There are four games on Thursday’s NBA slate. This article was written on Wednesday, and all prices are available at the time of publishing. Be sure to follow all NBA injury news before Thursday’s slate at DK Network.
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Guard
Stud
Ayo Dosunmu, Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks ($6,900)
Since Dosunmu entered the starting lineup seven games ago due to the Anthony Edwards injury, the usage rate has been only 22.7%. But his fantasy production? Chef’s kiss. He’s been the No. 10 fantasy player on a per-game basis while playing 34.3 minutes per night and averaging 21.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.4 threes and 1.7 steals. Dosunmu is shooting 53% from the field, 47% from deep, and 95% from the line during this stretch. That translates to at least 30 FPTS in six of those contests, with two over 40 and a high of 51 FPTS. There’s a good chance he finishes in the same range as the higher-priced options.
Other Options: Cade Cunningham ($9,600), Tyrese Maxey ($8,600), Kyrie Irving ($7,600), Immanuel Quickley ($6,800)
Value
Daniss Jenkins, Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards ($5,000)
Two games ago, Jenkins played 32 minutes off the bench and put up 31 points, five rebounds, four assists and a steal, good for 48.8 FPTS. He entered the starting lineup the next night and went for 22 points, six rebounds, eight assists and four steals in 36 minutes, good for 49.5 FPTS. The usage rate was 26% and 24.1%, higher than his season average of 19.8%. There is some skepticism about the future because he is only averaging 0.86 FPTS per minute this season, but Jenkins has balled out before as a starter. As long as he’s starting and playing over 30 minutes, he’s too cheap for the role.
Other Options: Grayson Allen ($5,900), Duncan Robinson ($5,400), Kevin Huerter ($3,900), Walter Clayton Jr. ($3,900)
Forward
Stud
Anthony Davis, Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons ($9,000)
When Davis is healthy, he’s an absolute fantasy beast. As of now, he is good to go and has been putting up some monster performances. Davis has gone for at least 40 FPTS in four straight games, with two over 50 FPTS. On Monday against the Pistons, Davis erupted for 44 points, 13 rebounds, an assist and a steal in 34 minutes, good for 64.8 FPTS.
Other Options: Cooper Flagg ($10,100), Naz Reid ($7,500), Jaden McDaniels ($6,800), AJ Dybantsa ($6,600)
Value
Grayson Allen, Charlotte Hornets at Phoenix Suns ($5,900)
With Kon Knueppel shelved due to another injury, Allen will once again shoulder a ton of offensive responsibility. On Monday, he put up 27 points, four rebounds, six assists and two steals in 34 minutes while garnering a 24% usage rate, good for 46.5 FPTS. This season, he’s contributed at least 30 FPTS five times, including two games with over 40 FPTS.
Other Options: Duncan Robinson ($5,400), Kevin Huerter ($3,900), Trey Lyles ($3,700)
Center
Stud
Naz Reid, Charlotte Hornets at Phoenix Suns ($7,500)
I’m not particularly excited about Reid, but he’s the only option I’d pay up for. I know, I know — a ringing endorsement. That said, Reid put up 25 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and two steals in his last game, good for 53.2 FPTS. The usage rate was a whopping 37.7% and sits at a healthy 28.6% for the season. Reid has contributed at least 40 FPTS four times this season, including twice in his last three games.
Other Options: NA
Value
Jakob Poeltl, Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers ($5,500)
Poeltl played 20+ minutes in three of his first six games, with a high of 27. That was primarily due to health; he has played 31 minutes in back-to-back contests, finishing with 44.2 and 37 FPTS. He looks healthy, garnering a 21% usage rate in both games. Scottie Barnes has been out, and Poeltl has been contributing on the defensive end of the court. His size is paramount against Joel Embiid, so the playing time should be secure. Poeltl averages 0.94 FPTS per minute and is too cheap for his expected role.
Other Options: Rudy Gobert ($5,800), Ryan Kalkbrenner ($5,000) [if Moussa Diabate is out], Trey Lyles ($3,700)
