DFS Alerts

Anthony Davis (groin) will play Thursday

As expected, AD was cleared to play and will do so against the Suns. This is what was to be expected, as Shams mentioned he would play earlier. Vogel mentioned that Davis needed to be cleared by a doctor, and he was, and should start.

Lineup update: Marc Gasol expected to start in place of Andre Drummond Thursday

According to Shams, Gasol will get the start in place of Drummond. This is what most of the beats have been reporting throughout the day, so this should come as no surprise. Gasol will likely play minutes in the low to mid twenties, while Drummond may only play minutes in the teens, and possibly even less as Davis can steal minutes at the center position.

Status update: Anthony Davis (groin) still needs to be cleared by team doctor; a game-time decision Thursday

In his pre-game news conference, Vogel mentioned that AD will try to play but has yet to be cleared by a doctor. Shams already reported that AD should play, but it won’t be official until he warms up. Despite his availability not yet official, all signs point to AD playing.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee) will play Thursday

In his pre-game news conference, coach Vogel said that KCP is a go, and will play against the Phoenix Suns. Vogel did not mention his starters, or if KCP would be limited, but the fact that he was cleared as early as he was is certainly a good sign. He should continue to start, but he did start last game and have to leave, so his knee may cause him to be limited; we are projecting him to start and to play 31 minutes.

Anthony Davis (groin) planning on playing Thursday

According to Shams, AD plans to return and start against the Phoenix Suns, barring any setbacks during warmups. This should move Markieff Morris back to the bench, and possibly out of the rotation entirely. There’s also been talk of a starting lineup change; both Andre Drummond and Dennis Schroder are being discussed for moving off the bench; Drummond seems almost destined to, with Marc Gasol taking his spot. Davis may end up playing center more often, but Drummond is certainly a risky play with all the discussion. There’s been no talk of any limitations on Davis, but he’s certainly still hurt. Projecting him requires high levels of volatility, but with the Lakers in dire straights, he may push himself and play his usual mid thirty minutes.

Lineup update: Nuggets will start Campazzo, Rivers, Porter Jr., Gordon, and Jokic Thursday

Lineup update: Mavs will start Doncic, Hardaway Jr., Finney-Smith, Porzingis, and Marjanovic Wednesday

As expected, Boban will get the start in place of Kleber Wednesday. He’ll likely play minutes in the teens, as he usually doesn’t play more than that. Kleber will be difficult to trust as his minutes security is certainly reduced.

Luka Doncic (neck) and Maxi Kleber (Achilles) both available to play Wednesday

As expected, Luka and Kleber were upgraded from probable to available against the LA Clippers. Luka’s neck had been bothering him, but has been cleared, while Kleber has been suffering from Achilles soreness. Luka is the clear top option from the Mavs, while Kleber will likely play off the bench and have his minutes reduced as a result.

Lineup update: Boban Marjanovic expected to start for Maxi Kleber Wednesday

Boban is supposedly in line to get the start ahead of Kleber as the Mavs try to turn the tide against the Clippers. Boban always produces at a high per minute rate, so this certainly makes him a viable salary saver. His minutes are not a guarantee, but even minutes in the teens could lead to Boban paying off. Kleber usually needs all the minutes he can get to pay off his salary, so him not starting would be a huge blow to his value.

Lineup update: Sixers will start Curry, Green, Thybulle, Harris, and Simmons Wednesday

Lineup update: Matisse Thybulle will start in place of Joel Embiid Wednesday

Thybulle will get the start as Philly goes without Embiid. The 76ers will be playing without a traditional center, as Simmons will be playing at the 5. Thybulle is near minimum salary and is certainly viable across the industry, as his increase in minutes and high defensive stats rate give him some major upside. Mike Scott is a big risk, while Dwight Howard should play off the bench but may lose some upside.

De’Andre Hunter (knee) available to play Wednesday

Hunter was upgraded from probable to available and will play against the New York Knicks. He should be in line to start again and play his low-mid 30’s in minutes, and is viable as a value play.

Seth Curry (ankle) and George Hill (knee) available to play Wednesday

Curry and Hill were upgraded from probable to available and will play against the Washington Wizards. With no Embiid, both palyers will have a higher usage, but only Curry should have enough minutes to merit playing.

Lineup update: Wizards will start Westbrook, Neto, Beal, Hachimura, and Gafford Wednesday

Lineup update: Raul Neto will start for Davis Bertans Wednesday

Neto will re-enter the starting lineup in place of the injured Davis Bertans as the Wizards try to stave off elimination against the Philadelphia 76ers. Neto was starting in the first few games, before Bertans started last game. Now with Bertans out, Neto will jump back in, with Ish Smith backing him up.