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Devonte' Graham (knee) questionable Sunday

Devonte’ Graham was a late scratch yesterday and is now listed as questionable ahead of Charlotte’s Sunday matchup against the Miami Heat due to a knee injury. Last game we saw the return of both Lamelo Ball and Malik Monk and both saw considerable minutes (Ball 28, Monk 22) however it remains to be seen if they will be limited in the second leg of a back to back. Brad Wanamaker saw some run off the bench with Graham out yesterday and this is likely to continue if he were to miss again. If Graham misses and Ball and/or Monk are limited Caleb Martin could enter the rotation and pick up some minutes. The top plays for Charlotte remain Terry Rozier, P.J. Washington, Miles Bridges, and Ball (depending on if he is limited).

Kemba Walker (oblique) ruled out Sunday; Jaylen Brown (ankle) questionable

As expected, Kemba Walker has officially been ruled out Sunday after being listed as doubtful last night and will miss his fourth straight game when the Celtics take on the Portland Trail Blazers. Jaylen Brown has been added to the injury report with an ankle sprain and is currently questionable. Last game Evan Fournier got the start at shooting guard while Marcus Smart ran point with Payton Pritchard and Aaron Nesmith seeing the backup guard minutes. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown (if active) however are the big winners with Walker still out as they both see a .07 FPM boost with him off the floor and should be the main targets on Boston tonight. If Brown were to miss this would further benefit Tatum and make him a stronger play and possibly open up some value options for Boston.

Lineup update: Mavs will start Doncic, Richardson, Finney-Smith, Kleber, and Powell Saturday

Kawhi Leonard (foot) will play Saturday

After missing five games due to a foot injury, Kawhi will return and start for the Clippers as they take on the Denver Nuggets in a pivotal battle for the Western Conference playoff race. With Kawhi starting, Terrence Mann will move to the bench, and the rest of the Clippers will lose some significant usage. Paul George will lose a big chunk of usage, but Marcus Morris, Reggie Jackson, and Nic Batum will as well. Kawhi himself will be a good play, but it’s a tough matchup against the Nuggets in a slow pace and good defense.

Maxi Kleber (leg) officially available to play Saturday

Kleber was upgraded from probable to available and will be able to play against the Washington Wizards. With no Kristaps Porzingis available for the Mavs, Kleber will likely start again, but does not have a secure floor, as he isn’t a lock to be in the closing lineup.

Lineup update: Pacers will start Levert, Sumner, McDermott, Brissett, and Sabonis Saturday

McDermott will jump into the starting lineup, and is a good play with no Brogdon on the floor. LeVert will have increased usage with this lineup as well, while Brissett continues to start and should play big minutes.

Thad Young will start for Nikola Vucevic Saturday

Thad jumps in for Vucevic, and is a great play as a result. Thad always produces at a good per minute rate, and now that he’s starting, has both increased usage and minutes opportunities.

Lineup update: Hawks will start Young, Bogdanovic, Snell, Collins, and Capela Saturday

Snell will remain in the starting lineup, while Huerter will come off the bench as he comes back. Huerter will have a lower minutes ceiling as a result, while Snell doesn’t produce well enough per minute to be a worthwhile play.

Domantas Sabonis (back) available to play Saturday

Sabonis will return from a six game absence and will start against the OKC Thunder. Sabonis should have an increased production expectation, with no Brogdon in the lineup. Oshae Brissett will lose some of the rebounding rate that he had now that he’s alongside Sabonis. McDermott gets the start at the wing and is another viable option now that he’s back in the starting lineup.

Nikola Vucevic (adductor) now ruled out Saturday

Despite being cleared less than 20 minutes ago, Vucevic was ruled out for the Bulls against the Atlanta Hawks. Thad Young will jump into the starting lineup, and play next to Daniel Theis. Lauri Markkanen will also get a few more minutes, with Patrick Williams chipping in more as well. Coby White will likely lead the team in usage, while Thad Young is the next best option and now has a much higher minutes ceiling to go with his good per minute production.

Lineup update: Cedi Osman will start in place of Darius Garland Saturday

As expected, Osman will start for Garland as the Cavs prepare to play the Miami Heat. Osman’s price has come up across the industry, but he’s still going to be in play as he’ll have to pay heavy minutes with the Cavs so shorthanded.

Draymond Green (shoulder) will start Saturday

As expected, Draymond was upgraded from probable to available and will start for the Warriors against the Houston Rockets. Draymond will be a great play in a phenomenal matchup, and with no Oubre, will likely play a few extra minutes.

Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) and Kevin Huerter (shoulder) available to play Saturday

The Hawks are the healthiest they’ve been in a long time, as Huerter and Bogdanovic were both upgraded from questionable to available, and both will play against the Chicago Bulls. Both players will likely start, and both players will make a dent in the value of each other, as well as Trae Young. All the players off the bench aren’t worth playing, as there won’t be enough mintues for the likes of Gallinari, Snell, Solomon Hill, and Lou Williams. It’ll be difficult for anyone in particular to make value as everyone’s priced up, but the starters will have the best chance, with Trae and Capela the best two plays.

Devonte' Graham (knee) late scratched Saturday

Despite no mention on the injury report at any point during the day, Graham was ruled out due to a knee contusion, about 90 seconds after the game and slate locked. The Hornets have been bad with their injury report throughout the year, and decided to mess with the DFS community once again.

Grayson Allen (hand) ruled out Saturday; Desmond Bane will start in place

As expected, Allen was downgraded from doubtful to out, and will miss the game against the Orlando Magic. Desmond Bane will get another start for him, with De’Anthony Melton picking up some extra minutes in his absence.