Phil Naessens 
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.
#1 TARGET: JOEL EMBIID (9,000)
On the season, he has a high usage rate (32%), averages around 1.5 fantasy points per minute (FPPM), has a high rebound percentage (21%), a great assist rate (19%), and is in a fantastic NBA matchup versus the Nets. Embiid is a nightmare to opposing defenses, especially versus a team that ranks in the bottom of the pack against big men in the NBA. Embiid should have his work cut out for him. There is no reason he can’t put up a 55 point fantasy performance. He is going to be a staple in my lineups.
#2 TARGET: JIMMY BUTLER (7,900)
On the year he has averaged 1.2 (FPPM), a 27% usage rate, 26% assist rate, and a rebound percentage of over 12. This season, in the three matchups versus the Hawks, Butler has averaged 48 Draftkings points. He has a smash matchup versus the terrible 28th ranked NBA defense of the Atlanta Hawks. He could easily hit upwards of 50 fantasy points.
#3 TARGET: DE’AARON FOX (7,400)
Averaging 1.21 (FPPM), 31.6 usage rate, and an insane assist percentage (32%). Fox is in a favorable spot versus the fast-paced NBA defense of the Memphis Grizzlies. In pace up spots, Fox has thrived all year. He has averaged 48 fantasy points in the two previous matchups versus the Grizzlies this season.
With Drummond and Jackson gone, Rose is going to see a huge boost. In 359 minutes without the duo on the floor, Rose has balled out and produced 1.4 (FPPM), a 33.6 usage rate, and a massive assist rate (53%). Today he is in another good NBA matchup and should see 32 to 34 minutes after a week to heal any prior injuries. In a huge pace up spot, Rose could have a ceiling game and potentially be a must-have in every lineup.
#5 TARGET: RUSSELL WESTBROOK (10,200)
In 12 out of his last 13 games, Westbrook has produced over 50 fantasy points. He is in a prime matchup versus the 24th ranked NBA defense of the Golden State Warriors. Sporting a 36% usage rate, 1.5 (FPPM), 37% assist rate, and a 13% rebound rate with Capela gone, Westbrook is in a great spot to continue his dominance.
Honorable Mention:
Bam Adebayo (7,800),
Spencer Dinwiddie (7,300),
Christian Wood (6,900),
Caris LeVert (6,700),
Nemanja Bejelica (5,900),
Jae Crowder (5,000)(GPP),
Dwayne Dedmon (4,800)(GPP).
SLATE SUMMARY:
On today’s six-game NBA slate, I will be jamming Embiid and Westbrook into 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!
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