Finally, the NBA is back! It's only a two-game slate, but the games are appealing. It's a slate that includes LeBron James , Anthony Davis , Kawhi Leonard , Paul George , Zion Williamson , Jrue Holiday and Donovan Mitchell .

The Pelicans take on the Jazz in the first game and it's a big game for New Orleans, which is battling for the eighth seed in the Western Conference. Zion Williamson ($7,500 DK/$7,100 FD) is going to be a popular play. He is in better shape and was playing well before the stoppage. He did leave the bubble for a period but is expected to be ready. In his first 19 games, Williamson is averaging 23.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists. The concern with Williamson is if there's a minutes limit, so keep that in mind. If Williamson is out, Derrick Favors ($5,800 DK/$5,400 FD) would benefit.

Jrue Holiday was playing very well in March. He's seen his numbers increase with Williamson on the floor. He had at least 47.2 FD points in three of his last four games and is a better play on FD at $8,300.

Brandon Ingram will see less usage with Williamson on the floor. The Pelicans didn't need Ingram to score as much. He's still in play at FD at $7,300 since you need to start two small forwards, but is a better play if Williamson is out.

Lonzo Ball was rolling before the shutdown. He's a better play on DK at $7,400. With the Pelicans at full strength, Ball benefits. He can pile up fantasy points in several categories. J.J. Redick and Josh Hart are the value plays if you're in a range where you need to save money.

The Jazz will take the floor without Bojan Bogdanovic , who is out for the season with a wrist injury. He was second on the team in usage rate. He was averaging 20.2 points per game. Donovan Mitchell ($7,000 DK/$7,200 FD) should get more shots and he was already a big part of the offense and his price is the cheapest it has been in a while. He has a 34.2 percent usage rate with Bogdanovic off the floor. The defensive matchup is favorable, and the Pelicans are a pace-up matchup. He is averaging 51.1 DK points in three games against the Pelicans this season. Another beneficiary could be Jordan Clarkson ($4,200 DK/$4,300 FD), especially in tournaments. Joe Ingles will move into the starting lineup and it will allow Clarkson to run the offense with the second unit and score more.

Mike Conley ($6,200/$5,700 FD) played well in the scrimmages and is a better play on FD since you have to start two point guards and the salary. It's a good matchup against the Pelicans, who rank 27th in defensive efficiency against point guards. Conley can contribute in a multitude of ways and will have to take more shots with Bogdanovic out. Rudy Gobert ($7,100 DK/$8,200 FD) is a much better price on DK. He was playing great before the shutdown, but he has the ability to get several blocks and a double-double. Joe Ingles and Royce O'Neal will also see time. Ingles is better on FD at $5,500. Emmanuel Mudiay is the minimum on DK at $3,000.

In the second game, two of the top three favorites to win the NBA title meet as the Lakers aim to lock up the top seed in the Western Conference, while the Clippers look to hold off Denver for the second seed. The Clippers have been short-handed in the bubble, often practicing with only 10 players. Lou Williams will miss the game as he's under a 10-day quarantine and Montrezl Harrell is still attending to a personal matter and hasn't returned to the bubble.

George is an excellent play at his price ($7,200 DK/$7,400 FD). In the last game against the Lakers, George had 31 points, six rebounds, three steals, and three assists. He's averaging 25 against the Lakers this season. Kawhi Leonard ($9,200 DK/$9,500 FD) could be the lower owned of the big four and that matters on a two-game slate. He is averaging 31 points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block against the Lakers this season. The time off should really benefit Leonard.

Reggie Jackson will be an excellent value if Patrick Beverly is out. Jackson ($4,600 DK/$3,800 FD) should easily reach value if he plays 30 minutes as the starter. If Beverly plays, consider him. Landry Shamet will also benefit if Beverly is out.

Who would have thought we would consider Joakim Noah ? That's where we are. Harrell is out and Ivica Zubac ($4,500 DK/$4,500 FD) was just cleared to play after having COVID-19. Zubac may start, but his minutes will likely be limited. If he plays more than 20 minutes than he will be a lock. They likely need his size to matchup with the Lakers. Noah ($3,100 DK/$3,800 FD) will also be needed since the Lakers have size. If Noah plays 20 minutes, he will be a solid value.

Anthony Davis ($10,000 DK/$10,400 FD) is dealing with an eye issue after getting poked but is expected to play. He practiced in full on Wednesday. In three games against the Clippers, Davis is averaging 26.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.7 blocks. LeBron James ($10,700 DK/$11,400 FD) is always in play, but it may be easier to fit Davis in on this slate if picking one. Leonard and George can both guard James, opening it up for Davis. Some might shy away from Davis since he's dealing with the injury. Kyle Kuzma ($4,500 DK/$4,700 FD) would be a lock if Davis is out. Even if Davis plays, Kuzma is cheap and is in consideration for tournaments. He is averaging more than 30 DK points against the Clippers this season.

Alex Caruso will save some salary ($3,500 FD/$3,700 DK) and is a better play on FD since you have to play two point guards. Rajon Rondo is out after having thumb surgery and Caruso could play 20-25 minutes. Danny Green ($3,500 DK/$4,100 FD) could also see more minutes and if his shot is going down, he will be good value. The absence of Avery Bradley benefits Green, who can help win a tournament. Green is a good defender and should play a good amount of minutes. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also provides savings at $3,700 on FD.

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