Three Must-Start Fantasy Basketball Players for Sunday's NBA Slate

DraftKings expert Alex Hunter highlights three top fantasy options for the March 22, 2026 NBA games

Mar. 22, 2026 at 5:12pm

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Alex Hunter analyzes the three-game NBA slate on Sunday, March 22, 2026 and identifies three players who should be must-starts in DraftKings fantasy basketball lineups. The players highlighted are Ayo Dosunmu of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oso Ighodaro of the Phoenix Suns, and Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks.

Why it matters

With several key players injured or resting, these three players present strong value plays and high-upside fantasy options for the short Sunday NBA slate. Identifying the right value plays is crucial for DFS success on small slates.

The details

Ayo Dosunmu of the Timberwolves is expected to continue seeing a big workload with star Anthony Edwards sidelined. Dosunmu has averaged over 40 fantasy points per game in the last two without Edwards. Oso Ighodaro of the Suns has been starting in place of the injured Mark Williams and has scored 25+ fantasy points in four straight games. Mitchell Robinson of the Knicks is a strong value play against the defensively-challenged Washington Wizards, who allow the most rebounds and third-most points in the paint this season.

  • The main NBA DFS slate on DraftKings starts at 7:30 PM ET on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Ayo Dosunmu

A shooting guard/small forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves who has been starting and thriving with star Anthony Edwards sidelined.

Oso Ighodaro

A center for the Phoenix Suns who has been starting in place of the injured Mark Williams and providing strong fantasy production.

Mitchell Robinson

A center for the New York Knicks who presents strong value against the defensively-challenged Washington Wizards.

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What they’re saying

“After being held to 27.75 FPTS in the first of these past three games without Edwards, Dosunmu produced 50.25 and 43.5 FPTS in the next two.”

— Alex Hunter, DraftKings Expert

“Ighodaro has been starting in place of Williams and in his last four, Ighodaro has scored 25, 40, 36.25 and 23.75 FPTS, in that order.”

— Alex Hunter, DraftKings Expert

“This season, the Wizards rank dead last in defensive rating and sixth in pace. Additionally, the club is allowing the most rebounds and the third-most points in the paint.”

— Alex Hunter, DraftKings Expert

The takeaway

With several key players out, identifying the right value plays and high-upside fantasy options is crucial for success in DFS on this short Sunday NBA slate. Dosunmu, Ighodaro, and Robinson present strong fantasy potential and should be considered must-starts in DraftKings lineups.