The ESPN article by Jim McCormick highlights key fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups, emphasizing the importance of managing end-of-bench players to maximize fantasy rosters. Notable players include Scotty Pippen Jr. for assists, Gradey Dick for 3-pointers, and Tari Eason for defensive stats. The article provides a position-by-position breakdown of players available in ESPN leagues, focusing on those who can contribute in specific statistical categories.
The NBA news update for January 6th includes several key injuries and lineup confirmations. Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris, and De'Anthony Melton are out for the Philadelphia 76ers, while Aaron Nesmith is available for the Indiana Pacers. Kristaps Porzingis is expected to play for the Boston Celtics against the Pacers. The New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, and Milwaukee Bucks have also confirmed their lineups, with various players out due to injuries. The 76ers are preparing to face a Utah Jazz team that has been performing well, winning seven of their last ten games.
In NBA DFS, adjustments are crucial for tonight's slate with potential absence of Luka Doncic impacting the value of Mavericks players. Josh Green, Derrick Jones Jr., Tim Hardaway Jr., Jaden Hardy, and Kyrie Irving are key picks if Doncic sits out. Karl-Anthony Towns is considered a valuable pick at $7,200 due to his consistent performance despite a lower usage rate. The "Nuke of the Night" picks are Trae Young and Tyrese Haliburton, who are expected to excel in a high-scoring game environment. DFS players should be ready to adjust their lineups based on the latest player availability and matchups.
