Wizards' Bradley Beal: Returns to starting lineup Thursday

Beal (hamstring) will start at shooting guard in Thursday's game against the Knicks, J. Michael of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

Analysis:

After going through warmups prior to Thursday's game without experiencing any discomfort in his right hamstring, Beal is ready to return from a three-game absence. The Wizards may be conservative with their usage of Beal, whose return to the starting five will push Sheldon McClellan to the bench. Beal isn't an ideal DFS play Thursday, but if he makes it through the game without a setback, he'll likely face no restrictions moving forward.