Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: Best Last-Minute NBA DraftKings Picks for Feb. 21

February 21st, 2015 by Brian Mazique Leave a reply »

After a whirlwind of trade activity just before the deadline on Thursday, the NBA is filled with fresh intrigue and new DraftKings options. Many of the new moves have created potential fantasy studs and duds. As you put the final touches on your lineups for Saturday, I've got five players on all three salary levels who are primed to do big things.

 

High Rollers ($9,000 and up)

Russell Westbrook ($10,700) at Charlotte Hornets

Right now, Russell Westbrook is perhaps the most automatic fantasy performer in the NBA. You simply can't have an optimal lineup without him. Per DraftKings, Westbrook is averaging 49.5 fantasy points per game.



Over the last 10 games, Westbrook is averaging 53.25 per contest. His ability to stuff a stat sheet makes his fantasy total immune to poor shooting nights. Despite shooting less than 40 percent from the field in four of his last 10 games, he's been able to maintain his torrid pace.

On Saturday, the Thunder could be without Kevin Durant, per Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman, which will make Westbrook all the more valuable:



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