Last night's results were varied as the playbook did great on Fanduel, but not so well on DraftKings. Dirk Nowitzki didn't work out that well despite the low price tag, but that's just the way the ball bounces sometimes. There are only six games on the slate this Saturday, so a lot of the same players will be heavily owned.
While I do like what Chris Paul and Stephen Curry bring to the table, there are a good amount of cheaper point guards that will produce big numbers. The shooting guard is filled with value plays, otherwise I'd have no problem paying up for James Harden. Spend good money on at least one small forward tonight.
The top tier of players at the power forward position are all over priced, which makes Markieff Morris a great play tonight based on his consistent production and high ceiling. The center position is riddled with injuries so there's no need to spend big money there. Andre Drummond always has the chance for a massive game or he could do nothing and be a massive bust, so play him at your own risk.
Here is the Daily Fantasy Basketball Playbook for Saturday December 6th:
Point Guards
| Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
| Michael Carter-Williams | Sixers | 8,500 | 8,700 | Flourishing with Wroten out by averaging 52 FP in the past 4 games |
| Goran Dragic | Suns | 7,500 | 7,300 | Cheap price tag that has a very high ceiling |
| Cory Joseph | Spurs | 3,000 | 4,100 | Practically a must-start value play with Parker out |
| Zach LaVine | T-Wolves | 4,600 | 3,600 | Decent punt play only on FD |
Shooting Guards
| Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
| Eric Bledsoe | Suns | 8,000 | 7,300 | Does a bit of everything & always has a chance for 40+ FP |
| Danny Green | Spurs | 5,500 | 5,300 | Gets steals/blocks and will play heavy minutes |
| Jason Terry | Rockets | 5,700 | 4,100 | No longer like him that much with Pat-Beverly back |
| Victor Oladipo | Magic | 6,300 | 6,500 | Safe mid-tier value play |
Small Forwards
| Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
| Rudy Gay | Kings | 7,600 | 8,100 | Is the focal point of the Kings offense |
| Josh Smith | Pistons | 8,200 | 7,700 | Better play on FD. |
| K.J. McDaniels | Sixers | 5,700 | 4,900 | Poor mans version of Josh Smith |
| Robert Covington | Sixers | 3,700 | 3,700 | Solid punt play |
| Tobias Harris | Magic | 6,800 | 7,200 | Consistent mid-tier play |
Power Forwards
| Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
| Pau Gasol | Lakers | 8,600 | 9,100 | Good matchup & a lock for 40 FP |
| Markieff Morris | Suns | 7,200 | 7,200 | Want as many quality players in this game as possible |
| Donatas Motiejunas | Rockets | 5,200 | 5,600 | Only had 19 FP last game despite playing 40 minutes. Expect a bounce back |
| Carl Landry | Kings | 3,800 | 3,500 | Desperation punt play |
Centers
| Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
| DeAndre Jordan | Clippers | 6,900 | 6,900 | Only use if you have the extra cash |
| Kyle O'Quinn | Magic | 3,600 | 4,800 | Boom/bust play that is a better value on DK |
| Omer Asik | Rockets | 4,400 | 5,400 | Like his low price tag on DK |
| Aron Baynes | Spurs | 3,800 | 3,900 | Solid punt play if Duncan is out |
Player News
Devin Carter accounted for 10 points (3-of-5 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer in 22 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Mavericks.
Carter’s rookie season ended on a positive note individually, as he reached double figures for the fourth time. Offseason shoulder surgery delayed his NBA debut until after the New Year, with Carter playing 36 regular-season games. While he was worth stashing in dynasty league drafts before this season began, the former Providence standout did not deserve a look in redraft leagues. That will likely remain the case next season, but the Kings need to make a decision regarding their head coaching position, as Doug Christie was only the interim. Add in the need for an experienced point guard, and Carter’s fantasy outlook isn’t great.
Keegan Murray recorded nine points (3-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in 36 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Mavericks.
Murray recorded a complete stat line on Wednesday, but the impact was muted. That was a fitting end to the season for the Kings forward, whose fantasy value took a significant hit. The signing of DeMar DeRozan during free agency did Murray no favors, and that was also true for the addition of Zach LaVine just before the trade deadline. While he did approach his Yahoo! ADP (87) in nine-cat formats, Murray failed to crack the top-100 in eight-cat. Murray is extension eligible this summer, but the Kings have many questions to answer, including who the head coach will be and the future of lead executive Monte McNair. How that impacts Murray remains to be seen, but he’s worth selecting with a top-100 pick in drafts.
Domantas Sabonis tallied 11 points (5-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 13 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 37 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Mavericks.
It’s fitting that Sabonis would finish his season with a double-double, as he recorded 61 during the regular season. However, his impact was limited, with Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford combining to control the paint for most of Wednesday’s Play-In tournament matchup. Regarding fantasy value, Sabonis was a top-25 player in eight- and nine-cat formats for the season. However, his value took a significant hit after the trade deadline, with the De’Aaron Fox deal leaving the Kings with two high-scoring wings (Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan) and no legitimate point guard. How Sacramento addresses that decision during the offseason will impact Sabonis’ fantasy value in 2025-26.
DeMar DeRozan shot 13-of-28 from the field and 5-of-6 from the foul line in Wednesday’s loss to the Mavericks, tallying 33 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and two three-pointers in 43 minutes.
DeRozan went out firing on Wednesday, shooting just under 50 percent from the field and finishing a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Like other key Kings players, his fantasy value took a hit after De’Aaron Fox was traded to San Antonio. The lack of a point guard who can set up others consistently proved problematic for the Kings, who now have some significant decisions to make this offseason. DeRozan can approach top-50 fantasy value, but the task gets much easier when on the court with a legitimate lead guard.
Zach LaVine logged 44 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Mavericks, tallying 20 points (8-of-19 FGs), three rebounds, nine assists and four three-pointers.
LaVine led the Kings in assists on Wednesday, but inefficient play was an issue in the Play-In tournament defeat. The turnover count was worse than the field goal percentage, as LaVine committed five. After being traded to the Kings, the veteran guard was an eighth-round player in nine-cat formats, and a fifth-round player in eight-cat. While reuniting with DeMar DeRozan gave the Kings two high-scoring wings to pair with center Domantas Sabonis, the lack of a legitimate point guard was an issue. LaVine can approach top-50 value, but the task became more difficult when he was traded.
Keon Ellis shot 3-of-4 from the field and 1-of-1 from the foul line in Wednesday’s loss to the Mavericks, scoring nine points with one rebound, one assist and two three-pointers in 18 minutes.
Ellis’ 2024-25 season ended with a whimper, as he provided limited value as the Kings’ fifth starter. He played 80 games this season, providing slightly higher fantasy value in his 28 starts. In those outings, Ellis averaged 9.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.1 steals, 0.9 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 31.1 minutes. Regarding playing time, he benefited from the decision to trade De’Aaron Fox. However, Sacramento must address the point guard position this offseason, which would limit Ellis’ fantasy value in 2025-26.