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Maybe the best from the Suns, but thats not saying much. I kind of want to stay away from that whole situation

Boogie likely to see 30 minutes again on a b2b?

Never thought of that, they might need Boban to match up with Cousins. Not sure I can pull the trigger though. Carlisle is too unpredictable

Doesnt boogie largely camp out around the three point line? They don’t necessarily need to run Boban out there

In the inverse, it’s more likely Boogie won’t get embarrassed off the floor by not being able to guard Porzingis.

Boban won’t be a thing. They’ll go back to 26-28 mins of WCS and do-nothing guys like Green/Iwundu probably fill some minutes. Only thing that Porzingis being out does is make me like Doncic (and Cousins) more.

Yeah, I’m not going to play Boban, but I wouldn’t fault others for playing him. Could be contrarian enough to work if he sees the court

What will the reaction be here when Cousins is ruled out 15 mins before their game because it’s a B2B?

This. I keep feeling Green is going to have a break out game sooner or later, but it feels like Luka and James Johnson from DAL are the plays, maybe THJ but he’s been a bit off lately.

AD and markanen or Zion and bam?

So Cousins just played the most minutes he has played in a NBA game in what…3-4 years I presume? Granted he absolutely smashes if he shoots even 25% from the field which is insane to think about. But his legs have to be wobbly I would think come the 2nd half. I don’t know, with Howard there (who I faded last week in this spot and he completely smashed and shockingly played 34 minutes) and also Bam in a nut spot it just doesn’t seem necessary. One thing worth mentioning is him and Wall are straight up boys and have been probably waiting for the moment those 2 can shine again like back in the UK days. Now that I write that out it actually really makes me want to pair them and run back with Luka. Oh boy just talked myself into it I think. Earlier I had X’d him from the pool. Have to change that now.

Have YOU been to Tootsie’s?

Could Anthony Edwards (aka Goose) be a sneaky low priced punt with D’lo out? Usage up, pts/36 solid.

Oh, I agree with you – I was trying to limit my exposure. But it just increases the likelihood that he will be out there and able to complete.

I’m just here so I don’t get fined.

Yeah, with KP out this game should be fairly competitive.

His ownership will be depressed due to the fact I touted him a page back.

Who steps up for Booker? Langston?

Ah, didn’t see. Won’t take your thunder.

Also, WCS is a UK man too so he will get up for this game as well. Might be sneaky pivot from Cousins to WCS. Oh boy I may do that in my SE LUs at 1/50th the ownership.

I’m just messing around.

Yes, I like him.

The Pels have by far and away the highest opponent three point rate in the league. They have usurped the Heat and Bucks even. I haven’t run the rates but I know that if KAT, D-Loading and Rubio were to miss then we get unfettered #1 overall pick Anthony Edwards launching threes and he most likely would close because…why not? If he can hero ball some boards and blocks/steals then it is really hard for him to not be a great play despite people game log watching him.

Saadiq Bey has amazing rates with all the projected Pistons to miss. Panda, chara? Hard pass? Optimizer wants Josh Jackson, I would love to not do that.

Nets are truly awful at the rim, last night was a lob-and-dunk festival. But it’s even worse when Jordan’s not on the floor, and I’m wondering about Precious. Even 15 minutes might be enough if it looks like Allen’s second-team minutes last night.

I’m playing Josh Jackson tonight, and I’m not thrilled about it. He does nothing particularly well, but well enough + minutes to be fantasy relevant

If Murray is out, could you get away with a Morris and Brunson stack on Fd? The only issue is there’s not a ton of guys you could pay up for and/or there’s enough value where you can pay up for these guys without sacrificing much. Might make more sense on a site like DK now that I think about it: