With the NBA Cup creating an unusual schedule and rotations shifting daily, fantasy managers should use this downtime to reassess value and explore trade options. Staying ahead means keeping an eye on updated NBA injury reports, changing lineups, and how those shifts impact fantasy basketball rankings.
Identifying buy-low and sell-high opportunities remains essential. Below, we break down which players deserve patience, which are primed to move, and which might offer hidden upside in the weeks ahead.
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Coby White, Chicago Bulls
White has been a valuable fantasy contributor the last two seasons. In both campaigns, he averaged at least 19.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.6 three-pointers. He was also healthy, playing 79 and 74 games. The same can’t be said for him this season, as he has been limited to seven games because of injuries. When he has been on the floor, he has often been on a minutes restriction. He has not topped 29 minutes in any of his last three games.
When White has been able to play, he has provided fantasy value. He is averaging 22.1 points, 5.4 assists and 2.3 three-pointers. There is room for improvement behind the arc as well, given that he is shooting a career-low 30.2% from three. As his health improves and his playing time increases, so should his production.
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Donovan Clingan, Portland Trail Blazers
Clingan is currently battling a leg contusion that has forced him to miss the last two games. He also recently missed a game with an illness. The last time we saw him on the floor, he scored just five points and shot 2-for-8 from the field versus the Cavaliers. That marked the third time over his last five games that he scored fewer than 10 points.
Despite his recent quiet spell, Clingan is having a good season. Overall, he has averaged 10.0 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks. He is also logging 25 minutes per game, which is up from 20 minutes a night last season. He should get back on track in short order, so this might be a rare buy-low opportunity to acquire him.
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Jimmy Butler, Golden State Warriors
In his first full season with the Warriors, Butler is…
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