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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 29, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 2: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts during a pre-season game against the Miami Heat on October 2, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 2: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts during a pre-season game against the Miami Heat on October 2, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 17: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA game at ORACLE Arena on December 17, 2018 in Oakland, California. The basket gave Curry 15,000 points for his career. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 17: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA game at ORACLE Arena on December 17, 2018 in Oakland, California. The basket gave Curry 15,000 points for his career. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Kevin Durant (at POR – $9,700): Needs 44.8 fantasy points. Durant had 63.5 fantasy points against the Blazers on Dec. 27. As always with Durant, when the Warriors are healthy, he’s a reliable option with a high ceiling. And he’s about the only consistent player for the Warriors right now. Scoring is never an issue and he can do a bit of everything in all categories. Diagnosis: Reliable with a very high ceiling.

DeMar DeRozan (at LAC – $8,500): Needs 38.9 fantasy points. DeRozan was down to 29.25 fantasy points against the Nuggets on Friday. It’s a bit concerning, but DeRozan never lacks for shots. I have to trust him to bounce back and have a strong performance against the Clippers. He’s a better scorer than he showed on Friday and he’s too good of a scorer to struggle in the same manner. Diagnosis: Trust him to bounce back.

Kent Bazemore (vs CLE – $6,500): Needs 29.7 fantasy points. Bazemore had 38.25 fantasy points against the Timberwolves on Friday. He’s been very good during this stretch for the Hawks and while I do worry about the back-to-back and the Hawks coming off an overtime game, I have to trust Bazemore’s recent play and the matchup on Saturday. He’s been too good since being back in the starting lineup to think he’ll falter now. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good matchup and ceiling.