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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 17, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 17: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after a made basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 17, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 17: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after a made basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 17, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 6: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers gestures to a teammate during the first half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on January 6, 2019 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 6: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers gestures to a teammate during the first half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on January 6, 2019 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

Kawhi Leonard (vs PHO – $9,600): Needs 43.9 fantasy points. There’s always a chance that Kawhi doesn’t play as it’s a back-to-back and they’ve held him out of back-to-back games all season. But things sound optimistic about Kawhi playing in back-to-back games moving forward. Still, check the injury report before making any decisions. Assuming Leonard plays, you can take him with confidence, especially against the Suns. Look towards Lowry if Leonard is out.

Domantas Sabonis (vs PHI – $7,100): Needs 33.3 fantasy points. Sabonis was back to the bench on Jan. 15 with Turner back in the lineup. He won’t see only 20 minutes in this game as it should be competitive and he still plays enough minutes to produce. He’s back at a good salary that matches the reduced minutes. Sabonis plays a reliable game and he’s rarely going to hurt your team. You can take him with confidence. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Pascal Siakam (vs PHO – $7,000): Needs 32.8 fantasy points. Siakam had a rough game against the Celtics, producing just 22.5 fantasy points. I’m not too concerned. He’s been good all season and it’s the Suns. And if Leonard doesn’t play, Siakam will see more opportunities. Expect a big bounce back performance from Siakam in this one, especially if Leonard is out. Diagnosis: He’ll be better on Thursday given the matchup. High ceiling, depending on the circumstances.