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FanDuel NBA Daily Picks: Fantasy Basketball Lineup For February 4

By Brendan Galella

Jan 12, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles the ball as Los Angeles Lakers small forward Luol Deng (9) defends during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles the ball as Los Angeles Lakers small forward Luol Deng (9) defends during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 126-91. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 126-91. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Small Forwards

  1. LeBron James ($11,500) vs. New York Knicks
  2. Kawhi Leonard ($9,700) vs. Phoenix Suns
  3. Otto Porter ($6,400) vs. New Orleans Pelicans
  4. Wilson Chandler ($5,900) vs. San Antonio Spurs

Rationale:

  • Strange to think another dominant season from LeBron James is being completely overshadowed. Prior to this season, only two players have ever logged averages of 25 points, 8.0 assists and 8.0 rebounds per game: Oscar Robertson and Michael Jordan. James is posting 25.7 points, 8.6 assists and 8.0 rebounds a night, but with James Harden and Russell Westbrook topping those marks, the contributions from James have been somewhat neglected. Any FanDuel NBA lineup would benefit with the presence of James on the roster.
  • Even though he is entrenched in the best season of his nine-year career, Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler wants his role in the organization clearly defined. Denver reportedly has considered moving the 29-year-old forward, as he is averaging 15.6 points per game, but has started only 14 times in 45 games. Numerous injuries to his teammates have forced second-year coach Mike Malone to shuffle his rotation, with Chandler having the most upheaval, starting just twice in the past 13 games.