3 years agoBrooklyn Nets point guard James Harden (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz due to a tight left hamstring. Harden's absence -- along with that of Kevin Durant (knee) -- elevates Kyrie Irving to the highest DFS tier, seeing his ceiling rise exponentially. Harden, one of two players in the league averaging a double-double on points and assists (Chris Paul being the other), has dished out at least nine dimes in 11 straight contests. His absence paves the way for Patty Mills and Cameron Thomas to step into larger roles, elevating their respective DFS upsides. Harden's next chance to suit up comes Sunday vs. Denver.--Jesse Borek
Source: Shams Charania