Dunkest NBA Fantasy Tips, R20: Trust the Progress with Embiid

Everything you need for Dunkest NBA Round 20 (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

Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers, 14.5 cr)

He has chipped away at his rating with repeated absences, but the flash in Game 19 against the Pacers rekindles our hopes: 39 points and 9 rebounds in a game where he seemed to bounce back compared to previous outings. The uncertain conditions of Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr., along with Watford’s absence, would give him nearly all the possessions – something Embiid certainly wouldn’t mind.

Jay Huff (Indiana Pacers, 7.7 cr)

Having become the Pacers’ starting center, he’s been in the starting lineup in recent games, delivering solid performances. Against a Wizards team that could be without Alex Sarr and tends to give a lot of room to opposing centers, there’s potential for another interesting fantasy boost for our rosters.

Forwards

Trey Murphy III (New Orleans Pelicans, 12.8 cr)

Plain and simple, he’s the man leading the Pelicans, trying to carry them in every game and consistently putting up notable performances. In Turn 2 against the Bulls – the league’s worst defense versus opposing forwards – we expect another strong outing, with yet another valuable fantasy boost to follow.

Kyle Kuzma (Milwaukee Bucks, 7.5 cr)

Giannis’ absence gives him space and possessions – and also shots – especially considering Myles Turner’s low scoring tendency. Supported by a trio of guards able to put him in the best positions to finish in the paint, and given the Nets’ far-from-perfect defense against forwards, we expect a solid game without too many difficulties for Kuzma.

Guards

Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors, 15.4 cr)

When he heats up, Stephen Curry remains an unparalleled game changer, capable of dropping 40 points in no time. In the two previous matchups against the Trail Blazers – the fifth-worst defense against opposing guards – he’s consistently reached 35 points, and we expect him to further boost both his points and fantasy production this time.

Donte DiVincenzo (Minnesota Timberwolves, 10.2 cr)

In Game 2 against the Sacramento Kings, who defend better against forwards than guards and give up a lot to the latter – especially in the final quarter – he could emerge as the day’s surprise hero. With Edwards potentially out, we expect DiVincenzo to be increasingly involved in the Timberwolves’ offensive flow.

Coach

Chris Finch (Minnesota Timberwolves, 9.6 cr)

Avoiding mention of the top players, the sub-10-credit coach who can give us the most certainty today is definitely Finch. The Timberwolves are clearly stronger than the Kings at the moment, and even if Edwards is absent, we expect them to secure a straightforward win in a game whose outcome already seems decided.

Fantasy Basketball Dunkest NBA 2025/26 List

To make life easier for all draft mode enthusiasts, we’ve made the Dunkest NBA 2025/26 List available for download in Excel format below, allowing you to prepare for the auction in the coming days.

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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