DFS Alerts
Andrew Bogut (toe) questionable for Monday
Andrew Bogut missed last night’s game against the Spurs and is questionable for Monday due to a toe injury. Brandon Rush started and played 27 minutes as his replacement. Rush was only able to score 15.6 FDFP/16.8DKFP on Saturday, making him a low-end option for Monday. Look for an update regarding Bogut’s status tomorrow.
As reported by: Kyle Ratke Other tagged players: Brandon Rush
Jeff Green (face) questionable for Sunday
Jeff Green suffered a cut in his forehead that required eight stitches, he is questionable for Sunday’s game with the Pelicans. If Jeff Green misses the game, Paul Pierce will likely replace him in the starting lineup. Pierce is a minimum salaried player on both major sites and had 22.7 DKFP/20.4 FDFP last night. While he does not offer huge upside, he is still a viable tournament target.
As reported by: Ben Bolch Other tagged players: Paul Pierce Jordan Farmar to sign with the Grizzlies
Jordan Farmar is expected to sign with Grizzlies after working out with them this week. With Mario Chalmers and Mike Conley down, the Grizzlies needed another point guard. Farmar’s first opportunity to play could come on Monday against Phoenix or Tuesday against the Lakers, his former team.
As reported by: Shams Charania Orlando Magic Injury Report
Nikola Vucevic will miss his eighth consecutive game with a groin injury. Elfrid Payton was able to practice on Saturday but he is not expected to play due an injured elbow. C.J. Watson and Ersan Ilyasova both sat out practice but are expected to play. Watson was averaging about 22 minutes a game over his last nine games but exited early on Friday after getting hit in the mouth, requiring three stitches. Watson is not recommended against the Raptors on Sunday. Ersan Ilyasova also did not practice due to a leg bruise and has not exceeded value for six consecutive games.
As reported by: Brian Schmitz Other tagged players: Elfrid Payton, Ersan Ilyasova, C.J. Watson James Johnson (foot) and Patrick Patterson (ankle) are questionable for Sunday
James Johnson and Patrick Patterson are both questionable for Sunday’s tilt with the Magic. Johnson has been a low-end DFS option all season with a ceiling of 22 fantasy points. He also has been replaced in the starting lineup by Norman Powell, who is a risky DFS proposition for Sunday. Even if Johnson does play, he would not be rosterable. Patrick Patterson has been coming off the bench for the Raptors and if he misses Sunday’s game it would be the first time all season that he would be out. Jason Thompson would likely take over his role and has played decently when provided the opportunity. Look for an update regarding Patterson’s status before considering Thompson.
As reported by: @Raptors Other tagged players: Patrick Patterson, Norman Powell, Jason Thompson Alexis Ajinca continues to be out with a fractured sternum
Alexis Ajinca will miss his tenth consecutive game with a fractured sternum. There is currently no timetable for his return. Omer Asik has started seven of the games that Ajinca has missed but he is not a DFS option. Ryan Anderson will the main beneficiary with Anthony Davis also dealing with a knee issue. Anderson saw 37 minutes on Friday and crushed his $5,700 salary with 46.3 DKFP. Anderson’s salary has spiked to $6,400 for today’s matchup with the Clippers but he still is a solid cash game option.
As reported by: John Reid Other tagged players: Anthony Davis, Ryan Anderson Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
Wesley Matthews (lower extremity) has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday. Deron Williams was also downgraded to questionable with a strained calf. Lastly, Chandler Parsons who hurt his hamstring in Friday’s loss to the Warriors was upgraded to questionable. With so many injuries to the Mavericks starting lineup, look for an update clarifying the situation later today.
As reported by: Earl Sneed Other tagged players: Chandler Parsons, Deron Williams Brandon Rush will start Saturday
With Andrew Bogut out on Saturday, Brandon Rush will start against the Spurs tonight. Rush isn’t a recommended DFS target tonight. He has started a lot of games in the past, but he has failed to reach value in those games. Marreese Speights could make for an interesting play tonight with Bogut out. He has averaged 27 FD points over his last four games.
As reported by: Jeff McDonald
Vince Carter will play Saturday
Vince Carter will play tonight against the Clippers. Carter had missed the last four games with a calf injury. Carter isn’t a recommended DFS option tonight. Carter’s return might mean a couple less minutes for Tony Allen.
As reported by: Ronald Tillery Grizzlies Starters: McCallum, Allen,Stephenson, Randolph, Hollins
Zach Randolph will start tonight against the Clippers. Randolph missed the last seven games with a knee injury. Randolph is only a GPP play tonight. There was no word of any minute’s restriction, but it’s hard to see Randolph getting a lot of minutes tonight. JaMychal Green loses his value with Randolph back. Lance Stephenson is the only strong play from the Grizzlies tonight. He has averaged 41 FD points over his last two games.
As reported by: Rob Fischer Other tagged players: Lance Stephenson Cristiano Felicio will start Saturday
Cristiano Felicio will start Saturday for the Bulls against the Jazz. This will be Felicio 1st career start. Nikola Mirotic will head to the bench. Although, Felicio had 29 FD points in his last game; he isn’t a DFS target tonight.
As reported by: K.C. Johnson Andrew Bogut out Saturday
Andrew Bogut won’t play Saturday because of a toe injury. Marreese Speights will benefit the most with Bogut out. Speights has been playing very well as of late. Over his last four games, Speights is averaging 16 points and 6 rebounds per game. He is just $4,000 on FD and $3,700 on DK. On FD Speights is listed as a PF, and a C on DK. James Michael McAdoo will also see a couple more minutes with Bogut out.
As reported by: Marcus Thompson Iman Shumpert will start Saturday
Iman Shumpert will start Saturday against the Heat. The Cavs will go with a smaller lineup tonight sending Timofey Mozgov to the bench. Shumpert also started for the Cavs on Wednesday when LeBron James was out. In that game, he played 32 minutes and finished with 20 FD points. Shumpert is only a GPP punt play tonight. Shumpert is just $3,700 on DK and $3,600 on FD.
As reported by: Ira Winderman Kent Bazemore will start Saturday
Kent Bazemore will play Saturday against the Rockets. Bazemore missed the last game with a knee injury. Bazemore makes for a nice tournament option today; he should be low-owned due to his absence on Thursday. He is just $5,000 on DK and $4,700 on FD. With Bazemore back in the lineup, Tim Hardaway Jr. is no longer a top value play.
As reported by: Chris Vivlamore Gordon Hayward will play Saturday
Gordon Hayward will play Saturday against the Bulls. Hayward missed the last two games with a foot injury. He won’t be on any kind of minutes limit tonight. Hayward makes for a nice tournament play tonight. He will be low-owned due to the injury concern. With Hayward back in the lineup, Joe Ingles loses his value.
As reported by: Tony Jones