DFS Alerts
P.J. Tucker (back) expected to play on Wednesday
P.J. Tucker has been cleared to play on Wednesday and will be coming off the bench behind TJ Warren. Tucker is not a viable fantasy option because he has not played in any preseason games or training camp. Warren should still see about 28 minutes and is a viable option but since prices have not been released, it is tough to gauge his true fantasy value.
As reported by: Paul Coro Other tagged players: TJ Warren
Tony Allen questionable for Grizzlies opener
Memphis coach David Fizdale stated Tony Allen is questionable for their first game with a knee injury.
As reported by: Ronald Tillery on Twitter
With Kay Felder out; Iman Shumpert to see time at PG
Backup PG Kay Felder is presumably out tonight which means it’ll be Iman Shumpert backing up Kyrie Irving at the position when the Cavaliers take on the Knicks tonight. If Lebron is on the court at the same time as Shumpert (with Irving on the bench), however, it’ll be him doing the majority of the ball handling. Still Shumpert is a viable cheaper option on a small three game slate.
As reported by: Marc Berman on Twitter Other tagged players: Kay Felder Devin Harris out; Quincy Acy and J.J. Barea questionable for Dallas
Devin Harris did not travel with the Mavericks for their game against Indiana. Quincy Acy and J.J. Barea are also listed as questionable.
As reported by: Earl Sneed on Twitter Other tagged players: Quincy Acy, J.J. Barea Jazz opening day starting lineup announced
George Hill, Rodney Hood, Joe Johnson, Boris Diaw, and Rudy Gobert will be the starting five for the Jazz tonight when they take on the Trail Blazers.
As reported by: Tony Jones on Twitter Other tagged players: Rodney Hood, Joe Johnson, Boris Diaw, Rudy Gobert Taj Gibson will start at power forward on Thursday
The Bulls have announced that Taj Gibson will be their starting power forward when they open their season Thursday night.
As reported by: Nick Friedell on Twitter Gordon Hayward and Alec Burks out tonight as expected
The two were never expected to suit up as Hayward is eyeing a mid-November return and Burks is out indefinitely after having multiple surgeries.
As reported by: Tony Jones on Twitter Other tagged players: Alec Burks Festus Ezeli out tonight for Portland
The newly signed big man wasn’t expected to play tonight with a left knee injury and the team has confirmed that he is the only player not available for them tonight when Portland takes on Utah.
As reported by: Tony Jones on Twitter Derrick Favors (knee) ruled out for tonight
This was somewhat expected as he missed all but the first preseason game. Boris Diaw will get the start and should get somewhere in the 20 minute range for the Jazz. Expect Trey Lyles to be the biggest beneficiary as his usage and fantasy production get a boost when Favors (and Gordon Hayward who is also out) are not playing. At just $3,600 on DraftKings and with a safe floor of 15+ fpts, Lyles is one of the few places you’ll be able to find reliable value on opening night.
As reported by: Tony Jones Other tagged players: Boris Diaw, Trey Lyles Terrence Ross will play tomorrow
The Raptors guard/forward has been battling a knee injury all preseason but will be able to play tomorrow when the Raptors open up their season. He’s stuck behind DeMar DeRozan and DeMarre Carroll in the rotation and is not a viable DFS option.
As reported by: Eric Koreen on Twitter Joel Embiid to be on 20 minute limit tomorrow; Okafor's minutes to be determined
The 76ers will have rookie Joel Embiid’s minutes capped at 20 minutes tomorrow for their season debut while Jahlil Okafor’s playing time is to be determined. Richaun Holmes will man the 5 the rest of the time.
As reported by: Jessica Camerato Other tagged players: Jahlil Okafor, Richaun Holmes Frank Kaminsky unlikely to play in season opener
The Hornets second year big man suffered a foot strain and had been wearing a protective boot that he’s now shed. While progress has been made in that department it appears unlikely that he will play tomorrow. Cody Zeller is coming off a bruised right knee and is available for the season opener although his playing time could be limited.
As reported by: Rick Bonnell on Twitter Other tagged players: Cody Zeller Randy Foye out for Nets season opener on Wednesday
Foye strained his hamstring in practice and while the injury is not severe he will miss Brooklyn’s season opener tomorrow night.
As reported by: Brian Lewis on Twitter Kyle Anderson starting for Danny Green
Analysis coming soon.
As reported by: Jeff McDonald Other tagged players: Danny Green Luke Babbitt starting at PF, Wayne Ellington starting over Dion Waiters
Babbitt will start at power forward along with Goran Dragic, Wayne Ellington, Justise Winslow and Hassan Whiteside for tonight’s home matchup with Philadelphia. This is an interesting move by Miami to say the least. There’s not a ton to analyze here, other than get Dion Waiters out of your lineups and Babbitt may be worth a shot as a tournament dart throw.
As reported by: Ira Winderman Other tagged players: Dion Waiters, Wayne Ellington