Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Larry Nance Jr. deserves attention

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Monday marked the final day of games before Christmas, as the entire NBA will take Tuesday night off. With 14 games on the schedule, there was much information to sift through. While there may not have been any elite performances from players rostered in less than half of all Yahoo leagues, some provided solid value. One is Hawks backup center Larry Nance Jr. (13% rostered), who has moved into the rotation with Onyeka Okongwu sidelined by a knee injury. Boasting a more varied skill set in the two-man game, Nance stood out defensively in the Hawks’ win over Minnesota.

Playing 21 minutes off the bench, he accounted for six points (2-of-4 FGs), four rebounds, two assists, two steals, three blocks, and two 3-pointers. Nance’s overall value was more significant than starter Clint Capela’s, and he’s recorded a complete stat line in three consecutive games. Atlanta ends Week 9 with three games in four nights, beginning with the Bulls on Thursday, and Okongwu will be re-evaluated after Christmas. Adding Nance wouldn’t be the worst idea, especially if Okongwu isn’t ready to return.

Another Hawks player to consider on waiver wires is PG/SG/SF De’Andre Hunter (41%), who has scored 15 points or more in 12 straight games. To describe his defensive production as limited would be generous. Still, Hunter’s offensive value, especially with Bogdan Bogdanovic dealing with a leg injury, makes him worth the risk in the short term.

Here are some more low-rostered players who provided value on Monday:

SG/SF Malik Beasley (32%), Detroit Pistons

Over the past two weeks, Beasley has provided top 75 per-game value in 9-cat formats, performing well whether he’s asked to start or come off the bench. He logged 26 minutes in Monday’s win over the Lakers, tallying 21 points, five rebounds, two steals, and five 3-pointers. Beasley’s production has been critical, as starters Tim Hardaway Jr. and Tobias Harris have been inconsistent recently.

SG/SF Jordan Clarkson (31%), Utah Jazz

The Jazz guards haven’t been exceptionally reliable in fantasy basketball this season, but Clarkson had a good night off the bench in their loss to the Cavaliers. With…

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Publish date : 2024-12-24 07:13:00

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