NBA Early Post Season Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 26, 2026
Last updated: Apr 25, 2026, 10:57AM | Published: Apr 25, 2026, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Early Post Season Sunday DFS contest begins at 3:10am AEST on April 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Sunday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Early Post Season Sunday slate features these games:
- Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cade Cunningham (DET, PG) | $20,010 | 59.1 | 3 |
| Value | Cason Wallace (OKC, SG) | $6,000 | 21.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Chet Holmgren (OKC, PF/C) | $14,350 | 35.8 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Duncan Robinson (DET, SF) | $7,710 | 26.4 | 3.4 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide the most "bang for your buck," meaning they are expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options highlight the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
PG (Point Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $20,010 | 59.1 | 3 |
| Value | Jalen Suggs (ORL) | $12,120 | 37.2 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $20,260 | 51.5 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Black (ORL) | $7,200 | 22 | 3.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $15,440 | 47.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Cason Wallace (OKC) | $6,000 | 21.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Desmond Bane (ORL) | $12,140 | 33.9 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Alex Caruso (OKC) | $6,000 | 18.9 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Franz Wagner (ORL) | $11,940 | 35 | 2.9 |
| Value | Duncan Robinson (DET) | $7,710 | 26.4 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Desmond Bane (ORL) | $12,140 | 33.9 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $7,680 | 25 | 3.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paolo Banchero (ORL) | $16,130 | 42.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $7,680 | 25 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $14,350 | 35.8 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $6,000 | 14.3 | 2.4 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Duren (DET) | $13,460 | 40.9 | 3 |
| Value | Jalen Duren (DET) | $13,460 | 40.9 | 3 |
| Fade | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $14,350 | 35.8 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Oso Ighodaro (PHX) | $7,900 | 24 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Early Post Season Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Cason Wallace. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cade Cunningham is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Duncan Robinson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Chet Holmgren is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Early Post Season Sunday slate closes at 3:10am AEST on Sunday. ENTER NOW!
As with all NBA DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven NBA fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the NBA Early Post Season Sunday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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