NBA 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 Post Season Sunday DFS contest begins at 8:00am AEST on April 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Sunday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Post Season Sunday slate features the following games:
- Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,060 | 74.5 | 3 |
| Value | Ayo Dosunmu (MIN, SF/SG) | $8,760 | 30.1 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Jalen Brunson (NYK, PG) | $17,050 | 42.9 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Mikal Bridges (NYK, SF/SG) | $8,160 | 27.5 | 3.4 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Jamal Murray (DEN) | $16,020 | 53.5 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jamal Murray (DEN) | $16,020 | 53.5 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jalen Brunson (NYK) | $17,050 | 42.9 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Brown (DEN) | $6,020 | 17.5 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $16,910 | 51.3 | 3 |
| Value | Ayo Dosunmu (MIN) | $8,760 | 30.1 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Dyson Daniels (ATL) | $12,040 | 31.6 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Mikal Bridges (NYK) | $8,160 | 27.5 | 3.4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | OG Anunoby (NYK) | $12,780 | 39.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Ayo Dosunmu (MIN) | $8,760 | 30.1 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Dyson Daniels (ATL) | $12,040 | 31.6 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Mikal Bridges (NYK) | $8,160 | 27.5 | 3.4 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $19,100 | 55.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | OG Anunoby (NYK) | $12,780 | 39.3 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $18,150 | 47.5 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Naz Reid (MIN) | $7,620 | 21.7 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,060 | 74.5 | 3 |
| Value | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,060 | 74.5 | 3 |
| Fade | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $18,150 | 47.5 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Naz Reid (MIN) | $7,620 | 21.7 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Post Season Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Ayo Dosunmu. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Mikal Bridges.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jalen Brunson is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Post Season Sunday slate closes at 8:00am 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 Post Season Sunday slate. 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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