DFS Alerts
Jon Leuer available to play Saturday
Leuer will be available to play today after missing the last game with an ankle injury. The Suns will keep the same starting lineup as last game, which means Leuer will come off the bench. Don’t play Leuer in anything of your lineups, because his minutes are unknown. With Leuer out last game, P.J. Tucker and T.J. Warren really stepped out their games. Both played over 40 minutes. Warren finished with 52 FD points, and Tucker finished with 40 FD points. Both Tucker and Warren are in play today, but tough to trust in cash games.
As reported by: Suns
Marcus Thornton out Saturday
Thornton will miss Saturday’s game because of a personal issue. Although he saw 26 minutes last game, this really doesn’t change anything. He mainly played those minutes because of a blowout. Stay away from James Harden tonight going up against the Spurs defense and most likely Kawhi Leonard.
As reported by: Jonathan Feigen Danilo Gallinari, Jusuf Nurkic, and Nikola Jokic all Probable Saturday
Jusuf Nurkic is likely to play his 1st game of the season tonight. With Nikola Jokic also likely playing tonight the whole Nuggets frontcourt is a fade. Who know how the minutes will breakdown. Plus throw in the blowout factor. Danilo Gallinari is also an easy fade tonight.
As reported by: Harrison Wind Emmanuel Mudiay remains out Saturday
Mudiay will miss yet another game Saturday with an ankle injury. Jameer Nelson will once again start in his place. Nelson price has risen over the last couple weeks, were he is not the plug in value play anymore. Plus tonight he has a tough matchup against the Warriors. This game will likely be a blowout with Stephen Curry likely returning.
As reported by: Harrison Wind Stephen Curry probable Saturday
Curry is probable to play tonight after missing the last two games with an injury. Curry makes for a nice GPP play today. Not a lot of people will be on him, considering him returning from injury, and the blowout factor. With him returning this hurts the value of Shaun Livingston. This also bumps down Klay Thompson and Draymond Green a little bit.
As reported by: Rusty Simmons Jon Leuer Questionable Saturday
Leuer is questionable for tonight’s game after missing the last game with an ankle injury. With Leuer out last game, P.J. Tucker and T.J. Warren really stepped up their games. Both played over 40 minutes. Warren finished with 52 FD points, and Tucker finished with 40 FD points.
As reported by: Arizona Republic Derrick Favors participated in shootaround, remains questionable for tonight
Favors went through shootaround today, but remains questionable for tonight’s game against the Grizzlies. He has missed four straight games. If Favors does play, he is an easy fade, considering the matchup and he is returning from injury. With Favors out, Jeff Withey has been the most productive. Trevor Booker and Trey Lyles would also lose minutes if Favors returns.
As reported by: Tony Jones Rudy Gay will play Saturday
Gay missed practice on Thursday that caused some concern, but he will be good to go Saturday against the Suns. Gay makes for a great GPP play today, because not a lot of people will be on him with the slight injury concern. Everyone will likely pay up for Kevin Durant or Kawhi Leonard.
As reported by: James Ham Willie Cauley-Stein probable for Saturday
Willie Cauley-Stein has been upgraded to probable for today’s game against the Suns. He was out of a long period of time, so don’t look for him to get many minutes today if he plays. His return hurts the value of Omri Casspi just a little bit.
As reported by: James Ham Ian Mahinmi questionable Saturday
Mahinmi is questionable for tonight’s game against the Pistons with a knee injury. Jordan Hill was not listed on the injury report, so he is likely to play tonight. The Pacers frontcourt is an easy fade tonight with a matchup against Andre Drummond. Hill, Lavoy Allen, and Myles Turner will all see some extra minutes if Mahinmi can’t go.
As reported by: Indiana Pacers Anthony Brown starting for Kobe Bryant on Friday
Anthony Brown will be inserted into the starting lineup for the injured Kobe Bryant. Brown should only be a GPP option tonight, and is borderline unplayable on a short slate being the late game. Look for Jordan Clarkson to have a great game with Lou Williams. D’Angelo Russell should also see a ton of time tonight.
As reported by: Mark Medina Other tagged players: Jordan Clarkson, Lou Williams, D'Angelo Russell, Kobe Bryant
Dwyane wade not in the starting lineup, Tyler Johnson starting at SG
Dwyane Wade experiencing flu-like symptoms prior to the game and was a late scratch. Tyler Johnson replaced him, but unless you had Johnson already in your lineup it was not going to benefit much. Wade was listed as the starter all day and was even going through warmups. Look for Johnson to have a good game and should see over 25 minutes tonight.
As reported by: Miami Heat Justise Winslow not playing tonight
Justise Winslow has been scratched for the third consecutive game with his ankle injury. Look for Gerald Green and Beno Urdih to get the backup minutes tonight. Green has not exactly been lighting it up in Winslow’s absence so he is good to avoid tonight too. Tyler Johnson should see a bunch of minutes and he would be the best cheap option from the Heat.
As reported by: Miami Heat Kirk Hinrich starting again with Rose out
The Bulls have listed Kirk Hinrich as the starter tonight against the Knicks. The Knicks do struggle to defend point guards so he could have a decent game. Aaron Brooks is the better play from Chicago if you want to play a cheap PG. Look for Brooks to keep his hot streak going tonight with Jimmy Butler also a little banged up.
As reported by: KC Johnson Deron Williams active but not starting tonight
J.J. Barea has been playing well and will remain the start for the Mavs. Deron Williams is coming off a hamstring injury and will be eased back into the lineup. Both players are not DFS options tonight against the Heat.
As reported by: Chuck Cooperstein Other tagged players: J.J. Barea