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Daily Fantasy Report Card - Golden State Warriors

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For the rest of the NBA season, theScore will be giving out report cards every Tuesday and Thursday, grading the daily fantasy value of key players on each of the 30 teams. This edition focuses on the Golden State Warriors.

PG Stephen Curry

The addition of Kevin Durant has seen Curry drop to 24.7 points per game after notching 30.1 last season. Thanks to his shooting and name-brand recognition, Curry retains an elite level salary that makes it very difficult for him to return tournament value.

Weak perimeter defenses obviously better Curry's chances for success, but daily players should be paying closer attention to fluctuations in his salary and target him in certain matchups when it's slightly repressed. Use him predominantly in cash games, however, as last season's production is unattainable with KD in the mix. Grade: B-

SG Klay Thompson

Thompson's averaging an identical 22.1 points this year compared to last. With his rebound and assist totals remaining negligible, it's simply his 3-point shooting and scoring you're targeting in daily fantasy. February's been the best month to target Thompson, as he's up to 28.7 points through seven games.

Daily fantasy players should be hoping this hot stretch continues post All-Star break and roll him out in both cash and tournament formats. Thompson's been a much better marksman at home, where he's shooting 49.5 percent from deep. Grade: B

SF Kevin Durant

Durant's putting up an incredible 65.2 True Shooting percentage. Unfortunately, fantasy rewards volume and not efficiency. And while Durant is still pouring in 25.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists, he struggles to return value in daily formats.

With a superstar salary, but being forced to share the ball with three other studs, Golden State's team dynamic makes it difficult for Durant to post massive fantasy nights. He's a reliable play in cash games, but there's little potential to reach tournament value in the Bay Area. Grade: C+

PF Draymond Green

Green isn't averaging a triple-double, but he's darn close with 10.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 7.3 rebounds. His 2.1 steals and 1.5 blocks a night are a welcome contribution, as well. He's hit the 20-point plateau only twice this year but has 14 double-doubles and four triple-doubles.

In order to maximize Green in daily, target him against weak rebounding teams where the likelihood of registering a double-double jumps. In all but one of the 13 games where Green's returned at least cash game value, he's picked up a double-double. Grade: B

C Zaza Pachulia

Pachulia's 14.4 usage rate doesn't allow for great statistical output, but his lowly salary allows him to return value with relative ease. Even in good outings, Pachulia isn't likely to contribute much more than 10 points and eight-plus rebounds. Use him sparingly in tournament formats when you're trying to save salary. Grade: B

Bench Players

C JaVale McGee

A temporary jump into the starting role allowed McGee to start the eight games leading up to the All-Star break. In those eight starts, he returned cash game value five times and tournament value three times. When provided with the opportunity, McGee is a legitimate tournament bargain play.

With Pachulia expected to return after the All-Star break, the glimmer in McGee's projection dampens. Prior to Pachulia's injury, McGee struggled to crack 10 minutes a game. While McGee's recent play may earn him a bigger role, he's best used in tournaments when Pachulia is out. Grade: C+

SG/SF Andre Iguodala

Iggy was noticeably more involved in the offense prior to the All-Star break, averaging 9.1 points, four rebounds, and 3.3 assists in the Warriors' closing eight games. In three of those contests, he totaled 13, 22, and 15 points, respectively.

The best way to target Iguodala for daily purposes is in uptempo games where the Warriors are expected to blow out opponents. These situations allow him to be more involved in the offense and hit double-digit points. Grade: B

(Photos courtesy: Action Images)

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