NBA Late Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 8, 2026
Last updated: Feb 8, 2026, 2:00AM | Published: Feb 7, 2026, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Sunday DFS contest starts at 2:10pm AEDT on February 8, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on February 8 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Sunday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Sacramento Kings vs Cleveland Cavaliers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE, PG/SG) | $16,980 | 48.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Nae'Qwan Tomlin (CLE, PF) | $6,000 | 25 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Ty Jerome (MEM, PG) | $13,130 | 27.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Anderson (MEM, SF) | $6,000 | 24.7 | 4.1 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer 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 | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $16,980 | 48.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Devin Carter (SAC) | $6,970 | 26.1 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Ty Jerome (MEM) | $13,130 | 27.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Walter Clayton (MEM) | $6,000 | 20.2 | 3.4 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $16,980 | 48.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (MEM) | $6,000 | 19.3 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Vít Krejčí (POR) | $6,000 | 18.8 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Toumani Camara (POR) | $10,610 | 29.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Kyle Anderson (MEM) | $6,000 | 24.7 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Jaylon Tyson (CLE) | $10,860 | 27.6 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Vít Krejčí (POR) | $6,000 | 18.8 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jerami Grant (POR) | $11,930 | 30.5 | 2.6 |
| Value | Nae'Qwan Tomlin (CLE) | $6,000 | 25 | 4.2 |
| Fade | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $10,970 | 29 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Precious Achiuwa (SAC) | $6,000 | 21.1 | 3.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrett Allen (CLE) | $13,220 | 36.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Precious Achiuwa (SAC) | $6,000 | 21.1 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Donovan Clingan (POR) | $14,380 | 35.5 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Olivier-Maxence Prosper (MEM) | $6,750 | 22.9 | 3.4 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Nae'Qwan Tomlin. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Donovan Mitchell is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Kyle Anderson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ty Jerome 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 Late Sunday slate closes at 2:10pm AEDT 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 Late Sunday contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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