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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – Dec. 8, 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 $6,250

LeBron James (at MEM – $10,600): Needs 48.4 fantasy points. The matchup is very tough for LeBron on Saturday. But he’s LeBron. And he’s been looking like LeBron over the last month. We know he can do everything and he’s been doing everything during this recent stretch for the Lakers. And he’ll need to do everything if the Lakers want to win this game given Memphis’ defense. Trust LeBron. Diagnosis: It’s LeBron and probably an angry LeBron.

Danilo Gallinari (vs MIA – $6,900): Needs 31.5 fantasy points. Gallinari was down to 29.75 fantasy points against the Grizzlies on Dec. 5. I’m not too concerned as the matchup was tough and Gallinari has been reliable this season. Trust him to bounce back against a better matchup. He can do a bit of everything and the points and rebounds should be there in this one. Diagnosis: He’ll bounce back. Typically reliable with a good ceiling.

Robert Covington (at POR – $6,400): Needs 29.2 fantasy points. I continue to love Covington’s game. He gets the minutes on most nights and he can do a bit of everything. He’ll play a big role in this game given Portland’s versatility. He remains at a good salary as well, which helps. Diagnosis: Reliable at the very least. But this feels like a big game for him given the matchup and his talent.