Fantasy Basketball: Combing the Waiver Wire

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As we get closer to the NBA trade deadline and the fantasy basketball trade deadline, it is time to assemble talent on your roster that you can use or dangle in a trade.

Here are some players you should consider adding to your roster this week.

Dejonte Murray, PG, Spurs: Murray is currently owned in 35% of ESPN leagues. He is worth adding now that he has officially taken over as the starting point guard in San Antonio. With an explosive first step, Murray can get to the rim and finish but he also terrific court vision and can distribute the ball as well.

Jordan Clarkson, PG/SG, Lakers: Clarkson has made the most of Lonzo Ball’s absense averaging 14.4 points per game. Clarkson is only owned in 55% of ESPN leagues so he could be available in your league as we speak.

Larry Nance Jr, PF, Lakers: Nance is only owned in 25% of ESPN leagues. With a healthy stat line of 8.9 points per game, 1.4 blocks, 1.4 steals and 5.8 rebounds, he is worth adding if you are looking for proven depth.

Buddy Hield, SG, Kings: Hield is hot again. The volume scoring shooting guard is average 12.7 points per game and has scored double digits fantasy points in 10 of his last 12 games.

Kelly Oubre, SF, Wizards: The young forward has carved out a role for himself in Scott Brooks rotation averaging 12 points and 4.8 points per game. Again, if you are looking for bench depth, Oubre could be a quality option.

John Collins, PF/C, Hawks: When are people going to come around to Collins. He is averaging 15.5 fantasy points per game. Collins is only owned in 35% of ESPN leagues right now. If he is available, grab him!

Dwayne Dedmon, C, Hawks: Dedmon is averaging 10.2 points per game and 7.8 rebounds per game. he is only owned in 25% of ESPN leagues so if you are looking for a legit big to spot start or slow night pick up in DFS, Dedmon is worth grabbing.

 

 

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