There were only four games on Tuesday, which means that there isn’t as much data to collect when it comes to potential pickups off the waiver wire. If you’re looking for more targets, check out Monday’s edition of this column, which included 14 players to consider adding. With the season winding down and getting sillier by the day, these columns will continue to be vital to the success of any manager that wants to win their league.
SG/SF Kyshawn George (25%), Washington Wizards
The rookie remains one of the most underrated players in fantasy basketball, and the best part about him is that he isn’t in danger of losing minutes. Washington will want to focus on his development, as well as his fellow rookies. George’s shooting has gone from “a stain on your fantasy team” to “bad”, which is a step in the right direction. It has also helped him rank inside the top-75 in nine-cat leagues over the past two weeks with averages of 11.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.0 blocks and two three-pointers despite shooting 39.1 percent from the floor. Washington only has two more games this week, but he has been good enough to be worth picking up, especially if you need a defensive stat boost.
PF/C Karlo Matkovic (16%), New Orleans Pelicans
Matkovic played 20 minutes on Tuesday and contributed 15 points, four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one three-pointer while making six of his seven shot attempts. This was his third-straight game scoring in double figures, and he ranks inside the top-100 over the past week. Zion Williamson’s success is great to see, but at some point, New Orleans is going to have to shift towards improving their lottery odds. That will be when Matkovic shifts from a solid streaming option to a league-winner.
SG/SF Ziaire Williams (14%), Brooklyn Nets
Williams continues to be a solid streaming option out of Brooklyn, and he contributed 14 points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal and four three-pointers during Tuesday’s loss. What makes Williams so appealing is Brooklyn’s schedule. It isn’t too late to take advantage of their five-game week since they still…
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