Damjan Rudez Daily Fantasy News, Rankings, Projections

Fournier will not play in tonight's game against the New York Knicks after previously being listed as questionable on the Magics' injury report with a right heel contusion that has now forced him to miss four consecutive games. Jodie Meeks will draw the start at shooting guard once again in his absence, while the rest of the Magic starting five will remain the same. Meeks obviously deserves consideration as a punt option in tournaments across the industry. However, D.J. Augustin actually leads the Magic with the 4.3% usage rate differential (26.3%) with Fournier off the court this season. Unfortunately, Augustin isn't a particularly viable option, even in tournaments, as he continues to see less playing time than Elfrid Payton at point guard despite being the "starter". Meeks is the preferred value guard in the Magic back court, though Serge Ibaka remains the top overall play on Orlando, as he owns a 3.1% usage rate differential (26.2%) and averages well over a fantasy point per minute with Fournier off the court.