There are six games on Monday’s NBA slate. Dallas, Golden State and Portland are playing the second night of a back-to-back.
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Guard
Stud
Josh Giddey, Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies ($9,000)
Josh Giddey has cleared 60 FPTS in four of his last six games, including three straight. He’s logged four triple-doubles — and just narrowly missed out on a fifth — during that span. Chicago ranks third in pace and 22nd in defensive rating over its last 15 games, while Memphis sits 12th in pace and 28th in defensive rating over that span, making for a fantasy-friendly environment.
Other Options: Devin Booker ($9,200), Jaylen Brown ($9,100), Brandin Podziemski ($8,300), Trey Murphy III ($7,600), Jrue Holiday ($7,400), Nickeil Alexander-Walker ($7,300), Jalen Suggs ($7,100), Dyson Daniels ($7,000), Jalen Green ($6,900)
Value
Ryan Nembhard, Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans ($3,400)
Ryan Nembhard has started the last two games, playing 27 and 24 minutes, and finishing with 27 and 24.8 FPTS. He’s too cheap for the role he’s expected to play. But if he doesn’t start, it would be wise to pivot to another option.
Other Options: Javon Small ($6,000), Scoot Henderson ($5,700), Cam Spencer ($5,100)
Forward
Stud
Deni Avdija, Portland Trail Blazers at Brooklyn Nets ($8,800)
Deni Avdija returned from a back injury four games ago, clearing 39 FPTS in each contest — headlined by a 47.5-FPTS performance on Sunday in Philadelphia. Now, he’ll face a Nets team that sits 27th in defensive rating over its last 15 games. Avdija has put up at least 50 FPTS in 19 games this season, including a pair of outbursts clearing 70 FPTS.
Other Options: Jalen Johnson ($10,900), Paolo Banchero ($9,600), Jaylen Brown ($9,100), Matas Buzelis ($7,700), Gui Santos ($7,300), Dyson Daniels ($7,000), Jalen Green ($6,900)
Value
Leonard Miller, Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies ($4,300)
Since getting traded to the Chicago Bulls, Leonard Miller has flourished in an expanded role. He’s started the team’s last three games, averaging 35 minutes, 15.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.7 treys. That’s translated to 38.2, 29.8, and 32.5 FPTS. Miller should continue starting and playing a ton of minutes. As the Bulls are essentially out of the playoff race, they might as well see what they have in the 22-year-old forward.
Other Options: PJ Washington ($5,800), Tristan da Silva ($5,600), Royce O’Neale ($5,300), Cam Spencer ($5,100), Bilal Coulibaly ($5,000)
Center
Stud
Donovan Clingan, Portland Trail Blazers at Brooklyn Nets ($7,800)
“Cling Kong” is a behemoth at 7-foot-2 and 280 pounds. He controls the paint at both ends of the floor, but he’s an adept passer as well and can put the ball in the bucket when given the opportunity. Against Utah on Friday, Clingan put up 62.2 FPTS. He’s put up at least 50 FPTS six other times this season, and a seventh could be on the menu for this one against a thin Nets front court — both literally and figuratively.
Other Options: Onyeka Okongwu ($7,500), Neemias Queta ($6,400)
Value
Jalen Smith, Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies ($5,200)
Jalen Smith has been dealing with a calf injury, which has kept him out of 10 games since the end of January. Before resting on Friday, he started Chicago’s last two games and played 34 and 30 minutes. He’s off the injury report for Monday and should continue garnering an expanded role. Memphis ranks 12th in pace and 28th in defensive rating over its last 15 games and features a strained front court. The opportunities to rack up fantasy goodies should be plentiful for Smith, who averages a healthy 1.14 FPTS per minute.
Other Options: Wendell Carter Jr. ($5,500), Olivier-Maxence Prosper ($5,400), Tristan Vukcevic ($4,800), Nick Richards ($4,400), Robert Williams ($4,300)
