Zach Thompson provides his thoughts and insights on DFS options for Sunday’s NBA slate on DraftKings.
There are five NBA games on Sunday’s main DFS Fantasy basketball slate on DraftKings. Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and Phoenix are playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
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Guard
Stud
Collin Gillespie, Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers ($6,400)
The Suns got a dramatic double-overtime win on Saturday against the Magic, when Jalen Green ($6,600) hit a circus shot. Earlier in the game, Dillon Brooks (hand) suffered a broken hand, and he’ll join Devin Booker (hip) on the sideline for this matchup. Gillespie finished the game with 19 points, six assists, five rebounds and 37.2 FPTS. With more work coming his way, he’s a great option just over $6,000 in the backcourt. Gillespie has shown the ability to go off and carry the workload, and he should be in a smash spot against Portland. When he and the Suns faced the Blazers earlier this month, he had 30 points, 10 assists and 61 FPTS in 33 minutes in the Suns’ five-point win.
Other Options: Luka Doncic ($11,500), Tyrese Maxey ($9,400), Anthony Edwards ($9,200), Kon Knueppel ($7,100), VJ Edgecombe ($6,700)
Value
Alondes Williams, Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets ($4,000)
Williams is a great bargain option in the backcourt as he continues to help the Wizards fill in while Trae Young (knee/quad) is out and Kyshawn George ($6,900; toe) is questionable. The 26-year-old Williams spent most of the season going off in the G League, averaging 20.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 2.8 three-pointers and 1.7 steals in 35.7 minutes per contest for the Capital City Go-Go. Williams signed a 10-day deal with the parent club and made his season debut with 21.75 FPTS against the Pacers on Thursday. He was even better on Friday, going off for 25 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and 51.5 FPTS. While it’s very uncertain how he’ll fit in the Wizards’ ever-shifting rotation going forward, at only $4,000, he’s too good of a value to ignore.
Other Options: Jordan Goodwin ($5,500), Scoot Henderson ($4,900), Quentin Grimes ($4,400), Jose Alvarado ($3,700)
Forward
Stud
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers ($9,700)
Brown has taken his game to the next level this season in the absence of Jayson Tatum. On Sunday night, he’ll lead his Celtics into Los Angeles in the most historic rivalry in the sport. Brown is averaging 29.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 46.3 FPTS per game on the season, and he has gone over 50 FPTS in eight of his last 13 games, including his most recent game, when he came back from the break with a triple-double worth 64.75 FPTS against the Warriors.
Other Options: Deni Avdija ($8,700), Brandon Miller ($8,200), Grayson Allen ($7,400), Kelly Oubre Jr. ($6,400), Naz Reid ($5,900)
Value
Grant Williams, Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards ($4,300)
Brown’s former teammate Grant Williams has stepped into a more significant role over the last few weeks. He has over 25 FPTS in three straight games and is coming off a monster 20-point performance against the Rockets on Thursday, which earned him 33.75 fantasy points. He sat out Friday with right knee injury management, but he’s not on the injury report and could jump back into the starting lineup again to fill in for Miles Bridges (suspension).
Other Options: Ayo Dosunmu ($5,200), Isaac Okoro ($4,400), Dominick Barlow ($4,200), Sion James ($3,600), Ryan Dunn ($3,300)
Center
Stud
Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls ($8,000)
Towns had 25 points and 37.75 FPTS in Saturday’s win over the Rockets, and he’ll be in an even better matchup in Chicago against the Bulls as both teams finish their back-to-back. The Bulls are playing a little smaller in the frontcourt after trading Nikola Vucevic to Boston at the trade deadline, and it should be a great matchup for KAT to post a big game in Chicago. After Saturday’s win, Knicks head coach Mike Brown said Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will likely sit out Sunday’s game for left ankle injury management, which will leave even more work for Towns, especially on the glass.
Other Options: Nikola Vucevic ($7,000), Donovan Clingan ($6,900)
Value
Joan Beringer, Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Philadelphia 76ers ($3,000)
Rudy Gobert is suspended after getting his seventh flagrant foul on Friday. Without him, Naz Reid ($5,900) would normally get a huge boost, but Reid is questionable for Sunday’s game due to a right shoulder injury. If Reid is out or not at 100%, Beringer could pick up a ton of work in a good spot. He has played under 15 minutes in each of his last six games, but he had 17.5 FPTS in 16 minutes in his last expanded role. He also played 23 minutes against the Spurs in mid-January, posting 28 FPTS on 10 points and eight rebounds.
Other Options: Tristan Vukcevic ($5,000), Anthony Gill ($4,300), Andre Drummond ($4,600), Oso Ighodaro ($3,900), Adem Bona ($3,400)