Jonas Valanciunas (calf) starting for New Orleans Monday; Willy Hernangomez to come off bench
The New Orleans Pelicans listed Jonas Valanciunas (calf) as their starting center for Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings.
What It Means:
Valanciunas missed a few games while dealing with a calf injury, but he'll be back in the starting five tonight as the Pelicans take on the Kings. Willy Hernangomez will move back to the bench.
Our models project Valanciunas for 32.3 fantasy points against Sacramento, with 15.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. He has a $6,200 salary on FanDuel.
Source:
Will Guillory, The Athletic
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