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FanDuel NBA: Best Picks, Lineup For Jan. 2

By Michael Yaffe

December 25, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Christmas at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
December 25, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Christmas at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 19, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Frank Kaminsky III (44) shoots as Washington Wizards center Ryan Hollins (15) defends during the second quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Frank Kaminsky III (44) shoots as Washington Wizards center Ryan Hollins (15) defends during the second quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Punt Play of the Night: Frank Kaminsky, Charlotte Hornets ($4,100) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

For a while it looked as though the former lottery pick was going to be best known for his break-dancing video, which went viral before the regular season even tipped off. But since the Hornets are now lacking two of their originally penciled-in starters (Al Jefferson and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist) the door has opened for him to play meaningful minutes.

As with most rookies, the former Badger has had his ups and downs, but after averaging 24.6 FPPG over his last two outings he has a chance to continue to return value against a Thunder team that is fourth-most generous to power forwards over their past five games and possibly stake his claim to the seventh or eighth spot on the bench in the process.

My Lineup for Jan. 2 :

Position Name Cost
PG Michael Carter-Wiliams $6,700
PG Chris Paul $8,900
SG Wesley Matthews $5,100
SG J.J. Redick $5,000
SF Kawhi Leonard $8,600
SF Khris Middleton $6,800
PF LaMarcus Aldridge $7,000
PF Frank Kaminsky $4,100
C DeAndre Jordan $7,800
Total Cost $60,000

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