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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 9, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 17, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 17, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 30: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after scoring during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at Scotiabank Arena on December 30, 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)
TORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 30: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after scoring during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at Scotiabank Arena on December 30, 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 PF

Players costing over $6,250

Pascal Siakam (at PHI – $7,100): Needs 33.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 46 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Siakam looked healthier in Game 5 which is good news for his value in Game 6. He still has to be a slight concern because injuries are tricky, especially in the playoffs, but his salary isn’t bad and we know he’s going to get the minutes. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Tobias Harris (vs TOR – $6,400): Needs 29.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 26.5 fantasy points against Toronto. Once again, Harris is just a guy. He’s not going to hurt you because he’ll find a way to get numbers but you shouldn’t expect a big outing out of him either. He’s a solid hand if you’re looking for stability but probably won’t win your league. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Al-Farouq Aminu (vs DEN – $4,700): Needs 21.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 19 fantasy points against Denver. Aminu wasn’t good in Game 5 but his minutes were down in the blowout. It’s tough to know how a team comes back from a blowout but I would imagine that the Blazers will respond with a good outing because they have plenty of pride. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Serge Ibaka (at PHI – $4,100): Needs 19.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 11.5 fantasy points against Philadelphia. The return of Siakam put a damper on the big game I had planned for Ibaka. He’s still getting more minutes, which is a good sign. The ceiling is high but he’s not the most reliable option just because he hasn’t shown in throughout the playoffs. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a good ceiling.