Today's NBA DFS Picks: DraftKings, FanDuel DFS Lineups, Values, Stacks (Tuesday, 2/24/26)

February 24, 2026

Today's free NBA DFS picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (February 24th, 2026). Koby's daily fantasy basketball lineups, values, stacks, pivots, sleepers for NBA DFS.

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight, we have an eight-game slate; both sites have all eight of those games and have elected not to use the three late games that are on the rest of the night. The NBA has been tough to play lately; guys are resting much earlier in games, as well as just straight-up not playing. Having your eyes glued to the injury reports throughout the day is almost required if you want any sort of edge. That being said, let's dive in and hopefully find some spots we can take advantage of.

Some big names, such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Cooper Flagg, Stephen Curry, and Trey Murphy III, are already confirmed out. Guys like Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam, Chet Holmgren, and Andrew Nembhard are all questionable. There are many more players out, and there will undoubtedly be players who pop up on the injury report tomorrow, or even get ruled out, so keep a close eye on the NBA injury news and make adjustments as needed.

This article will provide you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 2/24/26. Remember to monitor NBA injury news and our awesome NBA injuries report tool, as the slate can completely change before lineups lock at 7:00 p.m. ET on FanDuel and DraftKings. To keep up with all the latest developments and get access to updated projections, grab the RotoBaller Premium Pass, which is highly discounted and includes DFS, betting, props, and season-long tools like the Team Sync platform. Also, gain access to our RotoBaller Premium Discord, where our experts are talking about the slate up until lineups lock!

Today's NBA Projections

Here's a quick look at some of the top projected values on tonight's FanDuel NBA DFS slate, courtesy of our premium NBA projections.

If we get another absence from Embiid, then Andre Drummond could be in store for another spot-start. He's one of several centers who really pop today, including Derik Queen and Moussa Diabate, who returns for Charlotte after a four-game suspension.

Today's NBA DFS Core Picks

Jalen Johnson, ATL - SF (FD)/PF

• DraftKings: $10.8K
• FanDuel: $11.3K

I tried for a while to look for something different here, but Jalen Johnson is the clear-cut option on this slate. He is getting up there in price, which makes him a bit more difficult to afford, but I think there is a decent amount of value on this slate to make it worth playing him.

This matchup is one of the best spots on the slate, too. The Wizards haven't been able to guard big men all season long. They give up the second-most fantasy points to PFs.

Johnson has finished with 55+ fantasy points in six of his last eight games, and the last time he played the Wizards, he had a 30-point triple-double! The only downside is the potential blowout, but if the Wizards can keep this relatively even close, then Johnson should be good for another 60-fantasy-point night.

Isaiah Joe, OKC - SG/SF (FD)

• DraftKings: $5K
• FanDuel: $5.3K

Isaiah Joe could be labeled as a value play, but I like him here as a cash/core play. He has been shooting the ball pretty well recently, and with the Thunder going through their own injury woes, this is the perfect time for Joe to get hot.

In his last four games without Jalen Williams and SGA, he has scored 25+ fantasy points, but if he gets hot from behind the arc, then he could be good for a 30+ fantasy point night.

In his last outing, he finished with 40 fantasy points, thanks to his five steals and six threes! Joe should continue seeing double-digit shots per game. As long as he gets them to fall, he should have no issue being a home run core play.

Today's NBA DFS Tournament Pivots

Kon Knueppel, CHA - SG/SF (FD)

• DraftKings: $7.4K
• FanDuel: $7.8K

Kon Knueppel is starting to get up there in price as the Hornets are in a prime position to get into the play-in tournament. He has been shooting the ball extremely well recently, hitting his threes at a 49% rate in the last 10 games, which is just absurd! He has 20+ points in five of his last seven games, scoring 25+ fantasy points in all seven.

Kon Knueppel is putting together one of the most efficient seasons in NBA history for a rookie:

19.2 points
64.9 TS%
43.5 3PT%

The Hornets hit a grand slam drafting Knueppel at No. 4 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. pic.twitter.com/f6BL87cXPq

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) February 23, 2026

Chicago is giving up the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing SGs and is seventh in team pace this season. This should allow Knueppel to see more possessions. If he continues to shoot the three-ball as well as he has, then he should be in a great spot to have another big game.

Jarace Walker, IND - SF/PF

• DraftKings: $6.7K
• FanDuel: $7.3K

Jarace Walker has been a big part of this young Pacers team, and will likely have a solid spot in the lineup next year when they are all healthy. Siakam is likely to be out for this one, and Nembhard is also questionable.

In the last four games with no Siakam, Walker has scored 32+ fantasy points in all of them. His usage rate spikes heavily (up over 4%) with a 25% usage rate when Siakam is out, which puts him second on the team.

The downside here is the possible blowout. I think Embiid ends up being unavailable for the Sixers, so that should help them a bit. If the Pacers can keep this close, Walker should have no issue getting 5x his price and should be a solid play on this slate.

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Today's NBA DFS Value Picks

Jaylin Williams, OKC - PF/C

• DraftKings: $4.3K
• FanDuel: $3.8K

Jaylin Williams could be in for a sizable role here against the Raptors. SGA and Jalen Williams are both out, and Holmgren is questionable. With it being a B2B, they may sit him. That said, there was one game in which all three of those guys were out, and it resulted in a massive showing from Williams.

He had 24 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and two blocks. If we get anything similar for his price, that is going to be immediate value. His usage takes a hit, though, if Holmgren is in, so keep an eye on that.

Guerschon Yabusele, CHI - PF/C

• DraftKings: $4.9K
• FanDuel $4.3K

Two big men in the value options isn't usually the way I like to go, but Guerschon Yabusele could be in for a sizable role here against the Hornets if fellow big man Jalen Smith sits. He seemed to tweak his calf, and given how teams are handling calf injuries, I would be surprised to see him play in this one.

15 PTS & 11 REB off the bench in his Bulls debut for @yabusele28 💪 pic.twitter.com/bdLsYve0Vc

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 6, 2026

Yabusele should see an increased role alongside Nick Richards. In games where Yabusele plays 24 minutes or more, he averages 28 fantasy points. We have seen his ceiling reach close to 40 in a couple of games this season, too. He has shown double-double potential, and for his price, I'll take that all day.

My Favorite NBA DFS Picks for Today

Here is where I leave you with some of my favorites.

• My favorite OVERALL play on the slate: Jalen Johnson
• My favorite CASH play on the slate: Jalen Johnson
• My favorite GPP play on the slate: Kon Knueppel
• My favorite VALUE play: Guerschon Yabusele

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