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Daily Fantasy NBA News and Injury Updates for FanDuel and DraftKings – 12/9/16

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant, right, and Russell Westbrook celebrate their team's 100-99 win against the Los Angeles Clippers in an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Daily Fantasy NBA News and Injury Updates for FanDuel and DraftKings - 12/9/16

Welcome to the daily updates and injury news article. We'll try and update it right up to line-up locks with as much information as comes across our desks. Let's get to it!

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What We Know

Isaiah Thomas will not play against the Raptors

Isaiah Thomas missed last game, and Bradley benefited the most playing 33 minutes. Smart and Rozier also gained some minutes, but neither interest me much tonight.

What We're Waiting to Know

Derrick Rose is doubtful against the Kings

With Rose unlikely to play tonight, you can look for Brandon Jennings to get the start and for Carmelo and Porzingis to get a few more shots. The Kings are a pretty fast team, soall 3 of those guys are pretty interesting in tournaments.

DeMarre Carroll is expected to sit tonight, but it is not official

Terrence Ross and Norman Powell ill likely get some minutes, but neither offer much intrigue. Lowry and Derozan remain great plays tonight.

Kevin Love is questionable against the Heat

If Love plays, he would be an interesting play as the Heat don't have anyone that can bang down low and stretch the floor like Love. If he misses the game, Channing Frye and Tristan Thompson would be the main beneficiaries. They would both make good plays though Thompson is preferred in cash and Frye in tournaments.

The "Every Lineup" Guys

Russell Westbrook

Westbrook has averaged a triple double this year, which is nothing short of amazing. He takes on a Houston Rockets team that has been absolutely horrible against guards this year. Pat Beverley will likely cover Westbrook, and we all know about the deep rooted rivalry there. Westbrook is a great cash game play and tournament play. Even though he is going to cost you an arm and leg across the industry, he just might be worth it.

Harrison Barnes

He might of burned us last time out, but we can't judge a guy because of 1 game. He has been great all season and has remained the main offensive scoring option on the team. He can be played in both cash games and tournaments. He takes on a Pacers team that plays extremely fast, and gives up the 4th most fantasy points to small forwards on the season.