FanDuel daily picks: Building around Blazers Damian Lillard

FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 18, 2019

PORTLAND, OR - FEBRUARY 13: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on February 13, 2019 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – OCTOBER 19: Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors controls the ball in a NBA game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 19, 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. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

High Value Forwards/Centers

Players costing over $12,000

Jordan Bell (at POR – $8,000): Needs 32.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 23.1 fantasy points against Golden State. Bell made a good impact in limited minutes in Game 2. Can he do it again? I have some doubts but I like him more than Kanter, who I’ve stressed all series simply can’t play against the Warriors. The Blazers frontcourt is weak and Bell at least plays alongside three All-Stars and can do some things. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a decent ceiling.

Meyers Leonard (vs GS – $6,000): Needs 24.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 16.2 fantasy points against Golden State. I thought it was going to be Collins who got the minutes and proved to be playable in this series in place of Kanter. It was Leonard. My fault. I’m not sold on anyone in the Blazers frontcourt and I don’t even mind Aminu in this spot. He’s a proven role player. The Blazers just aren’t getting enough out of any of these guys right now. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a decent ceiling.

Kevon Looney (at POR – $10,500): Needs 42.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 21.9 fantasy points against Portland. Looney’s salary has gone way up and that’s a little concerning. It certainly lowers his ceiling and reliability. But the minutes will continue to be there and he’s simply punished the Blazers frontcourt with his scoring and rebounding. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.