DFS Alerts
Marcus Smart out for tonight's game
As expected, Marcus Smart has been ruled out for tonight’s game. Isaiah Thomas will see even more minutes as a result and is a great option at the point guard position tonight.
As reported by: Steve Bulpett
Memphis and Miami finalizing trade that includes Mario Chalmers
Sources say that Miami is finalizing a deal that would send guard Mario Chalmers and James Ennis from the Miami Heat to Memphis for Beno Udrih and Jarnell Stokes. If the deal is completed, those four players would not be usable in DFS tonight (and possibly tomorrow) so make sure to check the site you are playing on to see how they deal with traded players before rostering them. This directly benefits Tyler Johnson who should see more playing time.
Goran Dragic will benefit immediately in tonights game and makes for a great GPP play.
As reported by: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter Nerlens Noel questionable for Wednesday
The Sixers starting forward is battling a sore wrist and is questionable for tomorrows game against the Raptors. Jerami Grant, Richaun Holmes, and to a lesser extent Hollis Thompson would benefit from Noel not playing.
As reported by: Tom Moore on Twitter Arron Afflalo out tonight
The veteran guard is out again tonight. He has yet to play this season but expects to return to action tomorrow. The Knicks rotation should remain the same it has thus far this season until then.
As reported by: Stefan Bondy on Twitter DeMarre Carroll questionable for tonight
The veteran forward is battling a foot injury and is questionable for tonights game against the Knicks. If he sits, James Johnson would be the biggest beneficiary. While he didn’t do much in his last game out (19.75 fpts on DK and 18.4 fpts on FD) at his price ($3,100 on DK and $3,600 on FD) he doesn’t need to do much to hit value. He’s much more in play on DK at the reduced price.
As reported by: Josh Lewenberg on Twitter Dwayne Wade misses shootaround but expected to play tonight
The veteran guard missed practice this morning with an illness but is expected to play tonight against the Lakers. It’s a favorable match up but the illness is concerning when it comes to considering using Wade. Probably worth nothing more than a GPP dart throw or two.
As reported by: Jason Lieser on Twitter DeMarcus Cousins starting Monday
The Kings will start Rudy Gay, DeMarcus Cousins, Willie Cauley-Stein, James Anderson, Rajon Rondo. This will be Anderon’s first start with Cousins and he could be a good DFS sleeper option. The Kings are injured in the backcourt with Collison and Curry missing the game.
As reported by: Sean Cunningham on Twitter
Brandan Wright out Monday
Brandon Wright is going to miss Monday’s game against the Clippers with right knee soreness. Marc Gasol is furthermore an elite option tonight with JaMychal Green and Jeff Green also getting a bump in value. Zach Randolph is dealing with a sore calf, so the Grizzlies may go small when the Clippers do.
As reported by: Rotoworld.com Zach Randolph (calf) playing Monday
Zach Randolph was struggling with some soreness in his calf but is expected to start tonight against the Clippers.
As reported by: Rotoworld.com Andrew Bogut to come off the bench Monday
Andrew Bogut is likely to come off the bench for the Warriors on Monday. Festus Ezeli gets a downgrade in value, but with a blowout projected, the minutes are still questionable for both players.
As reported by: Rotoworld.com Chris Paul (groin) will play
Doc Rivers was noted as saying Chris Paul will play unless the trainer says otherwise.
As reported by: Ben Bolch on Twitter Jameer Nelson out Monday
Jameer Nelson is out on Monday with a back injury. Randy Foye will likely play some backup PG, and Will Barton can expect some extra run too while backing up Gary Harris.
As reported by: Rotoworld.com Marco Belinelli to backup Rondo
With Darren Collison and Seth Curry out tonight, Marco Belinelli is expected to get some minutes at backup point guard. He makes for an interesting DFS play going against his former team.
As reported by: Jason Jones on Twitter J.J. Hickson starting Monday
J.J. Hickson will be joining the starting lineup tonight against the Trail Blazers. Mudiay, Harris, Gallo, Faried, are the other 4 starters for the Nuggets. Hickson provides for an interesting late swap and turbo option. Hickson is listed at PF on both DraftKings ($4,000) and FanDuel ($3,900).
Rodney Stuckey injures ankle again
Rodney Stuckey stepped on a foot and turned his ankle again. He walked under his own power to the bench and is questionable to return.
As reported by: Candace Buckner on Twitter