Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks Update for 2/1/14

In a new feature we hope to start bringing each day we'll be expanding on our daily NBA picks with some updates later in the day to account for news that's come in on certain players.

Guards

Courtney Lee FD $4,900 DS $9,062-
Mike Conley might be out for a while, and that puts the Memphis backcourt in a bit of flux. Last night Lee took over at PG and while their isn't definitive word on rotations, it stands to reason he'd run point for at least a percentage of tonight's game. Also bump up Nick Calathes FD $3,500 DS $5,079 and Mike Miller FD $3,600 DS $5,195.

Nate Wolters FD $3,600 DS $7,330-
Bucks starting lineups are the things nightmares are made from. Wolters got the start last night and played a ton of minutes. While I don't think he sees nearly the same volume, I think if he is in with the first team he can expect to pay these minimum prices.

Forwards

Rudy Gay FD $7,300 DS 14,252-
It looks like Boogie Cousins will sit again meaning Gay must shoulder most of the offensive load for the Kings. It also means the Kings might get crushed. Our system doesn't really love Gay tonight, but if you think he sees more opportunity, especially on the glass, then I think he could make a relatively safe play.

James Johnson FD $4,700 DS 9,444-
This is also speculation, but I think we could see more of Johnson tonight if the rotations cycle around in the absence of Conley. This guy is crazy awesome when he sees increased minutes and could make for a lower tier, high upside play. Our system actually like him a great deal without accounting for a possible minutes bump.

Center

Ronnie Turiaf FD $3,900 DS 8,378-
Still starting at center for the T-wolves. Actually was pretty great at this price last night against Marc Gasol. Tonight gets the Hawks who have no center to speak of.