Daily Fantasy NBA News and Injury Updates - 3/21/18

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What We Know

Tyreke Evans is out against the Sixers with rest

Tyreke was ruled out a few minutes after lineup lock against the Nets and the news had plenty of people angry. The Grizzlies will rule him out well ahead of time tonight and announced that he will instead play tomorrow. With Andrew Harrison probable, we will see him get up to 30 minutes and for Briante Weber to get there as well. I’m a fan of both in both formats. Selden and McLemore could also grab a few extra minutes each, but you can do a lot better on this slate.

Kyle Korver and Rodney Hood have been ruled out against the Raptors

With Kyle Korver and Hood already ruled out, we’re looking at a pretty short-handed Cavs backcourt. It’s only fair with DeRozan in question. The only thing I don’t like here is that the last time Hood and Korver misses, Jose Calderon played 36 minutes. I would much rather just lean on Clarkson or J.R., but who’s to say the garbage minutes don’t lean on Calderon again. It makes these guys a little less safe in cash games, but you have to think they want to win and Clarkson + J.R. gives them a much better spot. I like Smith more because of the price, but Clarkson has upside and is always in the game down the stretch. LeBron and Hill will see their normal minutes and Jeff Green will stay over 35.

Larry Nance Jr., Kris Dunn, Lauri Markkanen, Hassan Whiteside, and Gary Harris will all remain out tonight.

These are all guys that have been out for at least a few games. We know what to do for the most part, but certainly comment below if you have any specific questions. Also, check out the NBA lineup optimizer for detailed projections for every player on the slate.

What We're Waiting to Know

Jrue Holiday is questionable to play tonight with an illness

Holiday missed last night, so it’s usually safe to assume he’ll once again miss on the second leg of back to back. However, he missed with an illness, which is a whole lot different. If feeling better, there’s a chance he slides in for his regular 30+ minutes. If he misses, AD, Rondo, Clark, Moore, and Mirotic will all see upticks in usage. Clark and Davis are my favorites with the other three right behind. If Holiday plays, Davis is the only guy I love in this offense.

DeMar DeRozan and Fred Van Vleet are questionable to play for the Raptors

This is a huge game vs the Cavs, so both of these guys are going to do their best to get in there. If Van Vleet is out, you’ll see guys like Lorenzo Brown and O.G. Anunboy pick up some minutes. Pass. If DeRozan misses, Kyle Lowry will shoot up to 35+ minutes and Delon Wright will lock in close to 30. Against the Cavs, I’d be a huge fan of both. If DeRozan plays, both he and Lowry are in play in all formats, but to a lesser degree for both.

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