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NBA DFS: Studs, scrubs, and duds for December 28

By Jeremy Lambert

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Duds

Kawhi Leonard (vs UTA – $9,000 on DK; $9,500 on FD): After a big Christmas game, expect Kawhi to settle back into a consistent spot where he gives you value but doesn’t given you as much as you need. The Jazz is mediocre against the position but this is more about Kawhi settling due to the matchup.

Rudy Gobert (at LAC – $8,500 on DK; $8,700 on FD): The Clippers are weak against the position but Gobert has laid two duds against them this season and that has me concerned going into Saturday. The double double potential is there and the matchup says Gobert should have a big game., but his performances against the Clippers can’t be ignored. Take at your own risk.

Jimmy Butler (vs PHI – $7,900 on DK; $8,700 on FD): Butler just hasn’t been good enough against the Sixers this season. And it’s a tough matchup on top of him not performing to the best of his abilities. He’s a high ceiling player but there are too many red flags going into this matchup.

Kemba Walker (vs TOR – $7,400 on DK; $7,300 on FD): Much like I didn’t like Kemba on Christmas, I’m not a fan of him here. And there is a bigger pool of players to pick from on Saturday. Brown and Tatum seem to play better against the Raptors and the price is too high for a third option.

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Serge Ibaka (at BOS – $7,100 on DK; $7,400 on FD): Ibaka has the opportunities with the injuries but it’s a tough matchup for him. He didn’t provide enough value on Christmas and I have my doubts about him in this game as well. Even if he gives you value, he’s unlikely to provide you with much more and the ceiling isn’t high enough to take him.