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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – Jan. 26, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a photo to celebrate his 15,000 point career milestone after a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 17, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a photo to celebrate his 15,000 point career milestone after a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 17, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Nikola Jokic
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 22: Denver Nuggets Forward Nikola Jokic (15) looks on before a NBA game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers on December 22, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Nikola Jokic (vs PHI – $10,700): Needs 50.9 fantasy points. Jokic didn’t play on Friday against the Suns so he should be rested and ready to go in this one. And the good news is that the Sixers won’t have Embiid, which means Jokic should feast on whomever they try to throw at him. I love Jokic on Saturday based on his talent and the matchup. And he’s delivered for most of this season. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Jusuf Nurkic (vs ATL – $8,600): Needs 40.9 fantasy points. Nurkic was down to 29.75 fantasy points against the Suns on Jan. 24 but the minutes weren’t there in a blowout. The Hawks have some good frontcourt players who should be able to keep Nurkic on the floor. And he’s been a reliable option for most of this season. Diagnosis: A blowout is possible but otherwise he’s reliable with a good ceiling.

Myles Turner (at MEM – $6,900): Needs 32.8 fantasy points. Turner continues to play well for the Pacers and I have no concern about him right now. The Grizzlies are on a back-to-back and just aren’t all that great to begin with. And with Oladipo out, Turner is a guy who I think can really step up his game. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.