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The first week of the NBA season has come and gone, and man – it was a good one!
LeBron James and the 76ers rolled to a 3-0 record before suffering their first loss of the season to the Eastern Conference’s only undefeated team – the Pistons.
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Six teams remain unbeaten out West, including the new-look Timberwolves featuring the dynamic backcourt of LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards.
Portland’s new backcourt of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant has won two straight, and the “rebuilding” Memphis Grizzlies have won three straight thanks to strong play from Cameron Boozer and breakout Ty Jerome, who dropped a staggering 45 points in the opener.
For all of the fun and excitement of Week 1, there were unfortunately some major injuries as well.
Paolo Banchero is out 4-6 weeks due to a high ankle sprain, and Jalen Suggs injured his knee. Jalen Duren is out at least two weeks with a hamstring strain. Ivica Zubac is dealing with an ankle sprain, and Cooper Flagg injured his shoulder.
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Jalen Williams suffered a gruesome injury on Sunday against the Clippers, and his season is almost assuredly over. It’s a heartbreaking blow for Williams who battled through injuries last year after breaking out during OKC’s title run.
With new opportunities available for injured teammates, I’ve put together my top waiver wire adds heading into Week 2.
Waiver wire adds are based on 8-cat scoring, and roster percentages come from Yahoo! leagues. Only players rostered in 50% or less will be included.
Priority Adds
1. Anthony Black
2. Jaylen Wells
3. Alex Caruso
4. Jay Huff
5. Tristan da Silva
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6. Zaccharie Risacher
7. Brook Lopez
8. Kris Dunn
9. Grayson Allen
10. Aaron Wiggins
Others to consider: Quentin Grimes (41%), Jared McCain (30%), Precious Achiuwa (29%), Reed Sheppard (29%), Jaxson Hayes (27%), Dennis Schroder (25%), Obi Toppin (21%), Ziaire Williams (9%), De’Anthony Melton (7%)
Anthony Black, Orlando Magic (46 percent rostered)
Banchero’s extended absence offered Black the opportunity for more playing time, but the recent injury to Suggs all but ensures 30+ minutes per night.
Black logged his first game of the season on…
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