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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 16, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

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) /
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WASHINGTON, DC -¬ JANUARY 24: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors warms up prior to the game against the Washington Wizards on January 24, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC -¬ JANUARY 24: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors warms up prior to the game against the Washington Wizards on January 24, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary Forwards/Centers

Players costing over $12,000

Draymond Green (vs POR – $15,000): Needs 61 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 42.5 fantasy points against Portland. If you take Draymond then make him in your top 3 because you know what you’re getting out of him. He’s a reliable option and he gets numbers in all categories. You can always take Draymond with confidence. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Enes Kanter (at GS – $11,500): Needs 45.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32.7 fantasy points against Golden State. Kanter got numbers in Game 1 but I have concerns that he’ll be able to stay on the floor in this game. He’s a risk because of my concerns but maybe the Blazers stick with the plan and keep playing Kanter. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

Maurice Harkless (at GS – $9,500): Needs 36.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 33.3 fantasy points against Golden State. Harkless was the player who stepped up in Game 1 for the Blazers. They’ll need him to be just as good if not better as I suspect the Blazers will go smaller. Harkless won’t play the 5 but he’ll see more minutes and opportunities in a faster game. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.