Daily Fantasy NBA News and Injury Updates for FanDuel and DraftKings - 1/5/17

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!

Last night's picks can be found here, so you can wrap your mind around what you need to be looking at before lineups lock tonight.

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What We Know

Rondae-Hollis Jefferson is out against the Pacers

This definitely gives a bump up to Paul George. George had one downside tonight, and that was his individual defender. Now that Jefferson is out, you almost have to play George at SF. The Nets guards should also pick up some minutes, and are decent tournament options.

What We're Waiting to Know

Damian Lillard is questionable against the Lakers

I expect Lillard to is this one, as he is supposedly more doubtful than questionable. C.J. McCollum remains a terrific play, as he will be the point guard and get a ton of usage. Allen Crabbe and Mason Plumlee also have gained a bunch of usage.

Patrick Beverley is a GTD against the Thunder

Beverley expects to play tonight, and that definitely does temper expectations for Russell Westbrook. With that being said, he is still a great option in tournaments. Corey Brewer will also head to the bench, and he loses all appeal.

Luol Deng & Jordan Clarkson are questionable

The Lakers have been injury riddled for all year, and these 2 guys ae now going to likely take at least 1 game off here. If they do,D'Angelo Russell, Lou Williams and Nick Young should get a lot of run. You can play all of those guys in both cash games and tournaments.

The "Every Lineup" Guys

James Harden

I touched on both of these guys in the main picks article, and you can head there if you want to see a more lengthy explanation. Harden takes on the Thunder tonight, a team who plays fast and doesn't play much defense. With Beverley expected to be back, Oladipo will likely cover Harden. He is a decent man to man defender, but lacks the size and footwork to stay with Harden. He can be used in both cash games and tournaments, and won't be the reason you lose tonight.

Julius Randle

Randle is an absolute moster, and he has done it under the radar, surprisingly. He had a triple double last time out against the Grizzlies, who have a really good interior. The Blazers are one of the worst defenses in the league, and Randle could have a huge game. He is a safe bet for 30 fantasy points, and his upside is unquestioned. He is a guy I don't see the point of fading, and I will have a ton of him.

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