Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Don’t worry about Nikola Jovic

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Wednesday proved to be even more action-packed than many expected. In addition to 11 games being on the schedule, multiple trades were consummated, including Jimmy Butler’s move to Golden State, the Bucks acquiring Kyle Kuzma (and sending Khris Middleton to Washington), and the Lakers adding a starting center in Mark Williams. And the trade deadline isn’t until 3 PM Eastern on Thursday, so who knows what else may happen before then. Let’s look at some low-rostered players who are worth a look in fantasy leagues, and some stand to have added value once the “silly season” kicks into high gear.

PF/C Nikola Jović (36%), Miami Heat

The Heat finally got a deal done for Jimmy Butler, and their return includes Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and PJ Tucker. While Wiggins should undoubtedly be in the rotation, neither Anderson nor Tucker appear to be locks. That should protect Jovic’s value, and he’s played well enough recently to ensure he’ll remain a key figure for the Heat. In 37 minutes off the bench, he accounted for 23 points, five rebounds, seven assists, one blocked shot, and three 3-pointers. Jovic shot 8-of-9 from the field and 4-of-5 from the foul line in Miami’s 108-101 win over Philadelphia.

PG Isaiah Collier (23%), Utah Jazz

Collier was excellent in Wednesday’s comeback win over the Warriors. Once again in the starting lineup, the rookie finished with 20 points, six rebounds, 11 assists, and one steal in 34 minutes. Collier’s perimeter shot remains a work in progress, as he missed all five 3-point attempts against Golden State. However, he was 9-of-13 inside the arc, and the Jazz had to be thrilled with Collier only committing one turnover. Playing time won’t be an issue for Collier the rest of the way, as he’s on a team that has prioritized the development of its younger players.

SF/PF Matas Buzelis (22%), Chicago Bulls

After making all ten of his shots in Tuesday’s win over Miami, Buzelis cooled off in Minneapolis on Wednesday. However, while he shot 4-of-10 from the field, the rookie forward finished with 14 points, five rebounds, one assist, two steals, and three blocked shots in 29 minutes. Buzelis made…

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Publish date : 2025-02-06 08:13:00

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