DFS Alerts
Killian Tillie (health protocols) available to play Friday
Killian Tillie (health protocols) is available to play Friday against the Denver Nuggets. Tillie is not expected to play a large role for the Grizzlies but he could take some backend of the rotation minutes from other big men like Xavier Tillman and Santi Aldama. Ultimately, Tillie’s return should have little to no DFS implications.
As reported by: Memphis Grizzlies
Rudy Gobert (ankle) will play Friday
Rudy Gobert (ankle) will play Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Gobert was listed as questionable all day with an ankle injury but will give it a go tonight and should play his normal minutes as there has been no news that has come out that has said otherwise. Gobert’s availability will limit the upside and value that could have been enjoyed by players like Udoka Azubuike and the other Utah bench big men.
As reported by: Ryan Miller Lineup Update: Bucks will start Hill, Allen, Middleton, Giannis, Portis on Friday
George Hill will once again get the start as Jrue Holiday continues to work his way back from a six game absence. Hill will see slightly more minutes but still should not be considered in DFS contests due to his poor FPM rate.
As reported by: Milwaukee Bucks Killian Hayes (hip) ruled out Friday
Killian Hayes (hip) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Utah Jazz. With Hayes officially ruled out, Cory Joseph and Saben Lee should absorb his vacated point guard minutes and see their value increase.
As reported by: James Edwards III Lineup Update: Bulls will start White, Dosunmu, DeRozan, Cook, Vucevic on Friday
Lineup Update: Bulls will start White, Dosunmu, DeRozan, Cook, Vucevic on Friday
As reported by: Chicago Bulls Bryn Forbes will make Nuggets debut Friday; Demarcus Cousins will be a game-time decision
Bryn Forbes will make Nuggets debut Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies, while Demarcus Cousins will be a game-time decision. Forbes should see some bench minutes as he starts to get familiar with his new team. His addition could siphon away a few minutes from players like Bones Hyland, Facundo Campazzo, and Austin Rivers. Cousins will be a game-time decision after going through a pregame workout to see how he feels. If he is available to play, he should see some backup big man minutes but is not expected to be DFS relevant at this time.
As reported by: Katy Winge Other tagged players: DeMarcus Cousins Hawks will start Young, Huerter, Hunter, Collins and Okongwu on Friday.
Hawks will start Young, Huerter, Hunter, Collins and Okongwu on Friday. The main note here is Onyeka Okongwu will remain in the starting lineup even with Clint Capela and Gorgui Dieng back. Capela will remain on a minute restriction.
As reported by: Chris Kirschner
Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) and Nassir Little (knee) available on Friday.
Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) and Nassir Little (knee) available on Friday. No change here as both were projected in.
As reported by: Jamie Hudson Other tagged players: Dennis Smith Jr. Alex Caruso remains on a minutes limit of 22-25 on Friday.
Alex Caruso remains on a minutes limit of 22-25 on Friday. This makes it tough to roster Caruso in DFS but should mean we still see plenty of Ayo Dosunmu. Troy Brown Jr. should continue to see solid run off the bench too.
As reported by: K.C. Johnson Clippers will start Jackson, Coffey, Morris Sr., Batum and Zubac on Friday.
Clippers will start Jackson, Coffey, Morris Sr., Batum and Zubac on Friday. No surprises here but it confirms Batum and Morris will return to the starting lineup after their absences last game.
As reported by: Andrew Greif Seth Curry (ankle) out on Friday; Sixers will start Maxey, Joe, Korkmaz, Harris and Embiid on Friday.
Seth Curry (ankle) out on Friday; Sixers will start Maxey, Joe, Korkmaz, Harris and Embiid on Friday. Curry’s absence coupled with Shake Milton being out means Joe and Korkmaz should see plenty of minutes.
As reported by: Kyle Neubeck Gary Trent Jr. (ankle) will play on Friday.
Gary Trent Jr. (ankle) will play on Friday. His return will add another body to a small rotation, and this hurts Chris Boucher and Precious Achiuwa. It remains to be seen whether Justin Champagnie will stick in the rotation but he could be the one most squeezed by Trent’s return.
As reported by: Josh Lewenberg Danilo Gallinari (Achilles) out on Friday.
Danilo Gallinari (Achilles) is out on Friday. This should leave more time for Lou Williams, Delon Wright and possibly Kevin Knox to take on more minutes in the second unit.
As reported by: Kevin Chouinard Nic Claxton (hamstring) ruled out; DeAndre Bembry (back spasms) available on Friday.
Nic Claxton (hamstring) ruled out; DeAndre Bembry (back spasms) available on Friday. No changes here to projections as we projected this to be the case.
As reported by: Brian Lewis Other tagged players: DeAndre Bembry Kyle Kuzma (neck) out Friday.
Kyle Kuzma (neck) has been ruled out Friday. Our lineups team is projecting Deni Avdija to draw the start. This should open up some more minutes for Daniel Gafford, Thomas Bryant and Montrezl Harrell if the team is willing to run more lineups with them alongside each other.
As reported by: Washington Wizards