Fantasy Basketball Playoff Tips, Part II: Uncover these 5 hidden waiver wire gems

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With the fantasy basketball playoffs just around the corner, it’s time to start looking for some hidden gems who can help you make a run at the championship. These five players are all under 20% rostered in Yahoo leagues, but they can potentially be major contributors down the stretch.

1. Miles McBride, PG/SG, New York Knicks (17% rostered)

McBride has considerable upside over the next two weeks. With Jalen Brunson out with a sprained ankle, McBride moves into the starting unit, a position where he’s performed well in the past. Deuce averaged close to 39 minutes across his career as a starter, so there’s no doubt Thibs will give him the minutes to produce. In three starts this year, he’s averaging 17 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists with 3.0 stocks per game.

The efficiency will be the question mark, but he’ll generate plenty of counting stats for points, 3s, assists and steals. The Knicks play 12 games across the fantasy playoffs (4-4-4) and have games on at least two of the best streaming days from Week 20 to Week 22. Add him if he’s available.

2. Moses Moody, SG/SF, Golden State Warriors (8% rostered)

The Warriors are still without Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) and with Brandin Podziemski dealing with a back injury, Moody continues to see consistent minutes. He is a poor man’s De’Andre Hunter, with more defensive upside right now, averaging 13 points with 3 rebounds and two 3s per game with strong 49/42/93 shooting splits over his last 10 contests.

The Warriors have a great schedule in Week 20, playing on all the ideal streaming days. So, if you’re a fantasy manager playing in the quarterfinals, he should be on your radar, with the Warriors playing four games that week. The following week, the Warriors play three fantasy-friendly opponents: the Heat, Pelicans and Spurs. In championship week, the Dubs play four games, with two of them falling on the best streaming days. Moody was a top 100 player last week and has been that over the past month.

3. Ziaire Williams, SG/SF, Brooklyn Nets (12% rostered)

The Nets’ rotation has been tricky to pinpoint. However, I’m projecting Williams to stick as one of…

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Publish date : 2025-03-11 18:42:00

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