Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Jaylen Wells headlines latest batch of priority pickups

With the NBA Cup now in the rearview mirror, it’s time to get back to a semi-regular schedule. Some rotational changes in the past week have provided a couple of players with an extended opportunity, while others have simply turned things around following a slow start to the season. As always, the waiver wire is the place to be, providing managers with bargain players who could be about to ascend in the fantasy basketball rankings. And remember, never assume a player is rostered. It always pays to double-check, just in case they have been overlooked.

Identifying players who are benefiting from expanded roles–whether it’s an offensive threat delivering points and 3s or a defensive-minded player boosting your blocks and steals–is vital as you navigate the season.

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Let’s dive into nine key NBA sleepers whose current stats suggest they are poised for significant value and are currently rostered in fewer than 40% of Yahoo leagues.

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Wendell Carter, Orlando Magic (33% rostered)

Carter continues to quietly go about his business, putting together arguably the best season of his career. Although his ceiling is somewhat limited, Carter has been able to add an element of consistency to his game, providing adequate production on both ends of the floor. This has translated into fantasy value, even in high-score leagues. He has scored at least 36 fantasy points in each of his last three games, averaging 38.7 points per game during that span. Although Orlando has an adequate backup in Goga Bitadze, it appears as though Carter has both hands on the starting job. If you are looking for a reliable plug-and-play option, look no further than Carter.

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Jaylen Wells, Memphis Grizzlies (25% rostered)

After a slow start to the season, Wells has been able to turn things around over the past month, having scored at least 30 fantasy points in five of his 10 games during that time. In his past four games, Wells is averaging 32.3 fantasy points, a vast…

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