FanDuel daily picks: Building around Lakers LeBron James

FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 21, 2019

BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 18: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 18, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Lakers 115-110. 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 Jim McIsaac/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) /

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Players costing over $6,667

James Harden (at LAL – $12,600): Needs 54.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 51 fantasy points against Minnesota. It’s James Harden. You know he’s going to get you 30 points and around 50 fantasy points. Especially against this Lakers defense. If Clint Capela returns, that will boost Harden’s assists. The points will be there because no matter what he says, he desperately wants to score 30 points every night. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

D’Angelo Russell (vs POR – $9,200): Needs 40 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 49.4 fantasy points against Cleveland. Russell rolled into the All-Star break and hopefully being around fellow superstars gives him a burst of even more confidence. It’s a tough matchup but he’s been strong against tough matchups in the past and remains the top option on the Nets. Though with LeVert getting healthy and Dinwiddie possibly coming back, there are some red flags. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Klay Thompson (vs SAC – $7,000): Needs 30.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 24.8 fantasy points against Portland. As always, you typically know what you’re getting from Klay. The shots will be there and this is a game where he’ll get even more shots due to the pace the Kings play at. He’s averaging 37.6 fantasy points in three games against the Kings this season. There should be plenty of offense to go around in this contest. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.