NBA Sunday is a DFS fun day. Extend the weekend one more day with Fantasy Basketball action at DraftKings. Get the screens out. Build your DraftKings NBA DFS lineups early. Let’s dig into the NBA DFS research, make some fantasy basketball picks, and close out the week on the couch enjoying the five-game main slate that starts at 7 p.m. ET.
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Guard
Stud
James Harden, Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets ($9,200) — The Fountain of Youth is flowing. Harden scored 66 DKFP on Nov. 27 and 55 DKFP on Nov. 29. It’s all hands on deck, but the clipper ship crew is stuck below deck. Harden is steering the ship and adjusting the sails with Kawhi Leonard out. Harden always has upside and his floor seems to be a safe 50 FPTS.
Other Options — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($10,600)
Value
Dalton Knecht, Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz ($4,800) — It’s a 3-and-D league. Knecht needs to work on his defense but his “3” is one of the best in the league. Knecht connected for another six three-pointers on Friday. He’s scored 20 points in back-to-back games (36.5 and 37 DKFP). The Jazz have the second-worst defense in the NBA and play at an above-average pace.
Other Options — Dalano Banton ($4,500), Spencer Dinwiddie ($4,400)
Forward
Stud
P.J. Washington, Dallas Mavericks at Portland Trail Blazers ($7,100) — There are bigger names on the board but Washington could be the best point-per-dollar NBA DFS pick on the small Sunday slate. With Luka Doncic out, Washington has gone on quite the run. He’s playing nearly 40 minutes, scoring 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds per game. The Mavs should be thin again on the back-to-back Sunday, boosting Washington’s role.
Other Options — LeBron James ($9,800), Jalen Williams ($9,000)
Value
Max Christie, Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz ($3,200) — D’Angelo Russell ($4,200) is out and Austin Reaves ($6,200) is questionable after a nasty spill on Friday. Christie could slide into the rotation. He should see an increase in minutes. At the very least, Christie will carry more usage with the second unit. The Jazz backups provide a great matchup and could be on the court for extra minutes in the fourth if this game blows out.
Other Options — Micah Potter ($3,100), Brice Sensabaugh ($3,800), Quentin Grimes ($4,300)
Center
Stud
Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz ($10,700) — Fade Nikola Jokic ($12,000) at your own peril. It will be even harder if more appealing value opens up throughout the day on Sunday. JJ Redick’s offense flows through Davis. He’s the tip of the spear in a terrific matchup. The Jazz allow the second-most fantasy points to opposing centers.
Other Options — Nikola Jokic ($12,000), Deandre Ayton ($6,800)
Value
Daniel Gafford, Dallas Mavericks at Portland Trail Blazers ($5,900) — This isn’t the typical NBA DFS value pick for center. A punt can hit 6x with increased minutes. Their proximity to the rim in those minutes results in fantasy points. It’s not guaranteed. Gafford costs more but he’s been very consistent. He’s nearly averaging a double-double (12.3 PPG and 6.7 RPG) with solid peripheral stats.
Other Options — Drew Eubanks ($3,200), Jabari Walker ($3,900)
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