Jeremiah Fears scores 25 points in loss to Clippers

Fantasy basketball: The rookie guard hit 10 of 14 shots Sunday, but the efficient performance came in his usual 29 minutes and represents one strong outing to…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 9, 2026 · Updated November 11, 2026

Jeremiah Fears posted 25 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals and three threes on 10-of-14 shooting in 29 minutes as a starter in Sunday's 139-123 loss to the Clippers.

The rookie delivered his best scoring night of the season while shooting an efficient 71.4 per cent from the floor, well above his baseline marks of 14.8 points on 42.6 per cent shooting over his previous 9 games. The performance lifted his season line to 15.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists across 10 games, worth 29 projected fantasy points in default points scoring. His nine-category value sits at -1.94 with his 49.8 per cent true shooting and 25.3 per cent usage rate. The strong box score came without additional minutes or a changed role, making this one game to file away rather than a signal to act on in either format.

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Jeremiah Fears

Fears matched his season high in minutes at 29 and logged his typical starting assignment, so the scoring spike came entirely from shot-making rather than an expanded opportunity. He connected on 10 of his 14 field-goal attempts and added three triples, both figures well above his usual volume. His usage rate of 25.3 per cent and 49.8 per cent true shooting on the season suggest this efficiency will not hold over time.

The rookie's season-long line of 15.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 28.9 minutes provides mid-range value in both nine-category leagues and points formats, where he projects for 29 fantasy points per game. His minutes have trended up 4.8 per game over his last five, a positive sign for his workload. New Orleans has one game left this week, on Sunday, with no contests next week.

What to do

• Hold Jeremiah Fears through his Sunday game and treat the 25-point outing as one strong performance rather than a reason to upgrade his roster status.

• Stream him only if you need minutes and assists in shallow leagues, as his 28.9 minutes per game and 4.6 assists offer steady value.

• Monitor his usage and minutes trend over the next week, as the recent uptick in playing time could signal a larger role ahead.

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