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A. Bogut - C

GSW

Andrew Bogut (hamstring) doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Due to Bogut's vast injury history, he likely won't return to Sunday's game. Even if the injury was very minor, the Mavericks are going to side with caution. Bogut grabbed two rebounds and one assist before exiting Sunday.

Added Jan 29 8:33 pm (EST)

https://twitter.com/FantasyLabsNBA/status/825881193891639297

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T. Gibson - C

NYK

Taj Gibson (ankle) will not play on Sunday.

Gibson has been experiencing some soreness in his ankle and he will not play tonight against the Sixers. The 31-year-old has been a key cog for the Bulls this season, starting 47 games and averaging 11.6 points and 7.1 rebounds in just over 27 minutes played per game. Gibson's absence from the lineup could mean a big night for Jimmy Butler seeing that Butler is averaging 10 more fantasy points per game when Gibson sits so far this season.

Added Jan 29 5:18 pm (EST)

https://twitter.com/McGrawDHBulls/status/825830288160911360

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$3900

K. Love - PF

CLE

Kevin Love (back spasms) will not return to Sunday's game.

Those who used Love in daily fantasy contests today are surely a bit sour upon seeing this news, given the fact that Love scored just one point and snatched eight boards before leaving the game. The Cavaliers power forward will not return to today's game due to back spasms, and it's uncertain if the injury is something that will continue to bother him over the next few days. Channing Frye and Richard Jefferson both played more than 10 minutes in the first half, and they should continue to see heavy usage in the second half with Love out.

Added Jan 29 4:50 pm (EST)

https://twitter.com/twithersAP/status/825821758339035136

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$6700

E. Fournier - SG

ORL

Evan Fournier (heel) will not play on Sunday.

Fournier has been held out of game action for five straight games and it appears as though he will not suit up tonight against the Timberwolves. His heel injury is apparently still seriously bothering him, and no timetable has been given for a potential return to the lineup. Elfrid Payton and D.J. Augustin should continue to see an increased amount of playing time tonight with Fournier sidelined.

Added Jan 29 4:44 pm (EST)

https://twitter.com/JoshuaBRobbins/status/825820135701217280

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D. DeRozan - SF

SAS

Raptors coach Dwyane Casey told reporters the team is taking a wait and see approach with DeMar DeRozan's availability for Sunday's game.

DeRozan has been sidelined for the last three games due to a sprained ankle and it seems as though he's going to be a game-time decision for tonight's game. Raptors coach Dwayne Casey said the team is taking a "wait and see" approach which makes it sound like they are not confident that he will be able to play tonight. If DeRozan can't go, Norman Powell should continue to experience a jolt in fantasy relevance due to his increased minutes at the two guard position.

Added Jan 29 4:37 pm (EST)

https://twitter.com/Eric__Smith/status/825816458190061568

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J. Randle - PF

NYK

Julius Randle (pneumonia) is questionable to play on Tuesday.

Randle was at Laker's practice today but didn't participate due to the fact that he has pneumonia, and he's considered to be questionable for Los Angeles' game on Tuesday. He's been held out of the lineup for the past two games due to his illness, and it's hard to imagine him being able to play through pneumonia, so he will definitely have to be feeling almost 100 percent in order to suit up. Tarik Black would likely get another start at power forward if Randle can't go on Tuesday.

Added Jan 29 4:31 pm (EST)

http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/170129-injury-report-russell-randle?cid=tw

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$7400

D. West - PF

GSW

David West (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game.

West has been out close to two weeks at this point, which was expected. On the season, West does not provide anything in fantasy, so his being out is more of an impact in real life than in fantasy.

Added Jan 29 3:22 pm (EST)

https://twitter.com/WarriorsPR/status/825800640492298240

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S. Curry - PG

GSW

Steph Curry (flu) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Portland.

Shaun Livingston figures to get the run at the point guard spot Sunday in Curry's absence. Klay Thompson gets a bump for Sunday's DFS slate.

Added Jan 29 3:21 pm (EST)

https://twitter.com/WarriorsPR/status/825800640492298240

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$8500

D. Rose - PG

DET

Derrick Rose (ankle) is in a walking boot and may not return before the weekend.

In the meantime, add Brandon Jennings if he is available. The veteran has been a nice fill in for Rose in games he has missed so far in 2016-'17. He also becomes a solid DFS play until Rose returns.

Added Jan 29 2:16 pm (EST)

https://twitter.com/Al_Iannazzone/status/825784403989250049

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$6100

N. Jokic - C

DEN

Nikola Jokic (hip) could return "in the middle of next week."

Excellent news for owners, as it was feared he would be out an extended period of time. Jokic has enjoyed a breakout season, with averages of 15.5 points, eight rebounds and four assists per game. Jusuf Nurkic will continue to fill until Jokic is back.

Added Jan 29 1:57 pm (EST)

https://twitter.com/chrisadempsey/status/825771256695791620

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$10800

D. Rose - PG

DET

Derrick Rose (ankle) was ruled out for Sunday's game.

Rose owners in seasonal leagues should be used to this, so it is no surprise he has been ruled out for Sunday. This makes Brandon Jennings an immediate pickup and a play in DFS as he has filled in nicely for Rose. There is no timetable for how long he will miss.

Added Jan 29 1:33 pm (EST)

https://twitter.com/NY_KnicksPR/status/825773166324809728

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$6100

K. Seraphin - C

IND

Kevin Seraphin (knee) is questionable for Sunday.

Since Serpahin is buried behind Myles Turner and Al Jefferson, he has no impact on the real life game, or fantasy.

Added Jan 29 1:16 pm (EST)

https://twitter.com/Pacers/status/825767486230523905

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L. James - SF

LAL

LeBron James (sitting out with a sore groin) said prior to Thursday's loss to the Rockets that there is an off-court issue going on with the Lakers right now that he can't control and that he'd rather not talk about it.

That's all we know at this point and we're all curious to find out what he's talking about. The Lakers made JaVale McGee inactive tonight and sat Anthony Davis in the fourth quarter, but McGee wasn't needed against a Rockets team that starts a forward at center. The Lakers have now lost three of their last four bubble games with three to play before the playoffs start. Stay tuned.

Added 12:07 am (EST)

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B. McLemore - SG

HOU

Ben McLemore moved into the starting lineup with Russell Westbrook sitting with a quad injury and hit 7-of-13 shots and five 3-pointers for 20 points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 30 minutes.

The small ball thing is working for the Rockets right now and they didn't miss a beat with Westbrook sitting. McLemore had one of his better games of the season and rewarded owners who may have taken a flier on him in DFS tonight. Jeff Green stayed hot with 15 points and three 3-pointers, while Danuel House added 14 points and a couple 3-pointers in the win.

Added Yesterday 11:58 pm (EST)

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$3800

J. Harden - SG

HOU

James Harden played 36 minutes and hit 11-of-19 shots, five 3-pointers and 12-of-12 free throws for 39 points, eight rebounds, 12 assists, three steals and a block in Thursday's dominant 113-97 win over the Lakers.

He missed a dubious quadruple-double by two rebounds and one turnover, as he had nine giveaways on the night. The Rockets have won three straight in the bubble and are currently the No. 4 seed, tied with the Jazz. If the playoffs ended today they'd face the Jazz in Round 1 of the playoffs.

Added Yesterday 11:52 pm (EST)

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$11100

K. Kuzma - PF

LAL

Kyle Kuzma, starting for LeBron James (groin) hit 8-of-16 shots and a 3-pointer for 21 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 30 minutes of Thursday's loss to the Rockets.

Anthony Davis played 30 minutes and finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds while resting in the fourth quarter, but Kuzma turned out to be the play of the day for the Lakers. The Lakers have clinched the No. 1 seed in the West and while they still want to work on chemistry and game flow for the starters, you have to think they could rest AD and LeBron more over the last three regular-season games in hopes of having everyone healthy for the playoffs. The plan was to play both LeBron and AD in the second game of a back-to-back tonight, but Bron's sore groin foiled that plan. Be sure to watch the news if you plan on using LeBron or Davis going forward. Kuzma, on the other hand, could be the guy to go to in DFS the rest of the way. The Lakers are stumbling right now, losing three of their last four games with three to go until the playoffs.

Added Yesterday 11:01 pm (EST)

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G. Trent - SG

POR

Gary Trent Jr. hit 10-of-15 shots and 7-of-10 3-pointers on his way to 27 points, three boards, four assists and two steals in Thursday's 125-115 win over the Nuggets.

Trent is really coming into his own in the bubble and has benefitted greatly from the absence of Trevor Ariza in Orlando. He's scored between 16 and 27 points in each of his four bubble games and it was really nice to see him kick in the boards, assists and steals tonight. If he can start doing that regularly he could become a fantasy beast for the last four games and the playoffs.

Added Yesterday 10:57 pm (EST)

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$4200

J. Nurkic - C

POR

Jusuf Nurkic hit 9-of-20 shots and 4-of-5 free throws for 22 points, seven rebounds, four assists, a steal and two blocks in Thursday's big 125-115 win over Denver.

Nurkic held his own with Nikola Jokic tonight and has been great in the Orlando bubble, where he's played every game this season. He's now averaging 22.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.0 blocks in four games. The Blazers are fighting as hard as they can to get into the playoffs and if they make it, Nurkic, Damian Lillard and Gary Trent Jr. will get a lot of the credit.

Added Yesterday 10:52 pm (EST)

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$7200

T. Horton-Tucker - SG

LAL

Talen Horton-Tucker hit 4-of-6 shots for 10 points, two rebounds, one assist and four steals in just 19 minutes of Thursday's loss to the Rockets.

Frank Vogel is impressed. "He's continues to surprise and impress me," Vogel said after the game. "He's making a case for being in the rotation...he played really strong, looked really comfortable against a good team tonight." It's not quite time to fire up THT in DFS just yet, but if the Lakers rest guys down the stretch (and they will) he might be worth a flier.

Added Yesterday 10:50 pm (EST)

Mike Trudell on Twitter

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$3000

D. Lillard - PG

POR

Damian Lillard put on a show on Thursday, draining 13-of-21 shots, 11-of-18 3-pointers and 8-of-10 free throws for 45 points, four rebounds, 12 assists, three steals and just two turnovers.

Dame was electric on a night when C.J. McCollum couldn't get it going, hitting just 4-of-15 shots. Lillard got plenty of help though, as guys like Jusuf Nurkic and Gary Trent Jr. came through with big games. The Blazers are fighting like heck to make the playoffs and got another step closer tonight, sitting just 0.5 games behind the No. 8 Grizzlies with four to play. They also increased their lead to 1.5 games on the streaking Suns and at this point, it looks like Lillard may just will Portland into the playoffs.

Added Yesterday 10:45 pm (EST)

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