DraftKings daily picks: Building around Suns Devin Booker

DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 23, 2019

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 27: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns looks on after the game against the Indiana Pacers on November 27, 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 GossageNBAE via Getty Images) /

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors waits for a free throw during a game against the Milwaukee Buck at Fiserv Forum on December 07, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 105-95. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Steph Curry (vs HOU – $9,200): Needs 43.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 61.5 fantasy points against Sacramento. You typically know what you’re getting from Steph. He’s doing a bit of everything right now and we know he can get hot from three at any moment. He typically lives to kill Chris Paul and the Rockets are definitely going through some stuff right now, especially on the defensive end. Going up against the Warriors when you’re struggling on defense typically isn’t the best news. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Devin Booker (at ATL – $8,300): Needs 38.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 40.75 fantasy points against Cleveland. The Suns are terrible but someone has to put up numbers for them and Booker has the highest ceiling on most nights. And it’s the Hawks, where the pace will be high, which typically leads to big fantasy numbers on both sides. Booker had 60.5 fantasy points against Atlanta on Feb. 2. I could see a similar outing in this one. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Chris Paul (at GS – $7,600): Needs 36.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 55.5 fantasy points against LA Lakers. You know how I just said that Curry typically lives to kill Paul? Well Paul has been getting his revenge the last few times they met. He looked well rested against the Lakers so the All-Star break seemed to do him some good. He’ll never lack for opportunities and he’s a reliable option if nothing else at this salary. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.