Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,200 | 59.95 | 4.91 |
| James Harden | LAC | $10,300 | 52.89 | 5.13 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 51.32 | 5.40 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $11,200 | 50.74 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Love | POR | $3,800 | 23.92 | 6.29 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $4,900 | 29.21 | 5.96 |
| Collin Gillespie | PHX | $5,800 | 34.27 | 5.91 |
| Collin Sexton | CHA | $5,200 | 28.59 | 5.50 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 51.32 | 5.40 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,400 | 41.41 | 4.93 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,600 | 37.72 | 5.71 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,700 | 37.14 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | PHX | $4,500 | 28.60 | 6.36 |
| Caleb Love | POR | $3,800 | 23.92 | 6.29 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,000 | 24.07 | 6.02 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $4,900 | 29.21 | 5.96 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,600 | 43.66 | 5.08 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,100 | 39.86 | 4.92 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,500 | 36.96 | 4.35 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,900 | 33.48 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | PHX | $4,500 | 28.60 | 6.36 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,000 | 24.07 | 6.02 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $2,800 | 15.72 | 5.62 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $1,800 | 9.93 | 5.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,700 | 47.36 | 4.88 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,300 | 45.22 | 4.86 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,100 | 43.93 | 4.83 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,000 | 41.78 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $2,800 | 15.72 | 5.62 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $1,800 | 9.93 | 5.52 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,000 | 41.78 | 5.22 |
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $5,300 | 26.90 | 5.08 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,600 | 41.08 | 4.78 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,600 | 37.81 | 4.97 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,500 | 35.22 | 4.70 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $7,800 | 34.61 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goga Bitadze | ORL | $3,600 | 24.97 | 6.94 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $4,200 | 26.48 | 6.30 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $5,900 | 32.71 | 5.54 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $3,400 | 17.64 | 5.19 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.