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 | $11,800 | 57.72 | 4.89 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,700 | 51.13 | 4.78 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 46.33 | 4.41 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,000 | 43.51 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Kolek | NYK | $3,000 | 23.94 | 7.98 |
| Jase Richardson | ORL | $1,200 | 8.39 | 6.99 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $4,800 | 29.23 | 6.09 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,800 | 28.99 | 6.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 39.99 | 4.49 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $8,600 | 37.91 | 4.41 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,700 | 37.45 | 5.59 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $9,000 | 36.51 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jase Richardson | ORL | $1,200 | 8.39 | 6.99 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | MEM | $2,800 | 17.28 | 6.17 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $4,800 | 29.23 | 6.09 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,800 | 23.13 | 6.09 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,900 | 46.10 | 4.66 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 39.99 | 4.49 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,700 | 37.10 | 4.82 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,700 | 34.52 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Konchar | MEM | $1,000 | 7.44 | 7.44 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | MEM | $2,800 | 17.28 | 6.17 |
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $4,400 | 26.12 | 5.94 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,000 | 22.96 | 5.74 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,800 | 49.96 | 5.68 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 48.58 | 4.42 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,200 | 48.32 | 4.74 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $10,400 | 43.12 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $1,000 | 7.55 | 7.55 |
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $3,300 | 19.69 | 5.97 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,800 | 49.96 | 5.68 |
| Klay Thompson | DAL | $4,600 | 25.40 | 5.52 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,600 | 44.57 | 4.64 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 41.74 | 4.54 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,500 | 41.47 | 4.88 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,200 | 37.74 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $2,400 | 15.00 | 6.25 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,200 | 37.74 | 5.24 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,000 | 36.23 | 5.18 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,400 | 33.15 | 5.18 |
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.