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Morez Johnson Jr. or Kel'el Ware

Who Should I Start? - Week 4 • Start New
Morez Johnson Jr.

Morez Johnson Jr.

PF • Dallas Mavericks DAL
Kel'el Ware

Kel'el Ware

C • Milwaukee Bucks MIL
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Johnson Jr. over Ware

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Johnson Jr. ... 0%

BOTH ... 50%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 14.8
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
66 0.493 0.727 0.228 3.6 1 12 8.8 5.7 22.4 11.6 8.7 10.7 1.1 0.4 0 11.2 19 4.9 0 28.5 2 5.1 14.8
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Outlook Morez Johnson Jr.

Morez Johnson Jr. vs Pacers — Questionable Status Clouds Expanding Reserve Role

Morez Johnson Jr. is questionable for tonight's contest against Indiana due to a fresh left shin contusion. Operating as a primary backup frontcourt piece behind Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington, the rookie has seen his fantasy sentiment surge, with roster rates jumping to 30%. Johnson has justified the interest by providing 8.0 points and 5.9 rebounds over 17.9 minutes per game across his last seven appearances.

If cleared, our daily projection models expect 15.6 fantasy points, built on eight points and five rebounds in 17 minutes against an Indiana squad in Dallas. The matchup carries a solid 226.5-point total, and the Mavericks have a four-game schedule this week, but managers should confirm his status before locking him into lineups.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Ware over Johnson Jr.

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Ware ... 50%

BOTH ... 50%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 23.3
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
77.5 0.454 0.686 0.311 12.1 3.4 15.8 5.2 3.8 33 15.7 10.7 22.1 1 1.19 0 7.2 32.9 3.2 4 37.5 2.3 3.8 23.3
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Outlook Kel'el Ware

Kel'el Ware vs Celtics — Frontcourt Bench Value Against Boston

Ware enters Sunday healthy and locked into his backup center role behind starter Myles Turner. The young big man has seen his roster rate gradually slip to 78% amid modest playing time, averaging 8.2 points and 8.2 rebounds in 17.2 minutes over his last six games. While his minutes remain capped with the second unit, his rebounding and shot-blocking provide steady per-minute production.

Hosting Boston tonight at Fiserv Forum, our models project Ware for 10 points, eight rebounds, and 24.3 fantasy points across 20 minutes. With the struggling Bucks listed as sizable home underdogs, Ware could see steady reserve run if game flow opens up. Looking ahead, managers can count on solid four-game volume for next week's slate.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Morez Johnson Jr.
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
9.501.257.7519.000.750.254
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
8.001.435.8617.860.570.147
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Kel'el Ware
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
2.000.504.2513.250.251.004
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
7.000.717.0016.000.430.867
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Morez Johnson Jr.
OWN
29%
+25.68 compared to last week
START
27%
+25.38 compared to last week
OWN/START Kel'el Ware
OWN
76%
-11.47 compared to last week
START
54%
-14.04 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Morez Johnson Jr.
59th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Kel'el Ware
13th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Morez Johnson Jr.

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 59th among PF's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 39th with 156 total points (15.60 avg).
  • He is currently 404 points behind the leader: Victor Wembanyama
  • He is doing much better than most people thought he would.
  • His average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.1 PPG.

    • Performance Stats

  • Shooting 51.79% from the field this month.
  • Shooting 22.22% from beyond the arc this month. I'd love to play against him in a game of 'HORSE'.
  • Assists per game numbers are 1.30 apg this month.
  • Rebounds per game numbers are average for a center / power forward with 5.10 rpg this month.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 10 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: +7.6, APG: +1.3, RPG: +5.1, MPG: +16.6 STLS: +0.5 BLKS: +0.1
Breakdown Kel'el Ware

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 13th among C's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 23rd with 193 total points (19.30 avg).
  • He is currently 222 points behind the leader: Nikola Jokic
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.2 PPG.

    • Performance Stats

  • Shooting 39.76% from the field this month. I'd love to play against him in a game of 'HORSE'.
  • Shooting 20.00% from beyond the arc this month. I'd love to play against him in a game of 'HORSE'.
  • Assists per game numbers are 0.70 apg.
  • Rebounds per game numbers are pretty good for a center / power forward with 6.90 rpg this month.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: -1.1, APG: +0.1, RPG: -0.8, MPG: --3.9 STLS: --0.5 BLKS: --0.5
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Morez Johnson Jr.

SHIN - Since Nov 9, 2026

Johnson Jr. is dealing with a left shin contusion and will not take the court for the Mavericks.
Injury Kel'el Ware

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Morez Johnson Jr.
DateOpponentResult
Nov 09VS IND
Nov 12@MIN
Nov 14@CLE
Nov 15@BOS
Week Today Home Away
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
8.000.006.0016.000.000.001
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Matchups Kel'el Ware
DateOpponentResult
Nov 10@NY
Nov 11VS LAL
Nov 13@ORL
Nov 15VS ATL
Week Today Home Away
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
0
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Morez Johnson Jr.
10.52
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Kel'el Ware
14.45
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Morez Johnson Jr.
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
26-27 DAL 10 16.6 .518 .222 .727 7.6 1.3 5.1 0.1 0.5 1.2
3-YEAR AVG 0 0.0 .0 .0 .0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Totals 10 16.6 .518 .222 .727 7.6 1.3 5.1 0.1 0.5 1.2
Career Kel'el Ware
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
24-25 MIA 68 21.8 .558 .312 .688 9.2 1.0 7.4 1.1 0.6 0.9
25-26 MIA 78 21.9 .528 .390 .747 11.1 0.8 9.1 1.1 0.8 0.8
26-27 MIL 10 16.9 .398 .200 .737 8.6 0.7 6.9 0.8 0.5 1.5
3-YEAR AVG 49 21.8 .541 .364 .723 10.2 0.9 8.3 1.1 0.7 0.8
Totals 156 21.5 .531 .351 .725 10.1 0.8 8.2 1.1 0.7 0.9
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