Monday's main DraftKings slate features eight games with a strong mix of star power and injury-driven value. With a busy slate on tap, keeping up with the latest fantasy basketball news and today's NBA starting lineups will be crucial to gaining an edge. In this article, I'll break down the slate's top plays, including elite options and expected chalk, to help you build winning lineups.
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DraftKings Main Slate NBA Games Today
IND at ORL: Pacers on 16-game slide, 5-31 on road; Magic on four-game slide, 21-13 at home
LAL at DET: Lakers on nine-game winning streak, 23-13 on road; Pistons on three-game winning streak, 26-8 at home
OKC at PHI: Thunder on 11-game winning streak, 27-8 on road; 76ers 20-16 at home
SAS at MIA: Spurs on five-game winning streak, 24-11 on road; Heat on four-game slide, 23-13 at home
MEM at ATL: Grizzlies 11-24 on road; Hawks 20-16 at home
HOU at CHI: Rockets 18-17 on road; Bulls 17-20 at home
TOR at UTA: Raptors 20-15 on road; Jazz 13-23 at home
GS at DAL: Warriors on three-game slide, 14-23 on road; Mavericks on three-game slide, 14-22 at home
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NBA Injury Report Today
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IND - Pascal Siakam (knee), Andrew Nembhard (calf), Aaron Nesmith (ankle), Obi Toppin (foot): Questionable
ORL - Franz Wagner (ankle), Jalen Suggs (illness), Anthony Black (abdomen), Jonathan Isaac (knee): OUT
LAL - Marcus Smart (ankle), Rui Hachimura (calf): OUT
DET - Cade Cunningham (chest), Isaiah Stewart (calf), Marcus Sasser (hip): OUT
OKC - Ajay Mitchell (suspension): OUT
PHI - Quentin Grimes (illness), Dominick Barlow (ankle): Questionable; Joel Embiid (oblique), Tyrese Maxey (finger), Paul George (suspension), Kelly Oubre (elbow): OUT
SAS - Devin Vassell (hamstring): Questionable
MIA - Jahmir Young (undisclosed): OUT
MEM - Javon Small (back), Taj Gibson (foot): Questionable; Cam Spencer (back): Doubtful; Cedric Coward (personal), Ja Morant (elbow), Jahmai Mashack (ankle), Brandon Clarke (calf): OUT
ATL - Jalen Johnson (shoulder): Questionable
HOU - Fred VanVleet (knee): OUT
CHI - Jalen Smith (calf): Questionable; Isaac Okoro (knee), Jaden Ivey (knee), Anfernee Simons (wrist), Guerschon Yabusele (ankle): OUT
TOR - Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb): Questionable; Jakob Poeltl (back), Immanuel Quickley (foot): OUT
UTA - Cody Williams (shoulder): Doubtful; Keyonte George (hamstring), Isaiah Collier (hamstring), Lauri Markkanen (hip): OUT
GS - Kristaps Porzingis (back), De'Anthony Melton (hand): Probable; Moses Moody (wrist): Questionable; Stephen Curry (knee), Al Horford (calf), Quinten Post (foot), Seth Curry (adductor): OUT
DAL - Caleb Martin (heel): Questionable; Brandon Williams (concussion): Doubtful
Elite NBA DFS Players
Guards
Amen Thompson, Rockets 
($8,400) at Bulls
Thompson has been very efficient while stuffing the stat sheet of late. The third-year guard has tallied at least 43.0 DK points in four of his last five outings, averaging 21.2 points, 12.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 combined steals-plus-blocks in 39.0 minutes per showing over that stretch.
Stephon Castle, Spurs 
($7,700) at Heat
The second-year guard is available to return from a two-game absence due to right hip soreness and could see more shots falling his way if Devin Vassell (hamstring) is downgraded from questionable to out. Castle has recorded 38.8-plus DK points in four of his last five appearances, though he played only 22 minutes in the outing he didn't reach that mark. Over his last five games, the 21-year-old has averaged 17.8 points, 9.2 assists and 7.0 rebounds in 31.2 minutes per contest.
Forwards/Centers
Bam Adebayo, Heat 
($9,200) vs. Spurs
Adebayo is coming off a 32-point, 21-rebound effort during Saturday's loss to Houston and has racked up 42.3 or more DK points in six of his last seven appearances. During that period, the star big man has averaged 33.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.6 combined steals-plus-blocks across 38.7 minutes per tilt.
Paolo Banchero, Magic 
($9,100) vs. Pacers
Banchero draws a favorable matchup versus the Pacers, against whom he has dropped 54.5 and 55.0 DK points this season. The star forward has recorded between 37.3 and 58.0 DK points in 14 consecutive contests, during which he has averaged 24.7 points, 8.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 35.3 minutes per game.
Scottie Barnes, Raptors 
($8,200) at Utah
While Barnes hasn't put up elite numbers of late, he has a strong opportunity to stuff the stat sheet and get back on track against the Jazz. The 24-year-old has finished with between 32.0 and 47.5 DK points in his last five games, averaging 15.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.8 combined steals-plus-blocks across 31.6 minutes per outing during that stretch. He logged 41.8 DK points in a win over Utah on Feb. 1 and could take on increased playmaking duties this time due to Immanuel Quickley (foot) being out.
Expected NBA DFS Chalk
Luka Doncic, Lakers 
($12,200) at Pistons
Doncic has posted between 50.5 and 90.5 DK points in 15 straight games and has been on a tear of late. The superstar point guard has scored 30-plus points in nine consecutive contests, during which he has averaged 40.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 3.5 combined steals-plus-blocks in 37.7 minutes per game. In a blowout loss to Detroit on Dec. 28, he closed with 51.8 DK points.
Mid-Range NBA DFS Picks
P.J. Washington, Mavericks 
($6,200) vs. Warriors
Washington has notched 32.0 to 51.8 DK points in four straight games, scoring 20 or more points in three of them. Over his last four games, the 27-year-old forward has averaged 20.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 triples, 2.6 combined steals-plus-blocks and 1.0 assists while shooting 46.2 percent from downtown across 33.8 minutes per game.
Daniss Jenkins, Pistons 
($6,000) vs. Lakers
Jenkins has generated between 22.0 and 43.8 DK points in four straight games, averaging 12.5 points, 6.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 28.5 minutes per contest over that span. He has logged at least 34 minutes in back-to-back games in Cade Cunningham's (chest) absence, and Jenkins should continue to see heavy playing time Monday.
NBA DFS Value Picks
Taylor Hendricks, Grizzlies 
($4,800) at Hawks
Hendricks has been a consistent contributor on both ends of the floor of late, averaging 13.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.4 combined steals-plus-blocks and 1.3 assists across 25.5 minutes per game over the last six games. He has registered 24.3-plus DK points in five of those six outings.
Kennedy Chandler, Jazz 
($4,500) vs. Raptors
Chandler signed a 10-day pact with Utah on Friday and made his first NBA regular-season appearance since April 2023 during Saturday's loss to Philadelphia. He posted 34.3 DK points in 37 minutes and is likely to continue seeing a heavy workload with Keyonte George (hamstring) and Isaiah Collier (hamstring) unavailable. Additionally, Cody Williams (shoulder) is doubtful to play Monday.
Jevon Carter, Magic ($3,600) vs. Pacers
Carter has chipped in 20.0 or more DK points in four straight games, averaging 12.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 steals in 19.5 minutes per game during that span. With Jalen Suggs (illness) joining Franz Wagner (ankle) and Anthony Black (abdomen) on the sidelines, Carter is likely to see an uptick in playing time Monday.
