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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 13, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 4: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 4, 2019 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 4: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 4, 2019 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 31: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 31: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Kevin Durant (vs LAC – $8,000): Needs 36.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32 fantasy points against Memphis. You typically know what you’re getting out of Kevin Durant. And he’s at a good salary. He averaged 55.4 fantasy points in four games against the Clippers this season. He’s going to get you value if nothing else and the ceiling is much higher. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kawhi Leonard (vs ORL – $7,900): Needs 36.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 34.5 fantasy points against Minnesota. I know people will scoff at the Raptors because it’s playoff Raptors. But have you met playoff Kawhi? He will make sure the Raptors are quite the Raptors. Especially against this Magic team. Expect a whole new Kawhi in this game. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value SF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Rudy Gay (at DEN – $5,400): Needs 24.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 23 fantasy points against Dallas. Guys will have to step up for the Spurs and get tough buckets. And Gay has proven that he can get tough buckets. He wasn’t great against Denver this season but I trust him in the playoffs when. The game slows down and guys have to work a little harder. He does hard work better than most. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Danny Green (vs ORL – $3,900): Needs 18 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 19.5 fantasy points against Minnesota. Green is an inconsistent option but he’s also a playoff proven performer. And with the mystique around the Raptors, they’ll need a guy like Danny Green to lead the way. He was good against the Magic this season, averaging 26.3 fantasy points in four games. He’s a salary saver with good upside. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.