NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 24, 2026
Last updated: Feb 23, 2026, 10:57PM | Published: Feb 23, 2026, 8:59AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest commences at 11:00am AEDT on February 24, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 24 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate includes the following games:
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings
- Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz
- Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cade Cunningham (DET, PG) | $21,650 | 57 | 2.6 |
| Value | Daniss Jenkins (DET, SG/PG) | $6,000 | 19.7 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Isaiah Collier (UTA, PG) | $14,880 | 27.1 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Harper (SAS, PG/SG) | $8,000 | 26.1 | 3.3 |
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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $21,650 | 57 | 2.6 |
| Value | Daniss Jenkins (DET) | $6,000 | 19.7 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Isaiah Collier (UTA) | $14,880 | 27.1 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Harper (SAS) | $8,000 | 26.1 | 3.3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $17,120 | 51.3 | 3 |
| Value | Daniss Jenkins (DET) | $6,000 | 19.7 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Ty Jerome (MEM) | $12,360 | 27.5 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Harper (SAS) | $8,000 | 26.1 | 3.3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $17,120 | 51.3 | 3 |
| Value | Tari Eason (HOU) | $12,910 | 39.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Lauri Markkanen (UTA) | $13,110 | 26.3 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Caris LeVert (DET) | $6,000 | 17.4 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alperen Sengun (HOU) | $16,760 | 47.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Tari Eason (HOU) | $12,910 | 39.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Lauri Markkanen (UTA) | $13,110 | 26.3 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Precious Achiuwa (SAC) | $8,100 | 24.3 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $20,990 | 54.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Precious Achiuwa (SAC) | $8,100 | 24.3 | 3 |
| Fade | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $12,980 | 30.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Paul Reed (DET) | $7,510 | 21.7 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Daniss Jenkins. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Dylan Harper.
On the other hand, according to our model, Isaiah Collier 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 Tuesday slate closes at 11:00am AEDT on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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