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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 17, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 31: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on January 31, 2019 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 - JANUARY 31: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on January 31, 2019 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) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 5: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 5, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary Forwards/Centers

Players costing over $8,333

Kawhi Leonard (at MIL – $11,200): Needs 51 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 50.25 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Kawhi is going to be Kawhi. There’s no real worry with him. And you can easily take him and Giannis if you go with a low-cost captain pick. He’s the most guaranteed player on the Raptors lineup and if you want the extra points, going with him as captain isn’t a bad idea. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (vs TOR – $11,800): Needs 53.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 60 fantasy points against Toronto. It didn’t even feel like Giannis was good in Game 1 but the man knows how to get numbers and impact the game in so many ways. You never have to worry about Giannis. He will always play very well and this series will be no exception. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Pascal Siakam (at MIL – $9,200): Needs 41.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 31.5 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Siakam has to be a bit better. He wasn’t and in Game 1, but he still needs to be better. The minutes and opportunities are going to be there, which is good news. And he will get you numbers. But there might be better value elsewhere. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.