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Guard
Stud
Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics ($10,000) — A matchup against Boston might not seem ideal on the surface, but Philadelphia’s injury situation changes everything. The absence of Joel Embiid elevates Maxey’s usage to over 30%, and his last seven-game average (55.0 DKFP per game) proves he can carry the offense. With Boston ranking in the bottom 10 for fantasy points allowed to PGs, this is a ceiling spot. Maxey is playing 39+ minutes per game, and his ability to contribute across multiple categories — scoring, assists, steals and rebounds — makes him a high-floor DFS option.
Other Options — Cade Cunningham ($10,200), James Harden ($9,100)
Value
Caris LeVert, Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Dallas Mavericks ($3,900) — A sub-$4K salary for a player averaging over 20 DKFP over his last five games in a pace-up game (125 team total) against Dallas is impossible to ignore. If active, LeVert’s projected 30+ minutes make him one of the best value plays on the slate. With a usage rate over 19% when he starts, he’s a strong candidate to return 6x value at this salary.
Other Options — Payton Pritchard ($4,900), Kevin Porter Jr. ($3,500)
Forward
Stud
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers ($9,600) — A matchup with Philadelphia presents a strong pace-adjusted fantasy production opportunity. The Sixers rank in the bottom five in defensive efficiency against small forwards. Tatum snapped out of his slump in the Celtics’ 118-116 win over the Pelicans on Friday (52.5 DKFP). His ability to contribute across all categories — scoring, rebounding, assists and defense — ensures a stable floor. The absence of Joel Embiid makes this a more favorable spot, as Philadelphia’s interior defense is weaker, giving Tatum a higher ceiling in both scoring and rebounding.
Other Options — Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11,700), Scottie Barnes ($9,300)
Value
Amir Coffey, Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors ($3,400) — The Clippers’ role player offers strong salary relief coming off a strong performance against the Hornets on Friday. He’s projected to score over 20 DKFP and exceed a 6x return of value. Coffey is risky. Sometimes he’s decaffeinated. He always gets minutes, but sometimes he’s just out there.
Other Options — Derrick Jones Jr. ($4,200)
Center
Stud
Nikola Vucevic, Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons ($8,100) — Chicago’s big man stands out as one of the few reliable center options on Sunday’s slate, where the position lacks elite depth. Over his last seven games, he has consistently logged 30+ minutes while averaging 14.3 points, 13.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists. Vucevic’s ceiling is evident, as shown by a 56-point fantasy outing against the Spurs and a 55-point effort versus the Suns, both returning 7.5x value at his salary. While he isn’t a high-usage player, he remains efficient, shooting 56% or better in four of his last seven games. Given his rebounding consistency and ability to contribute defensive stats, he’s a safe midrange play at a thin position.
Other Options — Kristaps Porzingis ($7,000), Evan Mobley ($7,900)
Value
Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies at Milwaukee Bucks ($3,700) — With Memphis missing multiple key pieces, Clarke is getting extended run and has averaged 21.75 DKFP over his last five games. At only $3,700, a 20 DKFP game would be an easy 5.4x return. While he’s not a high-usage player, Clarke benefits from putbacks, rebounds and defensive stats, giving him upside even in limited minutes.
Other Options — Zach Edey ($4,500)
