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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 9, 2017

By Jeremy Lambert

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 22: Chris Paul
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LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 13: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball against the LA Clippers on November 13, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 13: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball against the LA Clippers on November 13, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Ben Simmons, PHI at CLE ($10,500): Simmons had 30.6 fantasy points a couple of weeks ago against the Cavaliers. With Joel Embiid out, he could see his usage rate, which is at 39.7 percent, go up. The Sixers will need a better performance from him if the Sixers hope to compete against the Cavaliers. He can put up numbers in every category and he’ll have the opportunity, but this could be another rough game for Simmons. **

Kristaps Porzingis, NY at CHI ($9,100): Porzingis struggled in his return, posting just 29 fantasy points against the Grizzlies. The hope is that he has his legs under him a bit now and returns to the 35+ fantasy point player that he’s been throughout the season. The Bulls are on a back-to-back and rank 25th against the position in their last 15 games. ****

LaMarcus Aldridge, SA at PHO ($8,200): Aldridge had 36.8 fantasy points in a Nov. 5 meeting with the Suns and projects to do just as well on Saturday. He’s coming off a 38.5 fantasy point performance against the Celtics. The Suns are ranked last against the position in their last 15 games and Aldridge continues to be the go-to option on the Spurs. He should easily get his points and rebounds, although his minutes might be down if Popovich rests him a bit or this one becomes a route. ****