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NBA Draftkings Picks for May 23, 2026

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
Jalen Brunson NYK $10,600 40.75 3.84
James Harden CLE $9,800 35.86 3.66
Dennis Schroder CLE $2,600 11.86 4.56
Miles McBride NYK $4,800 10.10 2.10

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dennis Schroder CLE $2,600 11.86 4.56
Jalen Brunson NYK $10,600 40.75 3.84
James Harden CLE $9,800 35.86 3.66
Jose Alvarado NYK $2,400 6.58 2.74

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Donovan Mitchell CLE $10,000 38.53 3.85
Josh Hart NYK $8,600 28.55 3.32
Max Strus CLE $5,600 17.39 3.10
Sam Merrill CLE $3,800 11.75 3.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Donovan Mitchell CLE $10,000 38.53 3.85
Jordan Clarkson NYK $2,000 6.87 3.44
Josh Hart NYK $8,600 28.55 3.32
Max Strus CLE $5,600 17.39 3.10

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Hart NYK $8,600 28.55 3.32
Mikal Bridges NYK $7,000 25.98 3.71
Max Strus CLE $5,600 17.39 3.10
Dean Wade CLE $3,200 13.54 4.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dean Wade CLE $3,200 13.54 4.23
Jaylon Tyson CLE $1,600 6.25 3.91
Mikal Bridges NYK $7,000 25.98 3.71
Jordan Clarkson NYK $2,000 6.87 3.44

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $10,400 37.64 3.62
Evan Mobley CLE $9,400 36.04 3.83
OG Anunoby NYK $8,000 33.95 4.24
Dean Wade CLE $3,200 13.54 4.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
OG Anunoby NYK $8,000 33.95 4.24
Dean Wade CLE $3,200 13.54 4.23
Jaylon Tyson CLE $1,600 6.25 3.91
Evan Mobley CLE $9,400 36.04 3.83

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $10,400 37.64 3.62
Evan Mobley CLE $9,400 36.04 3.83
Jarrett Allen CLE $7,600 28.89 3.80
Mitchell Robinson NYK $4,400 11.36 2.58

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Evan Mobley CLE $9,400 36.04 3.83
Jarrett Allen CLE $7,600 28.89 3.80
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $10,400 37.64 3.62
Mitchell Robinson NYK $4,400 11.36 2.58

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.

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