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Tracking the leaders for DraftKings King of the Court: Wednesday 10/21/26

Tracking the leaders for DraftKings King of the Court: Wednesday 10/21/26

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By: Charlie Cummings

King of the Court is BACK for this NBA season! Get ready for a loaded slate of basketball tonight.

This Wednesday, $5 million in bonus bets will be split among users who opt in and place a player prop bet on the player who ultimately leads that night in total points, rebounds, and assists!


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Go OFF, Anthony Davis

It’s turning into a massive night for Anthony Davis in Washington. Making his home debut for the Wizards, Davis is putting up a monster performance, piling up 30 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists through three quarters.

He and Paolo Banchero are neck and neck for setting the top mark in the early window. We’ll see which big man closes with the strongest fourth quarter.

Big Juice in Brooklyn

There are many big debuts in the NBA tonight, and Julius Randle’s debut for the Nets is among the least-heralded star moves. But he’s making big waves early on, stuffing the stat sheet. In the first half, Randle racked up 15 points, four rebounds, and five assists.

As our first game winds down and the 8:00 ET slate heads into halftime, there are plenty of players to watch. Paolo Banchero remains our leader with 36 P/R/A, but there’s lots of time left for others to catch him.

Battle in South Beach

Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t the only man in Miami vying for King of the Court. Anthony Edwards is heating up in a big way, piling up 26 P/R/A before halftime. He’s enjoying the trash talk with Giannis, too.

It looks like we’ve got all the stars out tonight. Stay tuned as things keep heating up at the top of the leaderboard.

Welcome to Miami, Giannis

Seeing Giannis Antetokounmpo in a Heat jersey is going to take some getting used to. But Miami fans must be excited. In a feisty contest with the Timberwolves, Giannis is up to 21 points halfway through the second quarter. This could be a monster night for the two-time MVP.

Giannis, Paolo Banchero, and Anthony Davis have firmly established themselves as top contenders in KOTC so far. It must be a big man night. Let’s see who else gets in on the action.

PB Brought His J

I feel a new superstition forming. Paolo Banchero showed up for opening night without his customary headband, debuting a new look for the new season. Perhaps the headband was holding him back. Orlando’s All-Star is cooking, leading all scorers with 15 points.

No stranger to filling the stat sheet, Paolo could have a night against a fast-paced Hawks team. Let’s see what he’s got in store for us.

Hello, NAW

Last year’s Most Improved Player, expectations are high for Nickeil Alexander-Walker and the Hawks this season. So far, so good for NAW, as he gets it going early against the Orlando Magic. At the beginning of the second quarter, NAW has established himself as one of the early P/R/A leaders with nine points, three boards, and two assists in only eight minutes of action.

An explosive scorer, NAW could go nuclear and make a push for the crown. Let’s see if he can do it, and keep an eye out as tonight’s slate gets in full swing.

AD Cooks Early

It’s time to get the Trae Young-Anthony Davis era underway in Washington. Playing at home against the Milwaukee Bucks to kick off their season, AD is going wild early on. The dynamic big man has 10 points, six rebounds, and an assist in the early going.

We’ve got a lot of hoops to jump through, but AD is making a big first move toward the King of the Court crown. Let’s see who else gets it going.


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Projected Leaders for Points+Rebounds+Assists

  • Luka Doncic: 50
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo: 48
  • Jalen Johnson: 40
  • Anthony Davis: 37
  • Paolo Banchero: 37

King of the Court — What You Need to Know

Charlie Cummings is a Bay Area-born writer living in Denver. A basketball junkie, he specializes in NBA and WNBA content, but also dabbles in soccer, baseball, football and hockey. You can find him on Twitter @klaytheist11 where he’s posting through it on a daily basis.
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