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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 1, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 22: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the closing second of the Raptors 106-98 loss to the Washington Wizards during Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

DeMar DeRozan ($8,500): DeRozan struggled in Game 6 and his history against the Cavaliers isn’t great. He averaged 31.9 fantasy points in three regular season games. That number puts him under value on Tuesday. The chances will be there, but proceed with caution. ***

Klay Thompson ($6,800): Thompson went off for 41.2 fantasy points in Game 1. The return of Curry is going to cut into his value, but he’s a consistent performer with the chance to have a big game. And Curry’s return, while lowering his ceiling, does give him a more consistent game. If nothing else, he’ll at least hit value. ***

High Value SG

J.R. Smith ($4,000): You can take your pick between Smith, Kyle Korver, and Rodney Hood. I included Hood because he had 26 fantasy points against the Raptors on Apr. 3. But he didn’t play much in the first round. Smith and Korver will get shots, which counts for something. But who contributes changes by the game. *

Nick Young ($2,000): It’s possible Young remains in the starting lineup despite Curry’s return. The frontcourt duo of Durant and Green proved to be effective and the extra spacing opened up their offense. He only had 10.2 fantasy points in Game 1. But it’s something. *