High Salary PF
Kevin Love, CLE vs POR ($8,700): Love missed value in the final two games of the road trip, failing to crack 40 fantasy points against the Kings and Jazz. The return of Isaiah Thomas should help Love as he’ll create more open shots for the Cavaliers big man and give him another option to pass two. Love has one assist in his last three games, which is surprising given how good of a passer he is. With the Trail Blazers on a back-to-back, Love has a chance to have a big game if the defense is mentally off. ****
Blake Griffin, LAC vs MEM ($8,400): Griffin continues to show no sign of rust as this marks his third game back from injury. He had 52.25 fantasy points against the Grizzlies on Nov. 4. The Grizzlies have played slightly better as of late, but are still inconsistent. Griffin can put up numbers in all categories, and if Austin Rivers is out, he should see more assists as the offense runs through him a bit more. *****
Kristaps Porzingis, NY vs SA ($8,300): Porzingis had 40.25 fantasy points against the Spurs last week and followed that up with 51.75 fantasy points against the Pelicans. He’s been at value or better in five straight. The Spurs are eighth against the position in their last 15 games and typically bog down any opponent. Still, Porzingis is the best option on the Knicks and can be unguardable when he wants to be with his combination or height and athleticism. ****