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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 24, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 21: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 21, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 21: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 21, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 17: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder high fives teammates as he is introduced before the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 17, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 17: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder high fives teammates as he is introduced before the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 17, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Paul George (vs NO – $9,600): Needs 43.1 fantasy points. Much like Westbrook is Westbrook, George is Geroge. The two are a two-headed DFS monster for the Thunder. He was up to 64 fantasy points against the Blazers on Jan. 22. He does a bit of everything and has a high ceiling with his scoring ability. The Pelicans defense isn’t great and George should be able to produce his usual strong outing in this one. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kevin Durant (at WAS – $9,000): Needs 40.4 fantasy points. Even though Curry and Klay are the nuclear options, Durant is the steady option. He’s at a good salary and typically gets his numbers because he doesn’t have bad scoring nights and does a bit of everything, including defense. Maybe the Warriors placate him in this game since it’s in Washington. They are good enough to just feed one guy all game and let him work. Durant would be the option in this one. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Kyle Kuzma (vs MIN – $6,900): Needs 31 fantasy points. Kuzma was down to 20 fantasy points against the Warriors on Jan. 21. I’m not too concerned, mainly because no one on the Lakers played well in that game. And the Timberwolves are definitely not the Warriors. And Kuzma is still the best player for the Lakers as long as LeBron is out. If Rondo is back, that helps Kuzma’s value as he’ll get him better shots and take some offensive pressure off him. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.