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Injuries in Brooklyn, Dallas, and Philadelphia have recently pushed some role players to the forefront, and they’ve provided solid value in their current roles. Add in the lineup change in Phoenix, and numerous opportunities exist to find value on the waiver wire ahead of Week 12. Let’s look at some of those options, sticking to players rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo leagues.
Priority Adds
1. Kelly Oubre Jr.
2. Shaedon Sharpe
3. Jaime Jaquez Jr.
4. Quentin Grimes
5. Yves Missi
6. Guerschon Yabusele
7. Toumani Camara
8. Noah Clowney
9. Keon Johnson
10. Jaden Hardy
SG/SF Shaedon Sharpe (46%), Portland Trail Blazers
Sharpe hasn’t been the best at providing value outside points and 3-pointers, but that has changed recently. Over the past week, he has averaged 19.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.5 blocks, and 3.0 3-pointers per game, shooting 48.4% from the field and 71.4% from the foul line. That production has been good for top-50 value in 8- and 9-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. Portland plays four games during Week 12, all at home, beginning with the Nets on Tuesday.
SG/SF Kelly Oubre Jr. (39%), Philadelphia 76ers
Availability remains an issue for 76ers stars Joel Embiid (foot) and Paul George (groin), but the latter is on track to return as soon as Friday night against New Orleans. That said, there’s a need for consistent production outside the 76ers’ three stars. This is where Oubre comes into play, and he’s been a top-75 player over the past week. And the Week 12 schedule works in the Tsunami Papi’s favor. Not only does Philadelphia play four games, but they’re two back-to-backs.
C Yves Missi (35%), New Orleans Pelicans
Some have been concerned that Missi’s value would decrease with Zion Williamson back in the fold, as the Pelicans’ starting lineup would have two non-shooters. However, the rookie played 28 minutes in New Orleans’ January 7 loss to Minnesota (Zion’s return). A top 100 player over the past week, Missi’s minutes will be fine, given the Pelicans’ lack of options at the center position. Williamson may be able to play the position in segments, but that isn’t a role he can play…
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Publish date : 2025-01-10 17:06:00
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