Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Last call for Gradey Dick in the wake of Scottie Barnes’ injury

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Scottie Barnes (ankle) is the latest big name to go down for an extended stretch with an injury. As fantasy basketball managers continue to try and reinforce their squads, adding the right players off waivers can provide a significant boost. Here are six players still available in the majority of Yahoo leagues.

Gradey Dick, SG/SF, Toronto Raptors (46% available)

Not only is Barnes set to miss extended time, but Immanuel Quickley (elbow) also remains out. The Raptors said that recent imaging showed that he’s progressing, but he remains without a timetable for a return. Barnes has been limited to 14 games this season, while Quickley has played in just three games.

The only positive here is that we’ve seen both Barnes and Quickley out at the same time before. During an 11-game stretch in which both players were sidelined earlier this season, Dick averaged 19.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.5 3-pointers per game. He also logged 34 minutes per game during that stretch. With both players out Thursday against the Heat, Dick produced 22 points and three 3-pointers over 31 minutes. While his rebounding and assists numbers will likely remain muted, Dick can help fantasy managers in need of points and 3-pointers.

Nick Richards, C, Charlotte Hornets (44%)

Richards has played four games since returning from a rib injury. In those games, he averaged 12.3 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. He also shot 60.0% from the field and 79.2% from the charity stripe. What’s really encouraging is that he did that while logging 25 or fewer minutes in three of the games.

Mark Williams has been easing his way back from injury and the Hornets will likely continue to limit his minutes for at least the next week or so. Given that he missed almost a year, he might not play more than 20 to 25 minutes per game at any point this season. There is still a path for Richards to average around 25 minutes per game, which is enough to make him worth rostering in most formats.

De’Andre Hunter, SF/PF, Atlanta Hawks (41%)

Hunter has settled into his bench role nicely for the Hawks. He is still playing plenty, averaging 28 minutes over…

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Publish date : 2024-12-13 07:55:00

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