DraftKings Network analysts share their favorite DraftKings daily fantasy basketball plays for Friday’s NBA slate.

Published Feb 20, 2026 2:01 PM EST

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 05: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after dunking against Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on December 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 05: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after dunking against Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on December 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Each day, DraftKings Network analysts share their favorite fantasy basketball picks for the main NBA DFS slate on DraftKings.

Below is a collection of top DraftKings fantasy basketball plays for Friday’s NBA slate.

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Stan Son: Top NBA DFS Targets

Guard

Kevin Porter Jr. ($7,800)

Jared McCain ($4,000)

Forward

Jalen Johnson ($10,500)

Will Riley ($4,700)

Center

Day’Ron Sharpe ($6,200)

Ryan Kalkbrenner ($5,000)

Read Stan’s full DFS analysis here: Fantasy Basketball Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Targets, Values for Friday 2/20/26

Bryan Armetta: Top NBA DFS Values

C Tristan Vukcevic ($4,800)

SF Jaylen Wells ($4,500)

C Micah Potter ($4,400)

Read Bryan’s full DFS analysis here: Fantasy Basketball Value Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Bargain Plays for Friday 2/20/26

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 17: Norman Powell #24 of the Miami Heat controls the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Kaseya Center on January 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)


PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 06: GG Jackson II #45 of the Memphis Grizzlies controls the ball against Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter of the game at Moda Center on February 06, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Trail Blazers won 135-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)


OXFORD, OHIO - JANUARY 27: Antwone Woolfolk #13 and Peter Suder #5 of the Miami (OH) RedHawks celebrate in the second half against the UMass Minutemen at Millett Hall on January 27, 2026 in Oxford, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)


ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz looks on against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Kia Center on February 07, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)