Some of the biggest names in fantasy basketball were busts on Thursday. Luka Doncic, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard burned managers in season-long and DFS formats alike. Looking to bounce back with smart plays on Friday ahead of the weekend? We've got you covered with some string DraftKings stud, mid-tier, and value options ahead of lock at 7 p.m. ET.

Ameer Tyree got his start in NBA DFS more than four years ago. The former DraftKings Nation betting and fantasy writer spent more than a year and a half breaking down basketball slates to build optimal lineups there. Now he's looking at three options at different price points ahead of the weekend. 

One play Ameer loves: Keldon Johnson at $6,800. "Devin Vassell will miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season with a knee injury, so Johnson is bound to take on some major scoring responsibility moving forward. The Kentucky product has averaged 26.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game in eight appearances without Vassell this season," Ameer said about the matchup.

Keep reading to find out who else makes the cut on Wednesday!

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