DFS Alerts
Iman Shumpert will miss final two games of regular season
The Cavaliers announced that Shumpert will miss the last two games of the regular season and be available for the playoffs. It’s not something that has much DFS impact as Shumpert isn’t a viable DFS option most of the time – it could mean a few more minutes from Richard Jefferson but there are better value options out there.
As reported by: Dave McMenamin on Twitter Other tagged players: Richard Jefferson
Cody Zeller questionable for tonight's game
The Charlotte Hornets have listed Zeller as questionable for their game tonight against the Celtics. If he can’t go, Al Jefferson and Spencer Hawes should see a slight uptick in minutes but neither are particularly viable DFS options even going against a Boston team that is bottom 10 in C DvP as their minutes are inconsistent and there is a plethora of options at the position tonight. We’ll update you on Zeller’s status later today when more info becomes available.
As reported by: Charlotte Hornets official Twitter feed Other tagged players: Al Jefferson, Spencer Hawes J.J. Barea questionable tonight; Deron Williams probable starter
J.J. Barea is listed by the Mavericks as being questionable for tonight’s critical game against the Jazz. Barea missed the teams last game and Deron Williams got the start after returning from an injury that caused him to miss several games. Williams played 28 minutes in that game and would be in line for that kind of playing time again if Barea sits. Neither are very viable options going against the defensive-minded Jazz on a night where there will be a ton of value options. We’ll update you on Barea’s status when we learn more later tonight.
As reported by: Earl Sneed on Twitter Other tagged players: Deron Williams Raptors Starters: Lowry, DeRozan, Powell, Thompson, Valanciunas
Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan will start Sunday against the Knicks after resting on Friday night. All Raptors players are only in play for tournaments tonight. The Raptors are already locked into the number two seed, so they don’t have a lot to play for.
As reported by: Doug Smith Other tagged players: DeMar DeRozan
DeMarre Carroll will play Sunday
DeMarre Carroll will play Sunday against the Knicks. Carroll’s minutes will be limited again tonight, so he can be ignored for your DFS lineups tonight.
As reported by: Ryan Wolstat Leandro Barbosa only Warrior not available to play Sunday
The Warriors will be at full strength tonight about the Spurs, but for Leandro Barbosa. Andrew Bogut will play after resting last night. This isn’t a great matchup for Bogut with Tim Duncan out. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are elite plays in all formats tonight. Curry just had 48 FD points against the Spurs on Thursday. You could also use Klay Thompson or Harrison Barnes in a GPP tonight.
As reported by: Rusty Simmons LaMarcus Aldridge will play Sunday
LaMarcus Aldridge will play Sunday against the Warrior’s; he had been battling a finger injury. Aldridge is a very solid play in all formats tonight, especially in GPPs. On Thursday against the Spurs he only finished with 19 FD points this should cause his ownership to be down in tournaments. Aldridge should see a little more usage tonight with Tim Duncan out.
As reported by: Jeff McDonald Paul George will play Sunday
Paul George missed Saturday’s practice, but he will play Sunday against the Nets. George is a great play today in all formats especially in GPPs. He will likely be under-owned due to GTD by his name. The Pacers still have a chance for the 7th seed, which means they would play Toronto instead of Cleveland.
As reported by: Scott Angness Hassan Whiteside will start Sunday
Hassan Whiteside will start Sunday for the Heat against the Magic. Amare Stoudemire will head to the bench. This will be Whiteside’s 1st start alongside Johnson, Wade, Deng and Dragic. Whiteside was the top Center play today, and now that he’s starting he’s an even stronger play tonight.
As reported by: Ira Winderman Tim Duncan ruled out Sunday, David West will start
Tim Duncan (rest) won’t play Sunday against the Warrior’s. All the other starters for the Spurs are active for tonight. With Duncan resting, David West will start in his place. West is a GPP punt play only, you just never know about his minutes. West did finished with 40 FD points last game, but that was with most of the Spurs resting.
As reported by: Rusty Simmons Rondae Hollis-Jefferson out Sunday
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (rest) won’t play Sunday against the Pacers. With him just returning from injury the Nets are being very cautious with him. Hollis-Jefferson being out doesn’t have a big fantasy impact. Bojan Bogdanovic and Wayne Ellington could see some extra minutes tonight.
As reported by: Mike Mazzeo Jusuf Nurkic and Nikola Jokic remain in the starting lineup for the Nuggets
Still no official word on Kenneth Faried, but with Jusuf Nurkic and Nikola Jokic starting it’s a pretty good sign that Faried won’t play Sunday against the Jazz. Both had very good games on Friday night, but that was against the depleted Spurs. Nurkic finished with 40 FD points in 35 minutes, and Jokic finished with 36 FD points in 32 minutes. Both are GPP plays only tonight in a lot tougher matchup against the Jazz.
As reported by: Jason Kosmicki Other tagged players: Nikola Jokic Victor Oladipo and Aaron Gordon confirmed out Sunday, Mario Hezonja and Ersan Ilyasova will start
Aaron Gordon will miss his second straight game Sunday with a concussion. Ersan Ilyasova started in Gordon’s place on Friday. However, he played just 24 minutes and finished with 11 points. He is a GPP punt play only. Victor Oladipo will miss tonight’s game after he suffered a concussion Friday night. Mario Hezonja will start for Oladipo; he is just $3,300 on DK and the minimum on FD. He is a GPP punt play only for tonight. He has averaged 17 FD points per game over his last two games in just about 21 minutes of action. Elfrid Payton and Evan Fournier will see an increase in usage with Oladipo out.
As reported by: John Denton Other tagged players: Ersan Ilyasova Tyler Ennis remains in the starting lineup, Rashad Vaughn to the bench
Tyler Ennis will remain in the starting lineup for the Bucks Sunday against the 76ers. With Khris Middleton playing, Rashad Vaughn will head back to the bench. Ennis is a GPP punt play only. On Friday night, he had his best game of the season. He finished that game with 9 points, 11 assists, and 6 rebounds in 38 minutes. He is just $4,100 on FD and $3,700 on DK.
As reported by: CF Gardner Khris Middleton will play Sunday
Khris Middleton will play Sunday against the 76ers. He missed the last three games thigh injury. Middleton makes for a great GPP tonight; he will likely be lowly owned due to him being questionable earlier in the day. His price is more attractive on DK, where he is only $6,400. He has a very favorable matchup against the 76ers. His return will hurt the value of Rashad Vaughn.
As reported by: CF Gardner