Fantasy Basketball Pickups: ‘Scoot’ to the waiver wire for these top Week 1 adds

We finally made it. The new NBA season is upon us and with it comes all the early-season panic. The initial phase of the season can be an ideal time to not only stream but also find players on the waiver wire who could potentially have rest-of-season value. While other managers are overreacting and subsequently parting ways with players, those savvy enough will keep an eye on recent transaction trends in the hopes of landing sustainable value. Let’s dive into six players who are currently rostered in fewer than 50% of Yahoo leagues.

Scoot Henderson, Portland Trail Blazers (49% rostered)

Despite coming off the bench, Henderson managed to cobble together a serviceable fantasy line in a game that was never really close. He finished with 22 points in the season-opening loss to the Warriors, adding four assists for good measure.

Although his efficiency from the floor was less than ideal, the fact he attempted 18 shots is encouraging. His field-goal percentage is likely to be an issue moving forward, as are his turnovers. However, anyone interested in acquiring Henderson should be fully aware of his flaws given what we saw during his rookie season. If we consider this his floor, Henderson is a no-brainer in standard leagues, especially for anyone simply looking for a boost in points and assists.

Andre Drummond, Philadelphia 76ers (44%)

With Joel Embiid already missing games, Drummond is one of the most appealing backup options available. At best, it appears as though Embiid will play a maximum of about 60 games this season, none of which will come during the first week of action. When Embiid is healthy, Drummond’s value is going to take a significant hit. However, his per-minute production could be just enough to maintain value, even if he is maxing out at 15 minutes per night. As for this week, Drummond should be locked in as the starter, making him an elite target for anyone seeking rebounds and defensive stats, as well as high efficiency on low volume.

Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks (39%)

After some preseason conjecture as to whether Daniels would be in the starting lineup come Opening Night, managers were given a…

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Publish date : 2024-10-25 09:40:00

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