Dunkest NBA Fantasy Tips, R18: Bubble Jamal Murray
Dunkest Round 18 is coming! Check out the NBA fantasy basketball tips for every position and the latest injury updates. Don’t be caught off guard!
Everything you need for Dunkest NBA Round 18 (it’s free and playable on iOS, Android, and the web).
From position-by-position NBA fantasy basketball tips to injury updates and projected lineups, here’s a ready-to-use kit with all the tools you need to tackle the day like a pro.
Teams at rest and Dunkest Average Score
All players from teams on bye, including coaches, injured, and suspended players, will receive their average score and will behave as follows:
- They take their average score in Round 1
- No gain or loss in market value
- If selected as captain, they do NOT multiply their score by 1.5
- Score is halved if placed on the Bench
NBA Fantasy Captain Picks
Are you unsure who to make captain for the Dunkest round? Here are our tips, one for each turn.
Centers
Deandre Ayton (Los Angeles Lakers, 12.3 cr)
In the matchup between the Lakers and Celtics, Ayton will have the chance to shine and continue what has been a strong season so far. Boston gives up a lot of rebounds to opposing centers, which could allow him to record a double-double without too much fuss, contributing both points and valuable plus-minus.
Zach Edey (Memphis Grizzlies, 10.1 cr)
In a turbulent context like that of the Clippers – amid frustrations over lineup choices and CP3’s release – he will have fertile ground to deliver yet another high-level performance. He’s coming off confident showings in recent games, and the Clippers’ far-from-solid defense will give him multiple opportunities.
Forwards
Michael Porter Jr. (Brooklyn Nets, 14.2 cr)
Since Cam Thomas’s injury, he’s been living his dream: playing every possession he wants and shooting at will. He’s maintaining excellent three-point percentages, has had a rest game, and against the Pelicans – the sixth-worst defense against wings – we expect him to find plenty of space to put up another big scoring night.
Keegan Murray (Sacramento Kings, 8.9 cr)
In Sacramento, only Murray and Clifford seem untouchable, and the Kings want to build heavily around him. His lackluster performance in the previous game, due to a poor shooting night, makes him a bargain for the matchup against the Miami Heat, who give up points – and especially plenty of rebounds – to opposing wings.
Guards
Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets, 14.7 cr)
After scoring 52 points against the Indiana Pacers, Murray is fired up and ready to put up numbers. With Young expected to return for the Hawks, who isn’t strong defensively, combined with the quality and freedom Jokic will enjoy, it could set him up for the perfect night to replicate another high-scoring performance.
Ryan Rollins (Milwaukee Bucks, 9.6 cr)
It’s become a constant: without Giannis, the focus shifts to Rollins. The Bucks guard, with Antetokounmpo out for 2–4 weeks, sees his fantasy points increase by 10, and the matchup against the 76ers is too good an opportunity to pass up.
Coach
Mike Brown (New York Knicks, 9.3 cr)
With a roster built to challenge every team in the Eastern Conference and beyond, we expect the Knicks to comfortably overpower the Jazz, thanks to a lineup that is overall superior in both skill and physicality.
Fantasy Basketball Dunkest NBA 2025/26 List
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Remember, you’ll find the Dunkest List with all updated stats for each player in our Statistics section, including credits, Dunkest points (PDK), and capital gains.
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