There are seven games on Monday’s NBA slate. This article was written on Sunday and all prices are available at the time of publishing. Be sure to follow all the NBA injury news prior to Monday’s slate at DK Network.
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Guard
Stud
Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers at Atlanta Hawks ($12,000)
Doncic did not play on Sunday, but that’s mostly due to the back-to-back. I expect him to play in this one, but make sure he’s starting first. Since the third game of the season, Doncic has been the numero uno player for fantasy, putting up over 60 FPTS in seven straight with two over 70 and a high of 84.5 FPTS. He’s averaging 35.9 minutes per contest and garnering a ridiculous usage rate of 40.8% on the season. He’s expensive for sure, but the floor/ceiling combo is one of the best in the game right now.
Other Options: Cade Cunningham ($9,500), Donovan Mitchell ($8,400), Austin Reaves ($8,000), RJ Barrett ($7,600), Kyrie Irving ($7,400), Andrew Nembhard ($7,200), Nickeil Alexander-Walker ($7,100), Dyson Daniels ($6,500)
Value
Walter Clayton Jr., Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers ($3,300)
In the first four games of the season, Clayton did not receive more than 17 minutes in any contest. Before Sunday’s game, though, he’s played 24, 21 and 23 minutes, good for over 20 FPTS in each game. Clayton has been contributing a little something something in every category sans blocks and is shooting efficiently from the field.
Other Options: Aaron Wiggins ($5,700), Duncan Robinson ($5,300), Grayson Allen ($5,200), Kingston Flemings ($4,700), Spencer Jones ($3,500)
Forward
Stud
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers ($9,900)
Flagg does have two games with fewer than 40 FPTS this season, although one of those was when he only played 17 minutes. That said, he’s gone over 50 FPTS three times with a high of 69 FPTS. Flagg literally stuffs the stat sheet and is averaging an impressive 23.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 2.2 steals and 0.9 blocks per game. That translates to 1.21 FPTS per minute. That’s not in the echelon of the fantasy pantheon, but it’s still pretty, pretty good.
Other Options: Jalen Johnson ($9,700), Alperen Sengun ($9,000), RJ Barrett ($7,600), Jabari Smith Jr. ($7,000), PJ Washington ($6,600), Dyson Daniels ($6,500)
Value
Spencer Jones, Denver Nuggets at Houston Rockets ($3,500)
Jones made his season debut on Saturday, playing 21 minutes and putting up 24 FPTS. The matchup isn’t a good one, as Houston is one of the best defensive teams in the league. That said, Jones is too cheap for the expected role.
Other Options: Collin Murray-Boyles ($5,800), Aaron Wiggins ($5,700), Duncan Robinson ($5,300), Grayson Allen ($5,200), Tari Eason ($5,000), Mario Hezonja ($4,600)
Center
Stud
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix Suns ($11,300)
Wembanyama has put up at least 40 FPTS in every game this season, despite playing fewer than 30 minutes five times. The floor is extremely high because he stuffs the stat sheet on a nightly basis. There have been only two games this season in which he failed to fill a box, and that’s because he didn’t rack up a steal. Oh, the humanity! Now, when you pay a high price for a player, you want access to a ceiling. Well, Wembanyama’s gone for over 70 FPTS three times with a high of 106.5 FPTS! L. O. L.
Other Options: Alperen Sengun ($9,000), Walker Kessler ($7,700), Jabari Smith Jr. ($7,000), Onyeka Okongwu ($6,700)
Value
Jakob Poeltl, Toronto Raptors vs. Memphis Grizzlies ($4,900)
Poeltl has been dealing with a shoulder issue, resulting in playing fewer than 20 minutes three times this season. The fantasy production has been all over the map. On Friday, though, Poeltl played a season-high 31 minutes and finished with 44.2 FPTS. Scottie Barnes was out for that one, but the 31 minutes were encouraging, signifying good health. His size will be needed against Zach Edey so the playing time floor should be high. I’m expecting somewhere in the high-20s. On the season, Poeltl is averaging 0.94 FPTS per minute.
Other Options: Collin Murray-Boyles ($5,800), Alexandre Sarr ($5,800), Zach Edey ($5,300)
