DFS Alerts
Nene questionable Tuesday
Nene (calf) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Pacers. The Wizards will look to DeJuan Blair to pick up minutes behind Kris Humpries. Nene’s missed a game couple weeks ago with this injury and Blair stepped in for 17 minutes. He was able to secure 9 rebounds in that short span before fouling out. While he is a risky GPP play, Blair has the ability to get a double-double if he can secure around 24 minutes. Blair is only $3k on DK and could be an elite punt option if Nene is ruled out.
As reported by: J. Michael on Twitter
Tiago Splitter will not play Tuesday vs. BOS
Splitter left Saturday’s game with a sore right hip, and it’s still bothering him enough that he’s been ruled out a day in advance of the Hawks game with the Celtics. Even as a starter, Splitter wasn’t seeing his minutes climb above 20. Millsap and Horford will continue to dominate the minutes in the front-court, and both are very solid targets tomorrow against the Celtics. While Boston is playing very strong defense this year, they play at a very fast pace which afford their opponents a few extra possessions per game.
As reported by: Chris Vivlamore on Twitter
Kenneth Faried doubtful for Tuesday
Faried missed Sunday’s game with the Warriors and his status for Tuesday’s game with the Clippers is very much in doubt. Darrell Arthur and Nikola Jokic started in the frontcourt last night, and the Nuggets may go back to that tandem again Tuesday as Arthur will have better luck defending Blake Griffin away from the basket. Jokic continues to be a nice high-upside punt play with Faried out, as J.J. Hickson hasn’t shown much upside this year and isn’t a long term option for the Nuggets.
As reported by: Chris Dempsey on Twitter Aaron Brooks out on Tuesday
Brooks is still not healthy enough to return to the lineup, and he could very well end up missing time beyond tomorrow. With Derrick Rose expected back, Brooks’ role wouldn’t have been big anyway. Kirk Hinrich will backup Rose and would stand to see in the neighborhood of 20 minutes if Rose is limited at all.
As reported by: Sean Highkin George Hill, C.J. Miles probable for Tuesday
It appears both Hill and Miles will play tomorrow. Monta Ellis has been handling most of the PG duties in games that Hill has missed, with Miles also picking up some of the slack from the recent injuries to Hill and Rodney Stuckey. With the Indiana guard rotation healthy at this point, it’ll be hard to target any of them with much confidence outside of GPPs. The Pacers take on a fast paced Wizards team in Washington tomorrow.
As reported by: @Pacers Derrick Rose expected to play Tuesday
It appears that Rose will make his return to the lineup on Tuesday. The Bulls have been running Kirk Hinrich at the point with Rose and Aaron Brooks banged up, which has also led to additional ballhandling duties for Jimmy Butler. Expect Butler’s usage to drop a bit with Rose back in the lineup. Rose will have a fairly nice matchup with the Portland backcourt on Tuesday.
As reported by: Nick Friedell Kent Bazemore and Tiago Splitter questionable for tomorrow
The two Hawks players did not practice today and are considered questionable for tomorrow. More will be known on their status as game time approaches on Tuesday.
As reported by: Chris Vivlamore on Twitter
Mo Williams doubtful tonight
The Cavaliers veteran guard is doubtful to play in tonight’s game. If he does sit, Matthew Dellavedova (who is also battling an injury) would get the biggest boost and would be a fine value play.
As reported by: Tom Withers on Twitter Rudy Guy likely to play tonight
Gay took part in shootaround and said he’s good to go for tonight against the Hornets. There are probably better options out there as Gay is likely to square off against the tough defense of Nicolas Batum.
As reported by: Jason Jones on Twitter Amar'e Stoudemire sick - game time decision tonight
Stoudemire called in sick and missed the shootaround this morning and will be a game time decision for tonight’s game against the Knicks.
As reported by: Marc Berman on Twitter Matthew Dellavedova dealing with an ankle injury
Cavaliers Head Coach David Blatt said Matthew Dellavedova is dealing with an ankle injury he suffered in the Hawks game. Jared Cunningham was wearing a starters jersey at practice. Cunningham is not really in play for DFS purposes even if he does start as he has yet to hit five times value this season.
As reported by: Chris Fedor on Twitter Luol Deng a game-time decision
Deng got treatment for his hamstring injury and went through this morning’s shootaround. He’ll be a game-time decision for tonight’s game against the Knicks. If he doesn’t play, look for Justise Winslow and Gerald Green to pick up the slack. Both would be in play as value punts.
As reported by: Jason Lieser on Twitter Cody Zeller and P.J. Hairston available to play today
The two injured Hornets will be available to play against the Kings tonight. Hairston isn’t in play as a DFS option but Zeller does have moderate value at his price point and usage in the Hornets rotation. Zeller’s return eliminated any DFS value for Frank Kaminsky and diminishes Marvin Williams’s value slightly.
As reported by: Charlotte Hornets official Twitter feed Julius Randle Starting Sunday
As expected Randle will play tonight, as the Lakers take on the Blazers. He had been dealing with some soreness on his big toe. Randle is a GPP play only. Randle is coming off his best game in a while, scoring 18 points and bringing down 12 boards against the Raptors. Before the last game, he had scored in double figures just once in his last six games.
As reported by: Mike Trudell
Kenneth Faried will not play, Jokic and Arthur starting in frontcourt
Faried will not play tonight because of a sore ankle. Starting in his place will be Darrell Arthur, who is min. price on both sites. Over his last two games, he has averaged about 14 FD points in 18 minutes of play. He is only a GPP punt play because who knows how the minutes will breakdown between him and J.J. Hickson. Jokic will once again start at center. Two games ago he had a monster game against the Spurs, but you can fade him here in this matchup against the Warriors. The Warriors like to play a small lineup a lot of the time.
As reported by: Harrison Wind on Twitter