Fantasy Basketball Pickups: That’s Zaccharie Risacher’s music

While there have been some solid rookie performances thus far, Hawks wing Zaccharie Risacher (34% rostered, Yahoo) had arguably the best night of any first-year player this season. Playing 37 minutes, he finished with 33 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three steals, two blocks, and six 3-pointers as the Hawks beat the Knicks in Atlanta. His season-long value remains low, but Risacher has been a respectable 12th-round player over the last week. His value depends on the availability of De’Andre Hunter, who is sidelined by a knee injury, but now is an excellent time to hop onto the bandwagon.

Let’s look at a few more of Wednesday’s top pickups:

Bennedict Mathurin (34%), Indiana Pacers

Despite scoring 16 points or more in four straight games, starting the last three due to injuries to other players, Mathurin remains rostered in less than 40% of Yahoo leagues. What’s most encouraging about his recent run has been the improved rebounding and assist production. Mathurin finished Wednesday’s win over Orlando with 20 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one 3-pointer, with 13 points being scored at the foul line. While the assists weren’t there on Wednesday, Mathurin had three or more in each of the three games prior. And he’s grabbed at least six rebounds in four straight. Mathurin is worth rostering as long as Aaron Nesmith (ankle) remains sidelined.

Russell Westbrook (35%) and Peyton Watson (21%), Denver Nuggets

Despite filling the void left by Jamal Murray (concussion), Westbrook is a polarizing player in fantasy basketball. He’s a much better option for points leagues than category leagues, and Wednesday was a reminder that there’s still some value to be had in rostering him with Murray sidelined. Shooting 10-of-15 from the field and 6-of-9 from the foul line, Westbrook finished Wednesday’s win over Oklahoma City with 29 points, six rebounds, six assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers (on four attempts). You’re not expecting that kind of production consistently, but Westbrook is worth a look in points leagues and even some of your deeper category leagues.

As for Watson, there was no shortage of…

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Publish date : 2024-11-07 08:37:00

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