Squad Up Daily NBA Fantasy Dose: Find value with the Clippers and Raptors

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Here is a look at the Squad Up daily NBA fantasy picture for Sunday, Feb. 26 (the dose covers the four-game slate beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET):

Dynamic Duos

• PG Chris Paul (73K) & C DeAndre Jordan (66K), Clippers (vs. Hornets): Paul played 33 minutes in his return against the San Antonio Spurs. While there may be some hesitation due to him potentially taking it easy, this is also the cheapest he'll be. Jordan's a solid option in tandem because the Hornets have allowed the fifth most rebounds per game and Jordan is the top option to scoop up boards for the Clippers.

• SG DeMar DeRozan (83K) & PF Serge Ibaka (60K), Raptors (vs. Trail Blazers): Ibaka made just one 3-pointer in his Raptors debut, but the versatile big could be expected to attempt a few more. The Trail Blazers defend the three among the worst in the league and while it isn't a traditional part of the Raptors game, a few new looks could be in order. If PG Kyle Lowry is out again, the offense will run through DeRozan.

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Bargain Plays

• PG Ish Smith (33K), Pistons (vs. Celtics): Smith is inconsistent and the Pistons insist on rolling out Reggie Jackson to start most games, but when Smith gets rolling he easily outperforms his salary. While his scoring wasn't great, Thursday, he dished out 16 assists in 33 minutes. Don't anticipate a repeat, but somewhere around double-digits is reasonable.

• PF Patrick Patterson (33K), Raptors (vs. Trail Blazers): Like Ibaka, Patterson could see a bump in 3-point attempts. As a bench option, he comes at an understandable discount especially considering his recent stretch of injury. He's relatively volatile, but on a good night, he can nab close to 10 rebounds to go with a couple 3-pointers.

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Top Fades

• C Jonas Valanciunas (52K), Raptors (vs. Trail Blazers): The Trail Blazers struggle in the rebounding game, but Valanciunas was borderline invisible in Ibaka's debut. This could become the norm quickly. JV played only 18 minutes, further limiting his production. Until he shows he can be productive in conjunction with Ibaka, he's a fade at this price tag.

• PF Frank Kaminsky (62K), Hornets (at Clippers): Kaminsky has played well enough of late to remind people why he was a top-10 pick in 2015. He has played at least 36 minutes in five straight games, draining 3-pointers with relative impunity. The Clippers defend well against perimeter shooting, however, and it's unlikely he's as effective against Jordan and PF Blake Griffin if he ventures into the paint.

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Contrarian Options

• SG J.J. Redick (41K), Clippers (vs. Hornets): On the flip side, the Hornets feature a middle-of-the-road perimeter defense, which could mean a strong game from Redick. While the Clippers' backcourt is a jumbled mess with Paul back in the fold, Redick is the one who likely won't see his usage waver too much. He still played 32 minutes in Paul's return.

• C Al Horford (63K), Celtics (at Pistons): The Pistons, for all their struggles, are an excellent rebounding team and limit opponents steadily. For his part, Horford has been trending downward, going seven straight games without a double-double. The minutes are still there, playing around 30 per game, but his underwhelming performance will keep many away.