DFS Alerts
Cavs will start Goodwin, Okoro, Osman, Mobley and Allen on Friday.
Cavs will start Goodwin, Okoro, Osman, Mobley and Allen on Friday. This is as expected as the Cavs used this lineup last game, so Goodwin and Cedi remain starters.
As reported by: Chris Fedor
Zach LaVine (back spasms) out on Friday; Coby White (groin) is a gametime decision.
Zach LaVine (back spasms) out on Friday; Coby White (groin) is a gametime decision. This is going to make DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic stronger plays now. Also appealing for Vucevic is the Pacers have ruled out Goga Bitadze, meaning Vuc will be going up against Reggie Perry, Terry Taylor and Oshae Brissett. Sign me up.
As reported by: Rob Schaefer Other tagged players: Coby White Goga Bitadze out on Friday; Oshae Brissett is available.
Goga Bitadze out on Friday; Oshae Brissett is available. Reggie Perry is available to play too and “will get minutes” per Coach Carlisle. The Pacers remain thin on big men against Nikola Vucevic, and will be forced to rely on Brissett and Perry.
As reported by: Tony East Other tagged players: Oshae Brissett Reggie Perry available on Friday for the Pacers.
Reggie Perry available on Friday for the Pacers. With Goga Bitadze ruled out, Perry and Oshae Brissett will be forced to play more center minutes. Terry Taylor may also be asked to help cover the big man minutes.
As reported by: Tony East Gordon Hayward (conditioning) available on Friday.
Gordon Hayward (conditioning) available on Friday. This is as expected as Hayward has been trending probable towards a return. No word yet on whether there’s any minute restrictions since he hasn’t played since Jan 21, but we’ll pass along any info if that does get revealed. For now I’m not too interested in him even in GPPs given a potential lighter workload as he ramps back up.
As reported by: Rod Boone Trail Blazers to trade Norman Powell and Robert Covington to the Clippers.
Trail Blazers to trade Norman Powell and Robert Covington to the Clippers. The Blazers are getting Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and future second-round picks in return but from a DFS perspective, this is going to leave the Blazers thin for their game tonight. Tony Snell and Larry Nance Jr. (Q) likely draw the starts in their place, while more usage opens up for C.J. McCollum and Anfernee Simons.
As reported by: Adrian Wojnarowski Other tagged players: Robert Covington Rudy Gay (knee) questionable on Friday.
Rudy Gay (knee) questionable on Friday. With Jordan Clarkson also questionable and Danuel House / Joe Ingles both out, the Jazz could be potentially thin in the second unit tonight. Eric Paschall would see a boost in usage and playing time if Gay can’t go.
As reported by: Andy Larsen James Harden (hamstring) out Friday.
James Harden (hamstring) out Friday. With Harden and Durant out this season, Kyrie Irving has averaged 1.47 fantasy points per minute and a 33.6% usage rate. Irving is $10,300 on DraftKings but more attractive at $9,500 on FanDuel. DeAndre Bembry likely starts for Harden and has some punt appeal.
As reported by: Marc Stein Dejounte Murray, Jakob Poeltl, Doug McDermott and Keita Bates-Diop not listed on injury report; Jock Landale and Lonnie Walker out on Friday.
Dejounte Murray, Jakob Poeltl, Doug McDermott and Keita Bates-Diop not listed on injury report; Jock Landale and Lonnie Walker out on Friday. With Poeltl back, he’ll shift Thaddeus Young back to the bench. With Murray back, he’ll shift Tre Jones back to the bench too. McDermott and KBD back will help fill the void for Lonnie Walker being out. The Spurs were value options last night but with most of the starters back they are less appealing tonight.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report Other tagged players: Jakob Poeltl, Doug McDermott, Keita Bates-Diop, Jock Landale, Lonnie Walker IV Cade Cunningham (hip) and Josh Jackson (back) out on Friday.
Cade Cunningham (hip) and Josh Jackson (back) out on Friday. With Cunningham out again, we could see Rodney McGruder draw another spot start while Frank Jackson should see a bump in the second unit with Cunningham and Jackson out.
As reported by: James Edwards Other tagged players: Josh Jackson John Collins (shoulder) and Lou Williams (back spasms) questionable on Friday; Danilo Gallinari (hamstring) ruled out.
John Collins (shoulder) and Lou Williams (back spasms) questionable on Friday; Danilo Gallinari (hamstring) ruled out. With Gallinari out and even potentially Williams out, Bogdan Bogdanovic will see a larger role in the second unit. Collins hurt himself late on Thursday and if he can’t suit up, Onyeka Okongwu and De’Andre Hunter could see additional minutes. CourtIQ shows that when Collins and Gallinari have been off the court this season, Trae Young sees a 35.8% usage rate and averages 1.27 fantasy points per minute.
As reported by: Brad Rowland Other tagged players: Lou Williams, Danilo Gallinari Zach LaVine (back) and Coby White (adductor) both questionable on Friday.
Zach LaVine (back) and Coby White (adductor) both questionable on Friday. The Bulls played Thursday with LaVine finishing with 42 minutes despite playing through back pain. White played just 22 minutes. If LaVine can’t go, the offense will flow through DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic, boosting their appeal. If White can’t go, the Bulls will be even thinner on guard depth as they remain without Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso. Ayo Dosunmu may be asked to play more minutes while Matt Thomas sees a larger role in the second unit.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report Other tagged players: Coby White Lineup Update: Kings will start Haliburton, Mitchell, Barnes, Harkless, Holmes on Thursday
Lineup Update: Kings will start Haliburton, Mitchell, Barnes, Harkless, Holmes on Thursday. This was the expected lineup after Fox was ruled out, Davion Mitchell will enter the starting five.
As reported by: James Ham
De'Aaron Fox (ankle) ruled out Thursday
De’Aaron Fox (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday’s contest against the Golden State Warriors. Davion Mitchell is the most likely candidate to get the start for Fox and should play increased minutes. Tyrese Haliburton and Harrison Barnes are expected to continue to lead the Sacramento offense as long as Fox remains out.
As reported by: Jason Anderson Lakers will start Westbrook, Bradley, Monk, Johnson, Davis on Thursday
Lakers will start Westbrook, Bradley, Monk, Johnson, Davis on Thursday. This confirms that both Anthony Davis and Malik Monk (who were listed probable earlier in the day) will be available and start tonight.
As reported by: Kyle Goon