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

Published May 8, 2026 2:49 PM EDT

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 21: Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on January 21, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 120-66. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 21: Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on January 21, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 120-66. 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 Sarah Stier/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

Tyrese Maxey ($8,600)

Miles McBride ($4,000)

Forward

Paul George ($6,900)

Julian Champagnie ($4,600)

Center

Victor Wembanyama ($11,000)

Adem Bona ($3,500)

Read Stan’s full DFS analysis here: Fantasy Basketball Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Targets, Values for Friday 5/8/26

Bryan Armetta: Top NBA DFS Values

PG/SG Dylan Harper ($4,800)

PG/SG Miles McBride ($4,000)

Read Bryan’s full DFS analysis here: Fantasy Basketball Value Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Bargain Plays for Friday 5/8/26

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs shots over Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves share a light moment in the second half at Frost Bank Center on November 2, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)


NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks reacts during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Two of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 06, 2026 in New York City. 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)


SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MAY 06: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Two of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Frost Bank Center on May 06, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)


LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 04: Leo Carlsson #91 of the Anaheim Ducks talks with Drew Helleson #14 during the first period against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game One of the Second Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on May 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images)