DFS Alerts
Killian Hayes (adductor) out on Wednesday.
Killian Hayes (adductor) out on Wednesday. With the Pistons down Hayes and Frank Jackson, this might give Cory Joseph a safer floor. He’s not the worst YOLO punt in GPPs.
As reported by: James Edwards
LeBron James (knee) will play on Wednesday.
LeBron James (knee) will play on Wednesday. With James back, that will make Russell Westbrook less desirable of a play, although given the matchup against Houston I would consider Westbrook still GPP-viable. Assuming LeBron has no restrictions, he’s an elite spend up option tonight.
As reported by: Chris Haynes Garrison Mathews (ankle) expected to play on Wednesday.
Garrison Mathews (ankle) expected to play on Wednesday. This is noteworthy considering both Christian Wood and Jae’Sean Tate are questionable, so Mathews would help provide some depth if one or both are out. I’d only have interest in Mathews as a punt if he started.
As reported by: Jonathan Feigen Robert Covington (personal) out on Wednesday.
Robert Covington (personal) out on Wednesday. With Covington out, we should see a larger second unit role for Luke Kennard, while Rodney Hood should remain in the rotation as a result for extra depth.
As reported by: Tomer Azarly Anfernee Simons (knee) out on Wednesday.
Anfernee Simons (knee) out on Wednesday. Brandon Williams is coming off a career game and should draw another spot start. Williams is $5,500 on DraftKings but just $3,500 on FanDuel, so he’s going to project easily as a Core Play and one of the best point-per-dollar options on FanDuel tonight assuming he does indeed start.
As reported by: Casey Hodahl Derrick Favors (back) and Tre Mann (ankle) out on Wednesday.
Derrick Favors (back) and Tre Mann (ankle) out on Wednesday. This likely means Poku will start and leaves the Thunder with nine players. There may be some value to target here but the Thunder are 14.5 road dogs so be cautious with your exposure.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report Other tagged players: Tre Mann Grayson Allen (hip) not on Wednesday's injury report; Lindell Wigginton (ankle) doubtful.
Grayson Allen (hip) not on Wednesday’s injury report; Lindell Wigginton (ankle) doubtful. With Allen back, he likely slots back into the starting lineup and pushes Jordan Nwora back to the bench. This is the backend of a back-to-back for the Bucks so we’ll need to keep a close eye on whether they rest anyone.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report Other tagged players: Lindell Wigginton Cam Johnson (quad) out on Wednesday.
Cam Johnson (quad) out on Wednesday. This is not surprising as Johnson has been out the last few games. The Suns are getting Devin Booker back to boost their offense.
As reported by: Gerald Bourguet Brandon Ingram (hamstring) out on Wednesday.
Brandon Ingram (hamstring) out on Wednesday. With Ingram out, the offense will go through CJ McCollum. CourtIQ shows that with Ingram off the court this season, McCollum has led the team with a 33% usage rate and has averaged 1.54 fantasy points per minute.
As reported by: New Orleans Pelicans Domantas Sabonis (suspension) out on Wednesday.
Domantas Sabonis (suspension) out on Wednesday. With Sabonis out, the offense will flow through DeAaron Fox and Harrison Barnes. It’s possible Damian Jones or Alex Len get a spot start here as Richaun Holmes has been ruled out due to personal reasons.
As reported by: Michael Spencer Devin Booker (health protocols) will play on Wednesday.
Devin Booker (health protocols) will play on Wednesday. With Booker back, this makes all the Suns less appealing as we’ve been jamming them in. Cameron Payne likely still starts at point but with his rising price and Booker back, he’s a tougher sell on this slate. Booker himself will be a GPP-only option and we’ll monitor news if he’s facing any restrictions after missing the last few games.
As reported by: Shams Charania Jalen McDaniels (ankle) questionable on Wednesday; James Bouknight (neck) ruled out.
Jalen McDaniels (ankle) questionable on Wednesday; James Bouknight (neck) ruled out. If McDaniels can’t suit up, the Hornets may be forced to have JT Thor rejoin the rotation. Given the large slate this isn’t too impactful.
As reported by: Hornets PR Other tagged players: James Bouknight Mitchell Robinson (illness) missed Wednesday shootaround; remains questionable.
Mitchell Robinson (illness) missed Wednesday shootaround; remains questionable.
As reported by: Steve Popper Devin Vassell (illness) and Lonnie Walker (illness) available on Wednesday; Keita Bates-Diop (back) ruled out.
Devin Vassell (illness) and Lonnie Walker (illness) available on Wednesday; Keita Bates-Diop (back) ruled out. This is as expected, and now KBD has moved from doubtful to out.
As reported by: Matthew Tynan Other tagged players: Lonnie Walker IV, Keita Bates-Diop Christian Wood (illness) missed Wednesday's shootaround and remains questionable.
Christian Wood (illness) missed Wednesday’s shootaround and remains questionable. If Wood can’t go, we likely see Alperen Sengun draw another spot start.
As reported by: Jonathan Feigen