New Orleans Pelicans DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Philadelphia 76ers center Mo Bamba (illness) is in danger of missing a third consecutive contest on Saturday against the Grizzlies. He's been under the weather lately, and the team has listed him as questionable for Saturday's game. Bamba's absence opens up playing time for Paul Reed, although his fantasy value is limited with Joel Embiid (knee) back in the lineup. However, Saturday marks the start of a back-to-back for Philadelphia, which could bring a rest day for Embiid this weekend. The reigning MVP is officially regarded as questionable for Saturday.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (finger) won't play on Friday against San Antonio. The Pelicans are facing the Spurs, one of the worst teams in the NBA, so Williamson may just be getting a night off ahead of Sunday's clash with the Suns. But now that he's ruled out, Larry Nance Jr. should be a popular DFS value option. At the same time, CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III, and Herbert Jones could also see an uptick on the offensive end.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Bruce Brown (knee) has been listed as questionable for the Friday night contest against the Milwaukee Bucks due to soreness in his right knee. Brown hasn't been in a prominent role for the Raptors ever since being traded and it's likely that he finds a new home by the time next season rolls around. In the meantime, if he suits up, he'll likely continue to see around his average of 26 minutes. Brown could help in some category leagues that are still going on or could help a DFS lineup if Ochai Agbaji (hip) and Gary Trent Jr. (back) both get downgraded to out. Otherwise, Gradey Dick and Jalen McDaniels would serve as solid streaming options.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (oblique) won't play on Friday versus San Antonio, marking his fifth consecutive absence. There's a chance the 25-year-old could miss at least a few more games moving ahead. Fortunately, the Pelicans recently got Dyson Daniels back in the lineup. Daniels had his best game since returning from a lengthy layoff because of knee surgery, amassing 16 points and two steals on Wednesday against Orlando, making him a viable DFS option for Friday, but even more so if Zion Williamson (finger) isn't available.

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson (finger) is questionable for Friday's game with the San Antonio Spurs. Williamson sustained a left-finger contusion in Wednesday's loss to the visiting Orlando Magic. He had X-rays that returned negative, but the 24-year-old may still not suit up. If Williamson is a no-go, small forward Naji Marshall, power forward Larry Nance Jr., and forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl could see an uptick in minutes on the court.