Fantasy Basketball Week 6 Waiver Wired: Add McCain, Knecht before it’s too late

Thanksgiving week is here, and most of the league’s teams will play four games in Week 6. While a few priority pickups have crept past that 50% rostered barrier, others are worth looking at due to either injury or improved performance. While this season has been brutal for the 76ers, they must be pleased with the play of first-round pick Jared McCain. The Lakers are also receiving solid contributions from a rookie, with Dalton Knecht scoring 14 points or more in five straight games. Let’s look at this week’s edition of Waiver Wired.

Player rankings source: Basketball Monster

Priority Adds

1. Jared McCain

2. Dalton Knecht

3. Tari Eason

4. Donovan Clingan

5. Luguentz Dort

6. Shaedon Sharpe

7. Grant Williams

8. Amir Coffey

9. Ayo Dosunmu

10. Naji Marshall

Jared McCain (51%), Philadelphia 76ers and Dalton Knecht (51%), Los Angeles Lakers

These two are obvious picks due to the production and respective teams’ needs for their services. McCain has been among the few bright spots for the 2-12 76ers, scoring 20 points or more in six consecutive games. The absences of Paul George and Kyle Lowry make him a must-add if available. The lone negative is that Philadelphia only plays twice in Week 6, but McCain’s recent run makes him worth the risk. Knecht has started the Lakers’ last four games and has averaged 22.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.8 3-pointers over his last five. The 3-point shooting ability is a significant reason he’ll continue to have value within the Lakers’ rotation even after Rui Hachimura returns from his sprained ankle.

Shaedon Sharpe (47%), Portland Trail Blazers

Sharpe won’t be too much help in category leagues where production in multiple areas is needed. However, he’s averaged 18.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.0 3-pointers per game on 46.1% shooting from the field in the seven games he’s played. Recently, his opportunities have increased due to the absences of Anfernee Simons and Deandre Ayton. Still, Portland’s lack of depth at shooting guard should protect Sharpe’s value once those two return.

Luguentz Dort (32%), Oklahoma City Thunder

While Dort has cooled off recently, shooting 37.2% from the field over the last…

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