Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: 6 players to stash now with increased roles on the horizon

Now that the initial mayhem of the fantasy season is over, we start to get into the grind. We have a sample size from which to work, making it harder to find long-term gems on the waiver wire. For that reason, our focus shifts to specific categories as opposed to overall value, at least in certain situations. Whether it’s targeting an offensive threat capable of delivering points and 3s or a defensive-minded player who can help boost your blocks and steals numbers, narrowing your focus can prove vital as you battle for seedings. Let’s dive into six players who are currently rostered in fewer than 30% of Yahoo leagues.

Marcus Smart, Memphis Grizzlies (26% rostered)

Much like Hunter, Smart has missed a significant portion of the early going due to injury. He returned to action against the Lakers on Wednesday, amassing 15 points to go with six assists, one steal, one block and two 3-pointers in just 23 minutes of playing time. His start to the season was far from impressive, scoring a total of 28 points across five games. Not only was his production sub-par, but he was typically playing minutes in the low 20s.

However, with Ja Morant sidelined for at least the next couple of weeks, Smart has an opportunity to step into a larger role, be it as a starter or off the bench. The offensive output is going to be wildly unpredictable, whereas his ability to rack up steals and assists should provide managers with an element of safety.

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De’Andre Hunter, Atlanta Hawks (25%)

Having missed the majority of the season due to both injury and personal reasons, Hunter is slated to make his return to the lineup against the Wizards on Friday. While Hunter’s overall fantasy appeal is limited, he does have a proven ability to contribute on the offensive end of the court. In the two games he has played, Hunter scored 12 and 24 points, respectively, including an impressive 12-for-13 from the line. He has averaged 15.6 and 15.4 points per game in each of the past two seasons, a range that should be replicable, especially with Bogdan Bogdanović sidelined due to an injury of his…

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Publish date : 2024-11-15 11:12:00

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