DFS Alerts
Austin Rivers (illness) listed out Saturday
Austin Rivers (illness) listed out Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers. With Rivers officially ruled out, his bench guard minutes could be split between Facundo Campazzo and Bones Hyland with Davon Reed possibly entering the rotation to pick up whatever is left. Campazzo will enter consideration for DFS contests.
As reported by: Official NBA Injury Report
Dwight Howard (knee) available to play Saturday
Dwight Howard (knee) will be available to play Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. Howard will be needed tonight to help defend Nikola Jokic so his availability is huge for the Lakers. Depending on how much he ends up playing he could be considered as a potential value option in DFS contests.
As reported by: Kyle Goon Mo Bamba (toe) available to play off bench Saturday; Magic will start Anthony, Harris, Franz Wagner, Okeke, Lopez
Mo Bamba (toe) will be available to play off the bench Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks. Bamba will work his way back into game shape after missing last game due to a toe injury. Bamba, Robin Lopez, and Moe Wagner should all split time at the center position tonight limiting the upside of each player. it will likely be best to avoid this situation tonight in DFS contests.
As reported by: Orlando Magic Lineup Update: Bulls will start White, Dosunmu, DeRozan, McKinnie, Vucevic on Saturday
Lineup Update: Bulls will start White, Dosunmu, DeRozan, McKinnie, Vucevic on Saturday
As reported by: Chicago Bulls Kristaps Porzingis (conditioning) will start Saturday and is expected to be limited to about 30 minutes.
Kristaps Porzingis (conditioning) will start Saturday and is expected to be limited to about 30 minutes. With Porzingis back, the Dallas big men Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber are likely to see their minutes decrease while Marquese Chriss and Sterling Brown are candidates to lose their spot in the rotation.
As reported by: Tim MacMahon Carmelo Anthony (back) ruled out Saturday
Carmelo Anthony (back) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. With Anthony missing his second straight game, Trevor Ariza and Austin Reaves will likely pick up some of his minutes with Wayne Ellington likely to enter the rotation. Ultimately, from a DFS standpoint there are no real winners here as Anthony’s minutes will be spread out to players that don’t score well from an FPM perspective.
As reported by: Ryan Ward Joel Embiid (elbow) listed available to play Saturday
Joel Embiid (elbow) will be available and start Saturday against the Miami Heat. Embiid worked out prior to the game and his elbow seemed to be fine so he will give it a go tonight. The Philadelphia value that could have opened up if Embiid sat will not be available.
As reported by: Gina Mizell Austin Rivers (illness) likely out Saturday
Austin Rivers (illness) will likely be out Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers.If Rivers were to be officially ruled out, his bench guard minutes could be split between Facundo Campazzo and Bones Hyland with Davon Reed possibly entering the rotation to pick up whatever is left. Campazzo could enter consideration for DFS contests.
As reported by: Mike Singer Status Alert: Amir Coffey will have a slight minutes limit Saturday
Status Alert: Amir Coffey will have a slight minutes limit Saturday
As reported by: Andrew Greif Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle) will play Saturday
Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle) will play Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs. Hartenstein is expected to be on some sort of minutes restriction but he wasn’t likel to play much regardless. His return will likely siphon a few minutes away from Ivica Zubac as well as Serge Ibaka.
As reported by: Tomer Azarly Derrick White (health protocols) available to play Saturday; Jakob Poeltl (back) a game-time decision
Derrick White (health protocols) will be available to play Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers, while Jakob Poeltl (back) will be a game-time decision but is considered unlikely to play. White will return after missing the last four games. It remains to be seen if White instantly rejoins the starting lineup but even if he does he is expected to be limited. This would likely send Devin Vassell back to the bench and limit his upside along with siphoning minutes from Lonnie Walker as well. With Poeltl likely out, Jock Landale will be the likely starter at center with Drew Eubanks available to back him up off the bench. If Landale starts he would be worthy of consideration as a value play in DFS contests.
As reported by: Paul Garcia Other tagged players: Jakob Poeltl Lineup Update: Thunder will start Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort, Giddey, Robinson-Earl, Favors on Saturday
Lineup Update: Thunder will start Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort, Giddey, Robinson-Earl, Favors on Saturday
As reported by: Joe Mussatto Clint Capela (ankle) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) ruled out Saturday; Danilo Gallinari and Jalen Johnson available
Clint Capela (ankle) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) have been ruled out Saturday, while Danilo Gallinari and Jalen Johnson will be available. With Capela out, Gorgui Dieng or Onyeka Okongwu will likely draw the start at center. If Dieng draws the start (as he did last night) he should be considered in most DFS formats as a value option. With Bogdanovic ruled out, Kevin Huerter will likely slide into the starting lineup with Danilo Gallinari (questionable) also a possibility. All available Hawks guards and wings will likely be called upon to fill Bogdanovic’s minutes increasing their expected production.
As reported by: Sarah K. Spencer Other tagged players: Bogdan Bogdanovic, Danilo Gallinari, Jalen Johnson James Johnson (illness) ruled out Saturday
James Johnson (illness)has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Johnson wasn’t expected to play a major role for the Nets and his few minutes will be split between the other available Brooklyn big men.
As reported by: Brooklyn Nets Lineup Update: Raptors will start VanVleet, Anunoby, Watanabe, Siakam, Achiuwa on Saturday.
Lineup Update: Raptors will start VanVleet, Anunoby, Watanabe, Siakam, Achiuwa on Saturday.
As reported by: Josh Lewenberg