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Orlando has needed different players to step up during Paolo Banchero’s absence, and it was Anthony Black’s (5% rostered in Yahoo leagues) turn on Monday. He finished with 20 points, four rebounds, nine assists, three steals and three triples in Orlando’s win over the Suns. He logged 33 minutes, which was only surpassed by Franz Wagner and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
Black hasn’t been great this season, but this was a noteworthy performance. Even if Tristan da Silva continues to start in place of Paolo Banchero, Black is the better option in fantasy. There is certainly a chance that this was just an outlier performance, but with the Magic playing three more games this week, including on Thursday’s four-game night, Black is worth taking a chance on.
Here are 10 more players that are worth considering for a roster spot.
Goga Bitadze- 27%
Despite a poor showing in their last game, Bitadze bounced back with another double-double as the starter in place of Wendell Carter Jr. In his eight starts this season, Bitadze is averaging 10.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.8 blocks per game. WCJ is inching closer to a return, but keep streaming Bitadze until he’s back.
Ochai Agbaji- 38%
Agbaji certainly has taken advantage of his opportunity in Toronto this season. He has started all but two games and is averaging 13.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.7 blocks and 1.9 triples per game while shooting 52.4% from the floor. Until Scottie Barnes returns, Agbaji is worth streaming.
Tari Eason- 48%
It’s a bit absurd that Eason is still available in this many leagues. He is a top-50 player in 9-cat leagues despite playing just 23 minutes per game. He’s sixth in the league in steals per game and should continue to dominate in limited minutes. There’s no indication that this will happen, but with Jabari Smith Jr. struggling, it wouldn’t be shocking if Eason overtook him in the starting unit. Make sure he isn’t on your waiver wire.
Jared McCain- 47%
Much like Eason, this simply shouldn’t be the case. McCain shouldn’t be available in any league, and especially not in over half of Yahoo leagues….
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Publish date : 2024-11-19 06:47:00
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