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NBA Draftkings Picks for May 24, 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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $11,800 46.04 3.90
De’Aaron Fox SAS $7,600 32.20 4.24
Dylan Harper SAS $6,600 22.62 3.43
Jared McCain OKC $4,400 14.52 3.30

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
De’Aaron Fox SAS $7,600 32.20 4.24
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $11,800 46.04 3.90
Dylan Harper SAS $6,600 22.62 3.43
Jared McCain OKC $4,400 14.52 3.30

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephon Castle SAS $9,000 38.74 4.30
Dylan Harper SAS $6,600 22.62 3.43
Cason Wallace OKC $5,400 19.26 3.57
Luguentz Dort OKC $2,800 14.43 5.15

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luguentz Dort OKC $2,800 14.43 5.15
Stephon Castle SAS $9,000 38.74 4.30
Isaiah Joe OKC $1,600 5.85 3.65
Cason Wallace OKC $5,400 19.26 3.57

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Devin Vassell SAS $7,000 27.48 3.93
Julian Champagnie SAS $5,800 24.26 4.18
Alex Caruso OKC $6,200 22.30 3.60
Cason Wallace OKC $5,400 19.26 3.57

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julian Champagnie SAS $5,800 24.26 4.18
Devin Vassell SAS $7,000 27.48 3.93
Carter Bryant SAS $2,000 7.66 3.83
Isaiah Joe OKC $1,600 5.85 3.65

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,600 29.52 3.43
Julian Champagnie SAS $5,800 24.26 4.18
Alex Caruso OKC $6,200 22.30 3.60
Kenrich Williams OKC $1,000 4.49 4.49

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kenrich Williams OKC $1,000 4.49 4.49
Julian Champagnie SAS $5,800 24.26 4.18
Harrison Barnes SAS $1,000 3.95 3.95
Alex Caruso OKC $6,200 22.30 3.60

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $12,800 56.44 4.41
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,000 23.30 4.66
Jaylin Williams OKC $4,000 12.00 3.00
Luke Kornet SAS $2,400 9.11 3.79

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,000 23.30 4.66
Kenrich Williams OKC $1,000 4.49 4.49
Victor Wembanyama SAS $12,800 56.44 4.41
Luke Kornet SAS $2,400 9.11 3.79

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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