Josh Smith Daily Fantasy News, Rankings, Projections
Donatas Motiejunas to start tonight; Josh Smith to the bench
Donatas Motiejunas will receive the start with Josh Smith going to the bench. Montiejunas is actually a solid punt play after playing 19 minutes in his last game. Montiejunas scored 16.75 DKFP but is still recovering from a back issue so his upside is limited.
Clint Capela doubtful to play tonight
Capela did not go through morning shootaround and appears as if he will miss his third consecutive game tonight when the Rockets take on the Milwaukee Bucks. Josh Smith will likely get another start and at or near minimum salary is in play as a punt option against a Bucks team that is bottom 10 in the league in PF DvP. We'll update Capela's status later today when we learn more.
Josh Smith to make second consecutive start tonight
Josh Smith will be starting again for the Rockets. Smith played 23 minutes in his previous start but was not a factor at all. Smith shot 1-7 and only had three rebounds. Smith should be avoided tonight against the Jazz.
Josh Smith will be starting tonight
Josh Smith will be starting tonight for the Rockets against the Suns. Smith will be under-owned and should be able to at least hit value tonight on his $4,100 salary. There are other better options in this salary range but Smith will be under 1% owned.
Clint Capela (hip) cleared to play tonight
Clint Capela is expected back in the lineup tonight. Capela has not been confirmed as the starter yet after Josh Smith played well in his absence. Look for an update soon in regards to the Rockets lineup. Clint Capela will make for an under-owned mid-range play in an uptempo game with the Suns. Capela has been slumping lately so he is a tournament option only.
Terrence Jones OUT tonight; Rockets recall Donatas Motiejunas
Jones had already been ruled out for tonight's game after being involved in an automobile accident yesterday but the team announced today that they are bringing up Donatas Motiejunas from the D-League to provide some depth, especially with Clint Capela questionable. He's not much of a DFS option as there is no way to predict how he will be involved in the Rockets rotation, if at all. The player who would benefit the most if Capela sits is Josh Smith who put up nearly 30 fpts last game out when he started at center for the suspended Dwight Howard.
Terrence Jones out on Thursday
Terrence Jones was in a car accident and was ruled out of Thursday's contest against the Suns. Josh Smith will likely take all the minutes he can handle with Dwight Howard also back in the lineup. Clint Capela is still questionable due to his injury.
Josh Smith confirmed the starter tonight
Josh Smith will be starting tonight for the suspended Dwight Howard. Smith is an elite punt and late swap option tonight with the Rockets down most of their big men. Josh Smith is a risky option still but should be able to at least hit value given the minutes.
Clint Capela and Montrezl Harrell both out, Josh Smith expected to start
Clint Capela and Montrezl Harrell will both be out of the lineup tonight and Josh Smith is expected to start for the suspended Dwight Howard. Terrence Jones should also see a good amount of minutes tonight with all the big men out for the Rockets. We will confirm soon who will be starting in Dwight Howards place.
Clint Capela (hip) and Montrezl Harrell (illness) both questionable for tonight
Clint Capela is now being listed as questionable for tonight's game against the Heat. Capela was designated as the starter with Dwight Howard suspended but now it will be a game-time decision. With Montrezl Harrell also questionable the Rockets will likely have to go small and start Terrence Jones or Josh Smith at C. The Rockets also have Donatas Motiejunas listed as out for tonight which could lead to a ton of minutes for whoever starts. Hopefully, we get an update before lineups lock, but also have your options ready on DraftKings for a late swap.