Daily Fantasy NBA News and Injury Updates - 1/17/18

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What We Know

Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out for an indefinite amount of time

This is just a bummer. Things just keep popping up with Kawhi and the medical staff has advised he "get put back on ice". Whatever that means definitely doesn't sound good. With Leonard out, we're going to see Kyle Anderson jump back into relevancy. He's an elite value play in all formats against an atrocious Nets defense. LaMarcus Aldridge will also be the number 1 option on the offense again and has to be considered at a depressed price tag. On the Nets side, DeMarre Carroll will see a better match-up and is already a strong play in all formats. This news opens up a lot.

Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala have been ruled out against the Bulls

Jordan Bell will grab the start for Green and is one of the top value plays on the entire slate. Kevin Durant may also see an extra few minutes with Iggy out, but only if the game remains close. If you think this game does stay close, Curry and Durant are elite everywhere. if you think it's a blowout, just go with Jordan Bell and bank on the 25+ minutes no matter the score. Omri Casspi could end up picking up some minutes, but he's not an option in DFS.

Lonzo Ball has been ruled out against the Thunder

Lonzo missed a week or so earlier this month, so we know what to expect for the most part. Tyler Ennis should grab the start and he jumps into the spotlight as close to a must at minimum-price. If he does get the start, plug Ennis in for a cash game lock. Jordan Clarkson will also grab a bunch of minutes at PG and will be back over $7k before long. The Thunder play fast and there are plenty of ways to go in this game.

Tyler Johnson has been ruled out against the Bucks

With Goran Dragic already seeing more minutes than the Heat would like, I don't think much happens here with him. Instead, most minutes should go to Wayne Ellington and Josh Richardson. Both are great plays against a Bucks squad that will keep it competitive. Nobody in this game is a must, but Ellington, Richardson, and Dragic are all very much in play.

What We're Waiting to Know

Marc Gasol is questionable to play with an illnes against the Knicks

This is obviously huge news. If Gasol plays, he's at least interesting against a weak Knicks interior. Now if he misses, I would like to jump all over someone, but I think we have to be careful. Deyonta Davis and Brandan Wright are both sitting there and so are Green/Martin at the 4. If we get a guarantee that either Davis or Wright are going to see the majority of minutes, I want all of them. I just think there's a higher chance they both see 18-22 minutes and the rest go to Jarell Martin. If you want to take a shot on any of them, fine. I just don't think it's all that necessary with so much other news on the slate.

Markieff Morris is questionable to play against the Hornets

With Chris McCullough being recalled from the G-League this morning, I think there's a decent chance Morris sits here. He sprained his ankle last game and doesn't have the best injury history. If he does miss, it's not a situation I love. For one, it's a slower game than normal for the Wizards. Two, there are a lot of different places for his minutes to go. Jason Smith, Mike Scott, and McCullough are all very serviceable options than will hit value if given the opportunty. We just need 1 or 2 more injuries to lock anything down. Gortat may see an extra 3 or 4 looks from Wall.

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