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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 30, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MAY 14: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a shot during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers in game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 14, 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 - MAY 14: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a shot during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers in game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 14, 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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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MAY 23: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball while being guarded by Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at the Fiserv Forum on May 23, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MAY 23: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball while being guarded by Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at the Fiserv Forum on May 23, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

High Salary Forwards/Centers

Players costing over $8,333

Kawhi Leonard (vs GS – $11,800): Needs 54.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 65.75 fantasy points against Milwaukee. It’s Kawhi in the Finals. And it’s Kawhi against the Warriors, a team you know he feels some type of way about given how they ended what could have been two years ago. And he doesn’t have to go up against Durant, who can be a matchup problem for him on both ends. I love Kawhi in this game. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Draymond Green (at TOR – $10,600): Needs 47.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 64 fantasy points against Portland. While I worry about Klay and Curry due to the Raptors defense, I’m less worried about Green because of his ability to do a bit of everything. Green has been fantastic since Durant went down, really stepping up and reminding everyone why he’s so vital to Golden State’s success. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Pascal Siakam (vs GS – $9,000): Needs 40.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 26.5 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Siakam has been a bit up-and-down in the playoffs but he could run into some good fortune in this game. The Warriors may have to use Draymond on Kawhi, which would free up Siakam to do a bit more. He’s a wild card in this game because I don’t know the game plans. If he is matched up with the lesser members of the Warriors frontcourt, he could go off. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.