Jim Thomson 
My NBA targets can be used in both cash games and GPP’s. The risky plays are to be used as GPP dart throws. I am using DraftKings salaries.
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#1 TARGET: LUCA DONCIC (10,600)
On the season, he has a high usage rate (37%), averages 1.7 fantasy points per minute (FPPM), has an excellent rebound percentage (15.3%), and an amazing assist rate (45.5%). In a close game, he will be on the court 34 to 36 minutes. In his first game back from injury, he played 31 minutes and produced 61 Draftkings points. Doncic is matchup proof, and it doesn’t matter if he has a fantastic NBA matchup or not. Having a full week to heal, he is in a prime spot to break this NBA slate wide open.
#2 TARGET: C.J MCCOLLUM (6,600)
CJ looks like he is in a massive get right spot. With Damian Lillard off the floor, McCollum has averaged a 34% usage rate, 27% assist percentage, and 1.2 (FPPM). He sees a massive overall boost in all categories. In a close and extremely fast-paced game versus the mediocre NBA defense of the Pelicans, McCollum should see around 36 minutes. He should blow his value out of the water.
#3 TARGET: ANTHONY DAVIS (9,900)
Davis is in a great spot versus the fast-paced NBA defense of the Memphis Grizzlies. He has averaged 60 fantasy points in the two previous matchups versus the Grizzlies this season. On most nights, Davis can produce 50 to 55 fantasy points with upside for a lot more. This could be an absolute smash spot for AD.
#4 TARGET: D’ANGELO RUSSELL (8,600)
He Looks extremely appealing. Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to miss multiple games. Last game without Towns, Russell played 35 minutes and contributed 58 Draftkings points. In the small sample size with Towns off the floor (41 minutes), he has a 29% usage rate, close to 1.4 FPPM, and an assist rate of 44%. It’s not a great matchup versus the beasty NBA defense of the Boston Celtics, but the usage boost he will see puts him at the top of my list.
#5 TARGET: JASON TATUM (7,800)
Tatum is in a great NBA matchup versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Kemba off the floor this season, Tatum sees a bump in usage and a spike to his fantasy production. He has seven straight games with over 40 fantasy points. His fantasy production and playmaking ability should continue in this spot.
Honorable Mention:
Andre Drummond (9,100)
Brandon Ingram (6,800)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (6,400)
Marcus Smart (5,900)
Jordan Clarkson (5,400)
SLATE SUMMARY:
On today’s nine-game NBA slate, I will be using the stars and scrubs approach in at least half of my lineups. On the other half of my lineups, I will be using mid-range options to build a balanced lineup. Good luck today, and don’t forget to come back and WIN DAILY!
