NBA DFS Show DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Preview February 22
Published: Feb 21, 2024
NBA DFS Strategy & DraftKings Top Picks 2/22
We have a 10-game NBA DFS main slate on Thursday, February 22nd, on DraftKings and FanDuel, as we enter the second half of the NBA season. We have elite options that are hitting the floor with Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Tyrese Haliburton, Devin Booker, and Jalen Brunson playing. Let's dive into the NBA DFS podcast for 2/22 and break down our top NBA DFS plays of the day. Jon Impemba and James Grande break down the main slate by going position-by-position and bringing an example lineup into the fold at the end. Be sure to check out our NBA DFS projections, powered by FanJections, NBA DFS Lineup Generator, and all of the rest of our NBA DFS content and tools.
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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Bucks signed Ryan Rollins to a three-year, $12 million contract.
After earning a rest-of-season contract with the Bucks last season, Rollins has re-signed with the team on a three-year deal. The final season of the contract is a player option, which is a win for the former second-round pick. In 56 games, Rollins averaged 6.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.9 three-pointers in 14.6 minutes. He made 19 starts for the Bucks last season, and there’s a chance Rollins gets a shot at competing for a starting job this fall. Milwaukee waived Damian Lillard, and while Kevin Porter Jr. re-signed with the team, he may not be a lock to start. Rollins may not be a must-draft player in most fantasy leagues, but that could change with a good preseason.
Isaiah Mobley accounted for 16 points (5-of-9 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs) and four rebounds in Sunday’s loss to the Spurs.
Mobley, who was signed to a 10-day contract by the 76ers ahead of the final game of the 2024-25 season, is among the many who hope to earn themselves a training camp invite with a solid summer league. He played well against the Spurs, shooting efficiently and grabbing a few rebounds. To solidify a spot for himself in the fall, whether with the Warriors or another team, Mobley will likely have to provide more as a rebounder and defender.
Will Richard shot 3-of-10 from the field and 8-of-8 from the foul line in Sunday’s loss to the Spurs, finishing with 16 points, four rebounds, one assist, two steals and two three-pointers.
Selected with the 56th overall pick in last month’s draft, Richard is the lone 2025 draft pick on the Warriors’ summer league roster. While he did not have his best night shooting the basketball, the versatile forward made frequent trips to the foul line to boost his point total. Add in the rebounds and defending, and Richard is a player who can offer value to a winning team. Depending on what happens with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, Richard could be someone to watch early in the season, even if he is not worth selecting in fantasy drafts.
LJ Cryer amassed 19 points (6-of-8 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), one rebound, two assists, one steal and five three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to the Spurs.
After an excellent career at Houston, Cryer was not selected in the 2025 draft. While that makes earning a shot in the NBA more challenging, it isn’t impossible. Cryer was terrific against the Spurs, shooting 5-of-7 from beyond the arc and leading the Warriors in scoring. The Warriors’ lone 2025 draft pick is Florida wing Will Richard, who was selected in the second round. So, there may be more room for Cryer to establish himself than if the team were looking to build up a first-round pick. Cryer is unlikely to impact fantasy basketball, but he’s a tough player who can shoot at a high level.
David Jones-Garcia accounted for 25 points (9-of-14 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, three steals and four three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Warriors.
While Jones-Garcia agreed to a two-way contract with the Jazz last November, he did not see any time in the NBA. He’s one of many looking to use the summer as a springboard into greater security, and Sunday’s performance likely aided his cause. Jones-Garcia shot over 50 percent from the field and filled the stat line, with his six turnovers being the lone negative. There’s no need to consider Jones-Garcia for fantasy drafts, but he may be able to earn another two-way opportunity with a good summer.
Harrison Ingram (groin) finished Sunday’s win over the Warriors with eight points (2-of-5 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, one assist and two steals.
Ingram did not see any action after halftime for the second straight game. On Saturday, Spurs summer league coach Mike Noyes said that the second-year forward tweaked his groin, hence the minutes limit. Ingram played 14 of a possible 20 first-half minutes before being shut down for the remainder of the game. While the previous experience should mean Ingram will be one of San Antonio’s leading options this summer, the minutes limit may minimize his impact.