DFS Alerts
Scottie Barnes (injury management) officially ruled out Saturday
Scottie Barnes (injury management) officially ruled out Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks. With Barnes ruled out, Pascal Siakam could slide to the four with Precious Achiuwa entering the starting lineup and seeing a slight minutes bump. Off the bench, Chris Boucher and Justin Champagnie should see the bulk off the big man minutes with D.J. Wilson also available if necessary.
As reported by: Josh Lewenberg
Nic Claxton (hamstring) ruled out Saturday
Nic Claxton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Claxton is still dealing with left hamstring tightness and will once again be forced to sit out. With Claxton ruled out, the bigs for the Nets will be Blake Griffin, James Johnson, and Day’Ron Sharpe who should all see more playing time and offer increased value.
As reported by: Brian Lewis Gary Trent Jr. (ankle) ruled out Saturday; Scottie Barnes now considered a game-time decision.
Gary Trent Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Trent is still dealing with an ankle injury and will be unable to suit up. His minutes will likely be spread around the rest of the Raptors as they try fill minutes. The main candidates to see increased playing time are Chris Boucher, Yuta Watanabe (could start for Trent), and Precious Achiuwa. The Raptors are scrambling to fill minutes so Scottie Barnes who was originally scheduled to get the day off as he works his way back from injury is now considered a game-time decision. This game is not included on the DK main slate.
As reported by: Doug Smith Other tagged players: Scottie Barnes Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) questionable Saturday
Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) is now questionable for Saturday’s game against the New York Knicks. If Bogdanovic were to be ruled out, Kevin Huerter would likely slide into the starting lineup with Danilo Gallinari (questionable) also a possibility. All available Hawks guards and wings would likely be called upon to fill Bogdanovic’s minutes increasing their expected production.
As reported by: Atlanta Hawks Joel Embiid (elbow) listed questionable Saturday
Joel Embiid (elbow) has been listed questionable for Saturday’s contest against the Miami Heat. If Embiid were to be ruled out Andre Drummond would likely get the start at center and would be one of the best plays on the slate as he has consistently performed with Embiid out. All other starters would see a usage bump increase couple with an expected FPM increase and would be considered better plays. At the top of this list are Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey who both enjoy huge increases (Harris 5.4% usage increase .16 FPM increase, Maxey 4.3% usage increase and .14 FPM increase). Both Harris and Maxey along with Drummond would need to be considered in DFS contests if Embiid were to be ruled out.
As reported by: Official NBA Injury Report Wendell Carter Jr. (hamstring) listed out Saturday; Mo Bamba (toe) listed questionable
Wendell Carter Jr. (hamstring) has been listed out for Saturday’s game against the Dallas mavericks, while Mo Bamba (toe) has been listed questionable. With Carter out again, Bamba would be in line to start at center with Chuma Okeke playing the four. Bamba (if available) could be considered at his price range (5.8K on DK) for DFS contests. If Bamba were to be ruled out however, Robin Lopez could draw another start at center and would be one of the better value options on the slate. He would have Moe Wagner available off the bench to back him up.
As reported by: Official NBA Injury Report Other tagged players: Mo Bamba Lonzo Ball (knee) listed out Saturday
Lonzo Ball (knee) has been downgraded to out for Saturday’s game against the Boston Celtics. The Bulls will be extremely thin at the guard positions with both Alex Caruso and Zach Lavine already ruled out. With Ball out, Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu could enter the starting lineup and could be considered in DFS contests at their respective price points. Off the bench the available guards will be Matt Thomas, Devon Dotson, and Malcolm Hill.
As reported by: Official NBA Injury Report Rajon Rondo (hamstring) listed out Saturday
Rajon Rondo (hamstring) has been listed out for Saturday’s contest against the New York Knicks. With Rondo still out, Brandon Goodwin should handle the backup point guard duties, though he doesn’t project to be playable in DFS at this time.
As reported by: Official NBA Injury Report Marcus Garrett (wrist), Markieff Morris (conditioning), and KZ Okpala (wrist) listed out Saturday
Marcus Garrett (wrist), Markieff Morris (conditioning), and KZ Okpala (wrist) have all been listed as out for Saturday’s contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. With Garrett still out Gabe Vincent should handle the backend guard minutes. With Morris out, Duncan Robinson and Caleb Martin should continue to cover his minutes.
As reported by: Official NBA Injury Report Other tagged players: Markieff Morris, KZ Okpala Austin Rivers (illness) listed questionable Saturday
Austin Rivers (illness) has been listed questionable for Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. If Rivers were to be 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: Official NBA Injury Report Isaiah Roby (protocols) listed available to play Saturday
Isaiah Roby (protocols) is listed available to play Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Roby will likely assume his bench role after missing several games due to health and safety protocols. Ultimately, this shouldn’t affect the Thunder’s rotation too much as Roby is not expected to play a major role at this time.
As reported by: Official NBA Injury Report Derrick White (protocols) listed questionable Saturday; Jakob Poeltl (back) listed doubtful
Derrick White (protocols) has bee listed questionable for Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, while Jakob Poeltl (back) has been listed doubtful. White will once again be listed as questionable and would likely return to the starting lineup if he is deemed good to go. 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: Official NBA Injury Report Other tagged players: Jakob Poeltl Scottie Barnes (injury management) listed out Saturday
Scottie Barnes (injury management) listed out Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks. With Barnes ruled out, Pascal Siakam could slide to the four with Precious Achiuwa entering the starting lineup and seeing a slight minutes bump. Off the bench, Chris Boucher and Justin Champagnie should see the bulk off the big man minutes with D.J. Wilson also available if necessary. This is the 6:30 ET game that is not included on the main slate for DK.
As reported by: Official NBA Injury Report JaMychal Green (protocols) out Saturday
JaMychal Green (protocols) will be out for Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. With JaMychal Green out, Jeff Green should see some extended run at the power forward position with both Zeke Nnaji and James Ennis available to back him up. Jeff Green will see a slight increase in value and will warrant some consideration as a value option in DFS contests.
As reported by: Mike Singer Clint Capela (ankle) doubtful Saturday; Danilo Gallinari (Achilles) and Jalen Johnson (ankle) questionable
Clint Capela (ankle) has been listed doubtful for Saturday’s game against the New York Knicks, while Danilo Gallinari (Achilles) and Jalen Johnson (ankle) have been listed questionable. With Capela expected to miss another game, 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. If Gallinari were to be ruled out the other Atlanta wings would be tasked with covering his minutes. The main candidates to see an increase in minutes would likely be Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and Delon Wright with Skylar Mays and/or Lou Williams entering the rotation. Jalen Johnson is not expected to play a major role tonight so his absence would have little to no DFS implications.
As reported by: Sarah K. Spencer Other tagged players: Danilo Gallinari, Jalen Johnson