DFS Alerts

Devonte’ Graham (ankle) available on Thursday.

Devonte’ Graham (ankle) is available on Thursday and in the starting lineup. There’s no DFS change here as Graham has already been accounted for in projections.

Domantas Sabonis (ankle) out; Caris LeVert (calf) and Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) questionable on Thursday.

Domantas Sabonis (ankle) has been ruled out, while Caris LeVert (calf) and Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) are now questionable on Thursday. This isn’t too surprising given the back-to-back and with LeVert and Brogdon playing 27 and 26 minutes last night, respectively. With Sabonis out, the Pacers could give Goga Bitadze a start but we could see more Isaiah Jackson, who played backup minutes to Sabonis last night. If LeVert and/or Brogdon miss this game, Chris Duarte is a candidate to start while all of Jeremy Lamb, Lance Stephenson and Torrey Craig should be busier.

Kelly Olynyk (knee) will play Wednesday

Kelly Olynyk (knee) will play Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. Kelly Olynyk will make his return and should see some minutes off the bench for the Pistons. His return will likely limit the upside and minutes of Isaiah Stewart and Trey Lyles hurting both of their value.

Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and Jeremy Lamb (knee) available to play Wednesday

Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and Jeremy Lamb (knee) will both be available to play Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Brogdon will make his return after missing multiple games with an Achilles injury and should be a big part of the Pacers game plan. He should return to the starting lineup and takeover the ballhandling duties limiting the upside that Caris LeVert and the other Indiana guards had enjoyed over the course of his absence. Jeremy Lamb will also make his return tonight and should reclaim his role in the rotation. It will be tough to trust Brogdon in DFS contests in his first game back as he could be under some sort of minutes restriction (though there has been no word on this yet).

Carmelo Anthony (back) will play Wednesday

Carmelo Anthony (back) will play Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers after missing the last three games due to a back injury. Anthony will likely slot back into his role as one of the top Laker contributors off the bench. His return should limit the minutes that Trevor Ariza and Austin Reaves have enjoyed over the past few games and limit their upside.

Luke Kennard (conditioning) will play Wednesday but will not see his full run

Luke Kennard (conditioning) will play Wednesday but will not see his full run according to HC Ty Lue. Kennard is making his return after missing multiple weeks in the health and safety protcols. It doesn’t help that the Clippers are playing in Denver tonight at altitude. Kennard will have some plays drawn up for him but is not expected to see his normal run. This could mean more minutes for players like Amir Coffey, Eric Bledsoe, Brandon Boston, and Justise Winslow strengthening their value.

A previously released lineup incorrectly had Metu starting at the four rather than Bagley, this has been updated.

Marcus Morris (personal) ruled out Wednesday

Marcus Morris (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Morris was expected to start and play minutes in the low 30s but his minutes will now likely be split across the other available Los Angeles players. Serge Ibaka could enter the starting lineup for Morris if the Clippers elect to stay bigger and would be a candidate to see increased run with Eric Bledsoe, Luke Kennard, Brandon Boston, and Justise Winslow as other candidates.

Lineup Update: Grizzlies will start Morant, Konchar, Williams, Jackson Jr., Adams on Wednesday

Jrue Holiday (ankle) active Wednesday but not in starting lineup

Jrue Holiday (ankle) active Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies but not in the starting lineup. This likely means Holiday will be on a strict minutes limit. George Hill will draw the start and should see increased minutes but remains a difficult DFS player to roster due to his low FPM rates. Other players that should see a minutes boost with Holiday likely limited are Pat Connaughton and Donte DiVincenzo who both likely won’t enter DFS consideration on this large of a slate.

It’s worth noting that George Hill will be getting the start tonight rather than Jrue Holiday (who is still listed as questionable). This likely means Holiday will be on a strict minutes limit or he will eventually be ruled out prior to the game. Hill will see increased minutes but remains a difficult DFS player to roster due to his low FPM rates. Other players that should see a minutes boost with Holiday likely at least limited are Pat Connaughton and Donte DiVincenzo who still likely won’t enter DFS consideration on this large of a slate.

Lineup Update: Thunder will start Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort, Giddey, Wiggins, Robinson-Earl on Wednesday

Gary Trent Jr. (ankle) out on Wednesday.

Gary Trent Jr. (ankle) remains out on Wednesday. The Raptors have been tightening up their rotations lately, and this should be a big boost for Precious Achiuwa and Chris Boucher. Both could push for huge minutes with Khem Birch also still out. I’d consider targeting both in GPPs.

Sixers will start Maxey, Curry, Brown Jr, Harris and Embiid on Wednesday.

Sixers will start Maxey, Curry, Brown Jr, Harris and Embiid on Wednesday. The surprise here is Charlie Brown Jr. starting over Furkan Korkmaz, who we had projected to start. Good grief. This should open up more usage for the other starters as Brown Jr. shouldn’t be a high usage player.

Alex Caruso (conditioning) "will play around 22-24 minutes" on Wednesday.

Alex Caruso (conditioning) “will play around 22-24 minutes” on Wednesday. With this his first game back in a month, it’s not surprising Caruso will be on a minutes limit. With this in mind, it mainly takes him out of DFS consideration.