FanDuel daily picks: Build around Raptors' Kawhi Leonard

FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 25, 2019

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JANUARY 3: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors after missing a foul shot against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center on January 3, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) /

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PORTLAND, OR – JANUARY 5: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 5 , 2019 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

James Harden (vs TOR – $14,000): Needs 60.2 fantasy points. Just take James Harden. It doesn’t matter anymore. Even on a bad night, he’s giving you 50 fantasy points. You like 50 fantasy points, right? I don’t like the matchup because the Rockets aren’t actually good and if Kawhi plays, this could be a blowout. But I’m also never doubting Harden again. Just take him. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a very high ceiling.

D’Angelo Russell (vs NY – $8,800): Needs 37.8 fantasy points. Russell has been over 50 fantasy points in his last three games. And with Dinwiddie now sidelined for the foreseeable future, it’s going to be all Russell, all the time in Brooklyn. And would you look at that, he gets to play the Knicks. Russell is going to feast in this matchup. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Donovan Mitchell (vs MIN – $8,500): Needs 36.5 fantasy points. Mitchell had 61.2 fantasy points against the Nuggets on Jan. 23. Even with Rubio back in the starting lineup, he’s found his rhythm and continues to do a bit of everything on the offensive end. The Timberwolves are on a back-to-back and just aren’t all that great anyway. Meanwhile, the Jazz have definitely rounded into form. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.