Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: NBA DFS Must-Starts for Each Position November 11
Wednesday's NBA action is highlighted by a boiling matchup targeted since the offseason, and that's exactly where our daily fantasy recommendations begin for the strongest DraftKings must-start options.
Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan forced the Dallas Mavericks into a state of jubilation and subsequent despair in the span of a week when he committed to Dallas and changed his mind at the last minute. He makes his first trip to Dallas since the saga and will see plenty of the ball.
With double-doubles in three straight games, Jordan should dominate the boards while the Clippers look to establish him offensively. At a $7,800 price tag, he's outside the top 15 of most expensive players on Wednesday's slate and should finish with one of the highest point totals.
Jordan is your must-start center, but let's take a look at players at every other position that you have to nab for your DraftKings lineup.
| PG | Jerryd Bayless (Bucks) | at Denver | 22.3 | $4,600 |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Pistons) | at Sacramento | 25.8 | $5,000 |
| SF | Paul George (Pacers) | at Boston | 45.3 | $8,800 |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge (Spurs) | at Portland | 31.3 | $6,900 |
| C | DeAndre Jordan (Clippers) | at Dallas | 36.8 | $7,800 |
| G | Jeff Teague (Hawks) | vs. New Orleans | 35.4 | $6,900 |
| F | Marvin Williams (Hornets) | vs. New York | 28.6 | $5,500 |
PG: Jerryd Bayless, Milwaukee Bucks ($4,600)
Just look at that price tag. Then, take into account the likely fact that Jerryd Bayless is essentially the scoring leader in the Milwaukee Bucks backcourt with Michael Carter-Williams missing time.
Bayless has averaged 40 DK points in games that he's played more than 30 minutes, and both MCW and O.J. Mayo remained out Tuesday night. There's no indication if they'll be back for a Wednesday back-to-back, per CF Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Wednesday's opponent, the Denver Nuggets, ranks 29th against opposing point guards.
SG: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Detroit Pistons ($5,000)
The Detroit Pistons needed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to come into his own this season, and he's done just that. Averaging nearly 15 points per game as the starting shooting guard and playing nearly 40 minutes per game, he's quietly emerging as a fantastic value pick.
With six steals in his last two games, KCP is also showcasing his grit on the defensive side and has been consistent with 24 or more DK points in all but one game. Versus a Sacramento squad ranking 28th against his position, expect more reliable scoring.
SF: Paul George, Indiana Pacers ($8,800)
Not only has Paul George avoided taking a step back after returning from a season-long absence, but he's taken a sizable step forward and turned into an absolute stud in daily fantasy.
George's salary is soaring with good reason—he's averaging over 53 DK points in his last four games and 45.3 for the season. Four double-doubles and five assists per game prove his versatility on the scoresheet as well.
The Indiana Pacers superstar racked up 50 DK points four games ago against the Boston Celtics and is nearly guaranteed to do it to them again Wednesday.
PF: LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio Spurs ($6,900)
Joining the San Antonio Spurs obviously diminished LaMarcus Aldridge's fantasy output on a night-in, night-out basis. But you can brush that to the side Wednesday as he faces his former team.
While averaging less than 30 minutes per game, Aldridge is still getting well over 10 shots a game and nearly a double-double average. His former Portland Trail Blazers don't have the muscle to defend him down low, and head coach Gregg Popovich will dial up plenty of looks for him in what's obviously an emotional return to Portland.
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