Fantasy Basketball Strategy

Devin Booker • SG • PHO

Devin Booker (forearm) questionable Saturday vs. Spurs

Booker ($10,600 Showdown) didn't participate in the Suns' (-1.5; -130) practice on Friday, giving him the questionable designation ahead of Saturday's game vs. the Spurs (O/U 225.5; +110). After scoring just 15 points and going 6-of-17 from the field, Booker noted that he was dealing with a forearm contusion that clearly gave him issues against the Grizzlies. We'll have a better idea of his status during shootaround on Saturday, although this may end up being a game-time decision. If he's ruled out, Ty Jerome ($2,000) could potentially start while Jevon Carter ($1,000) would also be in the mix. Jerome has been active for six games and is averaging just 11 DKFP.

Moritz Wagner • C • WAS

Moritz Wagner (ankle) out Saturday at Grizzlies

Wagner has been quite ineffective of late, and we may finally have a reason why. Averaging 23.8 DKFP over his last four games, Wagner will now take a seat on Saturday as the Wizards (+1.5; +102) visit the Grizzlies (O/U 235.5; -121). With Wagner out of the mix, Ian Mahinmi ($4,200) could potentially step into the starting rotation, a role he'd be taking for the first time this season. He's only logged three games so far, averaging 18.5 DKFP off the bench while playing a season-high 20 minutes on Tuesday against the Hornets. Davis Bertans ($6,800) would also be very busy off the bench and has been playing some heavy minutes, as well.

GSW's Marquese Chriss has a left knee contusion, but is available to return.

— Eric Walden (@tribjazz) December 14, 2019