NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 11, 2026
Last updated: Jan 10, 2026, 11:58PM | Published: Jan 10, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest starts at 11:10am AEDT on January 11, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 January 11 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate includes these games:
- Utah Jazz vs Charlotte Hornets
- Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs
- Detroit Pistons vs LA Clippers
- Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks
- Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC, PF/SF) | $18,020 | 46.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Ronald Holland (DET, SF/PF) | $7,110 | 26 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Norman Powell (MIA, SG) | $14,270 | 31 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Daniss Jenkins (DET, SG/PG) | $8,460 | 30.1 | 3.6 |
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're 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 | James Harden (LAC) | $18,160 | 46.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Daniss Jenkins (DET) | $8,460 | 30.1 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Keyonte George (UTA) | $17,240 | 42.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Walter Clayton (UTA) | $7,620 | 21.6 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandon Miller (CHA) | $14,090 | 40.7 | 2.9 |
| Value | Daniss Jenkins (DET) | $8,460 | 30.1 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Norman Powell (MIA) | $14,270 | 31 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Klay Thompson (DAL) | $8,760 | 26.4 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $18,020 | 46.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Ronald Holland (DET) | $7,110 | 26 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Ayo Dosunmu (CHI) | $11,510 | 25 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Keldon Johnson (SAS) | $9,690 | 29.9 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $18,020 | 46.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Ronald Holland (DET) | $7,110 | 26 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Bam Adebayo (MIA) | $15,030 | 35.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Love (UTA) | $9,950 | 30.3 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Vučević (CHI) | $16,200 | 44.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Paul Reed (DET) | $9,850 | 34.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Bam Adebayo (MIA) | $15,030 | 35.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Luka Garza (BOS) | $6,600 | 21.5 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Ronald Holland. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Kawhi Leonard is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Daniss Jenkins.
On the other hand, according to our model, Norman Powell 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 Sunday slate closes at 11:10am 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 Sunday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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