DFS Alerts
Victor Oladipo (wrist) and Ersan Ilyasova ruled out for Saturday
Victor Oladipo will miss his second consecutive game due to a wrist injury. Mario Hezonja started in his place on Friday and had 16.3 DKFP in 37 minutes, making him a risky option for Saturday. The Magic host the Bulls on the second night of a back-to-back. Ersan Ilyasova will also miss his second consecutive game. Andrew Nicholson picked up Ilyasova’s minutes and had 19 points and six rebounds in 18 minutes. Nicholson is a viable punt option against the Bulls on Saturday.
As reported by: John Denton Other tagged players: Ersan Ilyasova, Andrew Nicholson
Blake Griffin is activated for Sunday; Will serve his four-game suspension; Available to play April 3rd
Blake Griffin will be on the active roster on Sunday and will begin serving his four-game suspension. Blake Griffin will be eligible to return on Sunday, April 3rd against the Wizards. Luc Richard Mbah a Moute will likely go back to the bench when Griffin returns.
As reported by: Ben Bolch Other tagged players: Luc Mbah a Moute Paul George remains a game-time decision for Saturday; Solomon Hill will start if George is ruled out
Paul George is questionable against the Nets on Saturday. George was only able to play 20 minutes in his previous before exiting due to the injury. Solomon Hill will be starting if George does indeed miss the game. Hill is a low-end viable option against the Nets. Hill has only started twice this season and is averaging 17.8 DKFP in 26 minutes. Hill’s scored a season-high 26.3 fantasy points last week, against the Raptors in overtime. Myles Turner was in foul trouble that entire game and Hill was used as his replacement. Myles Turner will be the focal point of the offense in this game if George is ruled out. Turner is coming off a season-high 51.5 DKFP.
As reported by: Candace Buckner Other tagged players: Solomon Hill, Myles Turner Kobe Bryant to play on Sunday; D'Angelo Russell (ankle) is doubtful
Kobe Bryant is expected to play on Sunday against the Wizards. Bryant had a nice 34.5 fantasy points on Draftkings on Friday. Bryant will look to keep the momentum going but remains a GPP option only due to his boom-or-bust style of play. D’Angelo Russell turned an ankle on Friday and is doubtful for Sunday. Marcelo Huerta will likely start in his place and is a strong punt option on a five-game slate.
As reported by: @Lakers Other tagged players: D'Angelo Russell, Marcelo Huertas Jerami Grant (illness) probable to play on Saturday; Nerlens Noel is a game-time decision
Jerami Grant did not participate in the shootaround today but remains probable to play. Grant has not missed any time due to the illness and remains a solid mid-range option on Saturday. Nerlens Noel has missed one game so far due to a knee issue. Noel is closer to doubtful for Saturday, making Carl Landry a viable option. Landry had 26.3 fantasy points on DraftKings replacing Noel on Wednesday. Landry’s salary has not spiked making him a nice tournament option on a ten-game slate.
As reported by: Keith Pompey Other tagged players: Nerlens Noel, Carl Landry Avery Bradley (illness) remains questionable; Marcus Smart will start if Bradley is ruled out
Avery Bradley was not at shootaround in Phoenix and remains questionable. Bradley is on his way to Phoenix and has not missed any games yet due to the illness. Marcus Smart will start in his place if Bradley is unable to go. Smart has started ten games this season, averaging 23.42 fantasy points, making him a viable punt option. Before plugging Smart into your lineups, confirm that Bradley has been ruled out.
As reported by: Marc D'Amico Other tagged players: Marcus Smart James Harden (illness) uncertain for Sunday
James Harden was not at practice today due to an illness. He will be making the trip to Indiana so we should have an update on his status tomorrow. Harden has not missed a game this season and the Rockets are fighting for a spot in the playoffs. Making it likely that Harden will play on Sunday.
As reported by: Jonathan Feigen D'Angelo Russell (ankle) uncertain for Sunday
D’Angelo Russell will be reevaluated later today after spraining his ankle in last night’s game. If Russell is unable to play on Sunday against the Wizards, Marcelo Huertas would likely start in his place. Huertas is a viable punt option on a short five-game slate. Look for an update regarding Russell’s status before locking Huertas into your lineups.
As reported by: Mark Medina Other tagged players: Marcelo Huertas Pau Gasol (knee) will warm up with the intent to play on Saturday
Pau Gasol has been dealing with knee soreness but was able to go through shootaround today. He feels better but will receive treatment during the day. Gasol is now being listed as a game-time decision. If Gasol plays, he will likely still be on his minutes restriction. Gasol will not be owned much due to his questionable status, thus making him appealing for tournaments. Look for an update before the games lock for the remaining nine games.
As reported by: Nick Friedell Matthew Dellavedova to start for Kyrie Irving
Matthew Dellavedova will replace Kyrie Irving in the starting lineup on Saturday. Dellavedova should be considered a strong punt option on a ten-game slate. Dellavedova has averaged 31 minutes in his eleven starts this season. Dellavedova should be able to exceed value against the Knicks.
As reported by: Chris Haynes Other tagged players: Kyrie Irving Kyrie Irving (rest) ruled out for Saturday
Kyrie Irving will miss Saturday’s contest against the Knicks. Matthew Dellavedova will start in his place and makes for an elite punt option. Dellavedova’s asking price is near the minimum across the industry, making it easy to plug him into your rosters. With the news coming out so early, expect Dellavedova to be heavily owned in both cash games and tournaments.
As reported by: Joe Gabriele Other tagged players: Matthew Dellavedova Mavs starting lineup: Barea, Felton, Matthews, Lee, and Mejri
J.J. Barea will replace the injured Deron Williams in the starting lineup, and David Lee will start for Dirk Nowitzki. Both Barea and Lee should be considered strong options on Friday. Barea should be heavily owned but could also play if the Mavs get blown out.
As reported by: GSW stats Other tagged players: Raymond Felton, Wesley Matthews, David Lee, Salah Mejri, Deron Williams, Dirk Nowitzki Jon Leuer confirmed as the starter tonight
Jon Leuer will start his second consecutive game at PF. Leuer had a season-high 22 points and a career-high 14 rebounds against the Lakers on Wednesday. Leuer is projected as one of the top value plays against the Kings. Tyson Chandler has no timetable for his return from a sore back.
As reported by: James Ham Other tagged players: Tyson Chandler Seth Curry starting at SG on Friday; DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo confirmed as starters
Seth Curry will be making his first start NBA start. Curry should be considered a risky but viable punt play with his salary at a minimum across the industry. DeMarcus Cousins returns to the lineup after missing one game with a bruised knee. Cousins is an elite option against the Suns and should be a roster lock on the late slate. Rajon Rondo will continue to play through multiple injuries and is a tournament play due to the matchup.
As reported by: James Ham Other tagged players: DeMarcus Cousins, Rajon Rondo Brandon Knight downgraded to doubtful; John Jenkins to start in his place
Brandon Knight is unlikely to play on Friday, John Jenkins will take his place in the starting lineup. Jenkins is a strong punt play with his salary at a minimum across the industry. Jenkins’ only start of the season came when he was with the Mavs. Expect Jenkins to play well in one of the highest-scoring games of the night.
As reported by: Paul Coro Other tagged players: John Jenkins