Daily Fantasy NBA News and Injury Updates for FanDuel and DraftKings - 1/17/17

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

Clint Capela will return after missing over a month

This is kind of a bummer, as I as interested in Harrell tonight. With Ryan Anderson questionable, I could see Clint Capela play good minutes. It has been announced that he will play big minutes, and I don't hate him in tournaments. Montrezl Harrell and Nene lose all appeal for me. This could up harden's assist numbers as well, as these 2 were tremendous early in the season.

Josh Richardson will miss at least 2 weeks

Richardson has been battling an injury as of late, and it has been announced that he will be out for at least 2 weeks. Dion Waiters will gain the most minutes, and Goran Dragic will also have his minutes secured. Richardson averaged almost 38 minutes when he played, so there are definitely ways to take advantage.

What We're Waiting to Know

Ryan Anderson is questionable against the Heat

Anderson takes a ton of shots for the Rockets, and with Capela back, this is getting a bit murky. We could see Harrell step in at PF, and I do like him. He has been good when on the court, and his price is still pretty low. He will also see defense from someone other than Hassan Whiteside, which is great. If Anderson plays, I will only have exposure to Capela.

Gary Harris is questionable against the Lakers

Harris has been battling injuries all season, and it looks like he could miss this one. Will Barton is currently listed as probable, so he should be the guy who gets most minutes at SG. He has upside, but is only someone to consider in tournaments. The Lakers are a good match up, and somebody will have a good game on the wing if Harris is out.

The "Every Lineup" Guys

Nikola Jokic

Jokic has been phenomenal as of late, and h will likely do more of the same tonight. Timofey Mozgov does not hold a light to eh phenom that is Jokic, and h should be able to go off. He obliterated the Magic last night for 30 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. I wouldn't be surprised to see more of the same tonight, as the defenders skill level is very similar. His rice will continue to rise, and I am going to have him every single night until he reaches at least $9k. The upside is insane, and the minutes are now completely secure.

DeMar Derozan

Derozan faced off with the Nets just a week ago, and scored at will. Unfortunately, the peripherals were just not there. If he is able to pick up another few rebounds and assists, he will be in for a ceiling game. The Nets have nobody to cover him, and Derozan excels in fast paced games. Lowry and Derozan are both in play tonight, but I personally like Derozan just a little more. I think he takes control tonight, and his real life point floor is at 20. The ceiling is over 40, and with this game in Brooklyn, I could see the Nets staying competitive.

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