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Denver's injury report for Thursday's game against the Clippers
Danilo Gallinari will miss Thursday’s game due to a left knee bone bruise and Wilson Chandler is out after injuring his groin. Chandler did not play on Monday while Gallinari was able to play 29 minutes. Mason Plumlee replaced Wilson Chandler in the starting lineup and exceeded value once again in 36 minutes. Juan Hernangomez will likely replace Gallinari in the starting lineup and Plumlee should remain after producing a double-double. Hernangomez has produced in starting spots and should remain cheap enough for a short slate on Thursday. Gary Harris and Will Barton also played well on Monday, and both players stand to benefit with Gallinari and Chandler out. Darrell Arthur will be rested and Kenneth Faried is being listed as questionable after he had a nice practice today.
As reported by: Harrison Wind Other tagged players: Wilson Chandler, Darrell Arthur, Kenneth Faried
Kenneth Faried goes through practice; could play on Thursday for Nuggets
The Nuggets forward hasn’t played since February 24th but looked good in practice today and could return for the team tomorrow night. His return will be a hit to any value that Juancho Hernangomez and Darrell Arthur have.
As reported by: Chris Dempsey on Twitter Other tagged players: Juancho Hernangomez, Darrell Arthur
Lakers starting lineup for tonight set with exception of shooting guard
The Lakers will start Jordan Clarkson, Brandon Ingram, Julius Randle, and Luke Walton starting Clarkson, Ingram, Randle and Ivica Zubac tonight against the Houston Rockets but it is uncertain whether it will be D’Angelo Russell or Nick Young starting at shooting guard. The game comes in with a hefty 235 total – all six players mentioned are viable targets tonight although there is certainly some blow out concern with Houston favored by almost 20 points.
As reported by: Mark Medina on Twitter Other tagged players: Ivica Zubac Kristaps Porzingis misses practice today; appears unlikely to play on Thursday for Knicks
Porzingis left last night’s game with a thigh contusion and did not return. After missing practice today, he seems unlikely to play tomorrow for the Knicks against the Nets. If he is unable to go, Willy Hernangomez would be the biggest beneficiary. We’ll provide updates after the team shootaround tomorrow.
As reported by: Ian Begley on Twitter Goran Dragic will play tonight for Miami
Miami Head Coach Erik Spoelstra stated today that his starting point guard was ready to go for their game tonight against New Orleans. He missed the teams game on Sunday with a swollen eye but that swelling had reduced enough to where the team is comfortable running him out there. No restrictions are expected and Josh Richardson’s value takes a significant hit with Dragic back in the mix.
As reported by: Tom D'Angelo on Twitter Other tagged players: Josh Richardson Rajon Rondo to start for Chicago tonight; Cameron Payne OUT with sore foot
Rondo will get another start at point guard for the Bulls tonight after an excellent outing on Monday. With Cameron Payne ruled out with a sore foot, he should get plenty of playing time but faces a tough match up against the Grizzlies. He’s certainly an option tonight but will have some risk involved. Michael Carter-Williams should see some playing time off the bench with Payne out but he’s not in play.
As reported by: K.C. Johnson on Twitter Other tagged players: Cameron Payne, Michael Carter-Williams Tony Parker upgraded to questionable for Spurs; Dejounte Murray remains OUT
Parker has missed the last three games but the upgrade to questionable means there is a chance he will play again tonight especially with Dejounte Murray already ruled out. If Parker can not go, then Patty Mills will get all the minutes he can handle at point guard and would be a viable option facing Damian Lillard and Portland.
As reported by: Jeff McDonald on Twitter Other tagged players: Dejounte Murray, Patty Mills LaMarcus Aldridge cleared to play; will be available tonight for Spurs
This was a quicker than expected turnaround as Aldridge had been ruled out indefinitely and there was some concern he could miss extended time. The medical staff has cleared him, however, and he will be available tonight with no minutes restrictions against his former team, the Portland Trail Blazers. Given the news that there are no limitations, he’s certainly in play for tonight’s slate priced at $6,900 on FanDuel and $6,400 on DraftKings. David Lee’s value takes a substantial hit with this news.
As reported by: Chris Mannix on Twitter Other tagged players: David Lee Nerlens Noel will play tonight for Dallas; Wesley Matthews a game-time decision
Noel was questionable after yesterday with swelling in his knee but will play tonight according to the Mavericks. Wesley Matthews, in the meantime, remains questionable and will be a game-time decision. He would appear more likely to sit out the game given the pain he says he has been experiencing. Noel might be worth a look in GPP’s but he’ll be a high risk option given the uncertainty of his playing time.
As reported by: Mark Followill on Twitter Other tagged players: Wesley Matthews Nicolas Batum ruled OUT for Hornets tonight
He did not travel with the team and was unlikely to play today for Charlotte and the team has confirmed that he is again out. Jeremy Lamb will be a chalky option coming off a huge night the other night.
As reported by: Charlotte Hornets official Twitter feed Other tagged players: Jeremy Lamb Robert Covington (sore right knee) officially available to play tonight
Covington is officially available to play in tonight’s game against the Golden State Warriors after previously being listed as probable on the Sixers injury report with a sore right knee that had kept him sidelined for one game. There has been no confirmation on a minute restriction for Covington, but considering he is active, he should be expected to be a full-go this evening. Covington will more than likely be reinserted into the starting lineup, which will send Gerald Henderson back to the bench to resume his reserve role. It is highly unlikely that this matchup with the Warriors stays competitive, but given the off-chance that it might, Covington is certainly worth a look as a tournament dart throw if playing on a site that still offers late swap.
As reported by: Jessica Camerato
Wayne Selden will start ahead of Hollis Thompson tonight
Selden will draw the start at the shooting guard spot in tonight’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, which sends Hollis Thompson to the bench to assume a reserve role. Thompson hasn’t eclipsed 14 minutes of playing time in any of the past three contests since the Pelicans signed Jordan Crawford, so it’s highly unlikely that Selden will see any type of substantial run with the starting unit despite his starting status. The majority of shooting guard and wing minutes will continue to be absorbed by Crawford and E’Twaun Moore alongside Solomon Hill. If looking for a punt option, Crawford is clearly the guard to target but could see his usage and fantasy production drastically reduced if Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins can each stay healthy and out of foul trouble.
As reported by: Justin Verrier Lavoy Allen (sore right knee) has been ruled out for tonight
Lavoy Allen has been ruled out of tonight’s contest due to a sore knee. Allen has been dealing with the knee issue for most of the season and only played 3 minutes in the Pacers’ previous game. Thaddeus Young played 38 minutes with Allen limited and Kevin Seraphin has been a DNP-CD over the last two games. Rakeem Christmas played 19 minutes against the Heat on Sunday but is a low-end option even though Allen is out. Christmas has not scored over 15 fantasy points this season.
As reported by: @Pacers Other tagged players: Rakeem Christmas, Kevin Seraphin Dante Cunningham (illness) expected to play tonight
Dante Cunningham will “give it a go” according to head coach Alvin Gentry. Cunningham is dealing with an illness and is expected to play off the bench. Considering Cunningham was most recently the beneficiary of DeMarcus Cousins’ benching, we’ll have to expect Cousins to get the lions share of the minutes with Cunningham having issues. Cousins remains an elite play at the position while Cunningham is extremely risky.
As reported by: @Pelicans Other tagged players: DeMarcus Cousins Alex Len (hip) hopeful to play on Wednesday against Sacramento
Len told reporters that he is hopeful to play in tomorrow’s game against the Sacramento Kings after being forced to miss two consecutive games with a right hip contusion. If Len is able to suit up, it remains unclear if he will reclaim his spot in the starting lineup from Derrick Jones Jr., who has started the past two games as a member of the Suns’ small-ball starting unit. Len continues to be outplayed by Alan Williams off the bench, so his presence in the rotation is unlikely to alter any one players’ minutes other than possibly Jones.
As reported by: Doug Haller