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With limited NBA action due to the NBA knockout rounds, there are some repeat names in this week’s column. Not every name on this list has carried over from last week, however, and we’ve got some new options to consider.
As we head into the new week, Dallas’ frontcourt depth is even more shallow, opening up a major opportunity for P.J. Washington. Frontcourt injuries in Sacramento, Cleveland, Memphis and Washington have put three role players on the map, and defensive studs in LA and New Orleans are ready to contribute for fantasy managers.
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Here are the top fantasy basketball waiver wire adds for Week 9.
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Fantasy Basketball Week 9 Schedule Primer: Gearing up for the pre-Christmas rush
The end of the Emirates NBA Cup means the back end of Week 9 will be loaded with games.
Priority Adds
1. P.J. Washington
2. Marcus Smart
3. Anthony Black
4. Jock Landale
5. Jordan Walsh
6. Bub Carrington
7. Jaylon Tyson
8. Marvin Bagley III
9. Davion Mitchell
10. Maxime Raynaud
11. Mitchell Robinson
12. Herbert Jones
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P.J. Washington, Dallas Mavericks (45 percent rostered)
Washington is averaging 15.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.2 blocks and 1.6 triples per game this season, stuffing the stat sheet nightly. Dereck Lively II is out for the season, and Daniel Gafford doesn’t have a timeline to return. Anthony Davis has already missed time this season, and Washington is the most reliable option in Dallas’ frontcourt. His across-the-board production makes him an attractive option, and he’s rostered in more than 50% of leagues for what is likely the last week.
Anthony Black, Orlando Magic (29 percent rostered)
With Franz Wagner out for 2-4 weeks due to a high-ankle sprain, Black could be a fixture in Orlando’s starting five. The young guard was already coming on strong in recent weeks, but his move to the first unit has proven to be a boon for fantasy managers. The biggest wart to his game is efficiency, but managers willing to…
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