Daily Fantasy NBA News and Injury Updates - 3/15/18

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What We Know

Larry Nance Jr. has been ruled out against the Trail Blazers

With Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson ruled out for the recent future, this puts them very short-handed. Against a Blazers team with some decent frontcourt options, it won't be easy. Jeff Green can be locked into 30+ minutes and he's an excellent option in all formats. Ante Zizic will probably see 205+ minutes as well and has to be considered a top play. The rest of the minutes will go to the guards when the Cavs play small and put LeBron at the 4 against Aminu. As always, lock him in for 35+ minutes and 55 fantasy points. He's just not easy to afford.

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What We're Waiting to Know

Devin Booker is questionable with a hand injury

Booker plays a ton of minutes each night, so there are some spots to look at. On the surface, the Suns are eager to get Josh Jackson on the court and he would grab the start. Davon Reed and Shaquille Harrison will also see some extra run, but I feel no need to play either against the Jazz. T.J. Warren will pick up some usage and can be played in cash games, but I won't be going out of my way. Jackson would be my favorite of the bunch if Booker does miss.

Tim Hardaway Jr. is questionable to play against the 76ers

Hardaway Jr. has been grabbing some huge minutes for this Knicks team, so his absence could mean a lot. Courtney Lee has been out for a while, but he's played 15 and 19 minutes over the last 2 and could see close to 30 tonight. At the minimum price, I might take a few shots. It would also solidify the minutes of Ntilikina and Burke, who could grab a few minutes at the 2 while Mudiay is at the 1. Mudiay, Ntilikina, and then Lee would be my favorites if THJ is eventually ruled out.

Every Lineup Guys

Ante Zizic FD - $3500 DK - $3500
Opponent - POR
Proj Pts FD - 16.73 DK - 15.98

I don't know if anyone will be able to lock this guy in without wincing, but you really shouldn't. Facing Jusuf Nurkic, he has to play some minutes. Either that or LeBron has to pull a Magic Johnson and play center. Assuming that insanity doesn't occur, Zizic will see a minimum of 22-25 minutes. He could easily get up to 30 if playing well enough defense on Nurkic. He's performed when on the floor (0.91 FP per min) and will always get action with LeBron going to the rim. You can play hi in all formats and be sure he won't be the reason you lose.

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