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Brook Lopez and Thaddeus Young to be shut down for the season
Lopez and Young are being shut down for the season with the Nets having nothing left to play for. Brook Lopez had a solid season and was able to finish the season without suffering a major injury. Thaddeus Young was also relatively healthy, only sitting out three games this season for rest. Their replacements have not been announced yet but we should have an update soon.
As reported by: Devin Kharpertian Other tagged players: Thaddeus Young
Raymond Felton (groin) questionable for Sunday; Deron Williams continues to be out
Felton is being listed as questionable for Sunday’s tilt with the Timberwolves. Felton has only missed one game so far to the injury and J.J. Barea started in his place. Barea had another strong performance and has seen his salary jump again. Barea is now $5,500 on FanDuel and $5,600 on DraftKings. With so many options available on an eleven-game slate, confirm that Felton is out before locking Barea into your lineups.
As reported by: Earl Sneed Other tagged players: Deron Williams, J.J. Barea Raymond Felton (groin) questionable for Sunday; Deron Williams continue to be out
Analysis coming soon.
As reported by: Earl Sneed Other tagged players: Deron Williams Gerald Green starting for Dwyane Wade again tonight
Green is coming off his first 40+ fpts game of the season last night, meaning he will be heavily owned on against the Blazers. Green is a boom-or-bust option on Saturday. With Green’s ownership expected to be high, fading him in tournaments could help separate you from the pack.
As reported by: @MiamiHeat Other tagged players: Dwyane Wade Derrick Favors (knee) questionable for Sunday
Favors was not able to play on Friday due to a knee injury. Trey Lyles started in his place had had 28.5 fpts in 35 minutes. Lyles should be considered an elite punt option against the Suns on Sunday. Look for an update regarding Favors before locking Lyles into your lineup.
As reported by: Aaron Falk Other tagged players: Trey Lyles Brandon Knight (groin) out for Sunday
Knight was not able to play on Friday due to a sports hernia. Ronnie Price started in his place and played 33 minutes, contributing 21.8 fantasy points on DraftKings. If Price starts again he will be a low-end option against Jazz on Sunday. With eleven games on the slate it’ll be easy to find value in other games.
As reported by: David Locke Other tagged players: Ronnie Price Darrell Arthur (knee) ruled out; Jusuf Nurkic (illness) is available to play
Darrell Arthur has been ruled out with a knee injury. Kenneth Faried will likely log 30 minutes against the Kings on Saturday. Faried should be considered an elite option on a five-game slate. Jusuf Nurkic could be used as his backup.
As reported by: Chris Dempsey Other tagged players: Jusuf Nurkic Darren Collison confirmed as the starter for Rajon Rondo; Rudy Gay will also start
Darren Collison will start for Rajon Rondo on Saturday against the Nuggets. Rudy Gay has also been confirmed as the starter. Expect Collison to be heavily owned for this contest. With only five games on the slate, it’ll tough to fade the chalk.
As reported by: Chris Dempsey Other tagged players: Rudy Gay Willie Cauley-Stein (shoulder) to start on Saturday
WCS will make his second consecutive start for the Kings. Cauley-Stein was not able to finish last night’s game due to a shoulder injury. He is a risky option against the Nuggets but on a short slate he deserves some consideration. Kosta Koufos is a good option against the Nuggets as well and will likely split time with Cauley-Stein.
As reported by: Chris Dempsey Other tagged players: Kosta Koufos Dwyane Wade (neck, back) ruled out for Saturday
Wade will miss his second consecutive game with an injured back and neck. Gerald Green started in his place on Friday and had a great showing (41.1 fpts). Green will likely be heavily owned with his salary still at a minimum across the industry. Green has upside but can just as easily bust your lineup. Green has not been confirmed as Wade’s replacement at this time.
As reported by: Erik Gunderson Other tagged players: Gerald Green DeMar Derozan (rest) out against the Spurs
DeRozan will not play for the second time this season. Norman Powell will slide over to SG with James Johnson joining the starting lineup. Powell is averaging 24.42 fpts in his last five starts and he should be expected to play about 30 minutes on Saturday.
As reported by: Raptors MR Other tagged players: Norman Powell, James Johnson Cory Joseph, Norman Powell, James Johnson, Luis Scola, and Jonas Valanciunas starting for the Raptors
The Raptors will send out this starting five for the first time all season. This will mark the only time this season that Lowry and DeRozan have rested in the same game. Expect Jonas Valanciunas to see some extra touches with their two All-Stars out of the lineup. Norman Powell has been playing well but no one is a sure thing against the Spurs. Luis Scola will return to the starting lineup after missing two games.
As reported by: Raptors MR Other tagged players: Norman Powell, James Johnson, Luis Scola, Jonas Valanciunas Willie Cauley-Stein (shoulder) and Kosta Koufos (knee) have been upgraded to probable
Willie Cauley-Stein and Kosta Koufos were both questionable due to their injuries for tonight’s game. Both players have been upgraded but no one has confirmed the starters. WCS started on Friday but Koufos has started multiple times when Cousins has been out. Look for an update soon on which big man will be named the starter.
As reported by: @Kings Other tagged players: Willie Cauley-Stein Ben McLemore will start ahead of Seth Curry on Saturday
McLemore will start against the Nuggets on Saturday with Seth Curry coming off the bench. Coach George Karl mentioned that he wanted to have Curry’s offense for the reserves. Ben McLemore is still a risky option due to the fact that he has not played well in starts.
As reported by: Jason Jones Other tagged players: Seth Curry Kyle Lowry (rest) ruled out on Saturday
Lowry will not play on the second night of a back-to-back against the Spurs. Cory Joseph will likely start against his former team. Joseph has only started two games this season and not proven much in those games. Joseph has scored over 30 fpts multiple times this season but faces the Spurs on Saturday. With DeRozan also out of the lineup, Joseph is in line to see more usage.
As reported by: Raptors MR Other tagged players: Cory Joseph