It is hard to believe the NBA season is just about ready to tipoff with a two-game slate on Tuesday night featuring the Sixers playing in Boston and the Thunder visiting the Warriors. It wouldn’t be the NBA if we didn’t have to pay close attention to injuries and opening night is no different with Russell Westbrook questionable to suit up for the Thunder. Whether he is in or out could shift the entire dynamic of the small slate so be ready to pivot as needed with DraftKings late swap back in the mix this season.

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Core Plays

Kevin Durant (SF/PF – GSW): $9,000 vs. OKC
We all know the history, Durant shunned the Thunder to travel to greener pastures with the Warriors. Durant has had plenty of big fantasy days against his former club over the last couple of years including averaging almost 45 DraftKings points per game in four meetings last season. With DeMarcus Cousins not ready to join the mix in Golden St. yet, Durant should play the same role he did last season to begin the year.