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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 13

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 2, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) dribbles to the basket while defended by Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4) during the first quarter of the NBA game at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) dribbles to the basket while defended by Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4) during the first quarter of the NBA game at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 4, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Shabazz Muhammad (15) at the foul line against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers won 109-99. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Shabazz Muhammad (15) at the foul line against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers won 109-99. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value SF

Harrison Barnes-Golden State Warriors (5,400): Barnes has been back from his ankle injury for the Warriors’ last five games although he has been playing limited minutes coming off the bench.  He had his heaviest workload yet with 27 minutes on Monday against Miami, and he finished with 22.5 fantasy points on 12 points and six boards.  Tonight, he could see his usage go up a bit if Draymond Green or Andre Iguodala sit out as expected.  Against the Nuggets, Barnes should find space to operate making him worth a look even though he still isn’t at 100% of his normal workload. With Green and AI-∗ Without Green or AI-∗∗∗

Joe Johnson-Brooklyn Nets (4,900): Another SF to take a look at is Nets’ veteran Joe Johnson who has been playing an increased roll in the Brooklyn offense since Jarrett Jack’s injury despite battling a quad contusion of his own.  Johnson has scored in double digits in five of his last six games and has at least 20 fantasy points in each of those five outings.  He is considered probable tonight against the Knicks despite missing practice yesterday. ∗∗

Luol Deng-Miami Heat (4,600): Deng played a small-ball power forward for the Heat on Monday against the Warriors and ended up with a solid double-double as a result finishing with 14 points and ten boards for 31 fantasy points. He has at least 27 fantasy points in two of this last three games on Miami’s road trip and should be able to contribute again tonight against the Clippers.  If the Heat are again without Hassan Whiteside (questionable), they’ll likely use Deng eat the four again which will make him an even more valuable play. With Whiteside-∗∗ Without Whiteside-∗∗∗

Shabazz Muhammad-Minnesota Timberwolves (4,000): Muhammad came through for my DraftKings Daily picks last night against the Thunder scoring 20 points in 34 minutes and finishing with a total of 28.5 fantasy points. He has at least 20 fantasy points in six of his last seven games, and he’s in a great matchup tonight against Houston who allows the second-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing SF. He’s finally getting more playing time, and he has huge upside as long as he’s getting enough attention in Minnesota’s rotation. ∗∗∗∗

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