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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball sleepers-February 2

By Cody Williams

Jan 12, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks center Robin Lopez (8) drives to the basket past Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson (90) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks center Robin Lopez (8) drives to the basket past Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson (90) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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DALLAS, TX – JANUARY 20: Zach LaVine #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against J.J. Barea #5 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 20, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – JANUARY 20: Zach LaVine #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against J.J. Barea #5 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 20, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

PG—Zach LaVine ($5,300)

Though the Minnesota Timberwolves have largely performed as you would expect a young team that hasn’t quite made the leap would so far this season, that hasn’t limited the fantasy value present throughout the roster. One of the more interesting players that has emerged on the Minnesota roster, though, is second-year guard Zach LaVine who is an interesting option on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers.

LaVine has enjoyed a solid stretch for the Wolves as of late as the reserve guard has put up 20.5 fantasy points or more in DraftKings scoring. Included over that five-game stretch was two games of 37.5 fantasy points or better. He’s been scoring quite well over this stretch and, in the right matchup, he can fill up the box score elsewhere as well and have tremendous value in DFS play overall.

It’s no secret that the Lakers are almost wholly abysmal on the defensive end of the floor, specifically in terms of defending opposing guards. While LaVine may not be in the starting lineup for the Timberwolves, he does play a sizeable role and will have his chances against the paltry Los Angeles defense and should wind up with a nice showing in a fantasy capacity when all is said and done on Tuesday night.

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