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We say this every year, and we’re probably never correct, but it certainly feels as though there have been a lot of injuries thus far. Ranging from players being day-to-day to those ruled out for an extended period of time, fantasy football managers are already being forced to dip their toe into the pool that is the waiver wire. Whether it is for a one-game bump or a (potentially) long-term relationship, knowing who to target before the word hits the street can be crucial to building some early season momentum. Let’s dive into six players who are currently rostered in fewer than 50% of Yahoo leagues.
Tari Eason, Houston Rockets (28% rostered)
Eason remains one of the most polarizing figures in fantasy basketball, largely thanks to his per-minute production. Despite the upside, Eason is yet to carve out a consistent role, something that is not helped by the fact that the Rockets have one of, if not the deepest rosters in the league. However, things have been trending in the right direction over the past week, both in terms of minutes played and production. During that time he is averaging 15.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 3-pointers in 27.3 minutes per game.
It’s hard to see him breaking into the starting lineup anytime soon, although he really needs only 25 minutes per night to be able to deliver standard league value. Having been dropped early in the season due to insufficient minutes, it would be worthwhile hunting around to see if he is available, just in case he can maintain this momentum.
Shaedon Sharpe, Portland Trail Blazers (27%)
Sharpe is a bit of a mystery when it comes to what his exact role is going to be on a Portland team striving for lottery balls. He made his return against the Spurs on Thursday, logging 13 points in 20 minutes, almost 10 months to the day since he touched an NBA court. Although his career has been impacted by injuries, we did manage to get a decent look at him during the first six weeks of the 2023-24 season. During that time he scored double-digits in all but seven games, at one point scoring at least 24 points in five consecutive outings. He has the…
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Publish date : 2024-11-08 10:41:00
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