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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 2, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 11: Alex Len #25 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on January 11, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Hawks defeated the 76ers 123-121. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 11: Alex Len #25 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on January 11, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Hawks defeated the 76ers 123-121. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – JANUARY 30: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on January 30, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – JANUARY 30: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on January 30, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Trae Young (at SA – $8,300): Needs 40 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 48.25 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Young continues to play outstanding basketball here for the Hawks. The games don’t mean anything but he’s putting on a show and building plenty of confidence heading into next season. It’s a tough matchup as the Spurs are always tough at home. But I’m not doubting Young right now. He’s simply been too good since the break and with the Hawks shorthanded, he’ll have to continue to perform. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Chris Paul (at SAC – $7,100): Needs 34.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 41.5 fantasy points against Sacramento. Paul has been over 40 fantasy points in all three games against the Kings this season. This is just a great matchup for him because the Kings are typically a great matchup for any player with top flight offensive skills. Maybe the Rockets finally rest some of their top guys. But maybe not. I certainly won’t believe it until I see it. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Rajon Rondo (at OKC – $6,600): Needs 31.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 56.75 fantasy points against New Orleans. Rondo has been over 50 fantasy points in his last two games. And with LeBron out of the lineup, it’ll up to Rondo to lead the offense. Someone has to get these numbers for the Lakers and Rondo is obviously the best option for them. And it’s not like you can trust the Thunder defense or team right now. Rondo should deliver big. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.