DFS Alerts
No plans to rest Durant
The Thunder have four games in five nights this week, but according to their head coach there’s no plans to rest Durant during that stretch.
As reported by: Royce Young
Rockets Going Small Marcus Thornton to start
With Dwight Howard and Terrence Jones out the Rockets are going small with their lineup. Trevor Ariza will start at the 4, and Marcus Thornton will start at the 3. Clint Capela with start at center for Dwight Howard. Thornton hasn’t played yet this season, only a GPP play tonight. Although he isn’t starting Montrezl Harrell should see plenty minutes, and makes for another GPP punt. Give a small bump up to Ariza.
As reported by: Jonathan Feigen Kenneth Faried probable tonight
Faried popped up on the Nuggets injury report with a back injury. He is listed as probable, so this seems like it is very minor. Faried has a tough matchup against Serge Ibaka tonight. He is always worth a shot in a GPP.
As reported by: Chris Dempsey OJ Mayo still not ready
OJ Mayo is still not ready to return to game action. He will also miss Monday’s game. It will be interesting to see how many minutes he will get when he returns. Khris Middleton is starting at shooting guard now.
As reported by: Kevin Rashidi John Henson out Sunday
John Henson will miss the next two games for the Bucks. With Greg Monroe, Johnny O’ Bryant, and Chris Copeland all in the frontcourt, Henson will probably not see many minutes when he does come back.
As reported by: Kevin Rashidi Kyle Korver back in the lineup
As expected Kyle Korver will start for the Hawks on Sunday. With Korver coming back this hurts the value of Dennis Schroder.
As reported by: Chris Vivlamore Dwight Howard out Sunday
With the Rockets playing a back-to-back the next two nights, the Rockets decided to rest Howard on Sunday. The Rockets frontcourt was already limited on Sunday, with Terrence Jones out. Clint Capela should start for the Rockets. Just like Montrezl Harrell he makes an excellent punt play.
As reported by: Jonathan Feigen Chandler Parsons questionable for Sunday
Parsons is looking to make his season debut against the Lakers on Sunday. Parsons on playing Sunday: “We’ll see how it feels in the morning and go from there.” Parsons should be a fade in your DFS lineups. The Mavericks will likely ease him back into game action, plus the Mavericks have a crowded roster right now.
As reported by: Tim MacMahon Wesley Matthews to play Sunday
After sitting out on Thursday, Matthews will be good to go on Sunday. Right now the Mavericks backcourt is a bit of a mess. Matthews returning limits the value of John Jenkins. He is a easy fade as his minutes are unclear, and Deron Williams and Chandler Parsons might also return.
As reported by: Dwain Price Kyle Korver Likely to play Sunday
Korver was given off Friday night to rest his ankle, which he had surgery on. You always know what you are getting if you roster Korver. With Korver coming back this limits Dennis Schroder’s value.
As reported by: Chris Vivlamore Terrence Jones out Sunday
Jones will not play on Sunday due to a cut near his eye he received on Friday. Getting the start in his place will most likely be Montrezl Harrell. He was the lone bright spot for the Rockets on Friday night, scoring 17 points in 21 points. The Rockets are really thin in the frontcourt, so as of now he is the top punt on this slate. Clint Capela will also see a bump in minutes.
As reported by: Calvin Watkins Markel Brown Starting
Markel Brown is starting for Wayne Ellington tonight. Brown has hardly played this season, he is an easy fade against Memphis.
As reported by: Andy Vasquez Klay Thompson Starting
Thompson will start despite leaving last night’s game after hurting his back. He is a GPP play only. This game could turn into a blowout, and on a back to back this may be the time to rest Thompson. He has struggled to start the season.
As reported by: GSWStats Joe Johnson will play tonight
Despite hurting his hand last night Johnson will give it a go tonight versus Memphis. Even if fully healthy Johnson wouldn’t be a play against the Memphis defense. Johnson has struggled this season; he has made just 5 of his 22 field goal attempts.
As reported by: Anthony Puccio Kendrick Perkins Starting
If Kendrick Perkins is still starting that tells you that Omer Asik is still not 100 %. Don’t play Perkins in any of your DFS lineups.
As reported by: John Reid