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NBA Preseason DFS: Thursday, 10/17 – Herro Ball

By Dan Palyo

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 14: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat looks on prior to the preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Arena on October 14, 2019 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 14: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat looks on prior to the preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Arena on October 14, 2019 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – OCTOBER 6: Nassir Little #9, Damian Lillard #0, and Jaylen Hoard #6 of the Portland Trail Blazers smile during the team’s annual “Fan Fest” on October 6, 2019 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – OCTOBER 6: Nassir Little #9, Damian Lillard #0, and Jaylen Hoard #6 of the Portland Trail Blazers smile during the team’s annual “Fan Fest” on October 6, 2019 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

NBA Preseason DFS: Portland @ Denver

Portland Trail Blazers

The Trail Blazers just played their “dress rehearsal” game last night with Damian Lillard, C.J. McCollum, and Rodney Hood all playing minutes in the high 20’s. I am anticipating that their two star guards will be rested tonight, so we could have some value if Kent Bazemore, Mario Hezonja, and Anfernee Simons end up starting in their absence. This is speculation and I do not have confirmation of this yet, please understand that!

Hassan Whiteside left last night’s game with an injury and Zach Collins played 24 productive minutes. The Blazers know what Collins can do and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him rested, too. That would make Skal Labisierre a really interesting punt play if he starts at power forward or center tonight.

Top Plays: Anfernee Simons, Mario Hezonja

Secondary Plays: Skal Labisierre, Kent Bazemore

Denver Nuggets

Mike Malone is not to be trusted! I rostered a ton of Nikola Jokic on Monday only to see him play only 19 minutes. The Joker was not very aggressive on offense either, which surprised me but perhaps he just trying to get his teammates going in the preseason.

I am purely speculating here, but I think we see some of the starters ruled out tonight with Jokic and Millsap being the two most likely to sit. This team has a lot of moving pieces and solid bench players who are trying to make the rotation so it would make sense for Malone to give these guys minutes tonight to see who is going to make the cut for this second unit.

Jerami Grant played really well in a start for Millsap and is my top play on the Nuggets tonight. The guard rotations are a mess so I am avoiding that situation, but Michael Porter Jr. continues to look explosive in limited minutes. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him get some extended run and I like his upside at his price.

Top Plays: Jerami Grant, Michael Porter Jr. 

Secondary Plays: NONE (but depends on who could be rested)