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It's time for your team to bounce back like Kyrie Irving with the Nets! Kyrie made a splash in his return on Sunday, scoring 21 points in 20 minutes on 90% shooting! He only missed one shot the entire game! Kyrie is by far one of the most entertaining players to watch in the league and it is time for your fantasy squad to start making splashes too.
The NBA trade deadline is approaching (be sure to check back here at Off The Glass for our annual trade deadline marathon series) and your fantasy league deadline is also approaching. Standard leagues have a February 26th end date to make a trade, so while you don't necessarily have to go shopping right this minute, it's good to start to get a feel of where you might need to improve.
Fantasy Studs - 40-point Game Edition
Five guys who stood out this week from the rest by dropping a 40-point game.
Nikola Jokic. Jokic kicked off the week by scoring a career-high 47 points against the Hawks. He also added eight rebounds, five assists, two steals, and a block.
Trae Young. Young scored 43 points in a battle against James Harden. He also added in 13 rebounds and 10 assists.
James Harden. Not to let Young outshine him, Harden also had a 40-point effort, scoring 41 against Young's Hawks. He too, had a triple-double, with 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
Zack Lavine. Lavine dropped 43 points on the Pacers. He also added in eight three's and six rebounds in the losing effort.
Jayson Tatum. Tatum has taken a major step forward lately. He scored 41 points, to go along with six rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
Fantasy Duds - Where'd The Rebounds Go Edition
Five guys who are probably looking forward to putting this week behind them, because they weren't crashing the glass.
Brook Lopez. I get it that Lopez isn't know for rebounding, but when you're that big, you should still be able to pull down more than nine total rebounds spread out over three games, which is what Lopez did his first three games this week.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Triple J hasn't hit a double-digit rebounding effort in six straight games. The Grizzlies are on a five-game win streak though.
Montrezl Harrell. The Clippers sixth man did have one 10 rebound game this week, but the nine previous games weren't so nice and he only tallied single-digit numbers.
LaMarcus Aldridge. Four games in a row for the Spurs big man with only single-digit rebounding numbers. Two of those games he only secured four boards each.
Al Horford. Even with starters minutes in his past four games, Horford has failed to bring in more than eight rebounds in a single game.
Week 11 Overview
With the NFL playoffs underway, I have seen fantasy basketball owners start to trail off as their attention gives way to other things. Stay consistent! Set your lineups!
The beginning of the season was marred by injuries. Thankfully, guys are coming back every other night it seems. NBA teams are having to make pushes for the playoffs before getting a break during All-Star weekend, so that bodes well for your squad, hopefully.
Waiver Wire Potential
Here are 10 guys who are owned in 50% or less in standard Yahoo fantasy basketball leagues could possibly help your team this week.
Jordan McRae, PG/SG (44%). Oh how I love players who are eligible for multiple positions. McRae has only scored in single-digits once in his last 10 games. He's also been a good source of three's and rebounds.
Troy Brown Jr., SG/SF (44%). Brown Jr. has been cleaning the glass lately. In his last five games, he's averaging 10 boards per night, which is great from a forward position.
Dillon Brooks, SG/SF (43%). Brooks just had a dud of a game, but the previous six were pretty stellar. He's going to get you three's in a bunch, while also shooting good field goal percentages.
Ish Smith, PG (42%). If you need help with assists, Smith is averaging over six a game in his previous three games. He's also bringing in over four rebounds a game in that span too.
Markelle Fultz, PG/SG (42%). So we meet again... in the past three games, Fultz is averaging 15 points, six rebounds, and nearly six assists per game. Add in over two steals a game, and he needs to be added quick!
Norman Powell, SG/SF (42%). Powell came back for the Raptors and scored 20 points with four three's, three rebounds, and four assists. Snag him before he gets hot again.
Darius Garland, PG (41%). Garland is separating himself from a crowded Cleveland backcourt. He's averaging six assists in the last three games and over 18 points a night.
Jarrett Culver, PG/SG/SF (40%). What do I love? Guys who are eligible for multiple positions! Who do I love? Jarrett Culver! He can be slotted into to many different slots and is good for points, three's, rebounds, and steals.
Jaxson Hayes, C (38%). The Pelicans rookie is really starting to blossom on the court. In his last three games his minutes have increased, and he's scoring over 17 points a night, with eight rebounds and over two blocks per contest.
Tim Hardaway Jr., SG/SF (35%). Porzingis might be coming back soon, but the Mavericks missed their third leading scorer. Since returning, he's averaging 16 points a night, five rebounds, and nearly three three's.
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