THOMAS BRYANT NEWS

Stutters in spot start Bryant closed with two points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one steal over 13 minutes during Saturday's 112-97 loss to the Nets.

Impact Bryant got the starting nod Saturday after Bam Adebayo was ruled out with an ongoing hip injury. Despite starting, Bryant was a non-factor, scoring two points in 13 minutes. He remains ahead of Orlando Robinson in the rotation for some reason, a strategy that could change at some point should the coaching staff decide to go with the common sense move.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting lineup Bryant is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Nets.

Impact Bryant will replace Bam Adebayo (hip) in the starting lineup Saturday. Bryant is averaging 10.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 23.0 minutes across his previous two starts this season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making second start of 2023 Bryant will join the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Despite receiving a DNP-CD in each of Miami's last three contests, Bryant will step into the starting lineup with Bam Adebayo (hip) and Kevin Love (personal) sidelined. In his only other start this season, Bryand played 22 minutes and logged 10 points, two rebounds and two steals.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Wednesday Coach Erik Spoelstra said Bryant will play in place of Kevin Love (personal) during Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Kevin Love hasn't started since Oct. 30, so Bryant isn't expected to slide into the starting lineup, but the latter should be able to crack the rotation. After playing double-digit minutes in eight straight games to start the year, averaging 6.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in 14.8 minutes during that stretch, Bryant has totaled just eight minutes over Miami's last six games.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slides to second unit Bryant will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against Brooklyn, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Bryant drew the starting nod in place of Bam Adebayo during Miami's last contest. With Adebayo now healthy, Bryant will return to a reserve role.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in for Adebayo Bryant provided 10 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two steals across 22 minutes during Monday's 122-114 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Bryant struggled as a starter and was outplayed by Orlando Robinson, the team's third-string center who ended with 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists across 26 minutes. This was Bryant's best game of the season thus far, but it's still not enough to make him valuable in fantasy, especially since Bam Adebayo (hip) is being listed as a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup against the Nets.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs start at center Bryant is starting Monday night's game against Milwaukee, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Bryant will draw his first start of the season while Bam Adebayo recovers from a hip contusion. Bryant has seen limited action in his first three contests of the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 5.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 13.7 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at center sans Adebayo Bryant will start Friday's preseason contest against the Spurs, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact With Miami's usual starters sidelined, Bryant moves into the first five. He'll be joined by Dru Smith, Duncan Robinson, Jamal Cain and Haywood Highsmith, and they all figure to play extended minutes for the shorthanded Heat.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What Josh Richardson and Thomas Bryant said in their introductory Heat media sessions Josh Richardson, Thomas Bryant discuss joining Heat

JULY 5, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Going to Miami Bryant has agreed on a two-year, $5.4 million deal with the Heat, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Bryant averaged 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds across 21.4 minutes in 41 games with the Lakers last season before getting dealt to Denver prior to the trade deadline. He saw his role decreased there, as he averaged just 4.6 points and 3.3 rebounds across 11.4 minutes in 18 games. The 26-year-old center will now look to get things back on track in Miami, where he will compete with Kevin Love and Cody Zeller for depth center minutes behind Bam Adebayo.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Democrat and Chronicle He'll join Rochester native Thomas Bryant on the Nuggets.

JUNE 23, 2023 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

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JUNE 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Back in rotation Sunday Bryant closed Sunday's 109-95 victory over Sacramento with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), eight rebounds and one block in 21 minutes.

Impact Bryant got back in the rotation Sunday, albeit in a game where the Nuggets were playing for nothing. Despite seemingly coming to Denver seeking more playing time, things have not gone to plan. Given he had not even made it onto the court in the 10 days prior to Sunday, it's hard to see him having any sort of impact come the playoffs.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls flat in spot start Bryant ended Thursday's 107-88 loss to the Pelicans with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one block across 14 minutes.

Impact With Nikola Jokic (rest/calf) sidelined for the first half of a back-to-back set, Bryant got the start at center but failed to take advantage of the opportunity and ultimately played just 14 minutes. With Jokic expected back Friday, Bryants offers almost zero fantasy value with his new team.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score in eight minutes Bryant provided zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound in eight minutes during Tuesday's 125-110 loss to Toronto.

Impact Bryant continues to play limited minutes, currently sitting well outside the top 300 since arriving in Denver. Despite being traded from the Lakers due to insufficient playing time, Bryant has fared no better with his new team. While he does have the ability to put up 12-team value when afforded meaningful minutes, that simply isn't going to be happening anytime soon. Clearly, he is well off the fantasy radar at this point, even in deeper formats.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Bryant (ankle) will be available to play Monday against the Raptors.

Impact Bryant will be available to back up Nikola Jokic against Toronto, which could result in a DNP-CD for DeAndre Jordan. As long as Jokic is healthy, it'll be tough for Bryant to get enough minutes to impact fantasy hoops.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should play through injuries Bryant is probable for Monday's matchup against the Raptors with a right ankle sprain and a hip contusion.

Impact It doesn't appear like either injury is too significant, as the backup big man is still expected to suit up versus Toronto. Over his last seven contests, he's posting 5.1 points and 5.0 rebounds in 14.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic scores 27, Nuggets hold off Heat 112-108

Nikola Jokic finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, and Denver snapped Miami’s eight-game home winning streak by topping the Heat 112-108

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays two minutes Bryant finished with zero points (0-1 FG) over two minutes during Saturday's 119-105 win over the Hornets.

Impact Bryant stepped on the floor for his new team for the first time Saturday night, although it was for only two minutes during garbage time at the end. Once he gets acclimated, he will likely take over the backup center minutes currently occupied by DeAndre Jordan. However, even when that does happen, those minutes aren't significant enough for Bryant to be considered in standard leagues.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available, may not see floor Bryant (trade) is available for Saturday's game against the Hornets but may not play due to a hectic schedule and late arrival, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact Bryant landed in Charlotte a little after 3 p.m. ET, immediately dropped off his bags at the hotel and took a bus to the arena. While he's technically available to play, coach Michael Malone may choose to let the backup big take a breather and observe from the bench. If that's the case, DeAndre Jordan could end up back in the rotation.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to debut Saturday Bryant (trade) will be available for Saturday's game versus the Hornets, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact Bryant joined the bevy of players on the move before Thursday's trade deadline, and it appears he's ready to make his first appearance in a Nuggets uniform. Unfortunately, the move to Denver also seemingly will cut into Bryant's fantasy production the rest of the way, now that he's aligned behind superstar center Nikola Jokic.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to debut Saturday Bryant (trade) is not yet with the Nuggets and is questionable to make his team debut Saturday against the Hornets.

Impact The Nuggets traded Davon Reed and a few second-rounders for Bryant, who figures to be the new backup center behind Nikola Jokic. Bryant showed upside with the Lakers earlier in the year, especially during Anthony Davis' extended absence. Obviously, Bryant's potential behind Jokic is limited, but he'll still be worth rostering in daily formats when the two-time MVP sits out.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers trade Thomas Bryant to Nuggets for reserve guard Davon Reed and future picks LOS ANGELES — The Lakers are sending center Thomas Bryant to the Denver Nuggets for reserve guard Davon Reed and three future second-round p...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM