DFS Alerts
Updated Status: Tyson Chandler (Illness) Now Ruled Out Tonight vs Suns
Despite earlier reports he would be available, Chandler has now been ruled out for the Rockets tonight vs the Suns.
As reported by: Craig Ackerman
Danuel House Will Start Tonight for Rockets, Ben McLemore Back to the Bench
Danuel House Jr. will return to the starting lineup tonight for the Houston Rockets. Ben McLemore returns to his role off the bench after starting the past three games. The Rockets have a massive 126 implied total tonight, so there will be plenty of production to go around.
As reported by: Salman Ali Other tagged players: Ben McLemore Kevin Love (Illness) Expected to Play Tonight vs. Philadelphia
The Cavaliers expect to have Kevin Love back tonight after he was sick for their last game. The Cavaliers take on a Philadelphia team that is missing Joel Embiid Saturday night.
As reported by: Chris Fedor Malcolm Brogdon (Hand) Warming Up Pregame, Will be Game-Time Decision
Brogdon is warming up pregame and will be a game-time decision. He will need to be monitored right up until lock tonight. Aaron Holiday is expected to start if Brogdon is out.
As reported by: Indianapolis Pacers Other tagged players: Aaron Holiday JaKarr Sampson (Back) Ruled Out for Saturday
Sampson has been ruled out for Saturday night with a back issue.
As reported by: J. Michael Knicks Keep Same Starters: Ntilikina, Barrett, Morris, Randle, and Gibson
New Knicks’ coach Mike Miller will not change the Knicks’ starters tonight vs the Pacers.
Other tagged players: RJ Barrett, Marcus Morris, Julius Randle, Taj Gibson Tyson Chandler (Illness) Available Tonight vs. Suns
Chandler is available to return tonight for the Rockets vs the Suns. He was out sick for the Rockets’ last game but should return to his limited bench role tonight.
As reported by: Jonathan Feigen Goran Dragic (Groin) Ruled Out for Sunday
Dragic has been ruled out for Sunday. That will be his fourth straight game missed.
As reported by: Chuck Swirsky Kyrie Irving (Shoulder) Ruled Out for Sunday vs Nuggets.
Irving will remain out for the Nets with a shoulder injury. He has not played since November 14th and it is unknown when he can return.
As reported by: Mike Gallagher Mike Conley is OUT tonight with hamstring soreness
The Jazz will be without Mike Conley (Hamstring) for tonight’s game versus Memphis. Joe Ingles will likely start in Conley’s place. Last game with Conley out, Emmanuel Mudiay and Dante Exum didn’t see any extra run.
Wayne Ellington (sore left Achilles) is out for tonight’s home game against Indiana.
Wayne Ellington will miss tonight’s game versus Indiana with a sore left Achilles. The loss of Ellington has real no fantasy impact, but look for Damyean Dotson and Allonzo Trier to pick up Ellington minutes.
Super Size Me
The Grizzlies are going to need JoVal tonight against Rudy Gobert, making him one of my conviction plays and someone I’d want to be overweight on relative to the field. JoVal missed some time due to health issues but has had a few days to heal up. Teammates Brandon Clarke (out) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (too handsy and can’t stop fouling people) aren’t solutions against Gobert, meaning I’d expect Valanciunas to get all the run he can handle. I love Valanciunas in tournaments with people not wanting to go here in a tough matchup.
Usage Bump For Star
With Joel Embiid resting on the front end of this B2B, this seems like a spot where Al Horford will see an expanded role and likely rest on Sunday. Per CourtIQ, when Joel Embiid and Josh Richardson have been off the court this season, Al Horford averages 1.3 fantasy points per minute, while Tobias Harris is at 1.2 and Ben Simmons is at 1.1 I like his price across the industry and consider him a core play.
Potential Extended Run For Guard
Melton is my favorite off-the-wall play today, as he’s been playing a ton lately with Ja Morant out. Kyle Anderson is doubtful and Dillon Brooks is questionable. If Brooks gets ruled out or is going to see a reduced workload due to his health, it’s always possible Melton gets some extended run or maybe even gets to play alongside Tyus Jones in two-guard sets. He’s been playing so well lately that he’s someone I’d look to in GPPs today.
Let's Get Weird
It’s a short four-game slate. The Knicks just fired Coach Fizdale and named Mike Miller their interim coach. Miller is a former Coach of the Year winner in the G-League and the Knicks also added Keith Bogans to his staff, also from the G-League. It feels like the team may be moving towards a youth movement where development is important the rest of this season. This brings me to Mitchell Robinson, who got extended run last game due to the blowout and had a solid game. I’m not considering Robinson in cash games, but in GPPs, I would absolutely take shots on him.