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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – November 21, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 22: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers watch a freethrow during a 143-142 Spurs win at Staples Center on October 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

LeBron James (at CLE – $11,500): Needs 47.2 fantasy points. James had 72.1 fantasy points against the Heat on Nov. 18. He’s been inconsistent this season, but he’s also been over 70 fantasy points in his last two games. And now he returns to Cleveland. If he’s in sentimental mode, he’ll relax and coast because the Lakers should not need him to score 50 to him. If he’s in petty mode, he’ll drop a 50-point triple-double. What happened to Ty Lue again? Diagnosis: It’s LeBron against a bad team. He shouldn’t need a big game. But it’s still LeBron against a bad team.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (vs POR – $11,400): Needs 46.8 fantasy points. Giannis had 54.4 fantasy points against the Nuggets on Nov. 19. Giannis is always good for value because he puts up numbers in all categories. And the potential for a big game is there as well. He had just 36.8 fantasy points against the Blazers on Nov. 6. There’s no way he’s that bad again, especially at home. Diagnosis: Reliable with a very high ceiling.

TJ Warren (at CHI – $7,000): Needs 28.7 fantasy points. Warren has been over 30 fantasy points in six straight. He’s been playing very well, providing strong secondary scoring next to Booker. Against the Bulls, he should have no problem getting his points and chipping in with a handful of rebounds and assists. There are good SF options with a higher ceiling, but as a cost-effective option, Warren is your guy. Diagnosis: Good salary, playing well, great matchup.