News for Justin Hamilton - 2016 8 Category, $200 Cap, 4G/4F/2C

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Mon Mar 23 201512:30Hamilton (illness) will miss Monday's game against Jazz
Hamilton (illness) will miss Monday's game against the Jazz.
Hamilton has missed each of the last three games due to the bug flying around the T-Wolves locker room, and Monday will stretch that absence to four. With Kevin Garnett and Nikola Pekovic also considered game-time decisions, Gorgui Dieng could receive a large amount of minutes Monday, with Adreian Payne also being a candidate for a large amount of minutes.
Sun Mar 22 201518:32Hamilton (illness) will not play in Sunday's game against Hornet...
Hamilton (illness) will not play in Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Hamilton's status hasn't been updated but it seems as though his quick rise to prominence has promptly ended with his inability to get back onto the hardwood. He should be another game-time decision for Monday's contest against the Jazz.
Thu Mar 19 201518:33Hamilton (illnes) isn't playing Thursday at New York
Hamilton (illnes) isn't playing Thursday at New York.
Absent from both ends of the Timberwolves' current back-to-back set, Hamilton is missing out on a prime opportunity to display his wares with Nikola Pekovic (ankle) and Kevin Garnett (knee) also sidelined. Thus, the Timberwolves will trot out Gorgui Dieng and Adreian Payne as their starting frontcourt.
Wed Mar 18 201519:18Hamilton (illness) won't play Wednesday at Toronto
Hamilton (illness) won't play Wednesday at Toronto, the Timberwolves' official site reports.
Hamilton has picked up significant run in four consecutive games due to injuries to Minnesota's frontcourt, during which he averaged 14 points (on 51 percent shooting), 7.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.8 blocks, and 1.3 steals in 33 minutes. However, his status will now be in question for Thursday's game in New York.
Sun Mar 15 201522:45Hamilton saw rare start Sunday with Kevin Garnett and Nikola Pek...
Hamilton saw a rare start Sunday with Kevin Garnett and Nikola Pekovic both out. He played in 37 minutes and scored nine points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt) in addition to grabbing 10 boards and dishing out six assists.
This was Hamilton's first start of the season for the Timberwolves after he was claimed off waivers by the team March 5. In his past three games, he's averaging 13.7 points and 7.7 rebounds.
Sun Mar 15 201518:56Hamilton will start in Sunday's game against Spurs on Sunday
Hamilton will start in Sunday's game against the Spurs on Sunday.
Minnesota is dealing with a litany of injuries so Hamilton will get the rare start Sunday. Although, Hamilton has been playing exceptional of late so he'll be trying to convince coach Flip Saunders that he deserves a spot in the starting five moving forward.
Fri Mar 13 201523:28Hamilton exploded off bench Friday against Thunder, posting care...
Hamilton exploded off the bench Friday against the Thunder, posting a career-best 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-5 FT) to go with 10 rebounds, three assists, three steals, and three blocks in 34 minutes of action.
Hamilton came out of nowhere Friday with a monster performance against the Thunder. He was acquired by the Timberwolves last week, and has managed to post two consecutive strong performances -- averaging 16.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals, 2.5 blocks, and 0.5 three-pointers made during that span. At this point, he should be considered a compete shot-in-the-dark, as it's unclear how the Timberwolves will use him moving forward. With an ailing Nikola Pekovic (ankle), owners in deep leagues may want to roll the dice on the "poor man's" Kelly Olynyk.
Tue Mar 10 201510:24Hamilton scored four points with two rebounds in nine minutes in...
Hamilton scored four points with two rebounds in nine minutes in Monday's loss to the Clippers.
It was Hamilton's debut with Minnesota after being claimed off waivers from New Orleans. It looks like he'll get a trial off the bench the rest of the season, but don't expect many minutes.
Fri Mar 6 201513:34Hamilton practiced with Timberwolves on Friday
Hamilton practiced with the Timberwolves on Friday.
Hamilton was claimed off waivers by Minnesota on Thursday after being waived by the Pelicans. His presence at practice suggests he'll be available for Friday's matchup with the Trail Blazers, though he isn't likely to play a major role with several players - namely Nikola Pekovic, Gorgui Dieng and Kevin Garnett - ahead of him on the frontcourt depth chart.
Thu Mar 5 201517:18Hamilton claimed by Timberwolves on Thursday
Hamilton was claimed by the Timberwolves on Thursday, ESPN's Marc Stein reports.
Hamilton was let go by the Pelicans after coming over from Miami at the deadline. As expected, he didn't last long as a free agent, and he'll join the Timberwolves to provide depth in the frontcourt. In somewhat of a surprising move, the Wolves will waive Glenn Robinson, Jr. to make room on the roster.
Tue Mar 3 201516:39Hamilton expected to be waived
Hamilton is expected to be waived, John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Hamilton, who was traded to the Pelicans at the deadline, is yet to appear in a game for New Orleans, and he'll be waived as the team brings in guard Elliot Williams on a 10-day contract.
Sat Feb 21 201518:48Hamilton will be active for Saturday's contest at Miami
Hamilton will be active for Saturday's contest at Miami.
No matter, the entire frontcourt is healthy at the moment, meaning garbage-time minutes are likely the best Hamilton can expect in his return to Miami.
Thu Feb 19 201520:47Hamilton traded to Pelicans on Thursday
Hamilton was traded to the Pelicans on Thursday, NBA.com reports.
Hamilton logged time in 24 of Miami's 52 games this season, averaging 2.8 points (on 42 percent shooting) and two rebounds in 12 minutes. Upon joining New Orleans, the LSU product will provide depth at center.
Fri Jan 9 201508:57Hamilton (concussion) came off bench for five minutes during Thu...
Hamilton (concussion) came off the bench for five minutes during Thursday's game against Portland and was able to record two points and two rebounds during his short time on the court.
Hamilton has been nursing a concussion since late December but is available moving forward after Thursday's return to the court. He's only averaging 13.9 minutes this season, however, and won't provide much help in terms of fantasy for the foreseeable future with Chris Bosh and Chris Andersen seeing the bulk of frontcourt minutes in Miami.
Thu Jan 8 201521:41Hamilton (concussion) will be available for Heat off bench Thurs...
Hamilton (concussion) will be available for the Heat off the bench Thursday.
Hamilton has missed over two weeks due to concussion symptoms, but will finally return to the bench Thursday. Whether or not he will play is still unclear, as there hasn't been a report of him returning to practice, but the fact that he is at least active is a good sign.
Sun Jan 4 201516:41Hamilton (concussion) hopeful to return to practice this week
Hamilton (concussion) is hopeful to return to practice this week, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Hamilton has missed the last six games while dealing with concussion symptoms, but coach Erik Spoelstra said the team hopes to have the big man back in the mix by the end of the week. He's essentially day-to-day at this point but is unlikely to see any game action before logging practice time.
Sat Jan 3 201513:53Hamilton (concussion) did not travel with team to Houston for Sa...
Hamilton (concussion) did not travel with the team to Houston for Saturday's game.
This does not rule him out for Sunday's game back in Miami against the Nets, but it may suggest that he is not healthy enough to travel. Consider him day-to-day, but even when he returns he won't be much of a fantasy option.
Thu Dec 25 201415:35Hamilton (quad/concussion) will not play Thursday against Cavali...
Hamilton (quad/concussion) will not play Thursday against the Cavaliers.
Hamilton is dealing with two separate setbacks, and he will need to be cleared from the league's concussion protocol before he has a chance to play again. Udonis Haslem and/or Hassan Whiteside could see extra minutes Thursday with Hamilton sidelined.
Wed Dec 24 201417:01Hamilton now also being evaluated under NBA's concussion protoco...
Hamilton, who had been nursing a quadriceps injury, is now also being evaluated under the NBA's concussion protocol, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Hamilton was unable to practice Wednesday due to the head injury, and can almost certainly be ruled out from playing in the Heat's Christmas Day tilt with the Cavaliers. The expected absence of Hamilton and Chris Bosh along with the season-ending injury to Josh McRoberts leaves the Heat incredibly thin on the front line, with Shawne Williams, Chris Andersen and Udonis Haslem primed to play heavier minutes as a result.
Tue Dec 23 201413:11Hamilton (quad) will not play Tuesday against 76ers
Hamilton (quad) will not play Tuesday against the 76ers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Hamilton is still bothered by a quad contusion he suffered last week. The Heat's next game is Thursday against the Cavs. Hamilton has started five games this season, averaging 5.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.8 steals in 23 minutes per game. Given his lack of production with increased opportunity early this season, it's hard to imagine Hamilton carving out a big enough role to be of use in standard leagues unless the Heat suffer a plethora of injuries.
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