Dunkest NBA Fantasy Tips, R42: The Clippers in Leonard’s hands
Dunkest Round 42 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 42 (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.
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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
Donovan Clingan (Portland Trail Blazers, 11.7 cr)
In the back-to-back against Memphis, he could replicate his previous performance, which ended with 13 points, 17 rebounds, and 32.3 FPT in 25 minutes, taking advantage of the Grizzlies’ weaknesses in the big man rotation after JJJ’s trade. Over the last 10 games, he’s averaging 12.4 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 30.4 FPT, frequently posting double-doubles – an outcome still within reach this time around.
Jock Landale (Atlanta Hawks, 9.5 cr)
Landale impressed in his debut with the Hawks, posting 57.75 FPT with 26 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocks: hard to ask for more. Okongwu’s absence (13.1 cr) gave him starter minutes, while a potential return could shift rotations, making Landale an interesting option as a teammate in the same role.
Forwards
Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers, 16.6 cr)
The only remaining star among the Clippers’ key pieces, with Harden and Zubac gone and Garland yet to debut, he becomes the team’s guiding light and reference. Against the Kings, he impacted every stat line, finishing with 31 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, scoring 43.6 FPT and teasing potential double-doubles and triple-doubles through the rest of the season.
Michael Porter Jr. (Brooklyn Nets, 14.3 cr)
He lost almost 1 credit in value last round due to a poor 2-point shooting performance (2/13) against Orlando. Coming off over 40 FPT in the previous three games, and against the Wizards – a team ranking fifth worst against wings – we expect him to bounce back with a high score and added value.
Guards
Jalen Suggs (Orlando Magic, 9.6 cr)
Guards capable of reaching double digits across multiple stats are fantasy gold, and Suggs – whose main issue is durability – is definitely one of them. He proved it against the Nets, recording a triple-double worth 63 FPT, and against a much weaker guard defense like Utah’s, we can expect another high-level performance.
Anfernee Simons (Chicago Bulls, 8.7 cr)
Immediately in the starting lineup with over 31 minutes on the floor, Simons showed he can make an impact even in his Bulls debut, scoring 22 points against Toronto, no easy opponents. We’re backing him, relying on his scoring abilities – already seen in Portland – to help fill the offensive gaps left by Vucevic’s departure.
Coach
Darko Rajakovic (Toronto Raptors, 7.3 cr)
The Pacers have made excellent moves, and the future hints at them being among the NBA’s main protagonists. For now, however, the value gap with the Raptors remains clear, which makes Rajakovic the ideal profile for the G42 coaching role.
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