DFS Alerts
Andre Roberson available to play Sunday
Andre Roberson has missed the last nine games with a knee injury, but he will be available to play on Sunday against the Cavs. He will come off the bench, and isn’t a DFS option. His return will cut into the minutes of Dion Waiters.
As reported by: Royce Young
Jrue Holiday has been performing very well since Tyreke Evans ruled out
Tyreke Evans has been ruled out for the year following knee surgery, and that only means more playing time for Jrue Holiday. Holiday continues to come off the bench, but still plays starters’ minutes playing around 32 minutes per game over the last month. Coming off the bench is probably a good thing for Holiday, as he gets to go out and play against the opposing team’s backups. The matchup today vs. the Pistons is decent, but the thing is that his price hasn’t really reflected his recent performance. After 4 consecutive 45+ DK point games, his price has only increased $400 and he still sits at only $7,300 on DraftKings. If he keeps putting up these performances it is only a matter of time before DraftKings jacks up his price to a level that is more appropriate for his performance.
Bryce Dejean-Jones will play Sunday
Bryce Dejean-Jones will start Sunday against the Pistons despite hurting his wrist on Friday night. He isn’t a DFS option anymore. After a hot start, he has really struggled recently. Over his last four games, he is averaging just 9 FD points per game.
As reported by: Brett Dawson Derrick Rose is an elite option in a matchup vs. the Lakers
Jimmy Butler will likely be out for at least a couple more weeks with his knee injury, and that leaves a ton of usage up for grabs that tends to gravitate towards Derrick Rose. Rose’s usage skyrockets all the way up to 31.0 when Butler is out, which puts him just behind LeBron James (31.1), Steph Curry (31.2), and Damian Lillard (31.3). The difference is in the price, as Rose is nearly $2,000 cheaper than some of those other guys. Rose also gets a fantastic matchup with the Lakers tonight who are arguably the worst defensive team in the league and dead last in the league vs. opposing PGs. On FanDuel Rose is almost a lock at only $6,900 and should be able to at least reach value on DraftKings as well. Look for Rose to continue to shoulder the load with Butler out and is a top option tonight in a great matchup.
Iman Shumpert out Sunday
Iman Shumpert won’t play on Sunday against the Thunder with a shoulder injury. J.R. Smith and Matthew Dellavedova should see some extra minutes with Shumpert out. Mo Williams could also get back in the rotation some, but he isn’t a DFS option.
As reported by: Jason Lloyd Tyson Chandler questionable Sunday, Alex Len probable
Chandler left Friday’s game early with a shoulder injury, and is questionable to play Sunday against the Spurs. Len missed Friday’s game with an ankle injury, but is probable to play today. If Chandler is out Len, Mirza Teletovic, or Jon Leuer could make decent punt plays, but it’s hard to trust any of them against the best defense in the NBA.
As reported by: Arizona Republic Other tagged players: Alex Len Kobe Bryant will play Sunday
Kobe Bryant will play Sunday against the Bulls, despite hurting his finger on Friday night. Bryant makes for a great GPP play tonight. You could think about him in cash games also, he has been pretty consistent over the last month. He is averaging 37 FD points over his last seven games. Another plus for Bryant is that he won’t have to face Jimmy Butler defense. Keep in mind that this will be Bryant’s last game in Chicago.
As reported by: Mark Medina Jerami Grant will play Sunday
Jerami Grant will play Sunday against the Mavericks. He missed practice yesterday with an eye injury. Grant isn’t a DFS option on a ten game slate. He did play 25 minutes last game, but that was mostly due to Jahlil Okafor getting into foul trouble.
As reported by: Keith Pompey Brandon Rush starting Saturday
Brandon Rush will get the start for the Warriors with Andrew Bogut out with an injury. Rush isn’t a DFS option. He has started it the past, and hasn’t played over 20 minutes. Andre Iguodala and Marreese Speights should benefit the most with Bogut out.
As reported by: Monte Poole Andrew Bogut out Saturday
Andrew Bogut will miss tonight’s against the Clippers with an Achilles injury. This doesn’t really have a huge fantasy impact as the Warriors were likely going to play small anyways. Andre Iguodala should see some more minutes tonight. He makes for a nice GPP punt play at just $4,400 on DK and $4,300 on FD. Marreese Speights could also see some extra minutes, but as usual won’t get heavy minutes.
As reported by: Warriors Carmelo Anthony has been logging heavy minutes lately
Carmelo insists that he plans on playing every game from here on out for the rest of the season, and his minutes seem to be backing him up as he continues to log minutes in the upper thirties almost every night. He is by far the best scoring option for the Knicks, and he has been averaging over 42 DK points per game over the last ten games. It is good to lock in that kind of floor on a short slate like this, and Anthony is significantly cheaper than some of the other stars like Steph Curry or Chris Paul. While both are still great options, Anthony has a very high floor relative to his price and comes at a bit of a discount compared to some others. The matchup vs. Minnesota who are 13th in DvP vs. SFs, but Anthony has posted some big games in his last couple of matchup with the T’Wolves. Look for Anthony to have another great outing tonight and be a candidate to exceed value.
Jeff Green will come off the bench tonight
Jeff Green will make his Clippers debut tonight against the Warriors, but he will come off the bench. Green isn’t a DFS option tonight, because it’s hard to trust how many minutes he will get. If he becomes a starter down the line, then he will become a DFS option. Wes Johnson and Luc Mbah a Moute will lose minutes with the arrival of Green.
As reported by: Rusty Simmons Andrew Bogut questionable Saturday
Andrew Bogut is questionable tonight against the Clippers with an Achilles injury. Bogut isn’t a DFS option tonight. Even if he does play, the Warriors will likely use more of a smaller lineup tonight. This will benefit Andre Iguodala the most. He makes for a nice GPP punt play tonight at just $4,400 on DK and $4,300 on FD.
As reported by: Warriors Bradley Beal and Nene will play Saturday, Gary Neal is out
Bradley Beal will play Saturday despite this being the third game in three nights for the Wizards. Beal isn’t a DFS option, because the Wizards will likely manage his minutes tonight. Nene will also play Saturday, despite saying he was doubtful for tonight. With Nene, Markieff Morris, and Jared Dudley just fade the Wizards frontcourt besides Marcin Gortat. Gary Neal will miss his fifth straight game with a leg injury. With Neal being out, the minutes are secure for Garrett Temple. He is a GPP punt play only. He has played about 30 minutes the last two games, but has only averaged 12 FD points in those games.
As reported by: Washington Wizards Other tagged players: Nene Hilario, Gary Neal Hassan Whiteside will come off the bench Saturday
Hassan Whiteside will come off the bench Saturday against the Wizards, after being suspended for the last game. The Heat will use the same starters as last night. Whiteside makes for a nice GPP play tonight. He gives you that upside you want for tournaments. Another plus for Whiteside is that Chris Bosh is out, and he should see some more rebounding opportunities.
As reported by: Jason Lieser