DFS Alerts
Quentin Grimes (knee) out on Friday.
Quentin Grimes (knee) out on Friday. There’s not much DFS impact here but it’ll give Immanuel Quickley even more of a role in the second unit.
As reported by: Fred Katz
Fred VanVleet (knee) out on Friday.
Fred VanVleet (knee) out on Friday. Precious Achiuwa is a likely candidate to start, but monitor the starting lineups because the Raptors could always throw us a curveball.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report Maxi Kleber (ankle) out on Friday.
Maxi Kleber (ankle) out on Friday. Davis Bertans should run into a few more minutes now as the main backup big.
As reported by: Mavs PR Omer Yurtseven (illness) out on Friday.
Omer Yurtseven (illness) out on Friday. Both Markieff Morris and Dewayne Dedmon are questionable still, so they should take the backup center duties if they are healthy enough.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) questionable on Friday; Grayson Allen (hip) ruled out.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) questionable on Friday; Grayson Allen (hip) ruled out. With Allen out, expect Wesley Matthews to continue to start. If Giannis can’t go, there would be some punt appeal if someone like Jordan Nwora started for him, while Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton would also be appealing if they got their normal run.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report Other tagged players: Grayson Allen Anthony Davis (foot), Russell Westbrook (shoulder) and Carmelo Anthony (illness) all out on Friday.
Anthony Davis (foot), Russell Westbrook (shoulder) and Carmelo Anthony (illness) all out on Friday. This is as expected as all three were excluded from our early projections. Expect another big Talen Horton-Tucker and Malik Monk spot.
As reported by: Ryan Ward Other tagged players: Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony Kris Dunn (ankle) out on Friday.
Kris Dunn (ankle) out on Friday. Expect Brandon Williams to start now with the Blazers using more Ben McLemore in the second unit.
As reported by: Casey Hodahl Gordon Hayward (foot) out on Friday.
Gordon Hayward (foot) out on Friday. This is as expected and should mean more Kelly Oubre and Cody Martin in the second unit.
As reported by: Hornets PR Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) questionable on Friday.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) questionable on Friday. If he can’t go, Delon Wright should be asked to take on a larger role in the second unit.
As reported by: Mike Conti LeBron James (ankle) out for the rest of the season.
LeBron James (ankle) out for the rest of the season. This comes as no surprise but should mean guys like Talen Horton-Tucker and Malik Monk will have a chance to shine these last two games. Stay tuned on news for Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook.
As reported by: Dave McMenamin Precious Achiuwa (knee) questionable on Friday.
Precious Achiuwa (knee) questionable on Friday. Beat writers mentioned nobody is resting as of right now but they wouldn’t be surprised if that came later in the day. If Achiuwa can’t go, that would be a bump for Khem Birch, Thad Young and Chris Boucher. Stay tuned for more news here as I suspect we may get some funny business from Toronto.
As reported by: Josh Lewenberg Vernon Carey (calf) available on Friday.
Vernon Carey (calf) available on Friday. This may provide some extra depth with Kristaps Porzingis out.
As reported by: Washington Wizards Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) both out on Friday.
Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) both out on Friday. Expect Daniel Gafford to start with Thomas Bryant backing him up for center minutes. With Pope out, Deni Avdija should be in line for a spot start. There’s some value here we may be able to target now.
As reported by: Washington Wizards Other tagged players: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Marquese Chriss (illness) out Friday.
Marquese Chriss (illness) out Friday. Maxi Kleber is also questionable so if Kleber can’t go, we may see Davis Bertans take on a larger role in the second unit.
As reported by: Mavs PR Lakers will start Monk, Reaves, Horton-Tucker, Johnson, and Howard on Thursday.
Lakers will start Monk, Reaves, Horton-Tucker, Johnson, and Howard on Thursday. The Lakers will elect to run with most of their younger players aside from Dwight Howard in the starting lineup. With the big three plus Carmelo Anthony out, the young guys should see increased run and opportunities. THT and Monk project as the best DFS plays of the bunch and should be considered.
As reported by: Ryan Ward