NBA Late Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 24, 2026
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026, 10:57AM | Published: Oct 23, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 1:00pm AEDT on October 24, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on October 24 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Saturday slate includes these games:
- Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Los Angeles Lakers vs LA Clippers
- Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $22,770 | 59.1 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jrue Holiday (POR, PG/SG) | $7,940 | 35.4 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAC, PF/SF) | $11,050 | 20.3 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Al Horford (GSW, C) | $6,000 | 24.4 | 4.1 |
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 refer to 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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $22,770 | 59.1 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jrue Holiday (POR) | $7,940 | 35.4 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Darius Garland (LAC) | $15,560 | 36.4 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Cam Spencer (MEM) | $6,310 | 23.9 | 3.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ja Morant (POR) | $13,990 | 42.2 | 3 |
| Value | Jrue Holiday (POR) | $7,940 | 35.4 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $15,070 | 37.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Cam Spencer (MEM) | $6,310 | 23.9 | 3.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $16,060 | 45.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Derrick Jones (LAC) | $7,310 | 23.5 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAC) | $11,050 | 20.3 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Ziaire Williams (LAL) | $6,000 | 18 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron Boozer (MEM) | $12,990 | 32.2 | 2.5 |
| Value | GG Jackson (MEM) | $6,000 | 21.9 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAC) | $11,050 | 20.3 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Derrick Jones (LAC) | $7,310 | 23.5 | 3.2 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $17,820 | 40.5 | 2.3 |
| Value | Al Horford (GSW) | $6,000 | 24.4 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Zach Edey (MEM) | $11,710 | 27.4 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Brook Lopez (LAC) | $6,860 | 22.1 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jrue Holiday. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Dončić 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 Al Horford.
On the other hand, according to our model, Rui Hachimura is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Late Saturday slate closes at 1:00pm AEDT on Saturday. 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 Late Saturday contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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