It is officially Week 12 of the NBA calendar, and Rebanse is here to share some names fantasy managers might want to take a look at on the waiver wire following a wave of injuries around the league.
This list is based on numbers provided by Yahoo Fantasy, so keep that in mind, especially if you are playing on a different fantasy basketball platform.
Daniel Gafford, DAL, C
A significant portion of the league is currently dealing with injuries to centers, forcing managers to scramble for healthy options. Daniel Gafford has emerged as one of the more reliable answers.
Rostered in just 16 percent of Yahoo Fantasy leagues, the Dallas big man has produced averages of 11.3 points on an elite 73.1 percent shooting, 7.5 rebounds, one steal, and 1.5 blocks over his last four games. That production makes him a priority add for managers in need of a center.
DaRon Holmes, DEN, PF
Managers searching for help at power forward may want to take a look at DaRon Holmes.
The Denver Nuggets will be without Nikola Jokic for at least four weeks due to a hyperextended knee, while Jonas Valanciunas is also sidelined with a calf strain. That has forced Denver to lean on the sophomore.
Holmes remains a speculative add, but his recent averages of seven points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 0.5 blocks in roughly 23 minutes suggest his role is trending upward.
Isaiah Collier, UTA, PG
Guard depth is always valuable, and Isaiah Collier fits that need nicely.
The second-year guard has become a key piece of the Utah Jazz bench, posting averages of 10.0 points and 8.7 assists while shooting 49.3 percent from the field across his last 10 appearances.
While turnovers remain a concern, Collier is worth a look while he is still rostered in only 16 percent of leagues.
Bilal Coulibaly, WAS, SG/SF
Rounding out this list is Bilal Coulibaly, who has stepped up amid Washington’s injury concerns.
With Kyshawn George sidelined since December 28 due to a hip flexor strain and no clear return timeline, Coulibaly has seen his production rise.
Despite dealing with minor injuries of his own, he has averaged 13.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.2 blocks in about 26.5 minutes over his last six games, making him a strong all-around waiver option.
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