DraftKings King of the Court Picks for October 27, 2026

Domantas Sabonis is our King of the Court pick as a riskier alternative to Luka Doncic. We are choosing his rebounding-and-passing route while recognizing that Luka has the stronger overall case. DraftKings King of the Court rewards qualifying customers who select the player with the day’s highest combined points, rebounds and assists. Our ten options for Tuesday, October 27, range from established all-around stars to longer shots with specific ways to challenge them.

This promotion demands a different approach from King of the End Zone. A role player can win the football offer with one spectacular touchdown. Here, we want enough playing time and involvement to build a full-game total that can beat every other player on the four-game NBA schedule. A cheap DFS salary or a big night of blocks does not move a player closer to the PRA crown.

The biggest game-script warning is Sacramento at San Antonio. DraftKings’ published Tuesday odds snapshot had the Spurs favored by 18.5 points, compared with a 2.5-point Lakers spread against Portland. Those are quoted prices, not guaranteed current odds. That makes the late game’s competitive outlook more appealing and puts a substantial fourth-quarter risk into the cases for Sabonis, Wembanyama and LaVine. Source: DraftKings’ Tuesday odds roundup.

Tuesday’s four games are Brooklyn at Boston at 7:30 p.m. ET, Detroit at New York and Sacramento at San Antonio at 8 p.m., and Portland at the Lakers at 11 p.m.

Ten King of the Court Options for October 27

The recent results below come from three games per player, except Avdija, who has played two. These are small samples, not projections or limits on what a player can do. Our risk groups compare the routes within this shortlist. “More established” does not mean safe, and the longer shots still need a credible way to finish first across the entire slate.

Player	Risk group	Path to the PRA lead	Main concern
Luka Doncic, Lakers	More established	Heavy scoring volume supported by rebounds and playmaking	Austin Reaves can take a larger share of the offense
Domantas Sabonis, Kings	Our pick: riskier than Luka	A large rebound total plus assists and efficient scoring	San Antonio’s size and a difficult scoring matchup
Jayson Tatum, Celtics	More established	High-volume scoring with contributions in both other categories	A one-sided game can cost him late minutes
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs	More established	A dominant scoring and rebounding performance	Blocks do not count toward this promotion
Cade Cunningham, Pistons	Middle-risk	A scoring surge on top of his playmaking role	Needs more than a routine assist-heavy outing
Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks	Middle-risk	A big scoring night paired with a strong rebound total	Jalen Brunson can take the lead in scoring and creation
Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers	Longshot	Points, rebounds and assists all arrive in an expanded offensive night	Competing Portland creators limit the margin for an ordinary game
Julius Randle, Nets	Longshot	Scoring and foul-drawing accompany an unusually productive passing night	Boston pulls away before he can accumulate enough volume
Zach LaVine, Kings	Scoring longshot	A major scoring eruption with enough supporting rebounds and assists	San Antonio’s defense and an 18.5-point spread
Jalen Brunson, Knicks	Scoring longshot	High shot volume turns into an exceptional scoring and playmaking night	Modest recent rebounds and assists leave less help outside scoring

Luka Doncic: the strongest starting point

Doncic’s three PRA totals: 43, 36 and 70, with 69 field-goal attempts and 27 free-throw attempts combined.

The 70 is a recent result, not tonight’s expectation. We like the sustained offensive involvement: his own scoring can do most of the work, while rebounds and assists can push the total beyond what a scoring-only candidate produces. The relatively close spread is another reason to start here.

A larger scoring share for Austin Reaves is one way this can go wrong, and a close pregame spread does not guarantee four competitive quarters. Still, passing on Luka should come with a clear basketball argument for the alternative, not just a desire to avoid an obvious name.

Source: Doncic’s official NBA game log.

Jayson Tatum: a complete-game challenger

Tatum’s three PRA totals: 28, 52 and 36, with 66 field-goal attempts combined.

The 52 demonstrates the kind of full-game output we are looking for, while the other two results show why he is no automatic choice. Our winning script has Tatum taking a large share of the offense, contributing in both other categories and staying on the floor long enough to turn that involvement into a slate-leading total.

The minutes question matters. A comfortable Boston lead can remove the fourth-quarter opportunities needed to beat a star in a closer game elsewhere. The pre-slate injury report lists Derrick White as probable and does not list Tatum or Paul George. That is different from having a confirmed starting lineup, so reassess Boston’s personnel before using the token.

Sources: Tatum’s official NBA game log; official NBA injury report at 5:45 p.m. ET.

Victor Wembanyama: count the points and boards, not the blocks

Wembanyama has 33 rebounds, 52 field-goal attempts and 12 blocks; his PRA totals are 28, 40 and 32.

The scoring and rebounding are the relevant foundation for King of the Court. Those blocks can make a DFS performance look better, but they add nothing to the promotion’s PRA total. We would choose Wembanyama for a dominant offensive and rebounding performance, not for a defensive highlight reel.

Sacramento’s frontcourt absences make the matchup worth considering, but the 18.5-point spread cuts both ways. San Antonio could dominate without needing a full fourth quarter from its star. We need enough competitive minutes for his advantages to become a slate-leading total, and Sabonis can contest the rebounds he needs.

Source: Wembanyama’s official NBA game log.

Cade Cunningham: assists need a scoring partner

Cunningham has 24 assists and 45 field-goal attempts; his PRA totals are 34, 26 and 42.

The creation role is attractive because he can keep adding to PRA when a teammate finishes the possession. To win the whole slate, though, we want that passing to accompany a much bigger scoring night, rather than treating a solid assist total as sufficient.

Detroit is without Jalen Duren, while Ausar Thompson and Isaiah Joe are questionable. Those absences affect the rotation, but they do not automatically turn every missing shot or rebound into Cunningham’s. We prefer his case in a close game that demands both his scoring and his distribution.

Source: Cunningham’s official NBA game log.

Karl-Anthony Towns: a frontcourt ceiling against Detroit

Towns has 36 rebounds and 37 field-goal attempts; his PRA totals are 32, 35 and 40.

His route is a larger scoring night with enough rebounds to stay with the primary ballhandlers. Duren being out makes Detroit’s frontcourt an important matchup to consider. We should still expect the Pistons to put other bigs on the floor, rather than treating the absence as uncontested access to the paint.

The trade-off is New York’s distribution of offense. Jalen Brunson can supply the dominant scoring performance while Towns has a useful night that falls short of first place. Towns needs to be a major part of the scoring as well as the rebounding. This is a credible alternative, not a selection based solely on one opponent’s injury.

Source: Towns’ official NBA game log.

Deni Avdija: the all-around longshot

Avdija’s two games produced 32 and 39 PRA on 16 shots apiece; Friday brought 26 points, seven rebounds and six assists.

That is a useful starting point because all three categories are involved. We are not asking a low-usage role player to become an entirely different kind of player for one night. The relatively close Lakers spread is another reason to consider the late-game route.

The challenge is adding enough to that foundation to beat the top stars. Damian Lillard and Ja Morant have their own scoring and playmaking roles, so Portland’s offense will not automatically funnel through Avdija. We want an aggressive scoring game with the rebounds and assists still there. His appeal is that combination, not a claim that he will be unpopular.

Source: Avdija’s official NBA game log.

Julius Randle: a competitive-game longshot

Randle’s PRA totals are 48, 34 and 24, with 19 assists and 27 free-throw attempts; Sunday brought just 24 minutes.

The 48-PRA opener gives us a real example of his all-around upside, although three games are far too few to establish how often it will appear. We want his scoring and rebounding to rise alongside the passing, rather than relying on a huge shooting night alone.

The danger is the game itself. A large early deficit would make a slate-leading total much harder to reach. He is a longshot for readers who expect Brooklyn to keep Boston working deep into the fourth quarter. We would not choose him merely to be different from Luka or Sabonis.

Source: Randle’s official NBA game log.

Zach LaVine: a scoring eruption with real playing time

LaVine’s PRA totals: 36, 28, 44; minutes: 34, 39, 40. He attempted 59 shots and 23 free throws.

The longshot case begins with opportunity. We do not need to invent a new role or hope he suddenly gets on the floor. We need an unusually productive scoring night from an already busy scorer, with enough rebounds and assists to stay in contention against more balanced players.

The narrower route is the risk. When most of the case rests on scoring, a merely good shooting night may still lose to a star who adds double-digit rebounds or assists. San Antonio’s defense and the large spread make the required eruption harder to realize. LaVine belongs here because the workload can support a big game, not because being a longshot makes him a bargain.

Source: LaVine’s official NBA game log.

Jalen Brunson: a scoring longshot in a closer game

Brunson has 64 field-goal attempts, 11 assists and 10 rebounds; his PRA totals are 29, 25 and 35.

The shot volume gives us a real reason to consider him. We want an exceptional scoring performance, with a stronger assist contribution to push the total into contention. DraftKings’ Tuesday snapshot listed New York as a 3.5-point favorite, a more competitive outlook than the Kings face in San Antonio.

The modest recent rebound and assist totals explain why he is a longshot for this promotion even though he is an established scorer. A good points prop night can still finish well short of the PRA leader. Duren’s absence and Thompson’s uncertain status are relevant to the matchup, but neither guarantees Brunson an easier scoring night. This choice needs an unusually productive offensive game, not simply his normal workload.

Sources: Brunson’s official NBA game log; DraftKings’ Tuesday odds roundup.

Two Kings, different routes: Sabonis needs the rebounding and passing to drive his total. LaVine needs a scoring eruption. They are alternatives for the single token, not a recommendation to stack wagers, and both carry the same difficult game-script risk.

Sources: Sabonis’ official NBA game log; DraftKings’ published Tuesday odds snapshot.

The Payout Trade-off: A Realistic Path Comes First

The pool of one million dollars in Bonus Bets is shared equally among qualifying customers who select the PRA leader. A winner with fewer qualifying selections could produce a larger individual share, but we do not have the promotion’s selection counts. We cannot turn a player’s DFS ownership, salary or visibility into a reliable payout forecast.

That leaves a sensible order of decisions: find players with a realistic path to the day’s highest PRA, then decide how much risk to accept. A longer shot with very little chance to lead is not automatically a better choice because a potential payout sounds larger.

How Tuesday’s DraftKings King of the Court Promotion Works

The October 27 offer awards eligible customers equal shares of one million dollars in Bonus Bets for qualifying selections on the day’s combined points, rebounds and assists leader. Bonus Bets are not cash. Check whether the offer is available in your account.

1. Opt in to receive one single-use King of the Court token.
2. Apply it to a qualifying pre-match NBA player prop, or a same-player NBA parlay with every leg involving that player.
3. Wager at least five dollars. Each leg must have odds of -200 or longer, such as -150 or +125.
4. Place the wager before the selected player’s game begins. The token expires at the start of the final NBA game, Portland at the Lakers at 11 p.m. ET.

The original qualifying bet does not have to win for you to earn a share of the pool if your selected player leads the day in PRA. The bet and the promotion have separate outcomes. The eligible wager also does not have to be a PRA over: use a qualifying market shown in your account.

If players tie for the highest PRA, the pool is divided across qualifying customers who selected any of the tied leaders. The displayed terms say Bonus Bets are awarded within 24 hours, expire seven days after issuance and cannot be withdrawn. Check your own offer for eligibility and full terms before placing a bet.

Sources: the displayed DraftKings King of the Court offer and DraftKings’ October 27 promotion guide.

Injury News That Could Change These Picks

The official NBA injury report at 5:45 p.m. ET Tuesday lists White as probable and Devin Carter as out for Boston; Tatum and George are not listed. That supports evaluating the Celtics with their established creators in mind, while leaving the starting lineup and any workload decisions to be confirmed.

Detroit is without Duren, with Thompson and Joe questionable. Sacramento is missing Keegan Murray, Maxime Raynaud, Dylan Cardwell and Ben Simmons. San Antonio is without Tobias Harris and Jayden Quaintance. For Portland, Scoot Henderson remains questionable, Branden Carlson is available and Shaedon Sharpe is out.

Missing teammates can change opportunity, but the extra work will not necessarily go to our chosen player. Recheck availability and the qualifying market before committing the token. The 11 p.m. final-game deadline does not keep an earlier game’s pre-match market open after tip-off.

King of the Court Questions

Should I pick the player most likely to score the most points?

Scoring matters, but rebounds and assists count equally toward this total. A player with 30 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists finishes with 53 PRA and beats a player with 40 points, five rebounds and five assists, who finishes with 50. Those are examples, not projections for tonight.

Do blocks, steals or DraftKings scoring bonuses count?

No. This promotion uses points plus rebounds plus assists. Blocks, steals and DFS bonuses do not add to PRA, which is why the best King of the Court selection can differ from the best DFS play.

Do I need to bet the player’s PRA over?

No. The offer covers qualifying pre-match NBA player props and same-player NBA parlays. Choose an eligible wager at the required odds and attach the token. Your player then needs to lead the NBA day in PRA for the promotion, regardless of whether the original wager wins.

For salary-based lineup decisions and the rest of the slate, see our October 27 DraftKings NBA DFS breakdown.