Luke Walton: Nemanja Bjelica likely starter in place of injured Marvin Bagley

Nemanja Bjelica
PF, Sacramento Kings

Luke Walton told the media that Nemanja Bjelica is likely to start in place of Marvin Bagley (thumb fracture).

Bjelica was not on the fantasy radar in standard leagues until the news of Bagley's injury. He now becomes a low-end option but is still not going to be fantasy relevant outside of deep leagues. However, he may have appeal in DFS matchups if he is still priced as a reserve.

Source: Jason Jones on Twitter

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October 24, 2019, 5:16 pm

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