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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 4, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 02:Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram #14 before during the Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers game on December 02, 2018, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Icon Sportswire)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 02:Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram #14 before during the Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers game on December 02, 2018, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Icon Sportswire) /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 26: Tobias Harris #34 of the LA Clippers during the game against the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center on December 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images) (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 26: Tobias Harris #34 of the LA Clippers during the game against the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center on December 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images) (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

Tobias Harris (at PHO – $7,100): Needs 32.7 fantasy points. Harris had 34.5 fantasy points in 25 minutes against the Sixers. His recent drop in production has been a big reason why the Clippers play has dipped recently. But it’s the Suns. Harris is averaging 44.3 fantasy points in two games against them this season. He should be in for another strong night on Friday. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Lauri Markkanen (vs IND – $6,500): Needs 30.2 fantasy points. I never know what is up with the Bulls and I don’t know if Markkanen is going to play this game. He’s not on any injury reports, but the Bulls are just weird. He may play five minutes because he’ll learn more by sitting on the bench. The matchup is tough, but he’s dropped to a good salary and assuming he gets over 30 minutes, he’ll produce in this game. Diagnosis: Bulls jokes aside, he’s reliable with a good ceiling.

Noah Vonleh (at LAL – $6,500): Needs 30.4 fantasy points. Vonleh was down to 28.5 fantasy points against the Nuggets on Jan. 1, but I’m not concerning. He’s been strong as the starter for the Knicks and now he gets the Lakers. They have a lot of issues, especially with the injuries. And Vonleh’s game is strong enough to where he should have a bounce-back performance in this one. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.