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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 14, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 05: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 5, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 05: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 5, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 24: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for portraits during media day at Emory Sports Medicine Complex on September 24, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 24: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for portraits during media day at Emory Sports Medicine Complex on September 24, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

Kevin Durant (at SAC – $10,300): Needs 47.6 fantasy points. Durant had 44.75 fantasy points against the Raptors on Dec. 12. With the Warriors healthy, his ceiling has lowered, but he’s still Kevin Durant. He had 73.75 fantasy points against the Kings on Nov. 24, although Curry didn’t play in that game. I expect the Warriors to make a statement after their rough outing against the Raptors. And I expect the Kings to punch back a bit. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.

John Collins (at BOS – $7,200): Needs 33.8 fantasy points. Collins had 43.75 fantasy points against the Mavericks on Dec. 12. He’s been fantastic since returning to the lineup and getting his minutes up as he gets healthier. He’s playing himself into a rhythm and is delivering in a big way. The Celtics are a tough matchup, but it’s tough to doubt Collins with the way he’s playing. Diagnosis: Red hot and a high ceiling. Tough matchup, but should get value.

Serge Ibaka (at POR – $6,300): Needs 29.6 fantasy points. Ibaka has been over 40 fantasy points in his last three games. After seemingly hitting a cold streak, Ibaka is back on a hot streak. He’s one of the streakiest players in the league, but when he’s on, he’s nearly unstoppable. He’s on right now. And with Jonas missing time, Ibaka’s minutes figure to go up. Diagnosis: Reliable with a very high ceiling.