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The 2024-25 NBA season finally got underway on Tuesday, meaning fantasy managers are already on the prowl for quality additions. Of course, we’re working with a tiny sample size, as only two teams (Boston and Minnesota) have played multiple games. However, the combination of early rotations and injuries has made some low-rostered players worth a look on the waiver wire. The “Waiver Wired” column will be published every Friday, so you have some potential targets to consider before the next game week.
Priority Adds:
1. Taylor Hendricks
2. Andre Drummond
3. Dyson Daniels
4. Santi Aldama
5. Nick Richards
6. Gradey Dick
7. Caleb Martin
8. Miles McBride
9. Julian Champagnie
10. Tre Mann
Taylor Hendricks, Utah Jazz (52% rostered, Yahoo)
As was the case at the end of last season, Hendricks has earned a stay in the Jazz starting lineup. While the stat line he recorded in Wednesday’s loss to the Grizzlies didn’t necessarily jump off the page, the minutes stand out here. Hendricks played 29 minutes, finishing with 12 points, five rebounds, two steals, one block, and three 3-pointers. Getting shots in a lineup that includes Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George, and Collin Sexton could prove difficult. Still, Hendricks showed in Utah’s opener that he can provide fantasy value in non-scoring categories. He’s already rostered in some standard leagues, and the percentage should only increase as the season progresses.
Andre Drummond, Philadelphia 76ers (44%)
Drummond’s an obvious choice, given that there’s still no definitive word on when Joel Embiid (knee) will return to game action. “The Process” did not play at all during the preseason, and the plan is for him to get in a few scrimmages before being cleared. Drummond’s worth rostering until that time comes, especially for managers seeking a player who can help in the field-goal percentage and rebound categories. While he can be a liability in the free-throw percentage category, the positives outweigh the negatives as long as Embiid remains sidelined.
Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks (40%)
Daniels certainly has his fans within fantasy basketball circles, and his performance on Wednesday against the…
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Publish date : 2024-10-25 13:30:00
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