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Scottie Barnes (knee) will play and start Friday; Raptors will start VanVleet, Anunoby, Barnes, Siakam, Birch
Scottie Barnes (knee) will play and start Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Barnes was originally not expected to play much after HC Nick Nurse sounded pessimistic in his pregame interview but with Barnes entering the starting lineup, he can be considered in most formats.
As reported by: Josh Lewenberg
Jimmy Butler (ankle) listed available to play Friday
Jimmy Butler (ankle) is listed available to play Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. With Butler able to play, Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro will both see a decrease in expected usage, while Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent could see their minutes take a significant hit. Butler could be a risky tournament play as we don’t know if he could be limited in any way due to his right ankle injury.
As reported by: Official NBA Injury Report Jimmy Butler (ankle) "warming up with the intention to play" Friday
Jimmy Butler (ankle) “warming up with the intention to play” Friday against the Atlanta Hawks according to HC Erik Spoelstra. If Butler is able to play, this would likely limit the upside of some of the other Heat players. Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro would both see a decrease in expected usage, while Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent could see their minutes take a significant hit. Butler could be a risky tournament play as we don’t know if he could be limited in any way due to his right ankle injury.
As reported by: Ira Winderman Jeremy Lamb (knee) ruled out Friday
Jeremy Lamb (knee) has been ruled out for Friday’s matchup with the Phoenix Suns. Lamb was not expected to play a major role and his bench minutes should be split among the other guards/wings like Duane Washington, Chris Duarte, and Torrey Craig slightly increasing their value.
As reported by: Indiana Pacers Lineup Update: Warriors will start Curry, Poole, Wiggins, Porter, Looney on Friday
Lineup Update: Warriors will start Curry, Poole, Wiggins, Porter, Looney on Friday
As reported by: Anthony Slater Gary Trent Jr. (ankle) ruled out Friday; Scottie Barnes (knee) will be a game-time decision but will be listed active; Yuta Watanabe likely to start
Gary Trent Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, while Scottie Barnes (knee) will be a game-time decision but will be listed active. 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 Khem Birch (who likely joins the starting five for Trent), Chris Boucher, Yuta Watanabe (likely to start for Barnes), and Precious Achiuwa. It doesn’t sound like Barnes will play much if at all tonight but will be listed as active according to HC Nick Nurse. With his limited availability, Yuta Wantanabe is expected to play a larger role and join the starting lineup.
As reported by: Eric Koreen Other tagged players: Scottie Barnes, Yuta Watanabe Tristan Thompson (illness) listed out Friday
Tristan Thompson (illness) has been listed out for Friday’s contest against the Houston Rockets. Thompson’s minutes should be covered by Richaun Holmes(currently questionable), Alex Len, and Cimezie Metu. Thompson’s vacated minutes should be too impactful for tonight’s DFS slate. If Holmes is later ruled out, this could change things.
As reported by: Official NBA Injury Report Lineup Update: Magic will start Anthony, Harris, Franz Wagner, Okeke, Lopez on Friday
Lineup Update: Magic will start Anthony, Harris, Franz Wagner, Okeke, Lopez on Friday
As reported by: Orlando Magic Mo Bamba (toe) ruled out Friday
Mo Bamba (toe) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. With Bamba out, Robin Lopez will likely draw another start and can be considered one of the better value options on tonight’s slate. Chuma Okeke could also see some extra big man minutes and becomes a slightly better play.
As reported by: Orlando Magic Cam Johnson (ankle) ruled out Friday; Ish Wainwright (conditioning) available
Cam Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out Friday against the Indiana Pacers, while Ish Wainwright (conditioning) will be available. With Johnson out, Mikal Bridges and Jae Crowder will shoulder the bulk of the forward minutes increasing their value. Wainwright will be available and should see his normal backend of the rotation minutes.
As reported by: Duane Rankin Other tagged players: Ish Wainright Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) ruled out Friday; Torrey Craig (quad) available
Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) has been ruled out Friday against the Phoenix Suns, while Torrey Craig (quad) will be available. With Brogdon out, Duane Washington is a possible candidate to join the starting lineup and should see a decent increase in playing time. Caris LeVert should play the primary ballhandler role with the starting group and Lance Stephenson should handle this role with the second unit. Torrey Craig should also benefit from Brogdon’s absence but the primary benefactor should be LeVert.
As reported by: Tony East Other tagged players: Torrey Craig Status Update: Alperen Sengun (ankle) won't have a minutes limit Friday
Alperen Sengun (ankle) will not have a minutes limit Friday against the Sacramento Kings according to HC Stephen Silas. Sengun should return to his role backing up Christian Wood and can be expected to see minutes in the mid to high teens. At his current price on DK (4.9K) he remains difficult to consider in DFS contests.
As reported by: Alykhan Bijani Jalen Johnson (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday; Kevin Knox (not with team) is out
Jalen Johnson (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday’s game against the Miami Heat, while Kevin Knox (not with team) has been ruled out. Johnson has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable but ultimately his presence or lack thereof should have little to no DFS ramifications. The Hawks have no shortage of wing players so Knox not being available yet shouldn’t impact much either. When Knox is with the team he could take some minutes from other backend rotation pieces.
As reported by: Kevin Chouinard Other tagged players: Kevin Knox Steven Adams (illness) not listed on injury report Friday
Steven Adams (illness) was not listed on the injury report for Friday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. Adams should be ready to return to the starting lineup and play mid 20s minutes after missing the last four games with an illness. This will likely slightly cut into Jaren Jackson’s minutes as well as Brandon Clarke and Xavier Tillman’s bench minutes, decreasing their value.
As reported by: Evan Barnes Jalen Suggs (thumb) will have a minutes restriction and come off the bench Friday
Jalen Suggs (thumb) will have a minutes restriction and come off the bench Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. Suggs is working his way back from a thumb injury and will need to get back in game shape before he can return to the starting lineup and play his full minutes. With Suggs coming off the bench, Gary Harris will likely remain in the starting lineup and continue to play increased minutes while Suggs gets back up to speed.
As reported by: Khobi Price