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NBA Player Updates: NBA DFS Injury News Today – Tuesday, December 2nd
Let’s check out how a couple of stars are holding up as we kick off December.
We still have plenty of big-name players sidelined heading into Week 7, as some longer-term injuries continue to linger and a trio of new notable ones have popped up.
Today’s article will examine the top three most prominent short-term but likely multi-game injuries at the moment and the ripple effect they’ll have from both a DFS and betting perspective over the next week, including a look at what other players on their teams stand to benefit the most from the absences.
We’ll also list some additional noteworthy short-term injuries at the end of today’s article:
Stephen Curry Injury News
Curry was diagnosed with a quadriceps contusion and a muscle strain after sustaining the injury on Saturday against the Rockets, and he’s slated to miss multiple games. Curry was already sidelined for Saturday’s eight-point win over the Pelicans, a game where Brandin Podziemski drew the start at point guard for the Warriors and posted 15 points, six assists, five rebounds and one steal on 18.2% usage over 33 minutes.
Jimmy Butler unsurprisingly led the Dubs in that contest with a 26.7% usage, along with 24 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds. Notably, Gary Payton II also had a productive outing off the bench as Podziemski’s backup, totaling 19 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists while checking in just behind Butler in usage with 26.2%.
On the season, Butler and Jonathan Kuminga co-lead the Warriors with a 26.4% usage rate with Curry off the floor. However, Butler is by far the most productive of the two, sporting per-36 averages of 24.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.6 steals in that scenario. Podziemski (20.7%), Buddy Hield (20.6%), and Moses Moody (20.4%) are the next three names among Warriors regulars on that usage leaderboard sans Curry.
Curry has a 33.8% usage rate and is averaging 19.4 shot attempts per game, so needless to say, multiple players will continue to help fill the void created by his absence.
Props to consider while Curry is out:
- Jimmy Butler Overs up to 35.5 points + rebounds + assists
- Brandin Podziemski Overs up to 22.5 points + rebounds + assists
Jarrett Allen Injury News
Allen has been ruled out for at least one more week due to a strained right finger, and the talented big man has already missed four of the last five games due to the issue. Evan Mobley has shifted over to center, and Jaylon Tyson has entered the starting five at power forward during that quartet of absences, and both players have thrived in those circumstances.
Tyson has generated 13.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists over 29.5 minutes while shooting 52.5%, including 47.6% from 3-point range, during that span, while Mobley has 10- and 14-rebound tallies in two of Allen’s four absences, numbers he complemented with 18 and 27 points.
On the season, Mobley boasts a 25.1% usage rate and per-36 averages of 20.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.0 steals with Allen and Darius Garland (toe) off the floor. However, the biggest beneficiary in that scenario is Donovan Mitchell, who carries a team-high 32.9% usage rate and averages of 29.5 points, 5.8 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per 36 minutes when not sharing the floor with his two teammates.
For as long as Allen remains sidelined, it appears likely both Tyson and Mobley will continue working in their respective roles, given the success they’ve enjoyed to date.
Props to consider while Allen is out:
- Evan Mobley Overs up to 28.5 points + rebounds
- Jaylon Tyson Overs up to 19.5 points + rebounds
Trey Murphy Injury News
Murphy is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Timberwolves due to a strained right elbow and has already missed two games with the injury. The veteran wing is enjoying a solid season that includes averages of 19.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.7 steals across 35.5 minutes per contest.
In his first two absences, Bryce McGowens has drawn the start for Murphy at shooting guard. McGowens turned in a very modest first game in that capacity (five points, four rebounds, one assist, two steals), but he erupted for 23 points, seven boards and five assists in Saturday’s loss to the Lakers while shooting 50% from the field, including 60% from behind the arc.
On the season, Zion Williamson leads Pelicans regulars with a 28% usage rate with Murphy off the floor, a split in which the big man is also averaging 25.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.2 steals per 36 minutes. Jordan Poole, who hasn’t played since Nov. 4 due to a quadriceps injury, is technically right below Zion on that leaderboard, but Jeremiah Fears is closely behind with a 28.1% usage rate.
Williamson and Fears have fittingly been 1-2 in team usage during the two games Murphy has missed in his current absence, and the duo should therefore continue to be primary beneficiaries for as long as their teammate is sidelined. However, McGowens will also carry the potential for productive lines if he continues to put in time with the first unit.
Props to consider while Murphy is out:
- Zion Williamson Overs up to 31.5 points + rebounds
- Jeremiah Fears Overs up to 23.5 points + rebounds + assists
- Bryce McGowens Overs up to 12.5 points (if he remains a starter)
Other notable shorter-term injuries: Ja Morant, MEM (calf); Trae Young, ATL (knee); Victor Wembanyama, SAN (calf); Anthony Davis, DAL (calf); Jalen Williams, Thunder (wrist); Jaren Jackson, MEM (ankle); Paolo Banchero, Magic (groin); OG Anunoby, NYK (hamstring); Kelly Oubre, PHI (knee); Stephon Castle, SAN (hip); Jalen Green, PHO (hamstring); Jordan Poole, NOP (quadriceps); Cam Thomas, BKN (hamstring); Jrue Holiday, POR (calf); Darius Garland, CLE (toe); RJ Barrett, TOR (knee); Aaron Gordon, DEN (hamstring); P.J. Washington, DAL (ankle); Daniel Gafford, DAL (ankle); Coby White, CHI (calf/illness)
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