Gather round, RotoBallers, for an enticing Friday night three-game slate of NBA daily fantasy action. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 12/30/16. The DFS lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays on FanDuel.

We have a healthy amount of options across the board, ranging from high-priced elite players to low-priced value options. There will be plenty of ways to construct your lineups tonight, so let's get down to business.

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FanDuel DFS Guards

Rajon Rondo - PG, @ IND ($5,900)

On Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets, Rajon Rondo displayed why he's a valuable asset in daily fantasy, especially at his low price. Rondo scored only five points in 35 minutes of action, but proved he doesn't have to score to produce a stat line of 35.8 fantasy points. Rondo added nine rebounds, 12 assists, and two steals. The veteran point guard looked like the triple-double treat of his former self, and should ride the momentum into Indiana on Friday.

Sean Kilpatrick - SG, @ WAS ($5,500)

Kilpatrick has posted two straight 30-plus fantasy point showings, and has been a solid part of an interesting Brooklyn Nets squad. Although their record proves otherwise, the Nets have been a tough out all season and continue to battle with teams throughout four quarters. This has led to solid daily fantasy stat lines, avoiding the fear that starters will be rested against a Brooklyn team that has won only eight times so far in 2016. This should be another high-scoring, back and forth affair.

Also Consider: John Wall - PG, vs BK ($10,000)

 

FanDuel DFS Forwards

Jimmy Butler - SF, @ IND ($9,000)

Look for Jimmy Buckets to build off of an explosive 40 points, 11 rebounds performance that came against the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday night. Prior to his impressive showing, Butler had struggled a bit, and failed to breach the 40 fantasy point mark in seven straight contests. Butler will continue losing looks to Dwyane Wade, but is still the primary scorer on a solid Chicago squad. His price is rather daunting considering he'll need to break out close to his last performance, but enters a solid matchup against an Indiana Pacers ball club that allows 106 points per game.

James Johnson - PF, @ BOS ($5,200)

Johnson is coming off of a dud performance against the Charlotte Hornets. Unfortunately, it doesn't get any easier for the power forward, as Miami visits a talented Boston Celtics ball club Friday night. Johnson will not blow you away with his scoring, but has proved capable of flirting with and posting double-doubles. His minutes have remained steadily around 20-25, while he continues to be a solid part of Miami's second unit, offensively and defensively. He's an inexpensive tournament option.

Also Consider: Thaddeus Young - PF, vs CHI ($5,300)

 

FanDuel DFS Centers

Hassan Whiteside - C, @ BOS ($9,200)

Whiteside has been struggling a bit of late and will look to get back to form against the Boston Celtics. South Beach's big man will be in a solid battle against Al Horford in what should be a competitive contest, despite Miami's struggles this season. Whiteside has failed to score more than 15 points in his last two contests, but has still posted seven double-doubles over his last eight. Whiteside is the most expensive center on the card, and should be afforded easily because of the other value options on this list.

Also Consider: Brook Lopez - C, @ WAS ($7,800)

 

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