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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 21

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 18, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) dribbles as New Orleans Pelicans guard Norris Cole (30) defends at FedExForum. Memphis defeated New Orleans 101-99. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) dribbles as New Orleans Pelicans guard Norris Cole (30) defends at FedExForum. Memphis defeated New Orleans 101-99. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) celebrates a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns won 104-88. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) celebrates a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns won 104-88. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value C

Cole Aldrich-Los Angeles Clippers (3,900): Cheap centers are a risky lot tonight, and there aren’t many great options until you get almost all the way to the bottom of the salary structure.  Aldrich would be an awesome play at just under 4K if he was still starting for LA, but DeAndre Jordan is back and Aldrich’s minutes have been greatly reduced as a result.  On Monday, he still managed 18.5 fantasy points on eight points and four rebounds, but he only played 12 minutes.  Unless he gets closer to 20 minutes of run, its hard to see him being a reliable option even though he is still one of the better cheap options in the middle tonight.∗

Alex Len-Phoenix Suns (3,600): Another cheap flier worth a look is Alex Len who returned on Tuesday from a hand injury that cost him three games. He played 21 minutes against the Pacers and finished with six points and twelve boards for 22 fantasy points. He’s in a bad matchup against the Spurs, but the Suns should give him time on the floor since he is part of the young core worth keeping in the midst of all their injuries.  Len has upside and is one to watch going forward, but he’s very high-risk tonight. ∗∗∗

Willie Cauley-Stein-Sacramento Kings (3,500): If you need to go all the way to the bottom of the salary structure for your cheap center. Cauley-Stein is worth a look after a double-double last night in LA. He has over 20 fantasy points in two of his last three games after last night’s 35.5 fantasy points on 12 points and ten boards against the Lakers.  He has potential to fit in nicely alongside Cousins as a defensive option, but he’s still just starting to get his NBA legs under him after missing time with a finger injury. ∗∗

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