There are five NBA games on Tuesday’s main slate. Golden State, Oklahoma City and Philadelphia are playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
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This article was written on Monday night. Any changes will be updated.
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Guard
Stud
Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards ($9,500): Through two games, Maxey has played 42 and 41 minutes, finishing with 60.5 and 52 FPTS. The matchup is a fantastic one, as Washington is third in pace and 23rd in defensive rating.
Other Options: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($10,900), LaMelo Ball ($9,700), Stephen Curry ($9,100), James Harden ($8,500), Jalen Brunson ($8,100), Norman Powell ($6,900), VJ Edgecombe ($6,500), Quentin Grimes ($6,400)
Value
Ryan Rollins, Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks ($5,000): Rollins started the last two games for Kevin Porter Jr. and played 30 and 34 minutes, contributing 29.2 and 36.5 FPTS. The status of Porter Jr. is unknown at this time, so Rollins could get another start. In addition, Cole Anthony is questionable. While Rollins isn’t a prolific scorer, his bag has gotten more deep and he is an across-the-board contributor.
Other Options: Davion Mitchell ($5,900), Dennis Schroder ($5,700), Collin Sexton ($5,400), Ajay Mitchell ($4,900), Tre Johnson ($4,800), Cason Wallace ($4,600)
Forward
Stud
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks ($11,800): Remember when Godzilla rampaged his way through the streets of NYC back in 1998? Well, we could be getting the sequel on Tuesday, except it could be the Knicks getting squashed instead of lower Manhattan. Antetokounmpo is playing like a man possessed right now, garnering a usage rate of 36.2% and averaging 36 points, 16 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.0 block in 32.5 mpg. He’s put up at least 60 FPTS in all three games with a high of 80 FPTS.
Other Options: Bam Adebayo ($8,000), Chet Holmgren ($7,900), Kawhi Leonard ($7,600), Miles Bridges ($7,500), Kyshawn George ($6,600), VJ Edgecombe ($6,500), Quentin Grimes ($6,400), Mikal Bridges ($6,200)
Value
Kon Knueppel, Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat ($4,900): Knueppel got the start last game with Brandon Miller out and played 35 minutes, finishing with 34 FPTS. He shot 7-of-12 from the field, 5-of-9 from downtown and contributed 20 points, six rebunds, two assists and a steal. Granted, that game was against the Wizards, a team that plays fast and eschews defense. Miami is tops in pace through three games but is third in defensive rating. That said, the price is nice for the expected playing time and Miller is now out for an undisclosed amount of time, so Knueppel should continue starting.
Other Options: Kelly Oubre Jr. ($5,700), John Collins ($5,200), Jaime Jaquez Jr. ($4,500), Tidjane Salaun ($3,500)
Center
Stud
Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Sacramento Kings ($7,900): Holmgren has been showing why he’s considered one of the unicorns in the game. At 7-foot-1 with a 7-foot-6 wingspan, he’s able to be a menace on the defensive side of the ball. On offense, he has the handles to make most big men look silly while making it rain from downtown. In the most recent contest, he went 6-of-8 from beyond the arc, scored 31 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, blocked a shot and pilfered three steals in only 27 minutes. That was good for 57.2 FPTS.
Other Options: Bam Adebayo ($8,000)
Value
Moussa Diabate, Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat ($4,200): When I think of Diabate, I think of Beyblades — wind em up and watch em wreak havoc like a Tazmanian Devil. Diabate flies around at both ends of the court, grabs a ton of rebounds and racks up blocks. Now, Ryan Kalkbrenner starts, so Diabate has only played 21, 17 and 23 minutes. That said, he’s put up 27.2 and 31 FPTS in two of those contests. Miami is first in pace while Charlotte is eighth, so there should be plenty of opportunities for fantasy goodies. With the Heat having two big men in Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware that can shoot from downtown, I’m thinking Diabate sees a few extra minutes in this one.
Other Options: John Collins ($5,200), Adem Bona ($4,300)
