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Paul Pierce (ankle) listed as out for Sunday
Pierce has been downgraded to out for Sunday. Jeff Green and Wesley Johnson will play as the backup forwards. Both players are low-end ptions with Blake Griffin back in the lineup.
As reported by: Ben Bolch Other tagged players: Jeff Green, Wesley Johnson
Andrew Bogut (rib) questionable for Sunday
Bogut was injured setting a screen against the Celtics on Friday. He is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Blazers. Anderson Varejao and Mo Speights are expected to split the backup center minutes if Bogut is ruled out. Varejao replaced Bogut when he was injured but only played 10 total minutes. Speights also only played 11 minutesin that game with the Warriors deploying their small ball lineup.
As reported by: Rusty Simmons Other tagged players: Anderson Varejao, Marreese Speights Jusuf Nurkic (illness) probable for Saturday; Darrell Arthur (knee) questionable
Nurkic has missed the past three games due to an illness, he will return to action tonight against the Kings. Nurkic was playing over his last six games, averaging 27.11 fpts in roughly 23 minutes. Nikola Jokic also deserves consideration with DeMarcus Cousins out for the Kings. With Joffrey Lauvergne active, it’s tough to single out which Nuggets player will take advantage. Jokic has the higher ceiling but also is the most expensive option. Jusuf Nurkic has the most upside with his asking price mid-$4k on both major sites. Joffery Lauvergne has the lowest floor with his salary at a minimum. Darrell Arthur is questionable due to a knee injury, which may open up time for Nurkic and Lauvergne. Arthur was coming in with back-to-back strong performances off the bench but now has no appeal.
As reported by: Harrison Wind Other tagged players: Darrell Arthur, Joffrey Lauvergne, Nikola Jokic Omri Casspi (hamstring) ruled out
Casspi has been ruled out due to his hamstring injury and is likely not returning this season. James Anderson and Ben McLemore are expected to pick up the minutes. Both players are high-risk options but have tournament appeal. McLemore has the higher ceiling, evidenced by a 38.5 fpts showing this season. The boom-or-bust nature of their games makes it tough to recommend either player
As reported by: James Ham Other tagged players: James Anderson, Ben McLemore Kosta Koufos and Willie Cauley-Stein questionable for Saturday; Rondo, Cousins, and Belinelli officially out
Kosta Koufos is dealing with a knee bruise but is projected to start. Willie Cauley-Stein hurt his shoulder in last night’s start. With the Kings playing on the second night of a back-to-back, both players are not worth rostering. Rajon Rondo and DeMarcus Cousins are both resting against the Nuggets and Marco Belinelli is out due to a foot injury. James Anderson and Ben McLemore both could see 20 minutes on Saturday. Anderson and McLemore are both boom-or-bust type players, making them impossible to use in cash games.
Other tagged players: Willie Cauley-Stein, Marco Belinelli, Rajon Rondo, DeMarcus Cousins Clippers expected to start: Paul, Redick, Mbah a Moute, Griffin, and Jordan on Sunday
The Clippers rested their starters on Thursday but are expecting them back on Sunday. Chris Paul and J.J. Redick will start in the backcourt against the Wizards. Blake Griffin returns with DeAndre Jordan while Luc Mbah a Moute stays in the starting five. We should have an early confirmation on this lineup with the Clippers playing in at 3:30pm ET.
As reported by: Rowan Kavner Other tagged players: Chris Paul, J.J. Redick, DeAndre Jordan, Blake Griffin Paul Pierce (ankle) doubtful for Sunday
Pierce has missed the last two games due to an ankle injury and Wesley Johnson has started in his place. Johnson played 38 minutes against the Thunder on Thursday, returning 8x on his salary. Johnson will return to the bench with Blake Griffin back in the lineup, losing all value. With eleven games on the slate, Johnson does not have any appeal.
As reported by: Robert Morales Other tagged players: Wesley Johnson Blake Griffin (suspension) expected to start on Sunday
Blake Griffin is expected to start on Sunday against the Wizards. Wesley Johnson will return to the bench with Griffin back in the lineup. Griffin is not expected to play a lot of minutes in his first game since late-December. Griffin does have some tournament appeal due to his upside but is a high-risk option with an asking price of $7,600 on DraftKings.
As reported by: Dan Woike Other tagged players: Wesley Johnson Ryan Anderson (sports hernia) ruled out for Sunday
Anderson is going to miss his eighth consecutive game. Dante Cunningham has been starting at PF with Anthony Davis and Ryan Anderson out of the lineup. Cunningham has played over 36 minutes in five straight games. Even with the minutes, Cunningham has only averaged 17.64 fpts in those five games. Expect him to start again on Sunday against Brooklyn but he is a low-end play on a slate filled with eleven games.
As reported by: Brett Dawson Other tagged players: Dante Cunningham Dwyane Wade (neck, back) questionable for Saturday
Wade has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Saturday’s contest with the Blazers. It is unlikely that he will play and is not worth the risk because the Heat play in the last game of the day. Gerald Green was announced as the starter at the last minute on Friday and had his best performance of the season with 43.8 fpts. It was a prime spot for him to outperform and it’ll be tough for him to repeat that. Green is still a viable target due to his minimum salary on both major sites. Look for an update on Wade’s status later today.
As reported by: Ira Winderman Other tagged players: Gerald Green Lavoy Allen expected to replace Myles Turner in the starting lineup
According to several Pacers players, Lavoy Allen is expected to replace Myles Turner in the starting lineup. Coach Frank Vogel also mentioned at shootaround that there would be changes coming. Nothing official has been given at this time and we will send another update once it is confirmed. Turner has been on a slump since his best game of the season last week. Turner had 51.5 fpts against a depleted Pelicans squad but has not played 30 minutes since then. Allen had a strong performance against the Magic on Thursday getting 12 points and 11 rebounds (34.3 fpts) in 24 minutes. Since the Pacers play in the first game of the day, we should have an official confirmation before lineups lock.
As reported by: Candace Buckner Other tagged players: Myles Turner Derrick Rose (elbow) and Taj Gibson (ribs, personal) are doubtful for Saturday
Rose was only able to play 12 minutes against the Rockets on Thursday before the discomfort in his elbow forced him out. Rose is doubtful for Saturday as an MRI showed swelling on the bursa sac. He was able to participate in shootaround so he has not been officially ruled out. Taj Gibson was already dealing a fractured rib but now is away from the team dealing with a personal matter. Bobby Portis started in his place on Thursday but only played 10 minutes. Nikola Mirotic was on fire and scored 40+ fantasy points for the second consecutive game. Mirotic also played 38 minutes against the Rockets. Mirotic could return to the starting lineup against Detriot on Saturday but has not officially been named as Gibson’s replacement at this time. We will have an update later today confirming the Bulls starters.
As reported by: KC Johnson Other tagged players: Taj Gibson, Bobby Portis, Nikola Mirotic Rajon Rondo (rest) ruled out for Saturday; Omri Casspi (hamstring) unlikely to play
News broke late last night that Rondo will be sitting out of Saturday’s contest with the Nuggets. Darren Collison will likely start in his place but has not been officially named his replacement at this time. Omri Casspi suffered a hamstring injury in last night’s loss to the Heat. Casspi only played 8 minutes before he was injured. He will have an MRI today and is likely going to miss the rest of the season. Expect James Anderson and Ben McLemore to split the backup wing minutes again with Seth Curry remaining in the starting lineup.
As reported by: Sean Cunningham Other tagged players: Omri Casspi, James Anderson, Ben McLemore, Seth Curry Andre Iguodala officially ruled out on Friday
This will mark the twelfth consecutive game that Iguodala has missed. Harrison Barnes will continue to log heavy minutes with Iguodala out of the lineup. Barnes has been struggling for most of the season but seems to be finally turning the “switch” on. Barnes played 41 minutes in an overtime victory over Jazz on Wednesday, returning 7.9x on his salary. Look for him to continue attacking, Barnes has attempted 11 or more field goals in four out of his last five games. Prior to those five games, Barnes was only attempting 8.33 shots in the month of March.
As reported by: Rusty Simmons Other tagged players: Harrison Barnes Brandon Knight officially out on Friday
Knight’s sports hernia that sidelined him for seven weeks is still causing him soreness. Ronnie Price will start in his place and is a viable low-end option against the Wizards on Friday. There is no timetable for Knight’s return.
As reported by: Suns Basketball Other tagged players: Ronnie Price