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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 14, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reatcs to play during the game against the LA Clippers during Game Three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 18, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reatcs to play during the game against the LA Clippers during Game Three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 18, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 16: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he was called for a foul against the New Orleans Pelicans at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2019 in Oakland, 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 16: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he was called for a foul against the New Orleans Pelicans at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2019 in Oakland, 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

High Value Guards

Players costing under $8,333

Klay Thompson (vs POR – $8,400): Needs 36 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 40 fantasy points against Houston. Klay was in Game 6 form against the Rockets and without Durant, he’s now the second option once again. I love him in Game 1. There’s some strong value on the Warriors who showed they don’t need Durant and reminded everyone of why they won 73 games a few seasons ago. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Shaun Livingston (vs POR – $3,200): Needs 14.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 15 fantasy points against Houston. Livingston will continue to get minutes with Durant out because he’s a reliable midrange scorer who knows the Warriors system and contributes defensively. If you’re looking for a low-cost captain who will get numbers, Livingston is the way to go. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.

Seth Curry (at Golden State – $2,600): Needs 11.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 0 fantasy points against Denver. If Rodney Hood is able to play, he’s a stronger option than Curry. But Curry will get minutes in this game regardless and there isn’t another good guard option. I’ll mention him later, but Evan Turner becomes a good option if Hood doesn’t end up playing. Curry is a salary saver if nothing else but don’t expect too much. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a decent ceiling.