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

Published Apr 25, 2026 1:24 PM EDT

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – MARCH 2: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots a free throw during the game against the Utah Jazz on March 2, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via 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 Saturday’s NBA slate.

To see all DraftKings DFS analysis, head over to the DraftKings Network Fantasy Advice page!

Set your DraftKings fantasy basketball lineups here: NBA $200K Shootaround [$50K to 1st]

Stan Son: Top NBA DFS Targets

Guard

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($9,900)

Ajay Mitchell ($4,700)

Forward

Jalen Johnson ($9,100)

Jonathan Kuminga ($5,100)

Center

Nikola Jokic ($12,600)

Rudy Gobert ($6,000)

Read Stan’s full DFS analysis here: Fantasy Basketball Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Targets, Values for Saturday 4/25/26

Bryan Armetta: Top NBA DFS Values

SG Christian Braun ($4,700)

PG/SG Miles McBride ($3,800)

Read Bryan’s full DFS analysis here: Fantasy Basketball Value Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Bargain Plays for Saturday 4/25/26

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