DFS Alerts
Fred VanVleet (rest), OG Anunoby (thigh) and Yuta Watanabe (quad) all out on Thursday.
Fred VanVleet (rest), OG Anunoby (thigh) and Yuta Watanabe (quad) all out on Thursday. We’re expecting Precious Achiuwa to take VanVleet’s place while we should see Scottie Barnes run the point.
As reported by: Eric Koreen Other tagged players: OG Anunoby, Yuta Watanabe
Magic will start Fultz, Suggs, Okeke, Moe Wagner and Bamba on Thursday.
Magic will start Fultz, Suggs, Okeke, Moe Wagner and Bamba on Thursday. Wagner gets the start and becomes a strong punt option now. This makes me less excited about Ignas Brazdeikis, who is now coming off the bench.
As reported by: Khobi Price Romeo Langford (heel) and Devin Vassell (Achilles) both available on Thursday; Lonnie Walker (back) ruled out.
Romeo Langford (heel) and Devin Vassell (Achilles) both available on Thursday; Lonnie Walker (back) ruled out. Note the Spurs don’t have anything to play for as they are locked into the play-in game, so just monitor the starting lineups for them in case Pop does some funny business.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report Other tagged players: Devin Vassell, Lonnie Walker IV Gary Harris (personal) available on Thursday.
Gary Harris (personal) available on Thursday.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report D'Angelo Russell (hamstring) questionable on Thursday.
D’Angelo Russell (hamstring) questionable on Thursday. If Russell can’t go, Malik Beasley should stick in the starting lineup while KAT and Anthony Edwards would see a boost in usage. KAT already remains a strong option across the industry.
As reported by: Timberwolves PR Lakers intend to waive Trevor Ariza.
Lakers intend to waive Trevor Ariza. This leaves one less body for the Lakers, who are already without LeBron, Davis, Westbrook and Nunn for this game. Austin Reaves should be looking at a larger workload tonight.
As reported by: Shams Charania OG Anunoby (quad) and Yuta Watanabe (quad) both now doubtful on Thursday.
OG Anunoby (quad) and Yuta Watanabe (quad) both now doubtful on Thursday. Khem Birch is a candidate to remain in the starting lineup for Anunoby.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report Other tagged players: Yuta Watanabe Brandon Williams (quad) available on Thursday.
Brandon Williams (quad) available on Thursday. Williams likely slides back into the starting lineup and moves Kris Dunn back to the bench, making Dunn less appealing for tonight’s slate.
As reported by: Jamie Hudson LeBron James (ankle), Anthony Davis (foot) and Russell Westbrook (shoulder) all out on Thursday.
LeBron James (ankle), Anthony Davis (foot) and Russell Westbrook (shoulder) all out on Thursday.
As reported by: Mike Trudell Other tagged players: Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook Jayson Tatum (knee) and Al Horford (back) both out on Thursday; Marcus Smart (ankle) is probable.
Jayson Tatum (knee) and Al Horford (back) both out on Thursday; Marcus Smart (ankle) is probable. Smart and Jaylen Brown will now become strong options as they’ll lead the offense.
As reported by: Boston Celtics Other tagged players: Al Horford Admiral Schofield (knee) available on Thursday.
Admiral Schofield (knee) available on Thursday. This provides some depth for the Magic but isn’t impactful for the main slate.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report Russell Westbrook (shoulder) expected to be out on Thursday.
Russell Westbrook (shoulder) expected to be out on Thursday. It’s unclear who will start for him and whether LeBron James and/or Anthony Davis will follow suit as both are questionable, but this is setting up to be a slate where the Lakers may offer some value in guys like Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson, pending more news.
As reported by: Adrian Wojnarowski Brandon Ingram (hamstring) doubtful on Thursday.
Brandon Ingram (hamstring) doubtful on Thursday. CJ McCollum and Jonas Valanciunas will now lead the offense, while Devonte Graham is a candidate to spot start in his place.
As reported by: Andrew Lopez Jonas Valanciunas says he’ll play on Thursday.
Jonas Valanciunas says he’ll play on Thursday. With JoVal expected back, that should shift Willy Hernangomez back to reserve role and crushes his DFS value.
As reported by: Christian Clark Jarrett Culver (knee) now questionable on Thursday.
Jarrett Culver (knee) now questionable on Thursday. John Konchar should soak up any on his minutes if Culver can’t go.
As reported by: Grizzlies PR