DFS Alerts
Terrence Ross (back) available on Saturday
Terrence Ross will be available to play tonight against the Wizards but will likely be limited. Ross should not be in any DFS lineups with his back injury. With the potential blowout at hand, Ross will be rested if the Raptors go up huge. James Johnson will likely see around 22-25 minutes and gets a slight hit in value with Ross available.
As reported by: Raptors MR Other tagged players: James Johnson
Nene ruled out on Saturday with a strained right triceps
Nene has been ruled out tonight with a strained right triceps. With only Drew Gooden as the real serviceable big man tonight, Marcin Gortat likely will get over 35 minutes again tonight. Gortat is a strong play against the Magic tonight and is likely to post a double-double as he did the previous matchup
As reported by: Wizards Other tagged players: Drew Gooden, Marcin Gortat Markel Brown starting for Bojan Bogdanovic on Saturday
Markel Brown will be starting in place of the struggling Bojan Bogdanovic. This marks Brown’s 4th start of the season and he makes for a low-end punt play with his minimum salary on DK. Brown played 20 minutes last night and still was not able to make much of an impact. Avoid Brown until he can prove that he deserves to be on rosters.
As reported by: Brooklyn Nets Other tagged players: Bojan Bogdanovic Jerami Grant starting for JaKarr Sampson
Jerami Grant has been inserted into the starting lineup tonight for JaKarr Sampson. Grant is a viable but risky GPP play tonight against the Raptors. Grant would need about 30 minutes to exceed value tonight. The Sixers are projected to get blown out so there is a chance he does not get 30 minutes.
As reported by: Keith Pompey Other tagged players: JaKarr Sampson Kenneth Faried questionable for Sunday
Kenneth Faried is being listed as questionable for Sunday’s game and will likely be a game-time decision. If Faried ends up missing Darrell Arthur will likely start again and makes for a viable punt option. Arthur’s salary has risen considerably on DraftKings but is still viable against a suspect Hornets interior. The Hornets travel to Denver on the second night of a back-to-back, a situation where most teams do not play well.
As reported by: Harrison Wind Other tagged players: Darrell Arthur Jameer Nelson (hip) questionable for Sunday, Mudiay probable
Jameer Nelson is dealing with a hip injury that has a chance to keep him out Sunday. Emmanuel Mudiay could get the start if Nelson misses. Mudiay has missed fourteen games with his ankle injury so there is likely considerable rust if he returns to the lineup. Mudiay will likely also be on a minutes restriction so he is a GPP play at best.
As reported by: Harrison Wind Other tagged players: Emmanuel Mudiay Elfrid Payton (ankle) out again tonight, Oladpio starting in his place
Elfrid Payton has been ruled out of tonight’s game and Victory Oladipo will be starting in his place. Oladipo has been playing extremely well since he has been starting for Payton, which will likely make him heavily owned tonight. Oladipo is likely more of a cash play tonight and a possible fade consideration due to his heavy ownership in GPP.
As reported by: Magic Avery Bradley (hip) game-time decision on Sunday
Avery Bradley was able to go through a successful practice but it is still unclear if he will play Sunday. Bradley has been dealing with a hip issue but will more than likely return. Bradley’s return would send Evan Turner back to the bench, killing any DFS value he had. Bradley will likely be guarded by Tony Allen of the Grizzlies, so don’t expect for Bradley to have a huge game.
As reported by: Jay King Other tagged players: Evan Turner Thabo Sefolosha officially out on Saturday
Thabo Sefolosha (wrist) has been officially ruled out of tonight’s game. This opens up the floor for Kent Bazemore to get over 30 minutes tonight. Bazemore is likely to guard Jimmy Butler so he does carry a risk of being in foul trouble. Bazemore’s salary is priced for upside so he makes for good play today.
As reported by: Hawks on Twitter Other tagged players: Kent Bazemore Thabo Sefolosha a game-time decision Saturday
Sefolosha will be a game-time call Saturday when the Hawks take on the Bulls. This really doesn’t have a lot of fantasy impact. Tim Hardaway Jr. may get some extra minutes, and Kent Bazemore could see some extra run also. Bazemore is coming off a monster game in which he put up 41 FD points.
As reported by: KL Chouinard
Omri Casspi now doubtful Saturday, Willie Cauley-Stein probable
Casspi is now doubtful to play on Saturday, after being questionable earlier in the day. Marco Belinelli has stepped up his game with Casspi out. In the last three games without Casspi, Belinelli is averaging 27 FD points per game. His price is more appealing on FD, where he is only $4,300. You can ignore Cauley-Stein for your DFS lineups. If he returns tonight, this will hurt the value of Kosta Koufos.
As reported by: Kings Nicolas Batum out Saturday
Batum will miss his fourth straight game with a toe injury. Jeremy Lin will once again start in his place. In the three games without Batum, Lin is averaging 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. In those games he has averaged 32 minutes per game. Lin is just $5,300 on FD and $5,700 on DK. There isn’t a whole lot of value on this slate, so Lin makes for a nice play as a PG #2.
As reported by: Rick Bonnell Derrick Favors and Rodney Hood miss shootaround
Both Favors and Hood didn’t participate in shootaround, and are both considered questionable for Saturday’s game against the Heat. If both players play they are an easy fade against a tough defensive Miami team. This game is going to be ugly the over/under is set at 183. Jeff Withey will likely start again if Favors can’t go, but he only played 17 minutes last game. Trey Lyles is coming off his best game of the season, but he is just too inconsistent. Joe Ingles would likely start for Hood, but you can ignore him for your lineups.
As reported by: Joe Genessy Other tagged players: Rodney Hood D'Angelo Russell will try to play tonight
D’Angelo Russell looks like he will try to play tonight. Russell is a risky GPP play coming off an ankle injury. Russell played well last night but could be limited tonight. Look for Jordan Clarkson and Lou Williams to benefit with Russell limited.
Other tagged players: Jordan Clarkson, Lou Williams Kobe Bryant playing on Friday, D'Angelo Russell GTD
Kobe Bryant was questionable entering the game tonight but has decided to play. Bryant is will be a scoring dependent late-swap play on DK tonight. Bryant should only be used for GPP contests and could sit the 4th if the game is a blowout. D’Angelo Russell is a game-time decision after turning his ankle last night. Russell should likely be avoided as he is coming off his first injury of the seaosn.
As reported by: Mike Bresnahan Other tagged players: D'Angelo Russell