Height/Weight: 6-9/205
| Birthdate: 12/2/1985
| Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
| Team: Philadelphia 76ers
| College: No College
| NBA Experience: 8
| Owned/Started%: 33/15 | Average Draft Position: 140.35
News: 76ers forward Dorell Wright was back on the floor Saturday against the Heat, after missing he team's previous game with an elbow injury. Wright played 29 minutes off the bench, scoring 10 points on 3 of 11 shooting. He made 1 of 7 three-point attempts, and added seven rebounds, in a 106-87 loss.
Analysis: Wright can get hot and put up solid numbers at times, but his overall production leaves something to be desired. He is averaging 8.8 points per game over the last five and 8.6 for the season, and remains more of a low-end Fantasy option in deeper category-based formats moving forward.
News: 76ers forward Dorell Wright was ruled out for Friday's contest against the Hawks due to right elbow contusion. Wright, who has not missed a game since Jan. 28, is being listed as day to day, reports the team's official website.
Analysis: Wright has been fairly durable of late, but was unable to loosen up his elbow enough to play Friday. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status moving forward to see if he will be available for Fantasy Week 24 (April 8-14). Wright is averaging 10.6 points, 2.6 assists and 2.0 assists to go along with 10 made treys over his last five games, giving him low-end appeal in most formats when healthy.
News: The 76ers report that forward Dorell Wright is a game-time decision for Friday's game at Atlanta after he aggravated his right elbow contusion. Wright has not missed a game since Jan. 28, and he's averaging 10.6 points, 2.6 assists and 2.0 rebounds in his past five games with 10 3-pointers over that span.
Analysis: Wright is a low-end Fantasy option in the majority of leagues. Keep an eye on his status prior to tip-off, but he should not be started in most formats even if he does suit up against the Hawks.
News: 76ers forward Dorell Wright was unable to snap out of his funk Saturday against the Bobcats. Wright played 20 minutes off the bench and finished with just three points, all at the free-throw line, as he missed each of his field-goal attempts. Wright shot 0 for 4 from the field, and added two rebounds, three assists and one steal to his line, in a 100-92 win.
Analysis: Wright has been completely inconsistent recently, scoring three or fewer points in three of his last six games. He is averaging 11.1 points per game in that stretch, but 55 of his 61 points have come in just three games. He is shooting 34.0 percent from the field in that stretch. Wright has been unable to get comfortable in Philadelphia, and is averaging just 8.6 points per game on the season, his lowest total since 2009-10. At this point, he is a risky Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Philadelphia forward Dorell Wright came off the bench on Monday for a very solid performance in a win over Portland. Wright scored 16 points to lead the Philly bench as he shot 5 of 14 over 34 minutes. He was 2 of 7 from 3-point range and added eight rebounds, four assists and three blocked shots.
Analysis: Wright has been scoring nicely of late with at least 13 points in five of his last six games. Shooting the 3-pointer and rebounding as well, Wright should see more action in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Philadelphia forward Dorell Wright had the hot hand on Monday in a win over Brooklyn. The reserve forward played 20 minutes and scored 15 points off the bench. He was 6 of 10 from the field and 3 for 5 from 3-point range. Wright added two assists, one rebound and one steal.
Analysis: Wright has been in double figures in scoring in five of his last six games for Philadelphia. He may be coming off the bench and sometimes gets inconsistent minutes, but Wright has put up decent low-end production in scoring, 3-point shooting and rebounding all season. He has plenty of value in the deeper formats.
News: 76ers forward Dorell Wright could not buy a bucket but still managed to get back in double figures scoring in Tuesday's contest against the Celtics. Wright went 3 of 13 shooting from the field, including 2 of 7 from downtown, and 2 of 2 from the free throw line. He finished with 10 points, seven rebounds and two assists while logging 23 minutes of game action in a 109-101 victory.
Analysis: Wright was held under 37 percent shooting for just the second time in the last five games. In fact, he is shooting 38.7 percent (19 for 49) from the field and 40.7 (13 for 32) percent from downtown while averaging 10.2 points and 4.7 rebounds over that span. The 27-year-old is a streaky shooter from downtown, shooting just 36.7 percent from beyond the arc this season. Consider him a low-end Fantasy option in most formats for now.
News: 76ers forward Dorell Wright enjoyed a solid performance off the bench in Saturday's contest against the Heat. Wright went 6 of 13 shooting from the field, including 5 of 10 from downtown against his former team. He finished with 17 points, four rebounds and an assist while logging 32 minutes of game action in a 114-90 defeat.
Analysis: Wright has scored in double figures in each of the last two games and is averaging 13.5 points and 3.0 rebounds over that span. He is also shooting 42.1 percent from the field, including 43.7 from downtown over that two-game stretch. The 27-year-old is a solid shooter from beyond the arc, but has low-end Fantasy value in most formats.
News: Philadelphia forward Dorell Wright played 19 minutes on Wednesday night as the second half of the NBA season opened with a loss at Minnesota. Wright shot 2 of 6 from the field and all his attempts came from beyond the arc. He scored eight points and grabbed two rebounds with two assists in the loss.
Analysis: Wright hasn't scored in double figures in some time and he doesn't often see a whole lot of minutes, averaging just 21.3 on the season. Wright is a solid 3-point shooter, but outside of that has very low-end Fantasy value in all formats.
News: Philadelphia small forward Dorell Wright came off the bench for 25 minutes on Wednesday during a blowout loss to the Pacers. Wright played well as he made four field goals in eight attempts with a 3-pointer to score nine points. He grabbed six rebounds and added two assists, a steal and four blocked shots in the defeat.
Analysis: Wright failed to score on Monday as he played just six minutes and missed all three shots he took. He got a lot more run on Wednesday with the Sixers struggling to do anything offensively. We doubt that will continue and Wright has low-end value in most Fantasy formats.
News: Philadelphia small forward Dorell Wright had a complete performance over a limited time on the court Wednesday during a win over the Wizards. Wright played only 16 minutes off the bench, but contributed greatly to the Sixers' win. He scored seven points on 3 of 6 shooting with a 3-pointer, and added seven rebounds and five assists with two steals in the complete performance.
Analysis: Wright didn't even see any minutes in the previous two games for Philadelphia. He is not a major weapon in the rotation, though he really contributed across the board on Wednesday night. Still, seeing 12 minutes per night of late, Wright doesn't really carry any Fantasy value.
News: 76ers forward Dorell Wright was in the starting lineup Monday against the Spurs, however he played just a small role in a 90-85 loss. He played 16 minutes in the game, hitting just 1 of 5 field-goal attempts for three points. He missed all three of his tries from 3-point range, though he did add four rebounds and three assists.
Analysis: Wright is struggling through one of his most difficult seasons yet, hitting just 37.5 percent of his shots from the field through the first 41 games. He is averaging just 8.0 points per game, but is shooting a solid 36.2 percent from 3-point range. At this point, Wright should be considered just a low-end Fantasy option in the deepest of formats.
News: Philadelphia forward Dorell Wright failed to score in double figures but was able to turn in a well-balanced performance off the bench during Tuesday's contest against New Orleans. Wright scored seven points, grabbed six rebounds and handed out six assists while logging 26 minutes of game action in a 111-99 defeat. He went 2 of 6 shooting from the field, including 1 of 4 from 3-point land, and converted both of his free throw attempts on the evening.
Analysis: Wright has snapped out of a late December slump and has shot at least 50 percent from the field in six of his first eight games in January but has averaged just 7.8 points per game over that stretch. He has failed to reach the free throw line in his first eight January games, which could be the reason why the 27-year-old is not scoring up to his seasonal average. Wright is averaging just 0.7 attempts per game this month, which is slightly lower than his 2.0 average in December. Fantasy owners should keep him active in only deeper formats moving forward.
News: 76ers forward Dorell Wright continued his hot outside shooting during Friday's contest against the Thunder. Wright connected on three of his six attempts from downtown in the 109-85 defeat to finish with 11 points. He also added three steals, two assists and one rebound to his stat line while logging 25 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Wright has shot the ball well from downtown of late as he has now made at least two 3-pointers in each of his last three games. However, the rest of his game continues to be lacking as he is averaging 9.0 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 43 percent from the field over his last five games. While Wright seems to have finally snapped out of his shooting slump, he should still only be active in deeper formats at this point in the season.
News: 76ers small forward Dorell Wright came up bug as a starter during Wednesday's contest against the Grizzlies. Wright got the start Wednesday at Memphis with Jason Richardson missing the game with an injury. He had one of his most productive games of the season as he scored a season-high 28 points and grabbed six rebounds in a 99-89 victory. He went 8 of 11 shooting from the field, including 5 of 8 from downtown, and converted 7 of 8 free throws on the night. He also chipped in with two blocks, an assist and a steal in 35 minutes of work.
Analysis: Wright has turned his scoring up as of late and has averaged 17.6 points and 4.8 rebounds over his last five games for the Sixers. Wright doesn't play consistently but has shown the ability to fill it up on the stat sheet. He has three 20-point performances over that five-game stretch and has shot 47.3 percent (27 for 57) from the field over that span. He should see more minutes going forward and has garnered Fantasy appeal in deeper formats right now.
News: Philadelphia small forward Dorell Wright got the start Wednesday at Memphis with Jason Richardson missing the game with an injury. Wright has been playing well recently and entered Wednesday averaging 13.2 points per game over his last five contests. That comes with 5.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.6 3-pointers per game.
Analysis: Wright doesn't play consistently but has shown the ability to fill it up on the stat sheet. He has two 20-point games under his belt over his last five and has done well across the board with minutes. He should see more minutes going forward and has garnered Fantasy appeal in deeper formats right now.
News: 76ers forward Dorell Wright was finally able to knock down some shots during Tuesday's contest against the Mavericks. Wright made a season-best seven treys in the 107-100 loss to finish with a season-best 25 points. He also added five rebounds and two assists to his stat line while logging 30 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Wright has been dreadful in Philadelphia this season, especially over the last few weeks. The 27-year-old had failed to score in double figures in each of his last 17 games and was averaging just 4.4 points over that stretch on 31 percent shooting from the field. Hopefully, his latest effort can get him going again, but Fantasy owners should take a wait-and-see approach with Wright before getting him active again.
News: 76ers small forward Dorell Wright barely saw the floor on Wednesday night against the Bulls. He played just two minutes did not stat in the 96-89 loss. Wright is averaging three points with 2.4 rebounds while shooting 27 percent in the last five games.
Analysis: Wright averaged 12.9 points with 6.4 rebounds and 2.1 steals in the first seven games this season but has not scored in double figures since Nov. 12. It looks as though his role off the bench could be drying up so keep an eye on his progress going forward. Wright can be a viable option in Fantasy when going well but leave him on waivers in most formats until he shows some kind of consistency.
News: Philadelphia small forward Dorell Wright hit two 3-pointers on Tuesday night in a loss to Minnesota. Wright shot 2 of 6 overall from the field over 12 minutes to score six points. Wright added three rebounds, an assist and a steal for the Sixers.
Analysis: Wright gives Fantasy owners 1 1/2 3-pointers per game. Outside of that, however, he really brings low-end Fantasy value to the table.
News: 76ers forward Dorell Wright's shooting struggles continued during Wednesday's contest against the Cavaliers. Wright made just one of his four field-goal attempts in the 92-83 defeat and finished with four points. He missed on all three of his shots from behind the arc and also added two blocks, one steal and one assist to his stat line, while logging 17 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Wright got off to a hot start this season, but has gone ice cold of late. He has failed to score in double figures in each of his last five contests and is averaging just 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds over that stretch. He is shooting just 20 percent from the field during his run and as a result has seen his playing time reduced. Until Wright starts knocking down some shots, he should remain stashed in the majority of formats.
News: 76ers forward Dorell Wright left Wednesday's contest against the Pistons in the first half to receive stitches on his chin but was able to return after halftime. He finished with six points on 1-of-5 shooting in the 94-76 loss. He went 1 for 3 from beyond the arc and converted all three of his free throws while playing 20 minutes off the bench. Wright also posted four rebounds in the defeat.
Analysis: Wright scored in single digits for just the second time this season Wednesday and is averaging 11.4 points with 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 steals in his previous five contests. While he is shooting just 35 percent over that span, he continues to have a solid role off the bench in Philadelphia and that shouldn't change much going forward. For his ability to score on a consistent basis, continue to view Wright as a viable option in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: 76ers small forward Dorell Wright was able to turn in solid shooting performance during Friday's contest against the Celtics. Wright shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, and was able to knock down all five of his free throw attempts. He also contributed with four rebounds, four steals and three assists in 36 minutes as a starter.
Analysis: Wright has done a solid job taking over for an injured Jason Richardson as he has scored 36 points and 19 rebounds in three games as a starter this season. He was also able to get to the charity stripe and has had at least five free throw attempts three times this season. It seems as if he's finally starting to find his shot, so keep him active in deeper formats while Richardson is out.
News: 76ers forward Dorell Wright nearly posted his first double-double of the season Sunday against the Knicks. He scored 11 points and hauled in nine rebounds in the 100-84 loss. He went 5 for 11 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from downtown, and missed his lone free-throw attempt. Wright also chipped in with two steals and a block while playing 33 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Wright has scored 25 points with 16 rebounds, four steals and two blocks through the first two games as he has gotten off to a productive start in his first season in Philadelphia. Owners know that he can be streaky at times but keep an eye on his progress going forward to see if he can make a difference in Fantasy. With a prominent role off the bench for the 76ers, consider Wright a viable option in deeper formats.
News: Golden State traded small forward Dorell Wright to the 76ers Tuesday in exchange for a future draft pick, reports the Contra Costa Times. Wright started 61 games last season for the Warriors and averaged 10.3 points per game over 27 minutes.
Analysis: Wright will head to Philadelphia where he may not be able to crack the starting lineup. What Wright will provide is steady 3-point shooting for the Sixers. He'll get plenty of minutes and should continue to be a cheap source of 3-point shooting for Fantasy owners. Consider him only in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Golden State small forward Dorell Wright went 2 of 5 from 3-point range and 3 of 7 overall on Tuesday night during a loss to Memphis. Wright started but played just 14 minutes in the game as he scored eight points. Wright did little else outside his scoring with just one rebound.
Analysis: Wright has been getting around 20 minutes per game of late for the Warriors, despite starting for the club. Wright has been a nice cheap source of scoring and 3-point shooting, but does little else for Fantasy owners. Consider him only in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Warriord forward Dorell Wright's struggles continued during Sunday night's contest against the Trail Blazers. Wright failed to score in the 90-87 loss, missing on all four of his shot attempts, including going 0 for 2 from downtown. He added just four rebounds to his stat line, while logging 13 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Wright continues to start for the Warriors but has seen his minutes go way down since the Richard Jefferson came aboard. In fact, the 26-year-old is seeing just 21 minutes per game over his last five contests, and has failed to score in double digits over that stretch. Wright has clearly been one of the bigger disappointments in Fantasy this season and with the playoffs here in most leagues, owners may want to leave him reserved heading into Week 14 (March 26-April 1).
News: Despite speculation that he had requested a trade, Warriors forward Dorrell Wright remains with the team as the Thursday deadline for trades has come and gone. That doesn't mean that Wright's position on the team stayed the same, as the Warriors acquired veteran forward Richard Jefferson in a deal, creating a log jam at the small forward position.
Analysis: It remains to be seen how the acquisition of Jefferson will affect Wright, however it would be easy to see his role being lessened, especially in the wake of his recent struggles. While he has picked up his play over the last three games, Wright is still shooting below 40 percent from the field over the last 10 games. Jefferson joins the Warriors play about 29 minutes per game, while Wright is averaging around 27, meaning somebody is going to lose playing time there. Keep an eye on how coach Mark Jackson handles their minutes before deciding what their Fantasy values are, however Wright remains just a low-end Fantasy option.
News: According to the Oakland Tribune, Golden State forward Dorell Wright denied reports that he wants to be traded. "I never said anything about me wanting to go any where. I want to be here. I didn't say none of that," Wright said after Wednesday's 105-103 loss to the Celtics. Wright added that he's committed to the Warriors and that he has never conveyed any desire to the management of Golden State that he wants to be moved. The Warriors recently acquired Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson from Milwaukee.
Analysis: Wright may want to stay with Golden State, but it all depends on if management sees him in the team's future. He has been very inconsistent this season, but is picking a good time to play well. Over his last three games he's scored 20, 14 and 16 points. On Wednesday he also grabbed seven boards, dished out an assist and had one steal in his 33 minutes of action. Whether he's playing his way into the Warriors' good graces or showcasing his talents for another team, no one will know until after the trade deadline passes. For now, Wright remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Warriors forward Dorell Wright was able to make four more 3-pointers during Tuesday night's contest against the Kings. Wright went 4 for 6 from downtown in the 115-89 win, finishing with 14 points. He also pulled down 10 rebounds to go along with two assists, one steal and one block, while logging 33 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Wright has now turned in two straight solid performances, so hopefully the 26-year-old can producing over the last six weeks of the season. However, we aren't ready to give him the golden seal after only two games, so wait until Wright strings a few more of these types of games together before getting him active again.
News: Warriors coach Mark Jackson was frustrated with his team's effort on Wednesday night. Forward Dorell Wright saw just 10 minutes of court time against Memphis. He missed his only shot of the game and had an assist for the Warriors. The Grizzlies would go on to win the game, 110-92.
Analysis: Wright has been struggling to find the range for the Warriors as he's shooting just 28 percent from the field over his last five games. That translates into 5.8 points and 3.6 boards per outing. He's in a big-time slump and will have to show his coach he deserves to be out on the court. Fantasy owners should view Wright as a low-end option at this stage of the season. If he gets hot he'd obviously be worth using in most formats, but now is not that time.
News: Warriors forward Dorell Wright's struggles continued during Tuesday night's contest against the Pacers. Wright finished with just two points in the 102-78 loss, on 1 of 8 shooting from the field. He missed all five of his attempts from downtown and added five rebounds, one steal, one block and one assist to his stat line, while logging 18 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Wright has been ice-cold shooting the ball as he has made just 28 percent of his shots over the last five games. He is averaging 7.2 points and 6.2 rebounds over that same stretch, but has arguably been one of the bigger disappointments in Fantasy this season. Consider him merely a low-end option unless he picks up his production in a hurry.
News: Warriors forward Dorell Wright failed to score for the third time this season during Saturday night's contest against the Grizzlies. Wright missed on all seven of his shot attempts in the 104-103 defeat, including four from downtown. He added three rebounds and one steal to his stat line, while logging 26 minutes of game action for Golden State.
Analysis: Wright has been one of the bigger disappointments in Fantasy this season, after breaking out a year ago. The 26-year-old's production is down across the board this season and he has now been shutout three times thus far. Wright is averaging just 7.2 points and 4.6 rebounds over this last five contests, so consider him merely a low-end option in deeper formats heading into Fantasy Week 9 (Feb. 20-26).
News: Warriors forward Dorell Wright recorded his second double-double of the season on Friday against the Thunder. He scored 11 points and hauled in 11 rebounds, with five coming on the offensive glass, in the 110-87 loss. He went 4 for 11 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from downtown, while playing 27 minutes. Wright also posted two assists, a steal and a block in the defeat.
Analysis: After a career campaign a year ago, Wright has taken a step back this season but is still putting up some decent numbers for the Warriors. He is averaging 10.2 points with 4.6 rebounds and two assists in his last five contests, and is shooting 45 percent from 3-point land over that span. Golden State's slower offense has something to do with his down numbers but Wright remains productive enough to keep active as a low-end option in larger Fantasy formats.
News: After a two-game hiatus Warriors forward Dorell Wright was back in double figures on Wednesday night against the Trail Blazers. Wright scored 12 points on a 5-for-9 shooting performance, going 2 for 3 from downtown. He also grabbed five boards and dished out three assists in his 27 minutes of action. The Warriors ended up losing the game, 93-91.
Analysis: Wright is averaging just 9.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game over his last five outings. He's shooting 38.1 percent from downtown over that span however, which is why his Fantasy value is as high as it is. Even though he's not performing up to his potential, Wright is still worth using in most formats as a low-end starting forward.
News: Warriors forward Dorell Wright failed to reach double figures in scoring for a sixth straight game on Tuesday against the Thunder. Wright finished with nine points in 39 minutes, going 3 of 8 from the field, including 1 of 6 from 3-point range. He did add six rebounds, four assists and two steals. Wright averaged 17 points per game in his previous five contests.
Analysis: The Warriors have really lit a fire under Wright, who has failed to score in double figures in just two of his last 13 games. He is not quite up to his 16.4 points per game average from 2010-11, but Wright does seem on his way back to that level. Wright remains a mid-level Fantasy start, but continue to keep tabs on his progress.
News: Golden State forward Dorell Wright led his team with 23 points on Friday night against Oklahoma City. He did most of his damage from downtown as he connected on 6 of his 9 shots from deep. Wright shot 8 for 14 from the floor. He fell just short of a double-double as he grabbed nine boards. Wright added two steals, a block and five assists in his 31 minutes of action, but it wouldn't be enough as the Thunder would beat the Warriors, 120-109.
Analysis: Wright has scored in double figures in four of his last five games for the Warriors, and seems to be back in a groove after struggling out of the gates. He's averaging 15.2 points, 4.4 boards and three 3-pointers per contest over his last five. Fantasy owners should view Wright as a viable forward option in the majority of formats heading into Week 6 (Jan. 30-Feb. 5).
News: Warriors F Dorell Wright continued his hot shooting during Friday night's contest against the Pacers. Wright was 6 of 10 from the field in the 94-91 victory, finishing with 18 points. He went 4 of 7 from downtown and also chipped in with five re bounds, while logging 21 minutes of game action.
Analysis: After getting off to a dismal start this season, Wright appears to be starting to get himself together a bit. He has scored in double figures in five straight contests and has made seven of his past 12 shot attempts from downtown. While he still has a ways to go before he even starts to sniff the 16.4 points he averaged last season, at least he is starting to show some signs of life. Consider the 26-year-old a viable option in deeper formats at this point in the season.
News: After missing their last game against Orlando with a knee injury, Dorell Wright was back in the starting lineup for the Warriors on Saturday, scoring 12 points in 26 minutes as Golden State lost to Charlotte 112-100. He scored his 12 points on three-of-six shooting and five-of-six shooting from the free-throw line, while adding three rebounds. He missed all but one of his four three-point attempts, but overall looked like the knee wasn’t bothering him.
Analysis: Wright scored 20 points and grabbed 10 boards against Miami on Tuesday and then got injured before he could play in the next game. It’s nice to see that he looks healthy and produced reasonably well in limited minutes upon his return. Wright should be monitored and can be a solid option in deeper formats, now that he’s healthy.
News: Golden State SF Dorell Wright (knee) should return to action on Saturday night at Charlotte, according to a broadcaster for the Warriors. Wright missed last Thursday's game against Orlando.
Analysis: Wright scored 20 points and grabbed 10 boards against Miami on Tuesday and then got injured before he could play in the next game. We're not sure what his performance will look like now that he's back. Wright should be monitored and can be a solid option in deeper formats, when healthy.
News: According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Warriors forward Dorell Wright was ruled out of Thursday's game with the Magic because of a knee contusion. The team is considering him day-to-day. This comes after he snapped out of a funk by scoring a season-high 20 points on Tuesday night against the Heat. Brandon Rush got the start in Wright's place.
Analysis: Wright drilled six 3-pointers in his last game, so apparently he remembered how to shoot the long ball. Besides Tuesday's outing, Wright has had a rough start to the season. He's averaging 7.3 points and 5.1 rebounds in his nine games. While it was nice to see Wright finally put up some stats, owners shouldn't rush to get him back in their starting lineups just yet. Monitor this knee issue and also keep tabs on how well he performs when he's on the court.
News: Warriors F Dorell Wright was able to snap out of his season-long shooting slump during Tuesday night's contest against the Heat. Wright, who entered the contest shooting just 19 percent from downtown, drilled six 3-pointers in the 111-106 win and finished with a season-high 20 points. He made six of his 11 attempts from downtown and also added 10 rebounds, a steal and an assist to his stat line, while logging 38 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Wright has been terrible thus far, but finally showed some signs of life on Tuesday night. Hopefully this is exactly what the 26-year-old needs to get a little pep back in his step and start producing for the 84 percent of Fantasy owners who drafted him in all CBSSports.com standard formats. While it was nice to see Wright finally put up some stats, owners shouldn't rush to get him back in their starting lineups just yet. Wait until he strings a few good games together before getting him active again.
News: For a second straight game Warriors forward Dorell Wright failed to score a single point. He missed both his shots from the field in Wednesday's 101-95 loss to the Spurs. Wright contributed two boards, two steals and three assists in his 27 minutes of work. On Monday, Wright missed all four of his shots (three from downtown) in 26 minutes on the court.
Analysis: Wright can't seem to get going for the Warriors this season as he's averaging just five points per outing over his last five games. He's also shooting a lowly 13.3 percent from beyond the arc. Wright likely isn't going to lose his starting gig in Golden State, but Fantasy owners are definitely frustrated with his lack of production to start the season. Even though he's not playing like it right now, Wright should be viewed as a solid forward option in the majority of Fantasy formats. Keep an eye on him though to see if he stays in this rut and watch the waiver wire for any potential steal.
News: Golden State F Dorell Wright tallied 13 points and three rebounds during the Warriors' 99-91 victory over Chicago on Monday night. Wright drilled 6 of 10 attempts from the field, including one 3-pointer, as he rebounded from a poor showing in his season debut on Christmas. He also contributed an assist and a steal while logging 34 minutes of playing time.
Analysis: Wright was held to only eight points in his first game as he connected on 1 of 6 shot attempts -- all from 3-point range. The 26-year-old ranked among the league leaders in field-goal percentage last season and surprisingly finished as one of the highest Fantasy scorers in standard CBSSports.com leagues. He has cemented a starting role this season and should be viewed as a solid Fantasy F option in most formats.
News: Before Sunday's game against the Kings, Warriors forward Dorell Wright admitted that he was dealing with an ankle issue to coach Keith Smart. But he wanted to play through it. “We have a couple guys that are banged up that could easily say, ‘Hey, coach, I’m done. I want to shut it down,’ Smart told the team's official website."I just had a conversation with Dorell (Wright). He’s nursing a little ankle (injury). And his whole thing was, ‘I want to play.’”Not only did he play Sunday, but Wright was on the floor for the entire 48-minute affair. In the process, he scored 19 points on 8 of 22 shooting. The ankle looked more-than-okay on all of his career-high six steals, including one that led to an explosive dunk. Wright added four assists, three rebounds and a block on the night.
Analysis: Wright added another statistic to his career-best season, just four days after setting the team record for 3-pointers in a season. He has easily had the best season of his seven-year career, notching high averages in minutes, points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, and even turnovers. Fantasy owners who drafted him late -- a 12th round pick on average in standard CBSSports.com leagues -- are reeling in the benefits from the choice. He leads all NBA forwards in steals and ranks 22nd in standard Fantasy scoring ahead of higher picks like Joe Johnson, Andre Iguodala, David West, Tim Duncan and Gerald Wallace. The ankle doesn't seem to be hindering Wright further, and he should be fine moving forward. Continue to utilize him as a mid-range option the rest of the way.
News: Not only is Warriors forward Dorell Wright finishing off the best season on his career, but he is doing more damage from beyond the arc than ever before seen in Oakland. In Wednesday's win over the Lakers, he hit his 185th 3-pointer of the season to break Jason Richardson's club record of 183 set in the 2005-06 season. Wright didn't have his best offensive game on the night, shooting just 3 of 13 from the floor, but he hit the pair of shots from long-range to overtake the record after he entered the game tied for it. He scored 10 points on the night, and he added seven rebounds to go along with a pair of assists and steals in 44 minutes of playing time.
Analysis: Wright has dwarfed most of the important statistical categories this season compared to his first six years in the NBA. He has career-bests in games played, minutes, points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, and even turnovers. Wright also made career marks in all the a fore mentioned stats in his averages per game. But his improvement in 3-pointers is still perhaps the most notable difference from his Miami days. He was even invited to compete in the 3-point competition during the All-Star break. Fantasy owners have taken notice of Wright, who has become a solid mid-range option in all formats moving forward.
News: After scoring a combined 20 points over two games on 7 of 22 shooting, Warriors forward Dorell Wright nearly doubled the scoring total Wednesday night against the Rockets. Not only that, but he notched a career-high in points at the same time. Wright shot 14 of 21 from the floor, and 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, on the way to 34 points. He wasn't just a scorer in the losing effort, assisting on six baskets to go along with five rebounds on the night. Wright was effective on the defensive end as well, recording three steals and a block in 43 minutes of playing time.
Analysis: Wright was the only Warriors' player to score in double-figures and shoot above 50 percent in the loss, so he was the lone constant offensively in an otherwise dreadful night for Golden State -- who was blown out. The former Miami Heat swingman continues to blossom out west, adding another quality effort to his career-year. He is more-than doubling previous career-highs in points and steals per game to go along with enjoying career-bests in minutes, assists and blocks this season. Fantasy owners should continue to roll with the mid to high-end option for the rest of the year. Wright should continue to produce on both ends of the floor in Golden State's wide-open system.
News: Warriors forward Dorell Wright, the NBA's second leading 3-point maker, was at it again from beyond the arc Friday against the Magic in a wild overtime shootout. In a game where Golden State would set its franchise record for made shots from downtown with 21, Wright contributed eight on the night in just 11 attempts. He finished with 32 points on 12 of 17 shooting overall. Wright added six rebounds on the defensive end in 38 minutes of extended action.
Analysis: Somehow, Wright's eight made 3-pointers are not a season's best. He converted nine from long-range in a November game against the Timberwolves. Wright has blossomed in Golden State this season with a chance to play more than he ever could in Miami, especially now. He broke out of a mini-slump on the big night, shooting over 50 percent for the first time in 10 games. His scoring has suffered a bit, averaging less than 14 points per game over the stretch. Fantasy owners will be quick to forget about the tough streak for the 25-year-old after he more than doubled his scoring average for the season in one 3-point heavy night. Wright is as streaky as they come, so he is a better play in category-based formats, though he remains a playable Fantasy option across the board.
News: Warriors forward Dorell Wright has been able to score for Golden State, but recently his shot is way off. He's been playing through an ankle injury the last two games, but has been able to log heavy minutes. On Wednesday night, Wright saw 45 minutes of court time but struggled from the field. He shot 4 for 14 -- going 1 for 5 from downtown -- and converted 5 of his 6 foul shots, finishing with 14 points. He added six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal for the Warriors. Golden State would hold on for the 106-102 win over Washington, despite Wright's off night.
Analysis: Wright is tallying 14.0 points and 3.4 rebounds over his last five games, both below his season averages. The disturbing stat is that he's shot over 35 percent from the field just once over that span. In his last two outings he's gone 6 for 23 from the floor and made just three 3-pointers. It seems Wright's ankle is fine and the least of his worries. If he isn't making the long ball, his Fantasy value gets lowered. When healthy, Wright is a viable forward option in all formats. Owners may want to keep a close eye on his ankle, just in case.
News: Warriors forward Dorell Wright was able to play through an ankle injury during Tuesday's 109-100 loss to the Pacers. Wright left in the first quarter after rolling his left ankle but was able to return in the second half. However, he finished with just six points in the loss on 2 of 9 shooting with two rebounds, two assists, and one block in 24 minutes. After the game Wright told the San Jose Mercury News that his ankle is fine and he won't miss any games.
Analysis: Wright claims he won't miss any games with his injury, but we have heard that before. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor his status for Wednesday's contest in Washington, especially after the morning shootaround. Wright really struggled in Tuesday's loss to Indiana but some of that could be the result of his ankle. Overall the 25-year has enjoyed a nice break-out season with the Warriors and can be considered a more than viable option in most formats, when healthy.
News: Golden State forward Dorell Wright tallied 26 points and four assists in the Warriors' 126-123 loss to Minnesota on Sunday. Wright scored 12 of his points from 3-point range as he knocked down 4 of his 12 attempts. It was the second the time in his last eight games he has hoisted 10-plus 3-point attempts and he now has recorded a trey in eight consecutive outings. Wright finished 7 for 20 from the field overall and a perfect 8 for 8 from the free-throw line -- his third straight unblemished outing at the charity stripe.
Analysis: Wright has been on a tear from long range recently and has registered four treys in four games this month to improve his 3-point accuracy to 40 percent this season. He is one of four Golden State players to reach that percentage this season. Wright also quickly rebounded from a five-point performance against Atlanta in his previous game to finish second on the team in scoring Sunday. He has been a strong addition for the Warriors this season and Fantasy owners have reaped the benefits. Keep him active in all formats.
News:Dorell Wright was already plotting his departure from Miami even before LeBron James bumped him from the Heat's roster last summer. The moment James made his infamous decision on national television it all became official. James was in. Wright was out. And, as Wright says, "the shackles were off." In what he considers his first major chance to shine, Wright has more than doubled his career average in every major category this season with the Golden State Warriors. He is averaging 16.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game and become a candidate for the NBA's Most Improved Player. Wright also leads the league in 3-pointers made with 135 and will represent the Warriors in the 3-point contest during All-Star weekend Saturday night in Los Angeles.
Analysis: Wright has been a great surprise for Fantasy owners this season. Hopefully his play before the All-Star break will continue the rest of the year, and we consider Wright a must-start Fantasy option in all leagues.
News: After going just 1 for 9 from the field in his last outing, Warriors F Dorell Wright did not do much better on Sunday night against the Thunder. He completed 4 of 16 shots and finished with 10 points in the 100-94 win. He went 1 for 8 from downtown and converted 1 of 2 free throws while playing 39 minutes. Wright also contributed with seven rebounds, including four on the offensive glass, and three assists in the victory.
Analysis: Wright had been on a scoring tear for Golden State but his last two games have slowed him down. He is averaging 13 points with six rebounds and 1.6 steals over his last five contests, but is shooting just 24 percent from beyond the arc over that span. That's not good for someone who will be competing in the 3-point contest during the All-Star Weekend. Wright is having a career year and should be able to shoot his way out of his struggles in due time. With New Orleans and Utah on the schedule for Week 17 (Feb. 14-20), continue to roll with the 25-year-old in the majority of Fantasy leagues.
News: Warriors forward Dorell Wright fell two assists shy of recording his first triple-double on Wednesday night against Denver. He had to settle for his seventh double-double of the season as he scored 23 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and had eight assists. Wright added four steals in his 43 minutes of action. He shot 8 for 20 from the floor -- going 4 for 11 from downtown -- and converting 3 of his 4 foul shots. Golden State would go on a cold spell in the fourth quarter, but managed to hold on for the 116-114 win over Denver.
Analysis: Wright is having a career year with the Warriors and has catapulted into Fantasy relevance this season. He started the year owned in 71 percent of CBSSports.com leagues, before making the jump into the 90s by Week 2. Owners have been nothing but happy since picking him up. Over his last five games Wright is averaging 16.8 points, 4.4 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals per outing. He's shooting 35.1 percent (13 for 37) from beyond the 3-point arc over that span, which gives him added value. Consider Wright a solid forward option in all formats heading into the All-Star break.
News: Golden State forward Dorell Wright has been doing it all for the Warriors this season, and his outing on Thursday night was no different. Wright shot 5 for 11 from the field -- converting 4 of his 7 attempts from beyond the 3-point arc -- and connecting on both of his foul shots. He added four boards, six assists, two steals and a block in his 41 minutes of action against the Bucks. The Warriors would rally in the fourth quarter en route to a 100-94 victory.
Analysis: Wright has been having a career year for the Warriors, which translates into a breakout year in Fantasy leagues. He's averaging 19.2 points, 5.2 assists 4.6 boards and two 3-pointers a game over his last five contests. Wright is shooting a high percentage from the field, at the foul line and behind the 3-point arc. Fantasy owners should view Wright as a solid forward option in all formats as the season progresses.
News: Golden State forward Dorell Wright managed 25 points in the Warriors' 112-103 loss to New Orleans on Wednesday night. Wright turned in a stellar performance from the field and finished 10 for 15, including 2 of 4 from 3-point range. It was his first game with 10-plus field goals since Jan. 12 against the Lakers and his sixth such outing of the season. Wright also contributed three assists, two rebounds and a block as Golden State suffered its third straight defeat.
Analysis: After logging 42 minutes in Wednesday's game, Wright has now played more than 40 minutes in his last five games. He has always been a strong shooter and has displayed that range in the five-game stretch. Wright has finished 45 percent or better from the field in those games and knocked in 31 of his 56 shots. Wright, who earned the praise of coach Keith Smart recently, has increased his average to 16.5 points per game this season. Consider him a solid option in all Fantasy formats.
News: Before Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Golden State coach Keith Smart had high praise for forward Dorell Wright. "We wouldn't be where we're playing right now (without Wright)," Keith Smart told the Contra Costa Times. "There would have been a big void at the small forward position if he hadn't developed at the rate he's been developing. We would have been trying to figure out what other guy you can put out there and play." Wright shot 9 for 17 from the field -- 2 for 3 from behind the 3-point arc -- and nailed his lone foul shot, finishing with 21 points. He would add two rebounds, two blocks, three assists and four steals in his 42 minutes of court time. The Warriors held on to beat the Pacers, 110-108.
Analysis: Wright is getting back on track for the Warriors. His last two games have been sub-par what they've been getting out of him this year. Over his last five games, Wright is averaging 19.2 points, 3.2 boards, 2.4 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocks per outing. He's also shooting 15 fro 29 from downtown (51.7 percent) over that span. He's playing at a high level and is shooting the ball extremely well. Fantasy owners in all formats should consider Wright a solid forward option at this stage of the season.
News: Warriors forward Dorell Wright went the distance on Wednesday night against the Lakers. He played all 48 minutes, shooting 11 for 24 from the field -- going 5 for 11 from beyond the 3-point line -- as he finished with 27 points. Wright added seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals. Golden State would keep it close, but the Lakers would win the game, 115-110.
Analysis: Wright has scored more than 20 points in three straight games for the Warriors. Wright has been on fire over his last five games, averaging 20.8 points, 4.8 boards and 1.6 steals per contest. He's shooting 46.2 percent from downtown and 45.3 percent form the field over that span. He's having a career year in Golden State and should be viewed as a solid starting forward in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Golden State forward Dorell Wright has been playing at a high level lately for the Warriors and that didn't change on Friday night against Cleveland. Wright shot 7 for 18 from the field -- going 3 for 11 from downtown -- and knocked down all three of his foul shots. He finished with 20 points, six rebounds, two assists and a steal in his 40 minutes of action. The Warriors would hold off a Cavs rally and then turn it up a notch. Golden State would win the game, 116-98.
Analysis: Wright is having a career year -- averaging 16.1 points and grabbing 6.0 boards on the year -- but is producing over that in his last five games. Wright has been posting an average of 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists over that span, shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the 3-point arc. He is contributing in multiple categories and should be considered a viable forward option in all Fantasy formats.
News: Warriors F Dorell Wright has been shooting the ball very well of late and continued that trend on Saturday night against the Heat. He scored 30 points on 12 of 21 shooting in the 114-107 loss. He went 6 of 13 from downtown while playing 40 minutes. Wright also chipped in with two rebounds, two steals, an assist and a blocked shot in the defeat. He is shooting over 53 percent (22 of 41) from beyond the arc over the last five contests. "I'm just getting an opportunity," Wright said in his first in Miami as a visitor. "I don't have to worry about anything. Just go out there and play my game. There is no better feeling than that."
Analysis: Wright scored a season-high 32 points on Wednesday and came back to scorch his former team for 30 on Saturday. He is having a career year in his first season with Golden State and fits extremely well with their offensive philosophy. Wright is averaging 24.6 points with 6.4 rebounds and two assists over his last five games and is a solid contributor in most Fantasy formats while he shooting like this. Keep him active in a majority of leagues with the Magic, Hornets, Cavaliers and Clippers on the schedule in Week 11 (Jan. 2-9).
News: Warriors forward Dorell Wright scored a season-high 32 points in Wednesday's 103-93 loss to the Hawks. He played all 48 minutes in the game, shooting 13 for 21 from the field -- going 4 for 9 from downtown -- and hitting both his foul shots. Wright added 11 boards, which ties a season high. He also had two steals for the Warriors.
Analysis: Wright is averaging 20.4 points, 3.6 assists and 6.8 rebounds per game over his last five contests. He's logging around 38 minutes a game and shooting 50 percent from downtown. He's playing well this season with the Warriors, his first with the team. He's played his way into a solid Fantasy forward. Keep him active in the majority of leagues moving forward.
News: Warriors F Dorell Wright did not have his finest shooting performance on Saturday night against the Trail Blazers, but he still finished with a decent statline. He scored 12 points and hauled in six rebounds in the 96-95 loss. He went 5 of 14 from the field, including 0 for 3 from downtown, and made 2 of 4 free throws. Wright, who played 38 minutes, also had four steals and one assist in the defeat. He is averaging 13.8 points with 7.2 rebounds over his last five contests.
Analysis: Wright continues to have a career year with the Warriors and has been a solid source for all-around production thus far. While he is shooting just 38 percent from the field, he is making 39 percent of his shots from downtown and should set career highs in almost every category before the season is over. The rebounding is a new piece of his game that makes him that much more valuable in Fantasy so continue to view Wright as a solid option in all formats heading into Week 9 (Dec. 20-26).
News: Golden State forward Dorell Wright didn't have a particularly good night shooting the ball on Friday against Miami, but did have a solid box score. He shot 4 for 15 from the field -- going 4 for 9 from downtown -- en route to his 12-point effort. He would also lead the Warriors with 10 rebounds. Wright added four assists and two steals in his 42 minutes of court time. His effort wasn't good enough against his former team, as Miami would win the game 106-84.
Analysis: Wright has been consistent for his new team. The seventh-year forward is averaging 12.8 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists over his last five games. He's also gone 13 for 36 from downtown during that span. With him providing a double-double per outing and being a good source of 3-pointers, Fantasy owners should have him active in all leagues where he is owned.
News: Warriors forward Dorell Wright posted his third straight double-double in Tuesday's 105-100 loss to the Mavericks. He finished with 17 points on 7 of 16 shooting from the floor and went 3 for 7 shooting. Wright grabbed 11 rebounds in 44 minutes and also chipped in four assists.
Analysis: Wright has posted three straight double-doubles and is averaging 16.4 points and 7.6 rebounds over his last five contests. He is having a career year with the Warriors and should be able continue to put up decent numbers in Golden State's free-flowing offense. As long as keeps seeing decent minutes he should remain active in all formats moving forward.
News: Warriors F Dorell Wright recorded his first double-double of the year on Thursday night against the Suns, but he did not shoot all that well. He finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds in the 107-101 loss, but shot just 4 of 13 from the field. Wright, who played 40 minutes, went 2 for 7 from downtown but was unable to get to the foul line. He also chipped in with seven assists, two blocks and a steal in the defeat.
Analysis: Despite his poor scoring performance on Thursday, Wright was able to fill up the stats sheet in other ways. He has played at least 40 minutes in each of his last five contest, averaging 17.4 points with six rebounds and 4.6 assists over that span. Wright is having a career year with the Warriors and should be able to shoot his way out of this slump in the near future. As long as he is seeing meaningful minutes in Golden State, continue to view the 25-year-old as a viable option in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Warriors forward Dorell Wright put on a performance on Saturday night against the Timberwolves. He finished with a season-high 30 points after going 10 for 15 from the field and 9 for 12 from downtown. His nine 3-pointers were a team-record for Golden State. He converted 1 of his 2 foul shots. Wright's previous high for points was 25 set back at the beginning of the month. "It's been 10 times better than what I thought it would be," said Wright, who had averaged 6.3 points a game in his first six seasons with Miami. "I'm enjoying myself. We've struggled the past few games, but I think we're going to get back on the right track when we get everybody healthy." He added a rebound, two assists, a block and a steal in his 45 minutes of action.
Analysis: Wright entered Saturday shooting 39 percent from behind the arc and 39.2 percent from the field. He's averaging a career-high 14.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game this year. He's getting consistent playing time and producing with it. Fantasy owners have to be pleased with this production to date. Keep him active in all standard formats as he's playing extremely well.
News: Golden State forward Dorell Wright had a hot hand on Wednesday night against Houston. Wright shot 10 for 19 from the field -- going 1 for 3 from downtown -- and converting 50 percent of his foul shots. He finished with 24 points, one shy of tying his season high. He added eight boards, four assists, a block and two steals in his 45 minutes of playing time. The Rockets would go on to beat the Warriors, 111-101.
Analysis: Wright entered Wednesday shooting 40 percent from downtown on the season. Wright has made the most with his opportunity this year and is running with it. He's playing consistent minutes and showing glimpses of greatness. He will unfortunately have outings like his previous game, where he scored just two points in 31 minutes. Fantasy owners will have to be patient with him as he adjusts to his role with the Warriors. But when he's on Wright is worth using in all standard Fantasy formats.
News: Warriors F Dorell Wright bounced back from a poor effort in his previous game against the Raptors with 15 points and seven rebounds on Wednesday at the Knicks in 42 minutes. Wright is averaging 14.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists over his last five games.
Analysis: Wright has been one of the revelations of the early part of the NBA season. He is a talented player getting his first real chance to contribute on a consistent basis this season for Golden State after being inconsistent in Miami despite showing flashes of potential. He is worth starting as No. 3 forward option in standard formats.
News: Warriors F Dorell Wright made a career-high seven 3-pointers in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies. He finished 7 of 13 from beyond the arc and 8 for 17 from the field overall to give him a season-high 25 points. He added six rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 43 minutes. Wright has gotten off to a hot start, averaging 20.5 points per game in four contests.
Analysis: Wright has been one of the revelations of the early part of the NBA season. He is a talented player getting his first real chance to contribute on a consistent basis this season for Golden State after being inconsistent in Miami despite showing flashes of potential. He is going to be a primary scoring option along with Monta Ellis, Stephen Curry and David Lee and while he may not average 20 points per game all year, he is someone we expect to be a strong play on a regular basis in all Fantasy formats.
News: Warriors F Dorell Wright continued his hot start to the season in Friday's 109-91 win. Wright had 24 points on 9 of 13 shooting, including going 6 of 8 from behind the arc. He played in 38 minutes and also chipped in eight rebounds and three assists in the win.
Analysis: Wright has a ton of potential but never got a chance to display his talents in Miami. He has seemed to fit right in with Golden State's up-tempo style and could be in line for a career season. Wright has the ability to fill up a score sheet and is definitely a player who should be scooped off the wire. The secret on him will soon be out so get him now.
News: Warriors F Dorrell Wright (knee) was able to play in Wednesday's regular season opener against the Rockets. He started and looked very healthy in an impressive debut with his new team. He played 36 minutes, shooting 6 for 14 from the field that included 3 for 6 from beyond the arc. He added three rebounds with two assists and two steals. He also added a block.
Analysis: Wright is a talented player getting his first real chance to contribute on a consistent basis this season for Miami. The Warriors looked as free-flowing and quick hitting offensively as ever in the debut of new coach Keith Smart, scoring 132 points in regulation. The first unit saw heavy minutes and a high shot volume, indicating good things ahead for Wright. He is worth scooping up off the waiver wire in just about all leagues as a potential sleeper for a breakout year.
News: Warriors forward Dorell Wright did not play in Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers as he had a sore left knee. Wright averaged 11 points, 4.1 boards and 3.6 assists in his seven preseason games. He saw an average of 30 minutes per contest.
Analysis: Wright is with a new team this year, but is coming off a career-high 72 games last season with the Heat. The Warriors are a fast-paced team, so he could see an increase in minutes and numbers. He averaged 7.1 points and 3.3 rebounds per contest in 2009-10 with Miami. We view him as a sleeper in deeper Fantasy leagues on Draft Day, and should be available off the waiver wire in standard leagues.
News: Warriors F Dorell Wright played well in Friday's preseason opener against the Clippers. Wright scored 16 points on 5 of 11 shooting in the 127-87 win. He shot 5 of 11 from the floor and had also had six rebounds and four assists with a block while playing 27 minutes.
Analysis: Wright was drafted 19th overall out of high school by Miami in 2004 and appeared in a career-high 72 games last season for the Heat, but never really lived up to the expectations of a player drafted straight out of high school. He should benefit from the more wide open style of offense the Warriors run and should get a chance to use some of his athleticism. Consider him a sleeper in deeper leagues on Draft Day.
News: Comcast Sports Net Bay Area reports that new Warriors coach Keith Smart said Wednesday that he knows who will make up his team's starting five this year. He will go with Stephen Curry, Monta Ellis, Dorell Wright, David Lee and Andris Biedrins.
Analysis: Wright spent six seasons with the Heat and was a member of the NBA championship team in 2006. He has averaged 6.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in 211 career games and was never used consistently, but he'll get his first opportunity for a significant role in Golden State. If Don Nelson was still around, Wright would be a lock to be a Fantasy sleeper on everybody's radar, but Smart has vowed to take a more traditional approach with the Warriors and is likely to abandon Nellie's reckless offensive approach. There is still some real sleeper value here, but Wright will be worth no more than a last-round pick in deeper formats and will mainly be waiver wire fodder to begin the season.
News: The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent small forward Dorell Wright to a multiyear contract. The team announced the deal Monday night. Wright reportedly will be paid $11 million over three years. Wright was drafted 19th overall out of high school by Miami in 2004. He spent six seasons with the Heat and was a member of the NBA championship team in 2006. He has averaged 6.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in 211 career games.
Analysis: The 24-year-old Wright appeared in a career-high 72 games last season for the Heat. He averaged 7.1 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. Away from Miami, Wright could take off as a Fantasy option. Consider him a nice sleeper in deeper leagues. He is young and might finally get a chance for serious minutes.
News: Heat F Dorell Wright scored 11 points and added seven rebounds in a win over the Pacers on Friday. Wright shot 4 of 7 from the field while hitting two 3's and collecting a block in 28 minutes. He has now scored in double figures in three of his last four games.
Analysis: Wright has come on as of late and is averaging 10.2 points over his last five contests. However, Wright doesn't offer much in other statistical categories. He only provides value in 12-team and deeper leagues at this point.
News: Heat F Dorell Wright had 17 points with two rebounds and no assists in Wednesday's game at Detroit. He hit four three-pointers in the game. Wright is 8 for 17 from beyond the arc in his last five games.
Analysis: Wright has his three-pointer going, but he remains very inconsistent. He has not had back-to-back double-digit scoring games since late February and for that reason cannot be trusted in most Fantasy leagues.
News: An emotional Dorell Wright returned to practice with the Miami Heat on Monday, four days after being arrested on a driving under the influence charge and being suspended by the team for two games. "It was way out of character for me," Wright said, his eyes reddening. "I definitely apologize."
Analysis: Wright is expected to be in uniform Tuesday when Miami hosts San Antonio. He has averaged nearly 20 minutes of playing time off Miami's bench this season, and scored a career-high 26 points on Feb. 23 against Minnesota. Still, he has totaled just 10 points over his last four appearances and is not a player who should be owned in Fantasy leagues right now.
News: Miami Heat President Pat Riley announced Friday that Dorell Wright has been suspended for two games for conduct detrimental to the team. Wright was arrested Thursday morning for driving while under the influence. “This is out of character for Dorell, we feel he’s a good person and that he will learn from this mistake,” Riley stated.
Analysis: Wright will serve the first game of the suspension Friday night against Chicago. He will serve the final game Sunday against Philadelphia. He will then be eligible to return March 16 against San Antonio. This is obviously not good for Wright's already weak Fantasy appeal. He has totaled just 10 points over his last four appearances and is not a player who should be owned in Fantasy leagues right now.
News: According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Heat swingman Dorell Wright was arrested Thursday morning for driving while under the influence. He is likely to be suspended by the team.
Analysis: This is obviously not good for Wright's already weak Fantasy appeal. He has totaled just 10 points over his last four appearances and is not a player who should be owned in Fantasy leagues right now.
News: Miami SF Dorell Wright played his usual 18 minutes on Tuesday at Charlotte as he returned from a one-game absence due to a knee issue. That knee may have still been bothering him as he shot 0 for 4 from the field and failed to score a single point.
Analysis: Wright puts up marginal stats for the Heat and is just a role player for minimal bench minutes. Only use him in the absolute deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Dorell Wright will return to the rotation for Tuesday's game in Charlotte. He did not play in Saturday's game against Atlanta with a swollen left knee.
Analysis: Wright is far too erratic to trust in most Fantasy scenarios even when healthy. Keep him out of active Fantasy lineups until further notice.
News: The Miami Herald reports that Heat forward Dorell Wright, who did not play in Saturday's game against Atlanta with a swollen left knee, said Sunday he would play in Tuesday's game at Charlotte.
Analysis: It appears safe to keep Wright in all leagues although he has minimal Fantasy value in most formats. Wright is mainly a good Fantasy option when Dwyane Wade is dealing with injuries.
News: Heat F Dorell Wright did not play in Saturday's game against Atlanta due to a swollen left knee.
Analysis: With Dwyane Wade back in the Heat lineup, Wright was going to see minimal playing time. His inconsistency doesn't allow him to produce any meaningful stats and Wright can be left on waivers in all formats.
News: According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Heat G Dwayne Wade (calf) will be activated for Sunday night's game in Orlando. Wade has missed the team's last four games. Dorell Wright and Daequan Cook will likely see their playing time cut into as a result.
Analysis: Wade was able to work out Sunday afternoon and felt "less pain" in his strained left calf, allowing him to decide to give it a go. If he is out on the floor, that should be enough to activate him in just about every Fantasy format. But adjust expectations, at least early on, until you see him play without any lingering effects or setbacks. Barring a setback, Wade should be active in all Fantasy formats for Week 19 (March 1-7). Wright and Cook will return to being too inconsistent to rely upon in Fantasy going forward.
News: Heat F Dorell Wright scored 10 points in a loss to the Bucks on Saturday. Wright shot 3 of 7 from the field while adding three steals and three rebounds. He has scored in double figures in back-to-back games.
Analysis: Wright has averaged 10 points over his last five contests to go along with 4.2 rebounds. However, he does not see enough minutes to warrant him a Fantasy starter except for the deepest of leagues. Otherwise, he can remain on the waiver wire.
News: According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Dwyane Wade ruled out himself out of Saturday's game against Milwaukee. He has not played in three games since suffering a strained left calf. In the meantime, Dorell Wright and Daequan Cook will split opportunities.
Analysis: Wright is coming off a 26-point, seven-rebound effort and could get the starting nod, but Cook has also played well in Wade's absence, although not consistently. He had 22 points on Feb. 20 in Dallas. Fantasy owners can think about taking a flier on either player in hopes of catching lightning in a bottle.
News: According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Dwyane Wade ruled out himself out of Saturday's game against Milwaukee. He has not played in three games since suffering a strained left calf. In the meantime, Dorell Wright and Daequan Cook will continue to split opportunities.
Analysis: Wright is coming off a 26-point, seven-rebound effort and could get the starting nod, but Cook has also played well in Wade's absence, although not consistently. He had 22 points on Feb. 20 in Dallas. Fantasy owners can think about taking a flier on either player in hopes of catching lightning in a bottle.
News: According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that Dwyane Wade went through part of Thursday's practice, but did not sound as though he would be ready to play Saturday against Milwaukee. "It's getting better every day," he said. "I'm not ready yet. I'm starting to rehab and add something every day. I'm still not ready yet." Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has switched starting honors between guard Daequan Cook and swingman Dorell Wright in Wade's absence. There's no indication who would start in Wade's place against the Bucks, or, if necessary, Sunday at Orlando.
Analysis: Wright is coming off a 26-point, seven-rebound effort and could get the nod, but Cook has also played well in Wade's absence, although not consistently. He had 22 points on Feb. 20 in Dallas. Fantasy owners can think about taking a flier on either player in hopes of catching lightning in a bottle.
News: With Dwyane Wade out on Tuesday night against Minnesota somebody had to score for the Heat. That somebody was forward Dorell Wright. Wright got the start and played 30 minutes. He scored a game-high 26 points on 9 for 11 shooting and went 6 for 7 from 3-point range. He added seven rebounds, three blocks and two steals.
Analysis: Wright scored more points on Tuesday than he had in his previous four games combined. He has this kind of ability but we don't expect him to hit six threes very often. Unless he begins playing well consistently, he will remain just a low-end Fnatasy play.
News: Miami SF Dorell Wright scored in double digits on Wednesday night to help win at Atlanta. Wright scored 10 points as he went 1 for 2 from 3-point range and 4 for 5 from the field overall. He played 28 minutes and added three assists.
Analysis: Wright sees limited minutes for Miami and occasionally offers a little boost off the bench. Otherwise, he only brings low-end Fantasy appeal to the table.
News: Miami SF Dorell Wright saw just 18 minutes on Saturday night in a loss at Chicago. Wright scored seven points on 3 for 6 shooting with a three. He added four rebounds and a steal.
Analysis: Wright isn't much of a contributor for the Heat. He's averaging 7.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, a steal and a three per game over his last five with 22.6 minutes per night. He will sometimes be asked to do more with several Miami players being injury prone and no strangers to slumps but he's mainly just an option for the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Miami SF Dorell Wright managed three points Monday in a loss to Cleveland. Wright played 15 minutes and shot 1 for 2 with a three. He added two boards.
Analysis: Wright has had two double-digit scoring games in his last five but is still averaging 9.4 PPG over that stretch. Clearly an improvement on his season's numbers, Wright still has just low-end Fantasy value as an inconsistent contributor for Miami.
News: Heat F Dorell Wright had just five points to go with five rebounds in Sunday's game at the Clippers. He had scored 15 points with seven rebounds in his previous game.
Analysis: Wright is a very erratic player and someone who doesn't have a consistent enough role to trust in Fantasy leagues. Despite the occasional solid performance, he should be left off active rosters if it can be avoided.
News: Miami SF Dorell Wright scored 15 points on Friday in a win at Phoenix. Wright came off the bench for 28 minutes and shot 7 of 13 from the field with a three. He added seven rebounds and four steals.
Analysis: Wright seem to switch up their small forward each night with whichever player is hotter at that moment. Most nights the Heat stick with Quentin Richardson but Wright was the better option on Friday. Miami plays a very favorable four-game schedule in Week 12 (Jan. 11-17) and that makes Wright a solid waiver-wire pickup in deeper leagues.
News: Miami SF Dorell Wright came off the bench for 28 minutes on Tuesday night in a win over the Raptors. Wright scored 16 points on 7 of 11 shooting and hit a three. He added eight rebounds, three assists and a block.
Analysis: Wright had been a non-factor for the Heat until very recently. Now he's scored at least 16 points in three of his last four games and is getting at least 20 minutes per night really since December began. We're not sure why he's playing more lately but he's playing well. Continue to monitor his progress because if this continues, he'd be worth adding in deeper leagues.
News: Taking injured forward James Jones' spot on the active roster was Dorell Wright, who has played in only one game this season - on Oct. 31 - while recovering from surgery to remove debris from his left knee. Wright also missed Miami's final 24 games last season because of knee problems.
Analysis: Wright is owned in only zero percent of Fantasy leagues and will likely not be relevant the rest of the season. Continue leaving him on waivers.
News: The Miami Herald reports Heat coach Erik Spoelstra isn't sure when forward Dorell Wright might return to action, although it could be soon after the All-Star break. Spoelstra said Wright, who resumed practicing with the team over the past three weeks, had his best practice days ago.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Wright's progress and hope he can return soon. When healthy, Wright is a low-end No. 4 Fantasy option.
News: The Miami Herald reports injured Heat forward Dorell Wright traveled with the team for its two-game trip and is expected to practice Friday in Philadelphia. Coach Erik Spoelstra said Wright, who has had complications with his surgically repaired left knee, is closer to returning to game action but is not expected to play against the Sixers on Saturday.
Analysis: Consider Wright a low-end Fantasy option when healthy but continue to monitor his status and hope he can return soon.
News: Miami SF Dorell Wright could not play in Saturday's game against the Mavericks and won't return to action until sometime in February at the earliest.
Analysis: Consider Wright a low-end Fantasy option when healthy but continue to monitor his status and hope he can return soon.
News: The Miami Herald reports that Tuesday's workout marked the return of forward Dorell Wright (left knee), who had been out for two months. Wright has appeared in 134 games for the Heat, averaging 6.0 points and 3.9 rebounds.
Analysis: Consider Wright a low-end Fantasy option when healthy but continue to monitor his status and hope he can return soon.
News: Heat forward Dorell Wright was expected to miss at least three weeks after having surgery Tuesday to remove debris from his left knee. He has played only one game for Miami since he tore his left meniscus on March 2 and had surgery the following day.
Analysis: Wright was expected to be able to resume on-court training in three weeks. The fifth-year player has appeared in 134 games for the Heat, averaging 6.0 points and 3.9 rebounds. His Fantasy appeal is minimal.
News: Heat F Dorell Wright will have debris removed from his surgically repaired left knee on Tuesday, which will further delay his comeback plans. The team said Monday night that Wright is not having anything repaired in the joint, but that team doctors believe "loose bodies" within the knee are disrupting his rehabilitation and recovery. Wright had surgery on March 3 to repair a torn left meniscus and said shortly afterward that he expected the rehabilitation process to take up to six months. But it's already been nearly nine months, and it's unclear how much more time he'll miss after Tuesday's procedure. He played in just one game this season, logging six minutes against Sacramento on Oct. 31.
Analysis: Asked about Wright before Monday's game, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra did not specifically discuss the surgery, saying only that Miami would "re-evaluate" the fifth-year forward on Tuesday. "He had to take the last two days off and we're going to re-evaluate it," Spoelstra said. "It's one of those things that's been frustrating for him. That's what happens with guys that come back from knee surgeries. You just never know. Everybody's knee reacts differently." Even when Wright returns, he'll reside too far down the depth chart to have a Fantasy impact. Leave him on waivers in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Heat SF Dorell Wright (knee) was able to play Friday against the Kings after missing the opener against the Knicks Wednesday. Wright played just six minutes off the bench in 103-77 blowout win. He had two points and 1-of-2 shooting.
Analysis: Wright has been slow to recover from knee surgery he had in March and could be limited at times to begin the season. Still, there is a logjam at forward right now for Miami and Wright is way down the depth chart. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Miami SF Dorell Wright (knee) could not return for the Heat's opening season loss to the Knicks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Wright underwent March 3 surgery on his left knee and missed the final 24 games last season. It should raise a big warning flag that he's still not fully recovered. But Fantasy owners were not going to have much use for Wright anyway as he is not expected to see enough playing time this season behind the likes of Michael Beasley or Shawn Marion.
News: The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that Heat F Dorell Wright might miss the team's entire training camp. Head coach Pat Riley said that it is possible that he will not be fully recovered from last season's knee surgery before the team's Oct. 29 opener at the Knicks. "Right now, it's more strength than anything else," Riley said, "so I can't say what level he's at. He's running pretty good, but as far as the pounding and all that stuff and two-a-days, I think we're going to limit him somewhat."
Analysis: Wright underwent March 3 surgery on his left knee and missed the final 24 games last season. It should raise a big warning flag that he's still not fully recovered. But Fantasy owners were not going to have much use for Wright anyway as he is not expected to see enough playing time this season behind the likes of Michael Beasley or Shawn Marion (whomever gets the small forward job). This just seals his status as an "undraftable".
News: The Miami Heat announced Thursday that they have re-signed G/F Dorell Wright. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wright, who originally signed with the Heat on July 27, 2004 after being drafted in the first round (19th overall) in the 2004 NBA Draft, has appeared in 133 games (55 starts).
Analysis: During his four-year NBA career in Miami, he has averaged 6.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 19.2 minutes while shooting 46.1 percent from the field and 79.2 percent from the foul line. Additionally, Wright has increased his points per game, rebounds per game and blocks per game averages while also increasing his offensive rebounds and games started in each of his four seasons with the Heat. Over that same span, he has scored in double-figures on 34 occasions and has tallied eight double-doubles. Unfortunately, his production has been too erratic and that will continue this season with him playing a limited reserve role.
News: Speaking one day after Dorell Wright underwent season-ending surgery to repair a left knee tear in early March, Heat coach and general manager Pat Riley said Wright will be ready for the start of training camp. And even though Wright is set to become a restricted free agent, the Heat has no plans to let him leave.
Analysis: Wright averaged career-bests of 7.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 25.1 minutes in 44 games this season, plus hit 49 percent of his shots, the best mark of his four seasons. He also started 33 games, 12 more than he started in his first three NBA seasons combined. He has minimal Fantasy value in keeper leagues, though, and will only be waiver wire fodder in Fantasy play next season once again. He won't have a chance to start with Shawn Marion expected back next season.
News: There's 25 games left in this season, yet Miami Heat coach Pat Riley has already answered one offseason question: He wants Dorell Wright back next fall. Speaking one day after Wright underwent season-ending surgery to repair a left knee tear, Riley said the 6-foot-9 forward will be ready for the start of training camp. And even though Wright is set to become a restricted free agent, the Heat has no plans to let him leave. Wright suffered the injury Sunday in Miami's 120-109 loss at Sacramento in a game where the Heat - who have the NBA's worst record, 11-46 - wasted a 23-point second-half lead. Wright thought the injury was minor at the time, but tests Monday revealed a torn meniscus, and surgery to repair the problem was immediately scheduled. Wright will wear a straight-leg brace for a month.
Analysis: The 22-year-old Wright averaged career-bests of 7.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 25.2 minutes in 43 games this season, plus hit 49 percent of his shots, the best mark of his four seasons. He also started 33 games, 12 more than he started in his first three NBA seasons combined. Wright has minimal Fantasy value in keeper leagues and should not be on any rosters at this time due to the injury.
News: A knee injury will sideline Dorell Wright for the remainder of the season, the latest piece of bad news to hit the reeling Miami Heat. Wright had surgery Monday to repair a left meniscus tear, which he suffered in the second quarter of Miami's 120-109 loss Sunday night at the Sacramento Kings.
Analysis: The Heat said Wright would be in a straight-leg brace for one month, and will begin rehabilitation immediately. The 22-year-old Wright averaged career-bests of 7.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 25.2 minutes in 43 games this season, plus hit 49 percent of his shots, the best mark of his four seasons. He also started 33 games, 12 more than he started in his first three NBA seasons combined. He has minimal value in keeper leagues.
News: Heat F Dorell Wright shot 2-for-5 from the field in Thursday's loss at the Lakers. He scored 8 points with a rebound.
Analysis: Wright was productive in his time as a starter, but the Heat like Udonis Haslem at power forward and Marion at small forward. That pushes Wright to the bench. His days as a viable stopgap Fantasy option are over from a Fantasy standpoint.
News: Heat SF Dorell Wright (mouth) was back in action Thursday against the Lakers after missing one game. He did not start and came off the bench as a backup to Shawn Marion at small forward.
Analysis: Wright was productive in his time as a starter, but the Heat like Udonis Haslem at power forward and Marion at small forward. That pushes Wright to the bench. His days as a viable stopgap Fantasy option are likely done.
News: Heat F Dorell Wright, who lost two teeth in his last game Saturday, didn't return to the lineup Tuesday against the Kings.
Analysis: Wright also became a father Monday, which probably had more to do with his absence than the teeth. Once he returns, he'll likely have to play off the bench. Consider him a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: According to the Miami Herald, Heat coach Pat Riley said Udonis Haslem, who practiced Monday after playing his first game coming off an ankle injury, "probably" will start Tuesday against the Kings. Haslem will occupy his usual power-forward spot, moving Shawn Marion to the small forward and Dorell Wright to the bench. Riley said that although Haslem "still needs some more practices and some games" to get back in shape, the coach doesn't expect Haslem to struggle meshing with Marion. It's Marion who might take some time.
Analysis: Wright's time in the Fantasy spotlight is likely over. Consider him a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: Heat F Dorell Wright left in the third quarter Saturday against the 76ers after losing two teeth when he took an elbow to the face. He finished with two points, six rebounds and three assists.
Analysis: Wright has scored less than 10 points in his last three games after hitting double-digits in the previous five games. He looked destined to go to the bench with the return of Udonis Haslem even before this injury hit. Wright probably won't miss any time, but considering he's a No. 4 Fantasy forward at best, you might want to reserve him anyway.
News: Heat SF Dorell Wright remained in the starting lineup Thursday against the Rockets and scored eight points in 34 minutes. He got all his scoring done on four field goals. He also had one rebound and one assist.
Analysis: Wright has scored less than 10 points in his last two games after hitting double-digits in the previous five games. He continues to start for the Heat, but that trend could soon come to an end. Shawn Marion might have to move to the 3-spot when Udonis Haslem returns. That would obviously cut into Wright's minutes. For now, Wright remains a No. 4 Fantasy forward at best.
News: Heat SF Dorell Wright scored just six points in 30 minutes Thursday against the Bulls to see his scoring streak of double figures end at five games. Wright, who was averaging 16.2 points in the previous five games, had six rebounds and three assists Thursday.
Analysis: Wright has remained in the starting lineup despite the arrival of Shawn Marion. He has been playing well, but his solid run might come to an end as soon as Udonis Haslem is healthy. For now, Wright remains a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Heat SF Dorell Wright scored 19 points Tuesday against the Nuggets. Wright, who didn't attempt a three-pointer in 22 games between Dec. 15 and Feb. 7, hit his first two shots from beyond the arc and finished with 2-for-3 in three-point attempts.
Analysis: Wright has remained in the starting lineup despite the arrival of Shawn Marion. He has scored in double figures for five straight games, but his solid run might come to an end as soon as Udonis Haslem is healthy. For now, Wright remains a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Heat F Dorell Wright had 15 points with 7 rebounds and 3 assists Sunday against the Lakers. He also added 2 steals and a block.
Analysis: Wright has scored at least 14 points in four straight games and he's having one of his best runs in the season. While this is enough of a reason to take a flier on him in larger leagues, realize he won't be a long-term solution. Once Udonis Haslem returns, the team will likely move Shawn Marion to small forward and Wright will be an afterthought. That won't be for another two weeks, though.
News: Heat SF Dorell Wright scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in 40 minutes Thursday against the 76ers. Wright, who also had three assists, hit all eight free throws he attempted. He has now scored in double figures in five of his last seven games and has two double-doubles in that span.
Analysis: Injuries have forced Wright into a larger as of late, but now that Shawn Marion is on his way and the impending return of Udonis Haslem (ankle), it might be only a matter of time before Wright's numbers drop. He remains a useful stopgap Fantasy option until further notice.
News: Heat F Dorell Wright, coming off the bench Monday against the Raptors, had 17 points and eight rebounds in 34 minutes. He shot a perfect 5-for-5 from the field.
Analysis: If coach Pat Riley moved Wright to the bench to give him more scoring opportunities, the maneuver worked. Wright, who only once scored as many as 17 points in a game this season, has enough scoring and rebounding potential to factor in Fantasy if given the opportunity. Monitor his performance in the coming days, but leave him on waivers for now.
News: Heat SF Dorell Wright took plenty of shots Wednesday against the Magic -- 17 to be exact -- but struggled to connect. He made just six field goals on his way to 12 points. He also had eight rebounds and two assists in the game.
Analysis: Wright was more active on the offensive end Wednesday as Dwayne Wade was out with the flu. As soon as Wade is healthy, Wright will once again be a role player for the Heat. He remains just a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: Heat F Dorell Wright had 14 points and 10 rebounds Saturday against the Pacers, giving him his first double-double since Dec. 10. In fact, he hadn't reached double figures in points or rebounds since he scored 14 on Dec. 28 against Orlando.
Analysis: Wright's lack of high-end scoring or rebounding makes him nothing more than a low-end Fantasy forward, even if he can string together the occasional double-double. Leave him on waivers in most leagues.
News: Heat forward Dorell Wright only played 16 minutes Monday against Cleveland and finished with seven points and two rebounds.
Analysis: Wright's production has been limited this season, which is not unusual for a young player in Pat Riley's system. Don't plan on using Wright any time soon in any format.
News: Bulls SF Dorell Wright remained in the lineup Wednesday against the Bulls for the second straight game after missing the first five games to open January with an ankle injury. He played 26 minutes Wednesday after just five Friday against the Hornets. He had four points, four rebounds and one assist against the Bulls.
Analysis: Wright remains in the starting lineup for Miami, but by some of his stat lines you can't really tell. He can go off for double figures in scoring, but is not that reliable. Treat him as a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Heat SF Dorell Wright was unable to play Friday at New Orleans because of an ankle injury. He has now missed the last six games and remains day to day.
Analysis: Wright has had some nice scoring outputs since returning to the starting lineup, but he still doesn't produce enough to warrant heavy use in Fantasy leagues when healthy. Use him as a low-end Fantasy option when he returns to the lineup.
News: Heat SF Dorell Wright was unable to play Wednesday against the Bucks because of an ankle injury. He has now missed the last five games and remains questionable for Friday against the Hornets.
Analysis: Wright has had some nice scoring outputs since returning to the starting lineup, but he still doesn't produce enough to warrant heavy use in Fantasy leagues when healthy. Use him as a low-end Fantasy option when he returns to the lineup.
News: Heat SF Dorell Wright missed his fourth straight game Tueday at Minnesota as he continues to deal with an ankle injury.
Analysis: Wright has put together a couple of double-doubles since entering the starting lineup, but he has averaged only 6.9 points and 3.4 rebounds in the 10 games since his last one. Reserve him for now in Fantasy but consider him no more than a low-end starter when healthy.
News: Heat SF Dorell Wright missed his third straight game Sunday as he continues to deal with an ankle injury.
Analysis: Wright has put together a couple of double-doubles since entering the starting lineup, but he has averaged only 6.9 points and 3.4 rebounds in the 10 games since his last one. Reserve him for now in Fantasy but consider him no more than a low-end starter when healthy.
News: The Palm Beach Post reports that Dorell Wright (ankle) will not play Friday night at Dallas. He is considered day to day.
Analysis: Wright has put together a couple of double-doubles since entering the starting lineup, but he has averaged only 6.9 points and 3.4 rebounds in the 10 games since his last one. Reserve him for now in Fantasy but consider him no more than a low-end starter when healthy.
News: Heat F Dorell Wright, who left Saturday's game at Washington with an ankle injury, didn't return Wednesday against the Bucks.
Analysis: Wright has put together a couple double-doubles since entering the starting lineup, but he has averaged only 6.9 points and 3.4 rebounds in the 10 games since his last one. Reserve him for now in Fantasy but consider him no more than a low-end starter when healthy.
News: Heat F Dorell Wright left Saturday's game at Washington with an ankle injury after playing only 13 minutes. He scored only two points and didn't collect a rebound.
Analysis: Wright has put together a couple double-doubles since entering the starting lineup, but he has averaged only 6.9 points and 3.4 rebounds in the 10 games since his last one. Reserve him for now in Fantasy but consider him no more than a low-end starter when healthy.
News: After scoring in double digits in consecutive games, Heat SF Dorell Wright has been held to 14 combined points in the last two games. He had eight points with six rebounds, two assists and two blocks and was just 2-for-7 from the field at Philadelphia
Analysis: This is what you should expect from a player like Wright. After showing some flashes in back-to-back games against the Nets and Jazz last week, he's returned to being just a mediocre role player. He starts, he sees decent minutes, but should not be considered anything more than a low-end No. 4 forward in Fantasy. Use him as a stopgap.
News: Heat SF Dorell Wright scored 13 points with seven rebounds and two assists Thursday vs. the Nets. It snapped a four-game single digit streak during which he scored a combined 14 points.
Analysis: Wright continues to start at small forward for the Heat, but has not been a very reliable Fantasy option. He's frustrating because he can put together lines like Thursday, with seven rebounds, with assists and three blocks, and then do very little for several games at a time. Consider him no more than a player to be reserved and used as a potential stopgap for now.
News: SF Dorell Wright played a minimal role in the starting lineup for the Heat on Saturday against the Pacers. He scored four points and grabbed two rebounds in 14 minutes of play.
Analysis: Wright has had two games in which he collected double-doubles in his recent stretch as a starter and four in which he did virtually nothing. The 'virtually nothing' appears more the trend, leaving Wright with little value in Fantasy.
News: Heat F Dorrell Wright made his second consecutive start at small forward Friday at Golden State and, unlike in his first start, thoroughly impressed. He scored 19 points and pulled down 17 rebounds in 42 minutes of play.
Analysis: We might write off the points or the rebounds alone as a fluke, but both at the same time? The Heat have tried out a handful of starting small forwards this season, and they might finally have reason to settle on one in Wright. Don't pick him up just yet, but keep an eye on his performance in the coming days.
News: The Heat started Dorell Wright Thursday at Portland and he scored eight points with four rebounds and a steal.
Analysis: Wright replaced Anfernee Hardaway in the lineup, but he didn't exactly impress anyone. The Heat appear to be content with Ricky Davis coming off the bench and are trying to find a suitable starter at the three with either Hardaway or Wright. Neither player is worth anything more than a flier in deeper leagues at this time.
News: Patience ran out Friday. After going the first four games of the season with Dorell Wright, Heat coach Pat Riley altered his starting lineup for the first time this season Friday when he instead opened with Penny Hardaway at small forward against the Suns. Wright followed up a poor preseason by shooting .419 from the field in the first four games, all losses. Wright took the shift in stride. "At the end of the day, it's whatever's going to be best for the team," he said. "I'll keep working until I get back there."
Analysis: Wright, a first-round pick in 2004, said he sensed a change might be coming in the wake of the 0-4 start. "We had to find another way," he said. "I'm just happy to be out there playing." Actually, this news is small potatoes in the world of Fantasy. Neither Wright nor Hardaway will start once Dwyane Wade returns, as Ricky Davis will rotate to small forward to accommodate him. Wright only has value in the deepest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Heat SF Dorell Wright scored nine points with four rebounds and and a block in Thursday's season opener vs. Detroit.
Analysis: Wright started at small forward and should maintain that position until Dwyane Wade comes back some time in late November. At that time, the Heat should move Ricky Davis to the three and Wright back to the bench, but they could also choose to use Davis as their sixth man. Either way, Wright's minutes will take a big hit upon Wade's return.
News: The Heat traded SF Antoine Walker to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday as part of a five-player deal, which means Dorell Wright is now the clear No. 1 SF in Miami.
Analysis: Wright will now have to put up or shut up as he will now have no choice but to be thrust into the spotlight in Miami. Coach Pat Riley obviously has enough confidence in the fourth-year pro to pull the trigger on this trade, which raises his Fantasy value immensely. Consider grabbing him in the middle to late rounds of your draft as Wright has loads of athletic ability and could be a real asset in Fantasy play.
News: Despite the fact that Dorell Wright has started all four preseason games at small forward for the Heat, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel is reporting that the team plans to employ a committee approach at the position at the start of the season. Wright and Antoine Walker are expected to split starts at the position.
Analysis: Such an approach would not be unprecedented. Head coach Pat Riley last season cycled through Wright, James Posey, Jason Kapono, Antoine Walker and Eddie Jones as starting small forwards. Only Walker and Wright remain from that group this season. Walker continues to fail to meet the team's fitness requirements and we do see Wright as the player with the better upside at the position. Neither player looks to be a great Fantasy option at the moment, but are both worth selecting in the late rounds of Fantasy drafts as potential in-season stopgaps.
News: Dorell Wright is hearing promises, according to The Sports Xchange, Coach Pat Riley still maintains he'll give the athletic swingman more playing time this season. "I'm going to give Dorell Wright the opportunity," Riley said.
Analysis: Wright has loads of athletic ability and just needs some regular minutes. If he gets them, he can be a real asset in Fantasy play. Consider him in the middle-to-late rounds as a sleeper in Fantasy leagues.
News: According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Heat F Dorell Wright hopes to start during the 2007-08 regular season. He started in 19 games during the 2006-07 season.
Analysis: Wright has loads of athletic ability and just needs some regular minutes. If he gets them, he can be a real asset in Fantasy play. Consider him in the middle-to-late rounds as a sleeper in Fantasy leagues.
News: Dorell Wright, who started 19 games this season, was inactive Sunday for the first time since March 2 and only the fourth time all season.
Analysis: Wright has loads of athletic ability and just needs some regular minutes. He isn't a player that should be active in Fantasy rosters at this stage of the season.
News: Wright (flu) dressed for Monday's game against the Hawks, but he was listed as a DNP-CD.
Analysis: Wright is only worth taking a flier on in larger Fantasy leagues. He has loads of athletic ability and just needs some regular minutes.
News: According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Dorell Wright was forced to sit out Saturday's game vs. Detroit due to the flu.
Analysis: After the game, head coach Pat Riley said he'd eventually find time for Wright to play due to the absence of Dwyane Wade. "I'll play him," he said. "I think somewhere we're going to need some of his athleticism, his enthusiasm and size. So, we'll just wait and see for the opportunity." Monitor his playing time and consider taking a flier on him in larger leagues. He has loads of athletic ability and just needs some regular minutes.
News: According to the Miami Herald, free agent G Eddie Jones could reach a deal with the Heat as soon as Thursday. Jones, who spent five seasons with the Heat from 2000-05 before being traded to Memphis, officially becomes a free agent Thursday after being released by the Grizzlies on Tuesday, and wants to join a contending team.
Analysis: If the Heat does as expected and signs Jones, the presence of the 35-year-old veteran likely would mean an even more reduced role for Dorell Wright, who started 19 games earlier this season. With the Heat in need of a point guard, it also could mean the team will continue to offer Wright in trade scenarios. The Heat already has included Wright in at least one trade offer to the Clippers for Corey Maggette.
News: Heat coach Ron Rothstein addressed the limited minutes third-year forward Dorell Wright had received in recent games. "I think, as a young player, he needs to earn his time," he said. "I think if you give young players their time without them earning it, you're cheating them."
Analysis: Wright isn't a reliable Fantasy option at this point. Keep him reserved until he earns his minutes.
News: Heat F Dorrell Wright did not score Sunday vs. Dallas in just four minutes of action off the bench.
Analysis: Wright isn't yet a reliable Fantasy option. Keep an eye on him in deeper formats, but don't start him.
News: All of a sudden Miami has a talent glut at small forward. Jason Kapono, the league leader in three-point percentage (.535), has earned the starting job. Dorell Wright, who started early in the season and specializes in defense and rebounding, is the backup. And James Posey, the starter for most of last season, also earns minutes with his perimeter defense and three-point shooting. "It's a dilemma," interim coach Ron Rothstein said. "I'm not changing the starting lineup. ...I plan on playing Dorell off the bench. We're flying by the seat of our pants. I just think they have to be ready for anything."
Analysis: Kapono picked up 20 points and seven boards as the started Friday at Golden State and is currently the best option of the three. Posey and Wright totaled 11 points off the bench and should be reserved in larger leagues unless they can win back the starting gig.
News: Heat F Dorrell Wright was back in the lineup for the Heat Wednesday vs. the L.A. Clippers. He missed the team's flight to Orlando for Saturday's game and was unable to start.
Analysis: Wright has had some breakout performances with Dwyane Wade (wrist) out of the lineup and has sparked the interest of many in the Fantasy world, but he will likely be little more than a No. 4 Fantasy forward once Wade and Shaquille O'Neal (knee) return. His biggest value is in keeper leagues.
News: Dorell Wright had career highs in points (21), blocks (six) and steals (four) against New Jersey on Friday.
Analysis: Wright carried all of the load in the absence of Dwyane Wade and could see a couple more games like this. Wade is likely to be out another game or two. The young and athletic Wright is a great keeper league option and should have a nice future in this league. In the immediate future the Heat will likely lean on him even when Wade returns at least until Shaq can come back.
News: Dorell Wright's 17 points on Wednesday were a career best and his 14 rebounds were two shy of his career best.
Analysis: Wright is averaging 7.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. He is not a front of the line Fantasy starter, but is worth having as a reserve forward.
News: Dorell Wright scored 10 points in Monday's game against the Lakers, as the Heat won for the fourth time in five games. His biggest contribution come on defense, as he held Kobe Bryant in check. "I think I did decent," Wright said. "To stop him, you hope he misses shots. ... He's a scorer. If anyone can score 81 points in the NBA, they're going to be aggressive anytime."
Analysis: Wright has slid into the starting lineup and is worth using as a No. 4 or 5 Fantasy forward in larger leagues right now. He continues to see time with Shaquille O'Neal (knee) out of action indefinitely.
News: Heat F Dorell Wright, who collected two first-quarter fouls, played just 15 minutes, his lowest total since becoming a starter seven games ago. He was scoreless on 0-for-1 shooting.
Analysis: Wright has seen more minutes with Shaq missing time, but he isn't yet a reliable Fantasy option. Keep an eye on him in deeper formats, but don't start him.
News: Heat F Dorrell Wright scored 11 points and had seven rebounds on Thursday against the Pistons.
Analysis: Wright has played well in the past seven games, scoring in double-figures three times and grabbing more than 10 rebounds in three of those games as well. Wright can be used as a reserve forward in large Fantasy leagues.
News: Dorell Wright, the 20-year-old who was Miami's first-round pick in 2005, made his first start at home Friday against Orlando. His previous starts were both last season and both on the road.
Analysis: Wright ended with his second double-double in three games with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Expect this change to a starting role to be just a temporary measure.
News: Antoine Walker and Gary Payton were both on the bench to start the Heat's game against the Orlando Magic on Friday night, getting replaced by Dorell Wright and Jason Kapono -- who've combined to make four starts in their first 95 games in Heat uniforms.
Analysis: Searching for a spark, Pat Riley has shaken up the Miami Heat's starting lineup. Walker has had a dismal start to the season, with his scoring (10.6), rebounds (4.1), field-goal shooting (.380), free-throw shooting (.357) and 3-point shooting (.238) all putting him on pace for career lows. Payton has also struggled, averaging a mere 7.7 points and 2.6 assists on 34.6 percent shooting in the first 11 games. With Payton out, Dwyane Wade started at point guard for the Heat, with Kapono at shooting guard and Wright at small forward. Expect this change to be just a temporary measure.
News: Dorell Wright is experiencing his first professional lull. Wright, the third-year player drafted out of high school, had a hot two-game start but has struggled since, at one point going 7-for-25 from the field, including missing a wide-open breakaway dunk in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game at Atlanta.
Analysis: "He's up and down," coach Pat Riley said. "It's the roller coaster. He had back-to-back games a couple of weeks ago, huge headlines. Now it's the roller coaster. That's what it is with a young player. Basically, he's a rookie." Wright has seen more minutes with Shaq missing time, but he isn't yet a reliable Fantasy option. Keep an eye on him in deeper formats, but don't start him.
News: Third-year guard Dorell Wright, who recently began getting minutes, had his worst night as a pro Friday at New Jersey, going 0-for-5 from the field in 14 minutes.
Analysis: Wright has seen more minutes with Shaq missing time, but he isn't yet a reliable Fantasy option. Keep an eye on him in deeper formats, but don't start him.
News: Reserve Dorell Wright had nine points, five rebounds and a career-high six assists against Seattle Tuesday.
Analysis: Wright has 24 points and 14 rebounds total in his past two games, which makes him a decent possibility in larger leagues. While Shaquille O'Neal (knee) remains sidelined, Wright will continue to see more minutes.
News: Third-year guard Dorell Wright appears to be gaining coach Pat Riley's trust. Wright, the Heat's first-round pick in 2004 out of high school, played the second and fourth quarters at the Sixers Sunday, finishing the game with 15 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block.
Analysis: Wright entered the game in the first quarter and got meaningful early minutes with the starters in a game that mattered for the first time in his career. Most of his other minutes came in garbage time. He's not going to see these kind of minutes regularly -- at least the Heat hope so -- which makes this game fluky. Only consider him in larger keeper leagues.
News: Robert Hite, Wayne Simien and Dorell Wright all saw time in the Heat's regular season opener against the Bulls, but they did very little. Simien and Wright had a bucket each while Hite was scoreless.
Analysis: The Heat were spanked by 42 points, the worst loss by a defending champ in an opener in NBA history. The Heat will look to rebound on Friday night against the Nets, but neither of the three players are worth using in any Fantasy leagues right now.
News: Dorell Wright's promising preseason with the Miami Heat is over. The third-year forward has a sprained left ankle and is expected to miss three weeks, the team said Wednesday. Wright is expected to spend one week in a cast and the following two weeks rehabbing. Wright said he wasn't sure when the injury occurred, but noticed the ankle started swelling about three hours after the Heat beat the New Orleans Hornets 109-105 in an exhibition game Tuesday night. Wright started that game and finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds, earning praise from coach Pat Riley. The Heat have four preseason games left before opening the regular season at home against Chicago on Oct. 31.
Analysis: Wright -- a little-used player in his first two seasons who hoped to earn a spot in Miami's regular rotation -- played a game-high 31 minutes, shooting 3-of-5 from the floor. All 10 of his rebounds were on the defensive end, and he added two steals and two blocks. "He made some very good plays," Heat coach Pat Riley said. "He still has a long way to go but I think he has a package there that could be very versatile for us." Wright started in place of Antoine Walker, the only Heat regular to be given the night off. At this point, he's not someone to draft in Fantasy play, but in a year or two, that might change.
News: Dorell Wright is getting his opportunity this preseason. So far, so good. Taking advantage of a rare start, Wright had 13 points and 10 rebounds to help the Miami Heat beat the New Orleans Hornets 109-105 in an exhibition game Tuesday night. "I think I'm doing a good job of just playing the game, not making too many mistakes and just doing what I have to do -- rebound, defend and things like that," Wright said.
Analysis: Wright -- a little-used player in his first two seasons who hopes to earn a spot in Miami's regular rotation -- played a game-high 31 minutes, shooting 3-of-5 from the floor. All 10 of his rebounds were on the defensive end, and he added two steals and two blocks. "He made some very good plays," Heat coach Pat Riley said. "He still has a long way to go but I think he has a package there that could be very versatile for us." Wright started in place of Antoine Walker, the only Heat regular to be given the night off. At this point, he's not someone to draft in Fantasy play, but in a year or two, that might change.
News: Dorell Wright was 6-foot-7 when the Miami Heat drafted him out of Connecticut's South Kent Prep in 2004, and didn't grow much during his first two seasons as a little-used reserve. Yet this past summer, the 20-year-old Wright got noticeably taller, reporting for camp at nearly 6-9. "I'm not done," Wright said. "I think I should be 6-foot-10 by the time I'm done."
Analysis: When the defending NBA champions open their preseason schedule Tuesday in San Juan against the Detroit Pistons, Wright is hoping he'll get a chance to show that his game has grown, too. The Heat didn't practice Sunday, taking the day instead to travel to Puerto Rico, where they'll practice Monday. Miami coach Pat Riley has indicated that many of the Heat's regulars - including Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade - won't log major minutes during the preseason, meaning there will likely be ample opportunity for younger players like Wright to make their mark. Monitor his progress in the preaseason.
News: The Miami Heat picked up options Friday on guard Dorell Wright and forward Wayne Simien, ensuring they remain under contract for at least two more seasons. Both options were under the NBA's rookie scale, with Wright's for a fourth year and Simien's for a third.
Analysis: Wright is entering his third season. The Heat's first-round pick two years ago has appeared in 23 games in his career, averaging 2.8 points and 1.4 rebounds. In two career starts, he averaged 19.5 points and seven rebounds. Simien, the 29th overall pick in 2005, appeared in 43 games in his rookie season, averaging 3.4 points. Neither player is someone who should be targeted on Draft Day. Ignore them for now.
News: The Miami Heat recalled swingman Dorell Wright and center Earl Barron on Wednesday from the Florida Flame of the NBA Development League. Each played six games for the Flame since being sent there on Jan. 3.
Analysis: Wright averaged 12.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists in his six games, and had a 32-point effort on Jan. 13 against Roanoke. The second-year player is not a recommended Fantasy option in most formats at this point.
News: The Miami Heat sent forward Dorell Wright and center Earl Barron to the team's NBA Development League affiliate on Tuesday. Wright and Barron will begin practicing with the NBDL's Estero, Fla.-based Florida Flame on Wednesday, and will be eligible to play when the Flame hosts Austin on Thursday.
Analysis: Wright appeared in eight games with Miami this season, averaging 1.6 points, 1.5 rebounds in 6.4 minutes. He was the 19th overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft, entering the league straight out of South Kent Prep.
News: Wright was dressed for Sunday's game against the Lakers, but he did not get into the game due to coach's decision.
Analysis: The second-year player is not a recommended Fantasy option in most formats.
News: Wright might miss the remainder of the team's summer league season due to a mouth injury. He was elbowed in the mouth on Wednesday and lost two teeth.
Analysis: The team is listing Wright as questionable for the rest of the team's summer league season. He will be ready for training camp.
News: The Heat placed rookie Dorell Wright back on the injured list with knee tendinitis on Friday.
Analysis: Wright, who's been out for much of the season with an abdominal strain, has played in one game for Miami.
News: Miami activated Dorell Wright (abdominal) from the I-L on Wednesday. He has not played in a game yet this season.
Analysis: Wright has the talent to be one of the best players in the league down the road, but it's not likely he'll make much of a Fantasy impact during his rookie campaign.
News: Wright was placed on the injured list on Monday due to an abdominal strain.
Analysis: Wright will likely see little action in his rookie season. He is only worth a roster spot as a reserve in larger keeper leagues.
