Alright, fantasy heads, for the first time this season, we’re not just talking about who’s hitting the IL. Nope, this week it’s all about the rookies going absolutely off and those bench guys who are suddenly standalone stars. Brayden Burries and Kingston Flemings both just crashed the starting five for their respective teams this past week, and trust me, they are seizing every single shot.
The New Blood Taking Over The Starting Lineup
Seriously, these guys aren’t messing around. Morez Johnson Jr. and Bennett Stirtz are two more rookies who are making a real impact, even coming off the bench. Then you’ve got Jamal Shead and Cam Spencer, who are basically efficiency machines, just waiting for that one injury to vault them into a starting role and some absolutely ridiculous fantasy value. But it’s not just the young guns making moves. Remember Klay Thompson? Yeah, *that* Klay Thompson. He’s completely turned back the clock, and we’re rounding out the Top 12 adds with him and another sharpshooter, Grayson Allen. This isn’t just a hunch either; these are your priority adds for Week 4: Burries, Flemings, Nolan Traore, Thompson, Aaron Wiggins, Shead, Johnson Jr., Jaxson Hayes, Jared McCain, Allen, Spencer, and Stirtz. Don’t sleep on guys like Cameron Johnson or Karlo Matkovic either.
Nolan Traore’s Surge and Klay Thompson’s Revival
Let’s talk about Nolan Traore for a second. The dude just barely made the cut this week, but his roster percentage is gonna jump, and probably keep him out of the Waiver Wire column next week if you don’t act fast. Why? Traore’s started seven straight games, scoring at least 14 points in five of them, averaging 16.4 points, 2.2 boards, 3.2 dimes, 2.0 steals, and 3.0 triples across 25 minutes. Egor Demin’s absence helped, yeah, but even when Demin’s back, Traore’s carved out a real spot in Brooklyn’s rotation. The guy put up 15 points on 6/7 shooting in a half!
And then there’s Klay Thompson. Miami Heat tenure started slow for the vet, sure, but he’s been red hot lately. Over his last five games, he’s dropping 21.6 points and 5.6 triples, plus 1.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and a block. He’s stepped up as a go-to scorer for that new-look Heat squad, even sinking a game-winner in an insane comeback victory over the Clippers. That three with one second left in OT? Pure fire.
Aaron Wiggins is a Top-100 Talent Still On Waivers?!
How is Aaron Wiggins still available in 66% of Yahoo! leagues? The man is a Top-100 player this season! In his first year with Atlanta, he’s logging career highs in points (14.9), assists (2.4), steals (1.0), triples (2.9), and minutes (26.1). Over his last three games, he’s been absolutely cooking. If you need scoring and threes, Wiggins is a no-brainer. Seriously, go grab him.
So, what’s coming up? Luka Dončić is still dominating the league, and Victor Wembanyama had some elite performances in Week 3, which is just wild to think about. The Bulls are also getting center Nic Claxton back. Keep an eye on Kon Knueppel, though, he’s back on the injury report. The landscape is always shifting, and with these new guys stepping up, your fantasy league is about to get a whole lot more competitive. Don’t be the one left behind!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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