NBA Wednesday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 4, 2026
Last updated: Mar 3, 2026, 9:58AM | Published: Mar 3, 2026, 8:00AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday Late DFS contest begins at 2:30pm AEDT on March 4, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on March 4 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday Late slate consists of these games:
- Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns
- Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $22,260 | 65 | 2.9 |
| Value | LeBron James (LAL, PF/SF) | $16,250 | 49.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | DeMar DeRozan (SAC, PF/SF) | $11,640 | 24.1 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Herbert Jones (NOP, SF) | $8,720 | 23.6 | 2.7 |
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 highlight 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) | $22,260 | 65 | 2.9 |
| Value | Dejounte Murray (NOP) | $11,970 | 35.8 | 3 |
| Fade | Russell Westbrook (SAC) | $12,940 | 27.9 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Smart (LAL) | $8,060 | 19.8 | 2.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey Murphy (NOP) | $15,910 | 42.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $15,450 | 42.3 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Nique Clifford (SAC) | $11,470 | 26.1 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Luke Kennard (LAL) | $6,630 | 17.7 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $16,250 | 49.9 | 3.1 |
| Value | LeBron James (LAL) | $16,250 | 49.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $11,640 | 24.1 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Herbert Jones (NOP) | $8,720 | 23.6 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $16,250 | 49.9 | 3.1 |
| Value | LeBron James (LAL) | $16,250 | 49.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $11,640 | 24.1 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $9,140 | 22.2 | 2.4 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Maxime Raynaud (SAC) | $12,790 | 30.2 | 2.4 |
| Value | Oso Ighodaro (PHX) | $8,430 | 21.7 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Derik Queen (NOP) | $11,270 | 23.4 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Yves Missi (NOP) | $6,690 | 13.6 | 2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like LeBron James. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Herbert Jones.
On the other hand, according to our model, DeMar DeRozan 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 Wednesday Late slate closes at 2:30pm AEDT on Wednesday. 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 Wednesday Late contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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