DFS Alerts
Andrea Bargnani ruled out for Tuesday's game
The Nets have ruled out Andrea Bargnani from tomorrow’s game with a tight left hamstring. It’s uncertain who will benefit the most from the backup center’s absence but the most likely candidates are Brook Lopez (less time on the bench) and Thomas Robinson (more time off of the bench).
As reported by: Andy Vasquez on Twitter
Tyson Chandler questionable for Tuesday
The Phoenix Suns have upgraded Tyson Chandler’s status to questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Nets. He’s still iffy at best and regardless of whether he plays or not is probably not a DFS option until we know for sure that he’s healthy. His status does, however, impact the playing time of players like Alex Len so monitor the situation accordingly as you set your lineups tomorrow.
As reported by: Paul Coro on Twitter Gary Neal doesn't practice
After missing the last game with a groin injury, the backup Wizards guard sat out today’s practice. He’s considered questionable and regardless of status is not in play as a DFS option as he has only topped 20 minutes in 5 of 13 games this season.
As reported by: J. Michael on Twitter Kenneth Faried to start, Gary Harris out
Kenneth Faried took part in this morning’s shootaround and is probable to start tonight. Gary Harris, however, has been ruled out. Any value Darrell Arthur had is gone with him having to return to the bench and Will Barton should play a few more minutes with Harris not being available. Faried has a fairly tough match up against the Bucks but is always in play as a GPP option.
As reported by: Chris Marlowe on Twitter Kirk Hinrich and Aaron Brooks out tonight
Both of the Bulls back up point guards have been ruled out tonight. This is a slight bump to starters like Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose as the lack of depth will lead to them playing more. Tony Snell also gets a slight boost as he’ll likely see more minutes. The biggest beneficiary, however, is E’Twaun Moore who will likely be the first one to spell Rose off the bench. It makes him an intriguing value play tonight but it’s not one that would be considered a must play.
As reported by: K.C. Johnson on Twitter Dwight Howard probable to play tonight
It’s the second night of a back-to-back which always leaves Dwight Howard’s status up in the air. He told reporters that he’s going to play tonight. He’s probably not much of a DFS option, however, as he usually is on a minutes limit in these situations. Clint Capela should pick up the slack and is a fine value play as he has routinely crushed value over the past week.
As reported by: Calvin Watkins on Twitter Luol Deng out tonight, Chris Bosh questionable
Deng was expected to miss today’s game against the Celtics and has been officially ruled out. Amar’e Stoudemire has also been ruled out and now Chris Bosh is questionable after missing this morning’s shootaround due to illness. Gerald Green will continue to be an excellent value play and keep an eye on Bosh’s status as he has a fairly good match up and would be in play as a GPP option.
As reported by: Ethan Skolnick on Twitter Tiago Splitter out, Thabo Sefolosha to start
Splitter will miss his fifth straight game and the team has announced that Sefolosha will get the start with Kent Bazemore coming off the bench. Sefolosha has some DFS value but he’s probably not going to get enough minutes to crush value. Bazemore is pretty much in the same boat as Sefolosha. Both are probably best ignored on today’s slate.
As reported by: Chris Vivlamore on Twitter Ricky Rubio probable for Tuesday
After missing the last two games due to an ankle injury, the star Timberwolves guard is probable to play on Tuesday. Rubio is always a GPP play as he can fill up the stat sheet.
As reported by: Darren Wolfson on Twitter Kobe Bryant will Play Tonight
Bryant will play the second half of the back-to-back tonight. He played 34 minutes last night, so he’s not a safe play tonight if you had any thoughts about playing him. On a side note, Bryant announced that this will be his last season in the NBA.
As reported by: Mark Medina
Carmelo Anthony out Tonight, Lance Thomas to Start
Anthony will not play tonight because of an illness, starting in his place will be Lance Thomas. Thomas is minimum price on both sites. He is a GPP punt play only; he’s really not a great scorer or rebounder. This news gives a huge bump up to Kristaps Porzingis. He makes for a great play at $7,000 on FD and $7,500 on DK.
As reported by: Craig Ackerman Clint Capela and Patrick Beverley Starting again
Caplea will once against start for Terrence Jones on Sunday. Caplea started on Friday against the 76ers also; he finished that game with 13 points and 10 rebounds. He played 25 minutes, while Jones played 24 minutes. Caplea is a GPP play only. Beverley started on Friday also and played 32 minutes. He finished with 20 FD points.
As reported by: Calvin Watkins Zach Randolph will start Sunday
Randolph will start tonight for the Grizzlies after he has missed five straight games. He is only a GPP play only, can’t see him playing a lot of minutes tonight. With him playing this gives a bump down to Jeff Green and Marc Gasol. Also Matt Barnes loses his value.
As reported by: Rob Fischer Tyson Chandler out Sunday, Alex Len to Start
Chandler will not play Sunday because of a hamstring injury. Len will replace him in the starting lineup. He is minimum price on both sites. Consider him a GPP punt play only. His minutes are unknown and he has really struggled to produce this season. Bismack Biyombo is a much safe value play at center.
As reported by: James Herbert Isaiah Canaan Starting again Sunday
Canaan will once against start for the 76ers against the Grizzlies. He has been playing his best basketball of the season lately. He has averaged 18 points per game over his last four games. He does have a tough matchup against Memphis, but he is just $4,300 on both FD and DK.
As reported by: Keith Pompey