Overview
- Friday’s schedule features seven games, including an ESPN doubleheader of Mavericks–Celtics at 7 p.m. ET and Clippers–Spurs at 9:30 p.m. ET.
- FantasyPros pegs Alperen Sengun as a top core play versus Portland’s 28th‑ranked defense, with Kevin Durant and LaMelo Ball also highlighted.
- Cash and tournament options cited include Devin Booker against New Orleans, Amen Thompson and Grayson Allen, with value looks such as Vit Krejci, Grant Williams and Ryan Dunn.
- SportsLine’s Mike McClure spotlights Dejounte Murray as a top pick and recommends stacking him with Jeremiah Fears based on his model’s outputs.
- CBS notes key absences for the slate—Mark Williams, Marvin Bagley III, Aaron Gordon and Darius Garland—and both outlets stress monitoring late injury updates and confirmed starters.