NBA DFS Show DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Preview March 26h
Published: Mar 26, 2024
NBA DFS Strategy & DraftKings Top Picks 3/26
We have a four-game NBA DFS main slate on Tuesday, March 26th, on DraftKings and FanDuel. We have elite options hitting the floor with Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Zion Williamson playing. Let's dive into the NBA DFS podcast for 3/26 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 Spurs signed Jordan McLaughlin to a one-year, $3 million deal.
Acquired from the Kings in early February as part of the three-team trade that also sent De’Aaron Fox to San Antonio, McLaughlin averaged 6.9 minutes per game in 18 appearances for the Spurs. Even with Chris Paul no longer in the picture, the fantasy outlook for the veteran guard will not change much in 2025-26. San Antonio used the second overall pick in last month’s draft to select Dylan Harper, and they can also use reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle on the ball in addition to Fox.
Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports Dylan Harper (groin) is expected to make his summer league debut on Saturday.
Harper suffered a minor groin injury before the California Classic and did not play in San Antonio’s three games in San Francisco. While he will also miss Thursday’s opening game in Las Vegas against the 76ers, the second overall pick in last month’s draft will reportedly make his summer debut on Saturday against the Mavericks. Fans and fantasy managers have seen San Antonio’s other first-round pick, as Carter Bryant played in two of the team’s three games in San Francisco.
ESPN’s Marc Spears reports VJ Edgecombe (thumb) will not play in Philadelphia’s NBA 2K26 Summer League opener on Thursday against the Spurs.
Thursday’s summer league matchup was supposed to include the second and third overall picks in last month’s draft, but neither may be available. San Antonio’s Dylan Harper missed his team’s three games in California with a groin injury, and Edgecombe has been officially ruled out with a sprained left thumb. After scoring 28 points in his first game in Salt Lake City, the former Baylor guard missed the next two games with the thumb injury. The good news for Edgecombe and the 76ers is that his non-shooting hand is the one affected. Whether Edgecombe will see any action in Las Vegas is unknown, but he has been going through on-court workouts and will be re-evaluated on Saturday.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Devin Booker and the Suns have agreed to a two-year extension worth $145 million.
With Kevin Durant traded to the Rockets and Bradley Beal likely being bought out of his contract, Booker will continue to shoulder the load as Phoenix’s franchise cornerstone. Wednesday’s extension means his contract will run through the 2029-30 season, strengthening the commitment between player and franchise. Booker will again be worthy of consideration within the first 25 picks of 12-team fantasy drafts. While he finished last season ranked just outside the top 30, the Suns’ cornerstone was a top-20 player in 2023-24.
Law Murray of The Athletic reports the Clippers have waived Seth Lundy.
Signed to a two-way contract by the Clippers on March 1, Lundy did not appear in a game during the 2024-25 season. The team’s decision to waive the 2023 second-round pick will not impact the Clippers’ rotation or fantasy basketball.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Dominick Barlow has signed a two-way contract with the 76ers.
Barlow averaged just under 11 minutes per game across 35 appearances for the Hawks last season. The backup big man started four games and averaged 9.5 points and 3.5 boards in 20 minutes. He’ll compete for backup minutes in Philadelphia with the likes of Johni Broome, Adem Bona and Trendon Watford, among others.