DFS Alerts
Shaun Livingston (rest) ruled out on Sunday
Shaun Livingston will rest on Sunday against the 76ers. The Warriors will also be without Iguodala, Ezeli, and Looney. Leandro Barbosa will take the backup PG minutes against Philadelphia. Barbosa is a viable tournament option on a short slate. Barbosa should be expected to play about 15-20 minutes.
As reported by: Rusty Simmons Other tagged players: Leandro Barbosa
Mavs starting lineup: Barea, Felton, Matthews, Nowitzki, and Mejri
J.J. Barea will start for Deron Williams for the second consecutive game. Felton has been in the starting lineup for the last six games. Dirk Nowitzki returns after a one-game absence. Barea is likely to be heavily owned in all formats on Sunday. Wesley Matthews is averaging 34.63 fantasy points on DraftKings in his last three games, making for a solid play in all formats. Salah Mejri will be making his third consecutive start.
As reported by: Earl Sneed Other tagged players: J.J. Barea, Raymond Felton, Salah Mejri, Wesley Matthews James Harden (illness) confirmed in the starting lineup on Sunday
James Harden will start against the on Pacers on Sunday. With the Rockets in the middle of the playoff race, Harden is averaging 67.46 DKFP in his last three games. Harden has played over 40 minutes in all three games and makes for a strong option in all formats on Sunday. Harden’s asking price comes with a high floor, so he won’t totally bust your lineup if he doesn’t play well.
As reported by: Jonathan Feigen Dirk Nowitzki returns to the starting lineup on Sunday after resting on Friday
Dirk Nowitzki was held out of Friday’s game against the Warriors. Nowitzki will return to the starting lineup with his highest salary of the season ($8,000FD/$7,200) on both major sites. Before missing that game, The German was averaging 42.88 FDFP/45.38 DKFP in his last seven starts. Dirk is a solid play in all formats, as the Mavericks fight for a playoffs spot without Deron Williams and Chandler Parsons.
As reported by: Earl Sneed Other tagged players: Deron Williams, Chandler Parsons Kings expected to start: Rondo, Curry, Gay, Acy, and Cousins
The Kings will look to use the same starting lineup for the second consecutive game. Seth Curry will look to make his second career NBA start after posting 21 DKFP on Friday against the Suns. Curry remains a viable low-end option with only four games left on the slate. Quincy Acy also had a big game on Friday but is better left off your rosters on Sunday.
As reported by: James Ham Other tagged players: Seth Curry, Rudy Gay, Quincy Acy, DeMarcus Cousins Rajon Rondo and Ben McLemore probable for Sunday; Marco Belinelli ruled out
Rajon Rondo is dealing with multiple injuries but is listed as the probable start on Sunday against the Mavs. Rondo has been in a slump recently, averaging only 35.76 DKFP in his last five games. Rondo needs 40+ fantasy points to exceed value on Sunday, making him a tournament option only. Ben McLemore is probable after missing the last ten games due to a fractured finger. McLemore is a low-end DFS play on a short slate. Marco Belinelli has been ruled out due to a sore foot. Darren Collison will likely soak up his minutes and should play around 26-30 minutes on Sunday. Collison is a boom-or-bust option, based saved as a GPP option with four games left on the slate.
As reported by: @Kings Other tagged players: Ben McLemore, Marco Belinelli, Darren Collison Jrue Holiday and Norris Cole questionable for Monday; Ryan Anderson ruled out
Jrue Holiday has missed two consecutive games due to a toe injury and is being listed as questionable for Monday. Norris Cole has been out for ten games and is also listed as questionable due to a bad back. Toney Douglas has taken advantage of the opportunity, averaging 29.27 fantasy points on DraftKings over his last ten games. Douglas’ asking price has spiked so he is no longer a plug-and-play. Tim Frazier has also picked up his play with both Holiday and Cole out, averaging 27 DKFP in his last six games. Frazier has seen 28+ minutes in the last three, making him a viable punt target on Monday if Holiday and Cole are out.
As reported by: Brett Dawson Other tagged players: Norris Cole, Ryan Anderson, Tim Frazier Kenneth Faried not starting; Nuggets starting: Mudiay, Harris, Sampson, Arthur, and Jokic on Sunday
Kenneth Faried is available to play and will be limited if he does play. Faried is not a DFS option against the Clippers due to his limitation. Darrell Arthur will continue to start in his place and is a low-end tournament option. Nikola Jokic is averaging 32.61 fantasy points on DraftKings over his last twelve starts, making for a viable mid-range option against the Clippers. If Jokic is able to stay out of foul trouble, he has a chance to provide a nice return on his $6k asking price.
As reported by: Jason Kosmicki Kenneth Faried (back) is listed as a game-time decision for Sunday
Kenneth Faried has been listed as a game-time decision but is not expected to get much playing time. Darrell Arthur has been starting for Faried over the past six games and is averaging 19.84 DKFP in those games. If Faried does play, Arthur will fall further out of DFS consideration. Look for an update soon, as the Nuggets play in the first game of the day.
As reported by: Chris Dempsey Other tagged players: Darrell Arthur Taj Gibson (ribs) and Pau Gasol (knee, ankle) both expected to play Monday
Taj Gibson has sore ribs but was able to practice on Sunday. He is expected to start against the Hawks on Monday. Pau Gasol suffered a mild ankle sprain on Saturday but was also able to practice today. Gasol will continue to be restricted to 25 minutes of action, making him a low-end option with his salary still expected over $7k on DK. Both players are dealing with multiple injuries making them risky GPP options.
As reported by: KC Johnson Other tagged players: Pau Gasol Markieff Morris (calf) listed as questionable for Sunday
Markieff Morris suffered a strained calf on Friday and is questionable against the Lakers tonight. Morris was able to go through shootaround this morning but has not been upgraded. It is likely that Jared Dudley will start in his place but Nene could also be an option to match the size of Julius Randle. Look for an update on the status of Morris before plugging in Dudley or Nene into your lineups.
As reported by: J. Michael Other tagged players: Jared Dudley, Nene Hilario Suns starting lineup: Knight, Jenkins, Booker, Tucker, and Len
With John Leuer out of the lineup, P.J. Tucker will start at PF. Tucker is averaging 29.76 DKFP in his last six starts. Tucker is a viable option with the move to a different position. John Jenkins will start for the second consecutive game, he had 25 fantasy points against the Kings last night. Jenkins is a viable punt option but faces a tough defensive matchup, Boston is ranked top 10 in DvP and DRE against shooting guards.
As reported by: Paul Coro Other tagged players: John Jenkins, Devin Booker, P.J. Tucker, Alex Len Nerlens Noel (knee) has been ruled out; Carl Landry will start in his place
Nerlens Noel will miss his second consecutive game due to a sore knee. Noel has also been ruled out for Sunday against the Warriors. Carl Landry will start in his place and has been averaging 26.2 fantasy points on DK over his last three games. Landry played 24 minutes on Wednesday and should look to play about that much again on Sunday.
As reported by: Jessica Camerato Other tagged players: Carl Landry Avery Bradley (illness) will start on Saturday
Avery Bradley has been confirmed as the starter for tonight. Bradley is averaging 36.53 fantasy points on DraftKings over his last three games. In those games, Bradley has played over 36 minutes every night and should be expected to tonight as well. Avery Bradley has really picked up his play with Jae Crowder out of the lineup.
As reported by: @Celtics Other tagged players: Jae Crowder Brandon Knight (illness) expected to start on Saturday
Brandon Knight sat out Friday’s game game due to an illness but will look to return tonight. Knight should be considered a tournament option only against the Celtics. Due to the fact that the Celtics rank 1st in DvP and 2nd in DRE, Knight has a chance to bust your lineups.
As reported by: Paul Coro