"Thunder Dan" Palyo

NBA/MLB/NFL @RotoBaller, 2021 FSWA Basketball Writer of the Year, 2024 FSWA Baseball + DFS Writer finalists, 2025 FSWA Research Article of the Year finalist

["Thunder Dan" Palyo @ThunderDanDFS]

✂️The Fantasy Basketball CUT LIST - 2nd Edition✂️

Who are we moving on from this week? And which players should be held through their struggles?

CUT LIST = my conscience is clear
WATCH LIST = player is on thin ice
HOLD LIST = You might regret that cut!

https://t.co/K6POVthQ9r

["Thunder Dan" Palyo @ThunderDanDFS]

Not too active on here today. Been in the hospital with my youngest since last night.

She is OKAY, don't worry. But will probably stay until tomorrow just for observation. Just threw a wrench in all my regularly scheduled programming.

Will prob be back to normal content and whatnot by tomorrow.

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@AdilioSamuels Def grab Melton. Not sure how serious it is but they’ll be cautious I’m sure

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@Adamking91 Gonna go off the radar a bit since everyone is saying the same guys.

For me, it’s Andrew Wiggins. How on Earth has he been this bad?

And how has Gui Santos failed to get minutes or do anything in Golden State with all the opportunity he’s been given?

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@dballbball

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@theMangoMing Sure. He’s a guy who can double-double in 22-24 minutes with some blocks and elite percentages. The counting stats should increase with more minutes but he’s a very efficient player. We’re talking 9 cat here not points leagues

["Thunder Dan" Palyo @ThunderDanDFS]

✂️The Fantasy Basketball CUT LIST - 2nd Edition✂️

Who are we moving on from this week? And which players should be held through their struggles?

CUT LIST = my conscience is clear
WATCH LIST = player is on thin ice
HOLD LIST = You might regret that cut!

https://t.co/K6POVthQ9r

["Thunder Dan" Palyo @ThunderDanDFS]

Now or never for Ware!

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Tyler Herro (right knee) questionable; Myles Turner out vs. Lakers Wednesday (@camezeir)

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@MS_NBAFantasy UGH, I was waiting for someone to dig this up!

50 games, if we are lucky...but not holding my breath.

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If you're worried about Lauri Markkanen's low games played totals and consider him "injury-prone" or a risky pick, consider the following.

Last three years: Games played before the All-Star Break vs. after...

128 games BEFORE
17 games AFTER

The Jazz just shut him down with relatively minor injuries every year.

This is the year that they attempt to contend. Lauri plays 60+ games, book it.

And draft him aggressively; he's a 9-CAT stud.

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@AintDunneYet Yeah, it was a tough call...and I had already decided his fate before he played kinda well last night.

Some pushback on cutting Rollins ahead of Ware or Turner, but I try to explain my rationale in there.

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Who's on the chopping block this week?
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Fantasy Basketball Cut List: 2nd Edition

(via @ThunderDanDFS)
https://t.co/lMEcxUqZqJ

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@RizzyGotEmDizzy Probably the AD side and cross your fingers he stays healthy

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Too early to celebrate yet, BUT McDaniels is ranked exactly 50th right now.

17-6-3.6 on 51% + 81%. 1.5 threes, 0.8 STL, 0.9 BLK

Turnovers up a little with increased usage while ANT is out, but looking like a great bet to smash his ADP.

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His name is JADEN MCDANIELS - and he's going to finish inside the top 50 (bookmark this tweet)

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Prop Bet Picks for Tonight's NBA Slate!

https://t.co/iaMhNMkSVB

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OOOF! I really thought this was the bounceback year for Lauri.

It is, indeed, NOT.

The Jazz were supposed to compete this year. Now it's just a Darryn Peterson development year. Dang.

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Lauri Markkanen (right hand) out at least one month (@ShamsCharania)

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@scotteTheKing @rgoldsmithsr @RotoBaller @NMariano53 @AdamKoffler @FAmmiranteTFJ @A_Smith_FS @RotoBallerNFL @RealTalkRaph @MichaelFFlorio @JacksonSparks5 I had to scroll up to see the initial question. CJ is the safer start, but I wouldn't expect last week's production going forward. Houston can't run the ball either, but the Browns can't stop the run and they could get Monty back this week

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@scotteTheKing @rgoldsmithsr @RotoBaller @NMariano53 @AdamKoffler @FAmmiranteTFJ @A_Smith_FS @RotoBallerNFL @RealTalkRaph @MichaelFFlorio @JacksonSparks5 C'mon Scott! Love has the green light to throw it 40 times a game because the Packers CAN'T RUN.

He lit up the Vikes for 387 and 2 TDs already this year. Who are you starting over him this week? He's QB4 in points per game this season!

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💰NBA Player Props Bets - Wednesday, 11/11💰

It's a big day for big guys! A lot of smash spots for centers on the glass.

My favorite picks are live @RotoBaller @RotoBallerNBA

https://t.co/tcElYLEU6i

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@MattWi77iams I am trolling, of course, but mainly trying to point out the knee-jerk reaction that it was incredibly lopsided was hilariously wrong

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So the Sixers clearly won the Jaylen Brown trade...right?

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Playoff P! Listen, I am not a Paul George apologist...but I am just pointing out that the initial reaction to the deal that many had looks a bit silly now.

Paul George is still very good at basketball. And like I said when the deal first went down, I think he's a better fit next to Tatum than Brown was.

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@redrock_bball Yeah, I'm seeing just under 29 now. I think it was just showing up as 24:30 yesterday on Yahoo when I was pulling data, and I didn't double-check it elsewhere as I should have. Doh