Daily Player Picks
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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 | 55.16 | 4.52 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 47.18 | 4.37 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,800 | 41.23 | 4.68 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,400 | 41.08 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $5,000 | 29.52 | 5.90 |
| Javon Small | MEM | $5,300 | 28.11 | 5.30 |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | MEM | $4,200 | 22.21 | 5.29 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,900 | 25.54 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,000 | 44.53 | 4.45 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 40.59 | 4.56 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,700 | 38.07 | 4.38 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,400 | 36.19 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $5,000 | 29.52 | 5.90 |
| Javon Small | MEM | $5,300 | 28.11 | 5.30 |
| Jared McCain | OKC | $4,100 | 21.32 | 5.20 |
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $3,700 | 19.22 | 5.19 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,000 | 44.53 | 4.45 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,800 | 41.23 | 4.68 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,700 | 40.98 | 4.71 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 40.59 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,700 | 24.54 | 5.22 |
| De’Anthony Melton | GSW | $5,600 | 28.11 | 5.02 |
| Jarace Walker | IND | $6,300 | 31.33 | 4.97 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $4,400 | 21.81 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,200 | 47.36 | 5.15 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,100 | 43.00 | 4.72 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,700 | 40.98 | 4.71 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,800 | 38.70 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidy Cissoko | POR | $3,000 | 16.23 | 5.41 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,700 | 24.54 | 5.22 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $3,900 | 20.20 | 5.18 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,200 | 47.36 | 5.15 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 51.54 | 4.69 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,200 | 47.36 | 5.15 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,600 | 41.23 | 4.79 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $8,200 | 39.14 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidy Cissoko | POR | $3,000 | 16.23 | 5.41 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,200 | 27.99 | 5.38 |
| Nick Richards | CHI | $4,100 | 21.99 | 5.36 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $5,000 | 26.35 | 5.27 |
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.