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FanDuel NBA Daily Picks: Fantasy Basketball Lineup For February 15

By Brendan Galella

Dec 15, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) gets some hang time over Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) after dunking a basket in the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Antetokounmpo scored 30 points to help the Bucks beat the Bulls 108-97. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 15, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) gets some hang time over Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) after dunking a basket in the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Antetokounmpo scored 30 points to help the Bucks beat the Bulls 108-97. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 4, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) dunks against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) dunks against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Small Forwards

  1. LeBron James ($11,300) vs. Indiana Pacers
  2. Gordon Hayward ($7,700) vs. Portland Trail Blazers
  3. Jae Crowder ($6,100) vs. Philadelphia 76ers
  4. Aaron Gordon ($4,500) vs. San Antonio Spurs

Rationale:

  • Once again the Cavaliers will have to find a way to remain atop the Eastern Conference standings without one of their stars for an extended period. Cleveland announced Kevin Love will be out of the lineup for at least six weeks while recovering from surgery on his left knee. The Cavaliers will assuredly turn to LeBron James for additional output in his absence. James is already posting 25.8 points, a career-high 8.8 assists and 7.8 rebounds a night, and if he manages takes his game to another level, without Love, he should be included in any FanDuel NBA lineup for the remainder of the year.
  • Orlando moved starter Serge Ibaka to provide Aaron Gordon steady playing time at the power forward position, where the team believes he is best suited. According to Basketball-Reference, Gordon has spent just four percent of his time playing power forward this season, but for the remainder of the year, will receive an extended look, starting Wednesday night against San Antonio. Gordon is averaging 11.2 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, but those numbers could skyrocket with extended minutes and a less jumbled front court.