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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 7, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 2, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 2, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /
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MONTREAL, QC – OCTOBER 10: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the pre-season NBA game at the Bell Centre on October 10, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118-91. 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 Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC – OCTOBER 10: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the pre-season NBA game at the Bell Centre on October 10, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118-91. 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 Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Kawhi Leonard (vs PHI – $9,500): Needs 43.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 64.5 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Once again, Kawhi is the best player in this series and you can take him with all the confidence in the world. I have no doubt about his ability in this series or in the playoffs moving forward. He will continue to deliver because that’s what he does. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Ben Simmons (at TOR – $6,900): Needs 32.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 28.25 fantasy points against Toronto. I still don’t like Simmons in this series and his salary still hasn’t dropped to a reasonable enough level. He’s getting some numbers, but you still need more given the salary and his role on the team. There just isn’t a lot to like here unless you’re playing a more risky lineup. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value SF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Al-Farouq Aminu (at DEN – $4,700): Needs 21.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 33 fantasy points against Denver. Aminu has been solid ever since Game 1 of this series and I’m still not worried about him in this series. He’s been great against the Nuggets all season and there’s no reason to doubt him at this point. He will continue to be a reliable option. Diagnosis: Very reliable with good ceiling.

Will Barton (vs POR – $4,000): Needs 18.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 25.25 fantasy points against Portland. Will Barton is back, baby. He hasn’t been good at home since Game 1 against San Antonio and a confident Will Barton can be a scary thing. But it looks like he will continue to get the minutes and we know he can produce in a big way, especially at this salary. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.