DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 21

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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Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) dribbles the ball under pressure from Indiana Pacers guard Monta Ellis (11) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets defeated the Pacers 129-126. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) dribbles the ball under pressure from Indiana Pacers guard Monta Ellis (11) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets defeated the Pacers 129-126. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

My DraftKings Daily Picks Lineup

Load up on PG

PG:

Jrue Holiday-New Orleans Pelicans

SG:

Devin Booker-Phoenix Suns

SF:

Danilo Gallinari-Denver Nuggets

PF:

Zach Randolph-Memphis Grizzlies

C:

Marc Gasol-Memphis Grizzlies

G:

Mike Conley-Memphis Grizzlies

F:

P.J. Tucker-Phoenix Suns

U:

Emmanuel Mudiay-Denver Nuggets

Lineup updated at 7:45.

Stars & Sleepers

PG:

Chris Paul-Los Angeles Clippers

SG:

Gary Harris-Denver Nuggets

SF:

Jonathon Simmons-San Antonio Spurs

PF:

DeMarcus Cousins-Sacramento Kings

C:

Alex Len-Phoenix Suns

G:

Norris Cole-New Orleans Pelicans

F:

Paul Millsap-Atlanta Hawks

U:

Emmanuel Mudiay-Denver Nuggets

Recent Results: From January 2-17, here is how my picks did. All numbers are fantasy points per 1,000 in salary.

5-star picks (52 picks): 4.904
4-star picks (119 picks): 4.756
3-star picks (164 picks): 4.736
2-star picks (129 picks): 4.975
1-star picks (48 picks): 3.919

Explanation of the stars after each pick: Each one of my picks is ranked for the day on a scale of one to five stars. The more stars that a pick receives represents the more confident I am in that selection. Picks that I give five stars (∗∗∗∗∗) are players that you almost have to own and I have no reservations about owning at their price. Players that get four stars (∗∗∗∗) are players that I think are strong picks to build your roster around. Three-star players (∗∗∗) are middle-of-the-road solid picks who are fairly reliable to produce a good game. Picks receiving two stars (∗∗) are high-risk, high-reward players who do offer enough upside to be in my picks, but also have a significant risk factor that makes them dangerous. One star (∗) players are picks that are the best option around that price point, but who I don’t think are great options. I would take any one-star player over any option not in my picks, but they aren’t picks I would build my roster around.

If you have any feedback on the new star system or any other formatting changes that would be helpful to you, feel free to reach out on Twitter or in the comments section at the bottom of the page.