Dunkest NBA Fantasy Tips, R58: Ahh, when Embiid plays
Dunkest Round 58 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 58 (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
Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers, 16.0 cr)
Embiid’s dream comes true: with the freedom to play how and as much as he wants with the ball in his hands, he returns and nearly hits 50 PDK in just 28 minutes, putting up a performance of 35 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. After almost a month since his last game, we hope he plays again, especially because the T2 matchup against Charlotte seems tailor-made for him. Without Maxey, his statistical upside increases significantly.
Donovan Clingan (Portland Trail Blazers, 15.6 cr)
Donovan Clingan doesn’t want to slow down. He’s recorded a double-double in 8 of his last 9 games and is averaging 45.3 FPT over the last 6 rounds. In T1 against a Mavericks team without Gafford and Lively II -forced to rely solely on Powell – and against whom he’s already averaging 17 points and 11 rebounds in their previous meetings, we can only expect a very intriguing performance from Portland’s center.
Forwards
DeMar DeRozan (Sacramento Kings, 10.6 cr)
It’s true: betting on DeRozan and the revenge of the midrange game can go very well – or very badly – but it’s not just his T2 status that makes him appealing. Without Westbrook, the offense inevitably runs through him, pushing his average up to 27.2 FPT. Add to that the Kings’ absences, the struggles shown by the Hawks against forwards recently, and his solid outing against Orlando, and we’re convinced he deserves a chance.
Gui Santos (Golden State Warriors, 9.1 cr)
The new fan favorite in Golden State continues to prove his importance with a 31-point (and 31 FPT) performance against Brooklyn. With Washington up next – a team clearly struggling against all types of big men – and considering he already posted 33.3 FPT against them earlier this season, plus his still affordable price, he’s the right player to target for G58.
Guards
Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets, 15.4 cr)
Thompson’s positive season is tied to his growth as a ball handler and playmaker, showing flashes of real potential in that role, even if not consistently yet. Against a Grizzlies team plagued by absences – and against whom he averages 36.1 FPT, 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 10.5 assists – we’re chasing a possible double-double or even triple-double, with a huge fantasy score to follow.
Darius Garland (Los Angeles Clippers, 11.1 cr)
In the opening game of G58 between the Clippers and Pacers, Garland is hard to pass up. He’s been putting together strong performances, and in his last 5 games with over 30 minutes played, he’s averaging 38.5 FPT, 27.6 points, and 8.2 assists. Indiana’s poor defense against guards, combined with Garland’s already strong showings against them this season, makes him a very solid pick.
Coach
Ime Udoka (Houston Rockets, 8.4 cr)
A very affordable price for the coach of a talent-loaded team currently sitting sixth in the Western Conference, just a few games away from both the third seed and the play-in zone. The Grizzlies are in free fall, with 9 losses in their last 10 games, and their only real competition now seems to be for draft position. Against Udoka’s Rockets, we can only expect a comfortable win.
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