game
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (shoulder) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The 28-year-old played 11 minutes before exiting due to right shoulder irritation. His absence won't make a big impact in the rotation with Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns healthy. Fellow big man Naz Reid is likely to see increased playing time with Prince on the sideline right now. Reid probably won't be worth streaming, assuming Prince does miss extended time from this injury.
Source: Timberwolves PRRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 29 202210:13Taurean Prince Receiving Two-Year Extension
The Minnesota Timberwolves and forward Taurean Prince have agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract extension. Last year was Prince's first season with the T-Wolves. He appeared in 69 games and averaged 7.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 three-pointers per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field. He figures to be one of the team's first forwards off the bench yet again this year and should see right around the 17 minutes per game he averaged last year.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Mon Apr 18 202219:45Taurean Prince Questionable For Tuesday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies. He was tagged as questionable for Game 1, but ended up playing 12 minutes. That being said, it seems like Prince is closer to probable for Game 2. Fantasy managers will have to check back after shootaround on Tuesday for more information.
Source: Dane MooreRotoBaller.com
Sat Apr 16 202215:28Taurean Prince Receives Green Light To Play Sunday
Minnesota Timberwolves small/power forward Taurean Prince (knee) has been cleared to suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs vs. Memphis on Sunday as he battles right knee inflammation. The ailment caused Prince to miss the regular-season finale, but he should return to his role as a solid source of scoring production among the second unit. Prince averaged 10.5 PPG during the second half, including scoring in double figures in 10 of his final 13 regular-season outings. He, like all of his teammates, stands to benefit from the high-octane pace that the two teams are expected to play at, with both ranking in the top three in the league.
Source: Jon KrawczynskiRotoBaller.com
Fri Apr 15 202221:58Taurean Prince Questionable For Game 1
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup versus Memphis. The veteran is dealing with right knee inflammation, although he did manage to practice on Thursday. Nevertheless, Prince averaged just over seven points during the regular season, so DFS managers should look in another direction for production even if he is available for Game 1.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Thu Apr 14 202215:12Taurean Prince Able To Practice On Thursday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (knee) was able to practice without any issues on Thursday. That is great news as the Wolves begin their playoff series with the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. He was playing minutes in the 20s before the final few weeks of the regular season. It's unknown if Prince will see that much playing time in the postseason. Nonetheless, Prince returning to the rotation is good news for the team. It's unlikely he has enough value to warrant using in DFS contests.
Source: Chris HineRotoBaller.com
Tue Apr 12 202221:07Taurean Prince Ruled Out For Tuesday's Game
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday night's play-in game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Prince is dealing with right knee inflammation. The 28-year-old was seeing about 20 minutes per game during the final weeks of the season. Over the regular season as a whole, he averaged 7.3 points and 1.2 three-pointers per game. With Prince sidelined on Tuesday, we could see Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaden McDaniels take on heavier workloads.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
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