Welcome to our DraftKings NBA ConTENders article, where we provide you with the best picks for your daily fantasy basketball games on Sunday, Feb. 26. Josh Engleman has analyzed the latest player news, trends and matchups to bring you the top 5 picks of the day. Whether you are a seasoned player or just starting out, Josh’s insights and expertise will give you an edge in building a winning lineup.
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Top 5 DraftKings NBA DFS Picks Today
5. Cam Reddish, Portland Trail Blazers
Reddish is priced at $4,100 and is projected to score 26 fantasy points. He has a goal of 25.5 fantasy points, and he is in the optimal lineup of 26% of the time. Reddish has guard, forward and utility availability, which makes him an excellent pick for your lineups. He is expected to play 32 minutes and produce around 0.8 fantasy points per minute. Reddish has a dream matchup against the Houston Rockets, who have a poor defense. He is averaging 14 points on 18% usage, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. With such a great matchup, it is easy to see why Reddish is a top pick today.
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4. Josh Giddey, Oklahoma City Thunder
Giddey is priced at $7,300 and is projected to score 43 fantasy points. He has a goal of 41 fantasy points and he is in the optimal lineup of 27% of the time. Giddey is the lead ball handler for the Thunder, and he is expected to play in a pace-up spot against the Sacramento Kings, who have a poor defense. Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the lineup, Giddey should see an increase in% usage, which makes him a great pick for your lineups. He is averaging 19 points on 25% usage, almost nine rebounds, seven assists and 1.5 steals per game.
3. Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
Lillard is priced at $11,400 and is projected to score 62 fantasy points. He has a goal of 62 fantasy points, and he is in the optimal lineup of 32% of the time. Lillard is expected to play 37 minutes without Anfernee Simons, Jusuf Nurkic and Josh Hart in the lineup. He is producing 1.69 fantasy points per minute and has a% usage rate of 38%, which increases to 40% without those players. Lillard is a reliable player who can score from anywhere on the court and he has a high floor and ceiling. He is a must-play in any lineup.
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2. Luguentz Dort, Oklahoma City Thunder
Dort is priced at $6,100 and is projected to score 34 fantasy points. He has a goal of 33.5 fantasy points, and he is in the optimal lineup of 37% of the time. Dort has a great matchup against the Sacramento Kings, who have a poor defense. He is averaging 14.5 points on 20% usage, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. He is also producing 0.96 fantasy points per minute. Dort is a great pick for your lineups, and he has the potential to exceed his projection.
1. Isaiah Joe, Oklahoma City Thunder
Joe is an excellent choice for DraftKings NBA DFS due to his projected performance and value for his salary. He is a shooting guard with a salary of $3,900 and is projected to score 30 points, surpassing his goal of 24.5. Joe is in the optimal lineup in 38% of cases, making him a popular choice among DFS players. He typically plays 28 minutes, but on Friday he started and played 34 minutes, which suggests that he has the potential for an even greater performance.
He is known for his scoring ability, and he will likely receive a usage bump up to 20%. Against the Sacramento Kings, one of the easier teams to score on, he projects for 17 points, four boards, two assists and a stock. His starting position, value and projected performance make him an excellent DFS pick for those looking to maximize their potential winnings.