Daily Fantasy NBA News and Injury Updates - 11/8/17

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What We Know

Kevin Durant is out with a thigh contusion

This is big news, right? I would say this makes a huge impact on both teams. Not only does it give a few Warriors minutes and shots, but it should also let the game stay competitive for 4 quarters, which is the big worry when the Warriors are playing. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green are all now elite plays and I have no problem with all 3 in cash games. We don't know exactly who will get the most minutes increase, but I would guess it's Iguodala and McCaw. Casspi could also get some run, but I don't think any of them are musts. If I had to play one, Iggy is the guy. All in all, everyone on both sides gets a considerable bump.

Al Horford has been ruled out with a concussion

Aron Baynes is now a phenomenal punt play at center who should get at least 25-28 minutes. His size will be needed against Brook Lopez and he is a good fantasy asset. Yabusele and Theis will also pick up a few minutes, but I don't love either. Lopez is also seeing a better defender in Baynes.

Stanley Johnson is out against the Pacers

Stanley Johnson doesn't do much when on the court, but he's out there plenty. Reggie Bullock should play close to 30 minutes and fit into a similar role. While he's interesting against a fast-paced Pacers squad, you can do better. Avery Bradley also gets his minutes solidified at 35+ and is an even better cash game play now than he was earlier.

What We're Waiting to Know

Kristaps Porzingis is questionable with an elbow injury

Porzingis is the clear-cut top option on this offense, so if he's out, we'll look towards Tim Hardaway and Enes Kanter to grab a lot of the shots. Michael Beasley may also pick up close to 25 minutes and we know he loves to shoot when out there. I'd also like Aaron Gordon quite a bit more as he wouldn't have to deal with a 7 foot 2 monster under the rim.

Every Lineup Guys

Stephen Curry FD - $9500 DK - $9300
Opponent - MIN
Proj Pts FD - 46.64 DK - 48.43

With Kevin Durant out, there are 20+ shots to go around. Stephen Curry will grab at least 5 or 6 and could have his first blow-up game of the season. The individual match-up against Jeff Teague isn't great, but the T-Wolves play pretty fast and have allowed the most FP per game to PG's in the entire league. Nobody is ever a must play at this price, but Curry is as close as you'll get to it in this situation.

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