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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 14, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 8: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts to a play during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 8, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 8: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts to a play during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 8, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 24: Elfrid Payton #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Media Day on September 24, 2018 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 24: Elfrid Payton #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Media Day on September 24, 2018 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Elfrid Payton (at LAC – $5,900): Needs 27.5 fantasy points. Payton was up to 30.75 fantasy points against the Timberwolves on Jan. 12. He’s not quite back into form, but he’s playing well overall and remains at a decent enough salary. When he’s back up over 30 minutes then he’ll be in for a big game. The matchup is a good one and this should be an offensive affair given the current state of both defenses. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Shabazz Napier (vs BOS – $4,600): Needs 21.4 fantasy points. Napier has been providing the Nets with solid minutes and production as of late, going over 25 fantasy points in his last four games. I don’t know what to make of the Celitics right now but I know they are having some issues. Meanwhile, the Nets continue to play well. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

Tony Parker (at SA – $3,400): Needs 15.9 fantasy points. If Parker is going to turn back the clock, this would obviously be the game. Can he do it? I don’t know. But I feel like I should mention him just because I’m a sucker for a good revenge game. Though I’m not sure Parker sees this as a revenge. If anything, the Spurs might make his life miserable. Diagnosis: Could hit in a big way or give you next to nothing. But the storyline has me interested.