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

Published May 15, 2026 4:23 PM EDT

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 23: Paul Reed #7 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after dunking the ball against the San Antonio Spursduring the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena on February 23, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 23: Paul Reed #7 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after dunking the ball against the San Antonio Spursduring the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena on February 23, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Nic Antaya/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

James Harden ($8,000)

Daniss Jenkins ($4,900)

Forward

Evan Mobley ($7,500)

Devin Vassell ($5,200)

Center

Victor Wembanyama ($10,700)

Paul Reed ($4,200)

Read Stan’s full DFS analysis here: Fantasy Basketball Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Targets, Values for Friday 5/15/26

Bryan Armetta: Top NBA DFS Values

C Paul Reed ($4,200)

SG/SF Keldon Johnson ($4,000)

Read Bryan’s full DFS analysis here: Fantasy Basketball Value Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Bargain Plays for Friday 5/15/26

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 10: Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, May 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jessie Alcheh/MLB Photos via Getty Images)


SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MAY 12: Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts during the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Frost Bank Center on May 12, 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 Alex Slitz/Getty Images)


BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 13: Pete Alonso #25 of the Baltimore Orioles hits a single in the second inning against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 13, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)


DETROIT, MI - MAY 13: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round Two Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 13, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)