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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 18, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 11: Lou Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on February 11, 2019 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 11: Lou Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on February 11, 2019 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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Kevin Durant
TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 29: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the second half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on November 29, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Kevin Durant (at LAC – $8,400): Needs 38.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38.25 fantasy points against LA Clippers. Durant is typically reliable, even when he doesn’t have a. Good game. But this feels like a game where Durant is going to have a big game based on the circumstances. He hears the chatter and we know Durant can deliver big. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Ben Simmons (at BKN – $7,700): Needs 36.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 55.5 fantasy points against Brooklyn. Simmons bounced back in Game 2 and while the Nets will adjust, he remains a high ceiling. You can go with Gallinari if you want a more reliable option because Gallinari is always a reliable option. But if you want the higher ceiling, Simmons is your man. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value SF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Andre Iguodala (at LAC – $4,400): Needs 20.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 21 fantasy points against LA Clippers. It’s playoff Iguodala and with Cousins out of the lineup, Iguodala will continue to get strong minutes alongside the four All-Stars. Well, three All-Stars and Kevin Durant. He remains at a great salary given his minutes and opportunities. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Landry Shamet (vs GS – $3,800): Needs 17.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 26.5 fantasy points against Golden State. I don’t know how much I trust Shamet because I expect the Warriors will be better. But I like role players and good shooters at home. And Shamet is a role player and great shooter. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.