Dante Cunningham

Dante Cunningham replaces Terrence Jones in Pelicans' starting lineup

New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham will return to the starting lineup for Monday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers, sending Terrence Jones back to the bench.

What It Means:

Despite the increased opportunity, Cunningham isn't a recommended fantasy option. Jones' value will take a hit coming off the bench.

Jones ranks 286th in the NBA with a -0.7 nERD while Cunningham is 373rd with a -1.5 nERD. Our models have Cunningham pegged for 4.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 3-pointers in 19.4 minutes versus Indiana.