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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – June 7, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 2: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Toronto Raptors during Game Two of the NBA Finals on June 2, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 2: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Toronto Raptors during Game Two of the NBA Finals on June 2, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Golden State, WISCONSIN – MAY 23: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball while being guarded by Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Golden State 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 Golden State, 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)
Golden State, WISCONSIN – MAY 23: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball while being guarded by Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Golden State 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 Golden State, 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 (at GS – $11,600): Needs 50.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 54.75 fantasy points against Golden State. Kawhi didn’t have to be great in Game 3 because the Warriors didn’t have the firepower and Kawhi was able to defer a little bit more to take advantage of matchups. If Klay and/or KD are in the lineup for the Warriors, the Raptors will need Kawhi to be great because he’s still the best player on the team. Even if the matchup breaks well for the Raptors again, Kawhi is going to get numbers because he’s Kawhi. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Draymond Green (vs TOR – $10,400): Needs 41.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 34.75 fantasy points against Toronto. Draymond was down in Game 3, which wasn’t all that surprising with Klay out of the lineup. Draymond is good and does a bit of everything but having one less strong offensive option hurts his game as it takes away from assists and puts more pressure on him as an offensive player. If KD and/or Klay are in the lineup, Draymond’s reliability goes up. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Pascal Siakam (at GS – $9,400): Needs 37.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 37.25 fantasy points against Golden State. Siakam was solid in Game 3 but you still need more out of him at this salary. He’s still a good option because he’s a matchup issue for the undermanned Warriors squad. His ceiling remains high but his reliability is still in question simply because Kawhi and Lowry are going to be the top options over him if they have it going. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.