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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $11,200 | 46.90 | 4.19 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 45.50 | 4.21 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,400 | 42.41 | 4.08 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $8,000 | 35.88 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Carter | ORL | $3,200 | 15.73 | 4.92 |
| Nolan Traore | BKN | $4,700 | 22.99 | 4.89 |
| Terance Mann | BKN | $3,400 | 16.51 | 4.86 |
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $2,600 | 12.02 | 4.62 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,500 | 44.55 | 4.69 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $10,800 | 41.54 | 3.85 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $9,000 | 34.63 | 3.85 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,500 | 32.43 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,300 | 31.55 | 5.01 |
| Jevon Carter | ORL | $3,200 | 15.73 | 4.92 |
| Terance Mann | BKN | $3,400 | 16.51 | 4.86 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,500 | 44.55 | 4.69 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,500 | 44.55 | 4.69 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $9,000 | 34.63 | 3.85 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,100 | 33.78 | 4.17 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,300 | 31.55 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,300 | 31.55 | 5.01 |
| Ousmane Dieng | MIL | $4,000 | 18.85 | 4.71 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $5,000 | 23.54 | 4.71 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,500 | 44.55 | 4.69 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,200 | 46.10 | 4.52 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 43.24 | 4.12 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $10,400 | 39.89 | 3.84 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $9,200 | 34.94 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendon Watford | PHI | $4,200 | 20.54 | 4.89 |
| Al Horford | GSW | $5,600 | 27.36 | 4.89 |
| Danny Wolf | BKN | $4,400 | 20.80 | 4.73 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,200 | 24.60 | 4.73 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,200 | 37.97 | 4.63 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,900 | 35.63 | 4.51 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,200 | 34.14 | 4.16 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $7,700 | 30.48 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $5,100 | 25.09 | 4.92 |
| Al Horford | GSW | $5,600 | 27.36 | 4.89 |
| Danny Wolf | BKN | $4,400 | 20.80 | 4.73 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,200 | 24.60 | 4.73 |
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.