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Plenty of action in the NBA with 11 games on the slate throughout the day, five of those games are just for the early slate. I have players for both the early and late slate of games incase you're playing contests that are all day. I'll update the playbook later today just for the late slate of games.
The point guard position is absolutely loaded tonight with great options at the top-tier and mid-tier. Russell Westbrook is basically a lock for 60 fantasy points, while John Wall has an amazing matchup and has been on tear recently. However, targeting the mid-tier options is the best way to approach the position as Elfrid Payton, Goran Dragic, and Reggie Jackson will have big games and won't kill your budget. Tony Parker and Langston Galloway are good GPP options because they can blow up for big games or leave you feeling disappointed. Norris Cole is a great value option with Tyreke Evans out.
The shooting guard position has a couple of great mid-tier options in Danny Green and Bradley Beal. Green has been performing a lot better with Manu Ginobili out, Beal has an amazing matchup and has a floor of 25 fantasy points. The Denver/Orlando game is a great game to stack players as neither team plays much defense and the spread is a pick'em. Monta Ellis should have no problem exceeding value as his price tag is relatively cheap.
Can't remember the last time LeBron James was less than 10 thousand dollars on DraftKings, which is why he's an amazing option on that site. Giannis Antetokounmpo is a good option as well since he contributes stats in every category. Chase Budinger becomes a superb value option if Gary Neal and some of the other key Wolves' players sit out. Jae Crowder is starting in place of the suspended Marcus Smart. This makes Crowder a superb value option.
The power forward position is led by Kenneth Faried, who has a reasonable price tag despite his recent performance. Tim Duncan went beast mode last time he played the Hawks and is super cheap on DraftKings. Ersan Ilyasova finds himself in the playbook again because he continues to put up solid numbers and exceed value. The center position is lead by Andre Drummond as he put up 63 fantasy points last time he faced the Celtics. Steven Adams is the best value option at the position, especially if Enes Kanter is out.
Here is the Daily Fantasy Basketball Playbook for Sunday March 22:
Point Guards
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| Reggie Jackson | Pistons | 4,950 | 7,400 | 7,000 | Continues to put huge fantasy points with Monroe out |
| Elfrid Payton | Magic | 5,300 | 7,400 | 7,300 | Great matchup and should have another monster game |
| Jordan Clarkson | Lakers | 4,250 | 5,900 | 5,400 | Good for 25-plus fantasy points |
Shooting Guards
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| Monta Ellis | Mavericks | 4,900 | 6,700 | 6,600 | Price has dropped, but he should have no problem reaching value |
| Bradley Beal | Wizards | 4,600 | 5,800 | 5,800 | Kings are one of the worst defensive teams vs SGs. Like K. Martin as well |
| Randy Foye | Nuggets | 3,900 | 4,800 | 4,800 | NOT PLAYING. Like Will Barton instead |
Small Forwards
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| Jae Crowder | Celtics | 4,200 | 5,200 | 5,000 | Has at least 29 FP in 3 out of the past 4 games and is starting with M. Smart out |
| P.J. Tucker | Suns | 4,350 | 5,400 | 5,300 | Safe mid-tier option |
| Chase Budinger | Wolves | 3,800 | 4,200 | 3,700 | Amazing value option if most of the T-Wolves sit out |
Power Forwards
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| Kenneth Faried | Nuggets | 5,400 | 7,200 | 7,200 | Has produced 35-plus FP in 7 out of his last 9 games played |
| Markieff Morris | Suns | 4,750 | 6,900 | 6,200 | Quality mid-tier option. Like Noel more if you have the extra $$ |
| Marcus Morris | Suns | 3,900 | 5,200 | 5,000 | Safe option that can reach 30 FP as long as Brandon Knight is out |
Centers
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| Andre Drummond | Pistons | 5,950 | 8,700 | 8,000 | Should have a monster game with Greg Monroe out |
| Gorgui Dieng | Wolves | 4,750 | 6,700 | 6,400 | Would only consider using him if Nikola Pekovic doesn't play |
| Jordan Hill | Lakers | 4,400 | 6,000 | 5,600 | Solid GPP option that has a great matchup |
Player News
Kevin Huerter recorded 10 points (3-of-7 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), one rebound, one assist, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in 32 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Heat.
“Red Velvet” provided limited production in Wednesday’s defeat, which included a 1-of-4 night from beyond the arc. The three “stocks” were solid, but Chicago needed more from Huerter on a night when the team scored a season-low 90 points. After being traded to the Bulls in early February, Huerter was a 10th-round player in nine-cat formats, spending considerable time in the starting lineup. However, those starts were made possible by injuries to Lonzo Ball and Tre Jones. Huerter has one season remaining on his contract and should be in the rotation. However, a healthy Ball likely pushes him to the bench, especially if the Bulls re-sign Josh Giddey.
Matas Buzelis tallied nine points (4-of-9 FGs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer in 34 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Heat.
On the fringes of the Bulls’ rotation for most of the first four-plus months of the season, Buzelis moved into the starting lineup after the Zach LaVine trade in February and retained that role. While the rookie’s fantasy value remained low, he had his moments in his first season with the Bulls. What Buzelis’ value will be next season depends on the moves made during the offseason, most notably Josh Giddey’s restricted free agency and who the Bulls select with their lottery pick. For now, Buzelis is worthy of a late-round flier at best.
Nikola Vucevic accumulated 16 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in 38 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Heat.
Vucevic’s 2024-25 season ended on Wednesday, with the Bulls center recording his 46th double-double. One of the most surprising players in fantasy basketball, Vooch was a top-20 player in nine-cat formats while sitting just outside the top-30 in eight-cat. Vucevic has been a relatively safe option for most of his time in Chicago, hovering around the top-50. As good as this season was for him fantasy-wise, managers should not go into drafts expecting Vucevic to offer value in 2025-26 on par with this season.
Coby White accounted for 17 points (5-of-20 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, five assists, two steals and three three-pointers in 42 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Heat.
One of the league’s hottest players since the All-Star break, White had a rough night in Chicago’s season finale. In addition to shooting 25 percent from the field, he was responsible for a team-worst seven turnovers. The Heat harassed White throughout, one reason why Chicago finished with a season-low point total. White exceeded his Yahoo! ADP (85) in eight- and nine-cat formats for the season, performing one round better in the former. He’ll remain an offensive focal point for the Bulls in 2025-26, which makes him worthy of a middle-round pick in most league formats.
Josh Giddey logged 40 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Heat, scoring 25 points (9-of-21 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs) with 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and two three-pointers.
Giddey’s first season in Chicago ended disappointingly, despite him recording a double-double. Unsurprisingly, being defended by Bam Adebayo to begin Wednesday’s game was problematic for the Bulls point guard, who was also dealing with a hand injury. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported before the game that Giddey has a torn muscle in his right (shooting) hand, something he’s dealt with for the past month. Losing on Wednesday means he can get that taken care of, and restricted free agency will be interesting. Giddey’s likely raised his value after this season; how much are the Bulls willing to play, especially after handing Lonzo Ball an extension a few months ago? Returning to Chicago would make Giddey a far more valuable player in fantasy basketball than he was with the Thunder.
Andrew Wiggins accumulated 20 points (8-of-20 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals, two blocks and four three-pointers in 35 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Bulls.
Wiggins was impactful on both ends of the floor, supplementing Tyler Herro’s 38-point effort with 20 of his own while recording a complete stat line. Since joining the Heat, Wiggins shot nearly 46 percent from the field on 14.8 attempts per game, averaging 19.0 points. While those numbers are solid, the Heat will need more from him to extend their season. Miami visits Atlanta on Friday, with the winner advancing to face one-seed Cleveland in the first round of the playoffs.