If it was another opponent, perhaps things would have been different. But with a matchup looming against the Brooklyn Nets, by far the worst team in basketball, the Golden State Warriors will keep out All Star forward Kevin Durant from the lineup on Saturday.
Durant suffered the injury on Thursday night when he fell and injured his left hand. While Durant finished the game in style, the team sent him for X-rays. Fortunately, the results showed no further damage to the wrist and he walked out with a wrap around his hand. But ultimately, even with a day off on Friday, the Warriors opted to give Durant a little extra rest with the night off on Saturday. Fantasy owners should have no long-term concern going forward.
With Durant and his 17 shots per game out of the lineup, even more usage will be divided amongst Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Given the vast advantage they already have against a weak Nets team, Klay and Curry are must-starts tonight with a tremendous matchup, excellent usage and opportunities that will be available tonight.
Andre Iguodala should see more time on the court as well, though it will likely also be divided up amongst the likes of David West, Ian Clark and Patrick McCaw. You can find better options tonight in DFS.