DFS Alerts
Anthony Tolliver (knee) upgraded to probable
Tolliver has been upgraded from probable to questionable for tonight’s game against New Orleans. Even if Tolliver is able to play, he may not see the floor after being a DNP-CD in the three prior games he was active. The Kings reserve forward rotation should continue to consist of a combination of Omri Casspi and Matt Barnes behind Rudy Gay. It’ll be interesting to see how the Kings’ rotation as a whole is affected by the return of Darren Collison from suspension.
As reported by: James Ham
Marquese Chriss starting over Jared Dudley
Chriss will replace Dudley in the starting lineup for tonight’s game against Portland. According to Suns coach Earl Watson, this is not a temporary change and the starting power forward job is Chriss’ to lose. This may not be the matchup to fire up Chriss, as he has a tough individual matchup against Al-Farouq Aminu, but he could certainly be viable as a punt in tournaments for the stone minimum around the industry. We’ll have to keep Chriss on our fantasy radar going forward, regardless of his performance this evening.
As reported by: Paul Coro Other tagged players: Jared Dudley Tyson Chandler's availability unknown for tonight due to personal reasons
Tyson Chandler missed shootaround today and his status should be updated before the game starts. If Chandler misses, expect Alex Len to start. Len is an elite punt option if Chanlder misses the game. He’s still a viable option even if Chandler plays. Marquese Chriss would see most of the minutes as the center off the bench. He’s also worth a GPP look due to his minimum price across the industry.
As reported by: Paul Coro Other tagged players: Alex Len, Marquese Chriss George Hill (thumb) questionable for Wednesday
George Hill missed last night’s game with a thumb injury and is questionable for tomorrow’s game against Hornets. If he misses the game Shelvin Mack could start again. Dante Exum also played well off the bench and is a viable tournament option on full slate. Look for another update regarding the status of Hill.
As reported by: Jody Genessy Other tagged players: Shelvin Mack, Dante Exum Deron Williams OUT for Tuesday's game for Dallas
This is not unexpected as Williams was listed as doubtful. The team has now confirmed that Williams did not travel with them (along with Dirk Nowitzki) for their trip to the West Coast. Both players will miss at least the next two games for the team. J.J. Barea and Dwight Powell should receive the biggest boosts in minutes but look to Wesley Matthews, Harrison Barnes, and Andrew Bogut also logging additional playing time.
As reported by: Tim MacMahon on Twitter Other tagged players: Dirk Nowitzki, J.J. Barea, Dwight Powell
Joel Embiid will not travel with 76ers for Wednesday's game
Philadelphia continues to be careful with their front running Rookie of the Year candidate as he will not travel with the team for their game against the Pacers on Wednesday. It should mean more minutes for Jahlil Okafor (who is probable) and Richaun Holmes. Embiid should return to the court later this week.
As reported by: Tom Moore on Twitter Other tagged players: Jahlil Okafor, Richaun Holmes Wilson Chandler and Darrell Arthur questionable for Denver tonight
Chandler was unable to finish the Nuggets last game as he was pulled for precautionary reasons and he is listed along with Darrell Arthur as questionable for their game tonight. Danilo Gallinari and Kenneth Faried are the biggest beneficiaries if these two can’t go – but both are expected to play. We’ll update you when more certain news comes in.
As reported by: Harrison Wind on Twitter Other tagged players: Darrell Arthur Jae Crowder and Al Horford will not travel with Celtics
Two key pieces of the Celtics lineup will not travel with the team to Washington D.C. for their game tomorrow against the Wizards. Amir Johnson and Tyler Zeller get a bump with Horford out while Jaylen Brown, Avery Bradley, and Marcus Smart all see an uptick in minutes with Crowder out.
As reported by: Boston Celtics official Twitter feed Other tagged players: Al Horford Thabo Sefolasha will start for Kyle Korver tonight
With Korver getting the day off to tend to the birth of his new child, the Hawks have announced that Sefolosha will get the start tonight against the Cavaliers. Sefolosha has been averaging around 22 minutes a game off the bench and is averaging over a fantasy point per minute while doing so. At $4,300 on FanDuel and $4,000 on DraftKings, he’s a legitimate option on tonight’s slate, especially if he’ll get 5+ more minutes of playing time.
As reported by: Chris Vivlamore on Twitter Other tagged players: Kyle Korver Patrick McCaw (ankle) active Monday
This news doesn’t have any real DFS implications, but McCaw could eat into the playing time of a guy like Ian Clark.
As reported by: @Warriors Omer Asik starting over Terrence Jones tonight
Asik will draw the start at center, which will slide Terrence Jones to the bench. It’s an interesting move against a fast-paced Golden State team, and it also makes Jones a much riskier DFS target. New Orleans has been quick to go to the bench when things aren’t going well, so it’s not out of the realm of possibility that he still sees 20-24 minutes of run.
As reported by: @Warriors Other tagged players: Terrence Jones Nikola Vucevic (shoulder) confirmed as the starter
Nikola Vucevic will start against the Bulls tonight. He was dealing with a sore shoulder but looks good to go. Bismack Biyombo’s ceiling will be considerably lower with Vucevic in the starting lineup. Vucevic is not an elite option but should have next to no ownership with the news of him being questionable all day.
As reported by: @Magic Other tagged players: Bismack Biyombo John Wall (rest) confirmed as the starter tonight
Wall returns to the starting lineup tonight against Houston after being rested in the Wizards previous game. He is joined in the starting lineup by Bradley Beal, Otto Porter, Markieff Morris, and Marcin Gortat. This move sends Tomas Satoransky back to bench, and he will resume his role as the primary backup point guard behind Wall.
As reported by: @Wizards Josh Richardson available; Wayne Ellington continues to be out
Richardson will be available off the bench in tonight’s game against Oklahoma City and should be available moving forward, gradually reducing the minutes Rodney McGruder as his minutes restriction is increased. Ellington also remains inactive for the Heat without a timetable for a possible return. Justise Winslow and Tyler Johnson should continue to provide value and see heavy minutes in Ellington’s absence.
As reported by: Ira Winderman Other tagged players: Wayne Ellington Shelvin Mack to start in place of George Hill
Hill will be inactive for tonight’s game against the Sixers after sustaining a sprain to his thumb in Sunday’s game versus New York. Mack will start at point guard, along side Rodney Hood, Gordon Hayward, Derrick Favors, and Rudy Gobert, and is a certainly viable cash game punt with his dirt cheap price tag around the industry. In Hill’s absence, Favors, Hood and Hayward will likely see the biggest usage bump in the starting unit and are borderline elite plays in all formats. The one concern for them is the potential blowout, but the Sixers have managed to keep games close with Joel Embiid in the lineup thus far, especially at home.
As reported by: David Locke