Daily Fantasy NBA News and Injury Updates - 12/7/17

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What We Know

Devin Booker has been ruled out for at least 2-3 weeks

The Suns have already announced that it will be Josh Jackson getting the start. He's already been getting around 20-30 minutes, so you have to think he gets to 33-35 tonight. Against a Wizards team that can play fast, he's a great way to get some value. He's close to minimum on both sites and close to a guarantee to hit value. With that being said, he's only going to take a few of Booker' shots. Most of them will go to T.J. Warren, who is going to get a ton of added responsibility on his shoulders. He's a solid play against a good defender in Otto Porter. Tyler Ulis, Troy Daniels, and Mike James will all get small bumps, but it's pretty tough to guess what happens in this situation. Any of these guys can dominate in tournaments and are worthy of consideration. All in all, Josh Jackson and T.J. Warren are great cash game plays who are extremely under-priced.

Paul George and Jerami Grant have been ruled out

Paul George has been getting into his groove and was more of a 1b on offense over the last couple. Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony will both see boosts and are phenomenal plays against dreary Nets defense. I think most people will just pivot to Westbrook, but Melo does see a humongous bump as well. Especially with the backup PF in Grant out as well. Josh Huestis will get the rest of those, but he can be fully ignored. All in all, Melo and Westbrook are 2 of the best plays on the entire slate. I will have both of them everywhere.

Trevor Booker has been traded for Jahlil Okafor and Nik Stauskas

Assuming these guys didn't sprint to a runway and hop on a plane right away, they'll be out tonight. Stauskas and Okafor play meaningless roles, so it doesn't do much to Philly. Booker, however, does play at least 20 minutes in most games. RHJ should see a few and the rest will go to the trio of centers that each play nominal minutes. RHJ is interesting, but he's expensive on a slate with some very expensive and attractive options that don't play for Brooklyn and aren't coming off a recent injury.

What We're Waiting to Know

Dario Saric is questionable with an eye laceration

Saric has been getting an excess of 30 minutes a night, so this is huge news for a Philly team that is facing a very friendly opponent. If Saric plays, I'll probably stay away. He does have a ceiling, but there's a lot of different options and he probably will have a mask on. If Saric is out, Ben Simmons gets locked into an extra 5+ minutes, along with Amir Johnson, Robert Covington, and J.J. Redick. Don't let this news put you on anyone that you weren't paying attention, but certainly let it cement your opinion on any other 6'er you already had interest in.

Every Lineup Guys

Russell Westbrook FD - $11500 DK - $12000
Opponent - BKN
Proj Pts FD - 53.98 DK - 57.42

This one is quite simple. With Paul George out, a lot of the usage is going to tunnel towards Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony. I have 100% of both, but 'Melo always has a little bit more volatility in his game. Westbrook can be locked in for 60 fantasy points with the upside for ..100?? Maybe that's aggressive but don't tell me you would be surprised. This Nets squad is absolutely atrocious and they have no rim protection. This game is going to be very fun to watch if you have Russell Westbrook. Anything less than 60-70% owned is a crime. With just 5 games on the slate, Westbrook is far and away the top option.

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