Denzel Valentine

Denzel Valentine chips in 16 points as Bulls take care of Pelicans

Denzel Valentine logged 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-8 3PT), three rebounds, and two assists in Wednesday's win over the Pelicans.

Fantasy Impact

With Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr. both out of the lineup, Valentine has started the last three games as the Bulls are trotting out a small-ball starting five. He's seen a boost in minutes over his last five games and has turned that increased opportunity into 14.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. That type of production makes him for a value DFS play with a sturdy floor as long as Markkanen and Carter remain sidelined.