Fantasy Basketball Pickups: All aboard the Bilal Coulibaly bandwagon

Wednesday’s 11-game slate did not lack drama or ample opportunity to add a quality streamer in the case of fantasy basketball. In the case of the Washington Wizards, Kyle Kuzma’s groin injury during Monday’s loss to the Hawks resulted in Kyshawn George moving into the starting five. However, Alex Sarr (30%) and Bilal Coulibaly (31% rostered) saw their fantasy value increase the most. While the former put up 11 points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, four blocks, and two 3-pointers in his best game as a pro, Coulibaly continues to strengthen his case for being worthy of a look in standard leagues.

Coulibaly shot 11-of-14 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line, finishing with 27 points, nine rebounds, one assist, three steals, one block, and three 3-pointers in 35 minutes. A starter even before the Kuzma injury, Sarr will have solid fantasy value moving forward. As for Sarr, the percentages may be problematic, but he was productive in other categories to make up for the 3-of-9 night from the field. Sarr finished with 11 points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, four blocks, and two 3-pointers in 23 minutes. Getting to the point where he’ll play starters’ minutes (or close to it) would be critical for Sarr regarding fantasy value.

Here are a few more of Wednesday’s top pickups:

Tre Mann (36%) and Nick Richards (35%)

By now, Richards should be rostered in deep leagues, as it’s unknown when Mark Williams will return from a foot injury. As for Mann, he isn’t as important to add and hold onto, but both have clear value. Richards finished Wednesday’s win over Toronto with 24 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and four blocked shots in 33 minutes.

As for Mann, his play at the beginning of the season has essentially boxed Vasa Micic out of the rotation entirely. He played 28 minutes on Wednesday, recording a line of 27 points, one rebound, four assists, two steals, one block, and four 3-pointers. Managers who missed out on Mann or Richards for Wednesday’s games will have another opportunity to add them, as Charlotte hosts Boston on Friday and Saturday.

Jordan Hawkins (27%)

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Publish date : 2024-10-31 07:29:00

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