Daily Fantasy NBA News and Injury Updates for FanDuel and DraftKings - 12/25/16 Christmas Day

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!

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What We Know

Kristaps Porzingis is probable against the Celtics.
A bruised knee was enough to knock Zinger out of Thursdays win over the Magic, but he has had several days to rest and is fully expected to go today against Boston.

What We're Waiting to Know

Chris Paul is questionable tonight against the Lakers.
A strained hamstring kept him out Friday against Dallas. Austin Rivers and Raymond Felton become attractive plays if he does sit, but with this being the last game of the day we may not know anything in time to suit our needs.

Victor Oladipo is questionable tonight against the Wolves
He has missed most of December with that wrist issue and it looks as though he will most likely not suit up for tonight's game against the Timberwolves. Anthony Morrow should get the starting nod making for an attractive match up for Zach Lavine

The "Every Lineup" Guys

Rajon Rondo
If you want a player who has the ability to fill up a stat sheet like it's hanging by the chimney with care, then Rondo is your guy. The Bulls as a whole have been less than impressive this year, Rajon included but this has brought his price to a point hard to resist. The minutes are relatively safe and when he is on his game he has no problem contributing in all facets. Going in to San Antonio, who are about average against opposing guards and matching up with Tony Parker presents us with potential upside making Rondo a value play that should bring to all a good night.

Al Horford
As we finish unwrapping our presents we find a nice little surprise under the tree, the NBA slate kicks off with the game Vegas views as the closest on the day, fairly high scoring, between 2 fast paced teams. At the center of this matchup (pun absolutely intended) is one Al Horford. Horford's been seeing consistent minutes in the 30s all December long. Granted there have been a few duds mixed in there, but as long as his shot is falling he should have no issue hitting value. Today he gets the Knicks who are an absolute mess at the five, meaning the periphs may be there as well further boosting his value. While I see a lot of people going for KAT, if you need that little bit of salary relief bundled with the implied safety, get yourself some exposure to Horford.

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