Joffrey Lauvergne Daily Fantasy News, Rankings, Projections

Anderson has been ruled out and won't play in tonight's game against the Detroit Pistons due to what's been diagnosed as a sprained left MCL and is expected to miss two-to-three weeks. Additionally, both Rudy Gay and Joffrey Lauvergne have been listed as probable on the San Antonio Spurs' injury report, and Gay appears to be set to make his return from a brief one-game absence. Gay may finally end up finding his way into the starting lineup for Monday's contest in Anderson's place, though that wouldn't necessarily lock him into big minutes as he has yet to play more than 26 minutes in any game this season. With LaMarcus Aldridge and Tony Parker expected back after being rested on Sunday, Dejounte Murray will head to the bench to resume his normal reserve role after playing a whopping 39 minutes in his spot start. However, there is still a possibility that Brandon Paul remains in the starting unit for Anderson, if Gay doesn't start, and was more than serviceable in 33 minutes of action Sunday night, though that total is likely inflated by Manu Ginobili's surprise and unannounced DNP-CD.

Green will suit up and play in tonight's game against the Dallas Mavericks, according to San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, after previously being listed as questionable on the injury report with right hamstring tightness that had forced him to miss Saturday's contest. Meanwhile, Lauvergne has been ruled out following his upgrade to questionable on the Spurs' injury report and will now miss his 11th consecutive game with a sprained right ankle. The absence of Green had enabled Bryn Forbes to start at the shooting guard spot alongside Patty Mills but he will in all likelihood return to the bench with Green officially available to play. Dejounte Murray finally broke out of his slump sans Green in just over 24 minutes of action off the bench but should probably be avoided until he begins receiving more consistent playing time when Green is healthy and in the Spurs active rotation.

Felicio will not play in tonight's game against the Detroit Pistons after previously being listed as questionable on the Bulls' injury report with a lower back contusion he sustained late in Tuesday's loss to the Toronto Raptors. With Robin Lopez serving his one-game suspension stemming from last night's brawl, Joffrey Lauvergne will receive the starting nod at center in his place. Chicago's lack of depth in the frontcourt will force Bobby Portis to absorb most of the backup center minutes, while Paul Zipser may even see some limited time at the four. Lauvergne will likely become a chalky option at center for the stone minimum across the industry, but his minutes could be far from secure if the Bulls decide to go small to try and force Drummond off the court. However, if the salary savings of Lauvergne enables you to make a significant upgrade at another position, he could be worth the added risk should he squeeze out value in 20 minutes or so of playing time.

The Thunder have acquired a veteran power forward in Taj Gibson, a spot where they've been starting unproven rookie Domantas Sabonis, so that's an upgrade for the team in that regard. The rest of the deal saw Doug McDermott go to the Thunder in exchange for Cameron Payne, Anthony Morrow, and Joffrey Lauvergne. The Bulls obtain some quality young talent in Cameron Payne who should be given every opportunity to start at point guard while Anthony Morrow provides a defensive presence. Bobby Portis should receive a huge boost with Gibson out of the way in Chicago although Lauvergne could potentially see some run as well.

Steven Adams will not play tonight against the Clippers after suffering a concussion last night. Enes Kanter will likely start in his place and is one of the top plays at the position if he stays out of foul trouble in his first start of the season. Joffrey Lauvergne will pick up the backup minutes and is a viable GPP play tonight.