DFS Alerts
Dion Waiters back to the bench, Durant starting
Kevin Durant will be returning to the starting lineup with Dion Waiters going back to the bench. Durant has a tough matchup against the Jazz, but he will be a great option as he is likely rested and ready to attack. The Thunder play in the last game of the night so there is still time to late-swap Durant in. He is slightly risky due to the matchup, but he will be an under-owned player.
As reported by: Marc Stein on Twitter
Eric Bledsoe ruled out Monday
The Suns have ruled out Eric Bledsoe with a knee injury. Brandon Knight is going to be the elite play in all formats against the only weakness of the Spurs defense. The replacement starter has not been announced, so we will get that information near game-time. Look for all the Suns starters to get a bump in value with the 20+ points of Bledsoe out of the lineup.
As reported by: Jeff McDonald Tristan Thompson confirmed starter
Tristan Thompson will be in the starting lineup replacing Timofey Mozgov who is out with a shoulder injury. Thompson makes for a solid option in all formats with his cheap price. Thompson will be a chalky play, but should be able to play a lot of minutes with Anderson Varejao backing him up.
Nemanja Bjelica out Monday
Nemanja Bjelica has been ruled out on Monday and Adreian Payne will likely pick up his minutes. Gorgui Dieng makes for an under the radar play as well. Andrew Wiggins and Karl Anthony-Towns make for elite options, but Dieng could get a ton of garbage time if the Sixers get blown out.
As reported by: Jerry Zgoda on Twitter David West starting Monday
The Spurs will start David West again with LaMarcus Aldridge missing the game with an ankle injury. David West is not a great DFS option, but could make for a decent play because he is expected to get 25 minutes. The Spurs starters will take most of the shots that Aldridge left behind.
LaMarcus Aldridge out Monday
LaMarcus Aldridge is ruled out for Monday’s contests against the Suns. The Spurs started David West the last game that Aldridge missed. He played 25 minutes and had 8 points with 5 rebounds. He is still only a GPP play with the rest of the starters picking up the production.
As reported by: Paul Garcia on Twitter Luol Deng will start Monday
Deng will play and start Monday against the Knicks. He’s going to see his usual allotment of minutes, but is still not a viable DFS target. Hassan Whiteside is the only Heat player that can be used in any format, with Wade and Bosh better utilized as GPP targets.
As reported by: Jason Lieser on Twitter
Amar'e Stoudemire out Monday
Amar’e Stoudemire has been ruled out tonight due to an illness. Stoudemire’s absence may lead to Chris Anderson getting some time on the floor tonight behind Hassan Whiteside. The Heat will likely give Hassan Whiteside a ton of run if he is able to stay out of foul trouble.
As reported by: Al Iannazzone on Twitter Rudy Gay starting Monday
Rudy Gay will be in the starting lineup tonight alongside Rondo, McLemore, Cousins and Cauley-Stein. He was listed as questionable earlier in the day but was generally expected to play. Darren Collison will come off the bench tonight, as George Karl said he liked what he saw from Collison but needs him to lead the second unit. Gay is not an appealing target against a slow paced Hornets team. DeMarcus Cousins should do most of the damage for the Kings tonight; he’s an excellent play in any format.
As reported by: Jason Jones Luol Deng questionable Monday
Luol Deng is listed as questionable for tonight with some leg stiffness. The Heat have listed it as a game-time-decision with a chance that he misses. The Heat could start rookie Justise Winslow with Gerald Green backing him up. Carmelo Anthony will likely attack Winslow which could lead to early foul trouble. Dwyane Wade is the best option for the Heat tonight while Whiteside also has the ability to go off.
As reported by: Ira Winderman on Twitter Kevin Martin starting Monday
Kevin Martin has been listed as the starter for tonight’s game against the 76ers. The DvP ranking suggests that the only strength of the Sixers defense comes against SG, making Martin a risky play. The concern is higher that this could end up in a blowout with bench players littering the floor in the 4th quarter, but Vegas has it marked a 7.5 point spread with a 200 point total. Andrew Wiggins and Karl Anthony-Towns are the elite plays with Martin looking to create offense with his defense and by getting to the line.
As reported by: Keith Pompey on Twitter Matthew Dellavedova starting Monday
Matthew Dellavedova is listed as the Cavs starting PG tonight against the Magic. Dellavedova is dealing with calf injury so he is a risky play. His minutes are likely to be monitored tonight, opening up some time for Jared Cunningham. J.R. Smith and Kevin Love are the primary players to benefit from Williams being out and Dellavedova possibly being limited.
As reported by: Rotoworld.com P.J. Hairston starting tonight
Hairston and Cody Zeller will both play tonight, with Hairston in the starting lineup. He’s only going to see between 10-16 minutes, and isn’t DFS relevant. Had he sat out, it may have put either Zeller or Jeremy Lin into play, as one of them would have likely gotten the nod.
As reported by: Rick Bonnell on Twitter Mo Williams out tonight
The Cavs have listed Mo Williams as out with his leg injury and Matthew Dellavedova will start in his place. Dellavedova is dealing with an ankle injury as well so his minutes will also be monitored. Jared Cunningham makes for an interesting GPP play with both guards struggling with leg injuries.
As reported by: Chris Haynes on Twitter Rudy Gay questionable Monday
The Kings have listed Rudy Gay as questionable tonight with his shoulder injury. The Kings visit the Hornets in Charlotte tonight and Omri Casspi would likely start in his place. Rajon Rondo and DeMarcus Cousins are the players that benefit the most if Gay is ruled out. Casspi has played well in Gay’s absence and had a season-best 11 rebounds on Saturday. Still, he’ll be to recommend though against the defense of Nicolas Batum
As reported by: Rick Bonnell Twitter