DFS Alerts
Kemba Walker questionable for Friday
Kemba Walker is questionable to play on Friday. If he’s unable to go again, Jeremy Lin will remain a very nice mid-range play at the PG/SG spot, with Brian Roberts and Troy Daniels picking up the slack behind Lin. Now that the Hornets are relatively healthy, Walker’s price tag still sits too high to play him confidently even if he is able to take the court. Lin will be viable in any format if Walker is forced to miss another game.
As reported by: @HornetsPR on Twitter Other tagged players: Jeremy Lin
Manu Ginobili set to miss 4-6 weeks with groin injury
Manu Ginobili will miss roughly 4-6 weeks with a groin injury. It’ll be a big loss for Spurs second unit, and should lead to extra playing time for the likes of Danny Green, Kyle Anderson, Patty Mills and Jonathon Simmons. The Spurs are deep at the wing positions so this doesn’t necessarily benefit one individual, but we’ll see how the playing time shakes out in the first few games Ginobili misses.
As reported by: @KENS5 Kobe Bryant WILL play tonight
The news comes early today with the future Hall-of-Famer whose price has risen to $6,300 on FanDuel and $5,900 on DraftKings after putting up over 90 fpts in consecutive games. On a small slate like tonight, Bryant is in play despite what will likely be limited minutes (he’s only topped 30 minutes twice in his last 11 games) against a Pelicans defense that is 24th in SG DvP. Bryant playing also gives a slight hit to the likes of Jordan Clarkson and Lou Williams who will both see reduced minutes/usage with Kobe in the lineup.
As reported by: Mark Medina on Twitter Other tagged players: Lou Williams, Jordan Clarkson
Terrence Jones OUT tonight; Rockets recall Donatas Motiejunas
Jones had already been ruled out for tonight’s game after being involved in an automobile accident yesterday but the team announced today that they are bringing up Donatas Motiejunas from the D-League to provide some depth, especially with Clint Capela questionable. He’s not much of a DFS option as there is no way to predict how he will be involved in the Rockets rotation, if at all. The player who would benefit the most if Capela sits is Josh Smith who put up nearly 30 fpts last game out when he started at center for the suspended Dwight Howard.
As reported by: Jonathan Feigen on Twitter Other tagged players: Donatas Motiejunas, Clint Capela, Josh Smith Tyreke Evans doubtful for tonight's game
It appears as if Evans will not play for the Pelicans in their game tonight against the Lakers which is good news for DFS players as it makes Jrue Holiday an even better play than he already was going against a Lakers team that is dead last in PG DvP. Norris Cole is also a good option, especially on a small four game slate like tonight. If anything changes regarding Evans and whether he will play or not, we’ll update you as soon as we learn of it.
As reported by: New Orleans Pelicans official Twitter feed Other tagged players: Jrue Holiday, Norris Cole Jose Calderon probable to play tonight; minutes could be limited
After missing the last four games, Calderon is expected to play tonight according to Knicks Head Coach Derek Fisher. He didn’t know whether Calderon would start because he expected his minutes to be limited. This bumps down Langston Galloway as a DFS play and removes Jerian Grant from consideration, even on a small four game slate. Calderon himself is not a DFS option because of the potential minutes limitation.
As reported by: Marc Berman on Twitter Kevin Martin, Kevin Garnett, and Nikola Pekovic all confirmed out on Wednesday
All three players have been ruled out for another game tonight. Look for the young players to get extended run tonight on the second night of a back-to-back. Karl-Anthony Towns is an elite option tonight against the Clippers and Andrew Wiggins will look to keep his hot hand going tonight.
Other tagged players: Kevin Garnett, Nikola Pekovic
Jimmy Butler confirmed out, Tony Snell starting for him
Jimmy Butler has been confirmed out and Tony Snell will be starting in his place. Snell deserves some consideration tonight with Butler out. Snell will be an under-owned player and does not have to do much to exceed his near minimum salary. Pau Gasol is the biggest benificiary with Butler out.
As reported by: Jason Jones Jimmy Butler not expected to play tonight
Jimmy Butler is not expected to play with a knee injury. We will confirm his status soon. If Butler misses the game Derrick Rose and E’Twaun Moore would see a nice bump in value.
Other tagged players: Derrick Rose J.J. Barea confirmed as starting
Deron Williams has been confirmed out and J.J. Barea will be starting in his place. Barea is a strong punt option but proceed with caution as the Heat are a strong defensive team vs PG. Barea should see over 28 minutes with Raymond Felton serving as his backup. Felton is a solid option at SG on DK and could be a strong under-owned play tonight.
As reported by: Earl Sneed Other tagged players: Raymond Felton Rajon Rondo (toe) starting tonight
Rajon Rondo has been confirmed as starting tonight. Rondo was questionable before the game but should be good to go and not limited. Rondo has a strong matchup against Derrick Rose and should be considered an elite option against the Bulls.
As reported by: Sam Amico Nikola Jokic confirmed as the starter tonight
Nikola Jokic was dealing with an injured shoulder coming but was able to go through warmups and will be starting. Jokic has a tough matchup tonight against the Jazz making him a GPP option only.
As reported by: Jason Kosmicki Marco Belinelli starting with Ben McLemore off the bench
Marco Belinelli will be starting tonight and Ben McLemore will be back in the lineup off the bench. Belinelli has been playing well lately and deserves consideration tonight. Belinelli had 32.75 on DK in his previous start and will look to keep the hot hand going tonight. With Cousins back in the lineup he should still be able to exceed value but likely won’t score over 30 FPs.
As reported by: Jason Jones Rajon Rondo, DeMarcus Cousins, and Ben McLemore all expected to play
Rajon Rondo, DeMarcus Cousins, and Ben McLemore were all questionable coming into the game. All three players are expected to play but we will have an official confirmation soon.
As reported by: Nick Friedell Other tagged players: DeMarcus Cousins, Ben McLemore DeMarcus Cousins warming up, expected to play
DeMarcus Cousins was seeing going through warmups, but has not been confirmed yet. We should have an official status update soon.
As reported by: James Ham