
Aside from taking advantage of injuries, it could be worth targeting teams who have something to play for.

Mike Barner offers up his favorite player props, spread picks and parlay for Friday's loaded NBA slate.

With the end of the season in sight, Nick Whalen breaks down the rest and injury situations to monitor, questions the Bulls' starting lineup, and much more.
Still fighting to clinch a playoff spot, the Pelicans will need another big night from Jrue Holiday ($8,900).

Facing off against a frontcourt that has given up the third most FanDuel points to centers on the season, Joel Embiid will be a center option to target Thursday.

Dwight Howard ($8,900) gets a strong matchup against a Kings frontcourt that allows the second-most fantasy points in the league in centers.
Ben Simmons has the upside to be a top-5 fantasy player in the NBA, giving him the top spot in James Anderson's dynasty rookie rankings.
With the 2016 NBA Draft just three weeks away, RotoWire Assistant NBA Editor Nick Whalen and Lead Prospect Writer James Anderson sat down to talk risers, fallers, mock draft tweaks, Doron Lamb, and much more.
With the NBA draft order finally set, RotoWire's James Anderson breaks down his full first-round mock, with Duke forward Brandon Ingram in the top spot.