Week 4 is here, and let me tell you, the injury bug is still biting hard across the league. With Kon Knueppel lasting less than 10 minutes before tweaking his hamstring again and Keyonte George rolling an ankle on Sunday, fantasy managers are scrambling. There are tons of players questionable to start the week, which means it is prime time to find those hidden gems under 50% rostered on Yahoo!
Rookies Stealing Minutes and Stats
First up, you absolutely have to grab Brayden Burries from Milwaukee. This rookie has started three straight games over Ryan Rollins, making him an instant add to your roster. He put up a career-high 21 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, and a block in 38 minutes in Friday’s loss to Toronto. As a starter, he is averaging 13.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. Yeah, his shooting, at 42.6% from the field, is still a bit rough, but his production comes from his pure ability to generate counting stats in all the core categories. Milwaukee plays four times this week, with the first two being a Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back. Add him before it is too late, seriously.
And keep an eye on Aday Mara from Oklahoma City. He has started in two of the last four games and is absolutely trending up as one of the league’s top rim protectors. He had his most productive offensive game in a win over Washington on Saturday, putting up 18 points on an incredibly efficient 8-of-10 shooting, with 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 blocks. Mara has already established himself as “elit” in what he does.
Veterans Heating Up and Stocking Up
Aaron Wiggins, Atlanta’s newest weapon, is off to a scorching hot start! He is averaging 14.9 points and nearly 3 three-pointers in 26 minutes per game. On Saturday, Wiggins went for 20 points with 5 threes, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, and a steal in a win over Brooklyn. That tied his season-high in points and set a new one in assists. He has been a top-100 player in 9-cat through four weeks and is a strong source of points, threes, and steals, all with a low turnover rate. You need that kind of efficiency.
Then there is Kris Dunn, PG/SG for the Los Angeles Clippers. He will eventually be traded, but until then, you cannot let him sit on waivers. He is chipping in across the board, averaging 8.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks in 30.4 minutes. Dunn has recorded multiple steals in six of eight games, which is just insane! The Clippers’ backcourt has underwhelmed outside of Dunn, so those minutes are not going anywhere. He is posting 31 FPPG in High Score and will be worth streaming at minimum on Tuesday at Phoenix. Honestly, I would just grab and hold him regardless of the schedule.
And do not forget Tari Eason from the Houston Rockets. This guy is a straight-up stocks specialist who can provide at least six boards a night. He continues to struggle with his shot for the second straight season, but he is getting to the line at a higher rate this year, knocking down 93% of his attempts. He will be a top-100 player in 9-cat as soon as he starts hitting more shots. He is rosterable in most leagues, and any injury to a teammate would boost him into must-roster status.
Look, with so many guys questionable to start Week 4, you cannot afford to sit back. These players are flying under the radar right now, but not for long. Get them in your rotation, especially with those Tuesday/Wednesday matchups for the Bucks. Do not let your league mates beat you to it!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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