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Every week, you will see a compilation of the pickups it is advisable make and a fast take a look at the schedule and lineup notes (who’s out and in of rotations).
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🏀 Week 13 Wrap Up
Nikola Jokić’s five-game triple-double streak ended on Saturday evening.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped a career-high 54 factors towards Utah on Wednesday.
Jimmy Butler missed a flight and bought suspended for 2 video games. He is anticipated to return on Monday towards the Magic.
Victor Wembanyama has a block and a 3 in 33 consecutive video games — the longest streak in NBA historical past.
Daniel Gafford had the second-most fantasy factors in Week 13.
Quentin Grimes caught a physique. Dunk of the 12 months 🤔 👀
🥇High gamers for Week 13
🎧 Who’s in My Rotation: Waiver Pickups
Should-adds beneath 50% rostered
Payton Pritchard – PG/SG, Boston Celtics (49%)
Christian Braun – SG/SF, Denver Nuggets (48%)
Goga Bitadze – C, Orlando Magic (48%)
Kel’el Ware – PF/C, Miami Warmth (45%)
Tari Eason – SF/PF, Houston Rockets (45%)
Ausar Thompson – SF/PF, Detroit Pistons (46%)
Jaden McDaniels – SF/PF, Minnesota Timberwolves (43%)
Nick Richards – C, Phoenix Suns (43%)
High Streams:
Vit Krejčí – SF/SF – Atlanta Hawks (15%)
The Hawks will probably be with out Trae Younger (hamstring) and Jalen Johnson (shoulder) on Monday and have a slew of gamers who’re listed as questionable. Krejčí completed Week 13 58th in 9-cat codecs and is quietly a prime 70 choice over the past month. He is coming off a career-high 20 factors with 7 assists, 6 3s and 5 shares, so decide him as much as begin the week whereas he is nonetheless seeing a sizeable soar in minutes and alternatives. The Hawks have a superb schedule, enjoying two video games on lighter slates and starting the week with a Monday-Tuesday back-to-back.
Jalen Wilson – SF/PF, Brooklyn Nets (3%)
The Nets’ schedule is not nice as a result of they play on the bigger slates this week, however there is a path to fantasy viability. The Nets’ tank is in full swing and Wilson is rising as a participant who might need a future with the staff. In his final two video games with out Cam Johnson and others within the frontcourt, he is posting 13.5 factors, 6.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.5 3s and 1.5 steals in 34.8 minutes. He is a participant I would monitor because the commerce deadline approaches, with Johnson some of the coveted 3&D wings accessible.
Gary Trent Jr. – SG/SF, Milwaukee Bucks (8%)
Choose up Trent Jr. to begin the week as a result of the Bucks have a positive back-to-back versus the Blazers and Jazz on Monday and Tuesday. Trent Jr. is capturing 54% from the sector and from 3 in January and is averaging 14 ppg with 5 3s over his final 5 contests. The Bucks play 4 video games with two on lighter slates, so Trent Jr. is a streamable choice in Week 14 due to the matchups and his scorching capturing.
Toumani Camara – SF/PF – Portland Path Blazers (28%)
Camara’s roster proportion is identical as final week, however the Blazers play on Tuesday and Thursday, which implies one transaction can get a number of begins. Camara is coming off considered one of his greatest video games of the season, scoring 24 factors (8-11 FG, 3-4 FT) with 9 boards, 4 assists, and 5 3s in 35 minutes. He is been a prime 90 participant for the final month, so he’ll proceed to make my stream record regardless of video games towards the Bucks, Magic and Suns.
Guerschon Yabusele – PF/C, Philadelphia 76ers (22%)
I am operating Yabusele again as a result of Joel Embiid is not able to return but. He is been a constant power hub and much-needed bully for Philly. He faces a gauntlet of facilities this week, beginning with Anthony Davis on Tuesday, then Domantas Sabonis, Nikola Jokić, and Kristaps Porziņģis. Whereas difficult, two of these video games, that are on lighter slates, come on Tuesday and Sunday. He is seen 33 minutes an evening over his final 10 and might get counting stats in practically each class with Embiid off the ground.
Max Christie – SG/SF, Los Angeles Lakers (9%)
A pure schedule play, Christie faces the Hornets and Sixers on a Monday/Tuesday back-to-back, plus the Wizards on Thursday and Knicks on Saturday. He is one other participant who performs a minimum of two video games on a lighter slate and whereas the manufacturing has been inconsistent, the minutes are safe. He is averaging 31 minutes per evening in January and posting a streamable 12/4/2 line with 2 3s and 1.3 shares a recreation. The boldness is constructing as effectively.
Isaiah Collier – PG, Utah Jazz (17%)
The rookie PG is beginning over Keyonte George. If that holds, Collier ought to be rostered in additional leagues. The Jazz are approaching promote season, and Collier stands to profit from any potential strikes. Over his final 10 contests, Collier’s averaged near 10 factors, 8 assists, 4 rebounds and 1 3-pointer per recreation. He is ideally suited for factors leagues but in addition suits a punt-FG construct effectively in 9-cat codecs.
🗓️ Weekly Recreation Schedule
This is how the week breaks down by way of whole NBA video games performed per day. Use this to determine when streaming choices would be the most favorable:
Day
Video games Performed
Monday
12
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
11
Thursday
5
Friday
7
Saturday
9
Sunday
5
Prime Streaming Days: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
There are a few double-digit slates in Week 13, however there are nonetheless alternatives to faucet the waiver wire for added manufacturing, notably on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Relying in your roster development, Friday can also be an choice, with simply seven video games that evening.
Attempt to save a minimum of two transactions for Friday and Sunday. To start the week, I would attempt to concentrate on groups enjoying a Monday-Tuesday back-to-back or Tuesday and Thursday to maximise your transactions.
🎯 Groups to focus on:
18 groups play 4 video games: 76ers, Bucks, Bulls, Cavaliers, Celtics, Clippers, Hawks, Hornets, Jazz, Lakers, Mavericks, Nuggets, Pistons, Raptors, Rockets, Suns, Timberwolves and Wizards
Groups enjoying all three days: None
Groups enjoying 2-of-3 prime streaming days: 76ers, Bucks, Cavaliers, Grizzlies, Hawks, Jazz, Lakers, Rockets and Path Blazers
Groups enjoying three video games in 4 nights (Mon-Thurs): Hawks, Jazz, Lakers and Rockets
Groups enjoying three video games in 4 nights (Thurs-Solar): None
Stream guys like Robert Williams, Dillon Brooks, Larry Nance Jr., Dalton Knecht, Brice Sensabaugh, Mike Conley, Moussa Diabate, Ayo Dosunmu, Ty Jerome, Eric Gordon and Taurean Prince
❌ Groups to Keep away from: The Pacers and Thunder solely have two video games this week, each on 9+ recreation slates. Outdoors of your elite choices, minimize your lower-tiered guys and hit the waiver pool as a result of neither staff performs earlier than Wednesday with their second matchup on Saturday’s 9-game slate.
Again-to-Again Units:
Monday/Tuesday: Bucks, Hawks, Jazz, Lakers and Rockets
Tuesday-/Wednesday: 76ers and Warriors
Wednesday/Thursday: Cavaliers, Timberwolves and Wizards
Friday/Saturday: Hornets, Nuggets, Spurs and Suns
🚑 Harm Information
Franz Wagner is again!
Jalen Johnson (shoulder) doesn’t have a timetable for his return.
Dereck Vigorous (foot) will miss 2-3 months.
Coby White (ankle) has missed 4 straight video games.
Newest harm reporting for all NBA groups
NBA Harm Report – Monday, January 27
