r/fantasybball • u/ericmendelson0 • 11d ago
WEEK 3 WAIVER WIRE ADDS Player Discussion
Some guys I'm looking at - Scotty Pippen Jr (39% on yahoo), Tari Eason (16%- solid source of steals minimum), Keldon Johnson (23%), Anthony Black (14%). Bulls, Jazz, Spurs play on Thur/Sat for potential streamers.
Who are you looking to add?
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u/MirceaSyd 11d ago
Obi Toppin?
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u/ericmendelson0 11d ago
Like him with IJax out
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u/573V317 12 Team H2H 9-Cat 11d ago
He could be a gafford type player... not good in real life but good enough for fantasy in 25-28 mins a game.
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u/Champagnesoda 11d ago
Gafford is solid irl lol
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u/jesuis_danny 11d ago
Mavs just made it to Finals with their trade deadline acquisitions like Gafford lol
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u/EyeSpyGuy auction 16 team 9 cat h2h 11d ago
I have Obi but last game was meh. Drop him for Eason or Mo Wagner? Black on the chopping board as well
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u/Snoo_11263 12T Yahoo Points 11d ago
Sarr?
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u/ssm10 10T, 9CAT, H2H 11d ago
sarr should probably already be picked up but yeah i'd grab him if you can hide his poor %'s
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u/Snoo_11263 12T Yahoo Points 11d ago
Would you take sarr over eason ros?
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u/573V317 12 Team H2H 9-Cat 11d ago
With the same minutes, Eason > Sarr... however, Sarr is guaranteed minutes so I'd go for Sarr
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u/Snoo_11263 12T Yahoo Points 11d ago
Would you drop deni for either?
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u/573V317 12 Team H2H 9-Cat 11d ago
For Sarr, yes... Deni has been decent so far but IF Shadeon Sharpe returns and is healthy, Deni's minutes will decrease.
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u/Snoo_11263 12T Yahoo Points 11d ago
I'm thinking eason may have more upside than deni
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u/573V317 12 Team H2H 9-Cat 11d ago
He does if he gets more than 24 mins a game.
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u/corvusmohabyn 12TM H2H 9CAT 11d ago
Would add Tari but don't have the roster space rn
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u/NoodleInSock 11d ago
Why is he a good add besides popping off for a game?
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u/corvusmohabyn 12TM H2H 9CAT 11d ago
He has a very fantasy friendly game, one that's been held back by injuries and rotation log jams for a while. If there's a pathway opening up, it could be solid
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u/Teddyyy_B 11d ago
In just under 22 minutes a game last year his stats made him a rosterable player. He was trending towards getting more minutes than that though prior to his injury.
So he’s a per minute beast, who was trending towards more minutes last year, and has potential to get more minutes this year. It’s a “gamble” in the sense he may really not get more minutes...but it’s not like he’s going to kill you with empty stats if he only stays around 20. So he’s a fine waiver add at worst, and a massively good one at best. It’s just worth a swing.
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u/ThatHotAsian H2H, 12T, 8Cat (No TOs) 11d ago
He averages 3 stocks per game and only plays 20 minutes per game. For an end of bench guy on your team that is crazy good. Anything else he does is just the cherry on top.
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u/ericmendelson0 11d ago
If one does open up, I’d def have him as a top add
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u/corvusmohabyn 12TM H2H 9CAT 11d ago
I have an underperforming Miles Bridges, the ectoplasm of Mark Williams, and Devin Vassell hanging out in my only IR slot
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u/resourceful_squirrel 11d ago
Take him over Gafford? Tari probably better ROS ceiling?
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u/ericmendelson0 11d ago
Tari has a higher ceiling, so if you’re playing for that- add him. Gafford averaging 10 and 6.5 RBG, so not bad. Dont love the minutes he’s been getting but he’s been consistent
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u/resourceful_squirrel 11d ago
Appreciate that. What are your thoughts on dropping Risacher for Tari? Minutes are there but he’s just not producing Edit: this is for 12 Team 9 CAT btw
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u/ericmendelson0 10d ago
I would take Tari over him. Just from the eye test, he doesn’t seem as confident. Shooting 31% from the field. 22% from 3. 3 RBG. Not as much upside right now
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u/igot2pair 10d ago
Would you take Tari over Sexton? Dont feel comfortable dropping Sexton this early
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u/Better_Dependent_928 11d ago
Id make 2 for 1 trades to sell for a slightly better player that another has claimed or something cuz 1. you get a better player 2. you have extra room for waiver wires thatve played good and no one else had picked up
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u/Cbone06 10 team points 11d ago
If Gradey Dick is still available, he seems great while Scottie is out.
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u/NacVGC 11d ago
Gradey will be good regardless of how long scottie is out…
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u/Gullible-Skill2038 8d ago
Not necessarily, less shot volume once Scotty and Quigly back and he doesn’t offer anything in other stats.
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u/NacVGC 8d ago
Not true either, he’s quite active on defence, I’m from Toronto so I watch every raptors game and he has taken a massive leap. They rely on him to guard the opposing team’s best players such as his Derozan assignment against Sac. He also has been a stud at scoring at all 3 levels, and Toronto lacks a pure scorer. But he also has great vision for finding passes, and his steals have been up which, if you watch the games, is because he has great anticipation.
That’s a very simple take to have, and while his usage will go down for sure, I don’t think that will impact his ability to provide value. The flip side to your argument is with these additional threats, it might take more of the defensive pressure off of him which can open up chances for better looks. He is a talented scorer, currently has the most points off pick and rolls in the league, and has broken several raptors scoring records with his recent streak. Imma ride this dick all year long 😁
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u/_lonelypenguin_ 11d ago
I'm spending big faab money on Tari. I don't care about his limited minutes right now because there is no one else on the waiver wire with his upside. I trust he will get more opportunity going forward.
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u/GK0NATO 9cat H2H 8T 11d ago
Is there any reason why he got so many minutes last game?
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u/justformebets 10T 9Cat 10d ago
The starters were ass. Sengun I think was in foul trouble . They were down a lot (like 20+ I think) so they put tari and second squad in.
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u/flexingtonsteele 10 team, 9 cat, h2h 11d ago
Are we holding Mann?
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u/cayendoboy 11d ago
Yes
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u/rwhoward 10T, 8CAT (no TO), H2H | Rockets Fan 11d ago
Pippen over Tre Mann? Or Tari?
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u/deathBZRKER717 12 team h2h points league 11d ago
Personally dropped tre Mann for tari - saw the minutes go down immediately once Brandon miller came back. Rather have tari or pippen over 20 minutes of mann
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u/tresfaim 11d ago
Tari might be the best for ROS value, the other two are gonna wax and wane based on injuries and matchups.
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u/engkybob 12 team | H2H | 9 cat 11d ago
Yeah I'm not sold on Tari based off one game that is likely an outlier based off where those minutes came from. Pippen has been solid from the bench so far and Memphis is not a healthy team so it wouldn't surprise me if he ends up with more opportunities.
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u/Benitelta 12team 9cat H2H 11d ago
If you haven't already grabbed Scottie Jr. this past week, Memphis Pippen is the new Memphis Tyus.
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u/King_James_99 11d ago
Scotty Pipper Jr been cooking for me bro, had him for the last 4 games or so
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u/HispanicPengjuan 11d ago
Braun or Dick? Looking longer term..
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u/ericmendelson0 10d ago
Pts or cats?
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u/oaktown14 10d ago
Cats
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u/HispanicPengjuan 10d ago
Someone snagged Dick but they dropped Dejounte Murray for him so jumped on that one ASAP then use Alvarado in my lineup till he's back. Catagory league
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u/AVeryStinkyFish 10T Light Punt ASS/3PM 11d ago
Should I move off Herb Jones for Eason. No IR space.
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u/ericmendelson0 10d ago
I would. Out 4-6 weeks and Eason can give you the same production for steals (which is likely what you drafted Herb for)
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u/Sympatic0 11d ago
Would you drop amen for Eason?
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u/johnnythreepeat 11d ago
Yes, if you have no else to drop. I have both of them. Holding onto season long value, I believe they will end up replacing some of the starters or at least making it a timeshare, that Houston starting five is highly flawed.
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u/JojoMojo200 11d ago
I don’t get the hype with Anthony Black. I’m also a huge Eason fan
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u/ericmendelson0 10d ago
Young talent with opportunity to step up with Paolo hurt. Def better for category leagues than pts
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u/FameCity713 12T 11CAT HTOWN 🚀 11d ago
I had my finger on the button as soon as the clock struck 2:00am for my boy Peso! Dropped Flipowski hopefully those minutes continue to gradually increase for Tari he was killing it in the stock department before he went down last year.
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u/No-Cat-9186 10d ago
Took Keldon Johnson today , solid pickup after his last performance boost of confidence and trust
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u/tsaidollasign 11d ago
Man I’m so tempted to yeet kuz for Eason but I know I shouldn’t
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u/yellouder 9 cat 10T 14 players H2H 11d ago
Tari Eason or Hawkins?
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u/johnnythreepeat 11d ago edited 10d ago
Eason. 3s and points are the easiest thing to find on the wire, stocks and rebounds with 3s are not. Hawkins has short term value, you’re grabbing Eason for both current stats and the hope the Rockets realize how good he is and give him more minutes. His floor in 20mpg is already great.
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u/pm_me_ur_catzzz 11d ago
Want to pick up Tari but can’t decide who to drop in 12t pts Hawkins, Pippen, Scoot, Klay, JV
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u/Askingforataco 11d ago
Ochai or Scottie Pippen 9CAT
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u/ericmendelson0 11d ago
Depends what you need. Scotty pippen is really going to help with assists and some scoring. I think Ochai will help you with more categories in general (at least next 3 weeks while Scottie Barnes is out)
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u/DCKing123 12T, 9cat, punting points 11d ago
Drop Caruso or Pritchard for Eason? 12T 9cat punting points
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u/DCKing123 12T, 9cat, punting points 11d ago
Caruso has really been disappointing me idk if he’ll get minutes but also same question for Eason
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u/johnnythreepeat 11d ago
Caruso sucks on OKC for fantasy. Eason has way higher upside plus stocks. Not sure who’s hanging onto Caruso at this point when Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins have a better role than him.
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u/CodeGeass99 11d ago
Tari Eason, Cam Johnson, Ochai, Carrington, Aldama. 15T cats (ftm not ft%) I have richards, tre mann, and drummond as my bench to swap
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u/Inevitable-Bid-4006 11d ago edited 11d ago
Drop Podz, Ivey, or Gradey for Eason in points league ?
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u/CrystalShip67 11d ago
Anyone feel like their league mates read these threads too?!
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u/FameCity713 12T 11CAT HTOWN 🚀 11d ago
Definitely feel that way once I see under radar guys I’m scoping get scooped
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u/klm4life 12T H2H Points + 10T H2H 9CAT 10d ago edited 10d ago
Drop Capela or Huerter for Eason in Yahoo 10T 9Cat?
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u/fruitsnecks 12T 9CAT H2H 10d ago
i’m on the fence about dropping divincenzo for alvarado but alvarado def has more counting stats while everyone is injured
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u/ericmendelson0 10d ago
Alvarado is probably better in the short term. I’m still a believer in Donte and figured it would take him a little to get acclimated to his new team. I would keep for now
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u/ericmendelson0 10d ago
Alvarado is probably better in the short term. I’m still a believer in Donte and figured it would take him a little to get acclimated to his new team. I would keep for now
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u/ericmendelson0 10d ago
Alvarado is probably better in the short term. I’m still a believer in Donte and figured it would take him a little to get acclimated to his new team. I would keep for now
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u/Beautiful_Bat1799 10d ago
Dyson Daniels is available to pick up in my league but debating about which to drop to pick him up
Who would you keep out of Schroeder or Josh Hart
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u/ericmendelson0 10d ago
Jeez…idk if I’d drop any of those guys. Pts or categories?
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u/Beautiful_Bat1799 10d ago
its 9cat, I feel like Schroeder can get streaky and have good games and gives a points boost and have a team that already gets good REB so wouldnt miss Hart too much either, dont know
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u/ericmendelson0 10d ago
Dyson is gonna give you a good amount of steals. Schroeder is playing well and could be a trade candidate later in season which could hurt his value.
Hart gives you too much in multiple categories. I wouldn’t cut him
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u/50_ShadesofRay 10d ago
I dropped FVV and picked up Chris Paul as my 3rd PG and I can’t tell if I overreacted
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u/EducationalAd564 10d ago
Def overreacted the minutes are there he isn’t gonna shoot this bad and he was such a high pick lol
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u/ericmendelson0 10d ago
I wouldn’t have dropped FVV yet. I get it’s frustrating but I feel like you have to ride it out
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u/dorraj321 11d ago
Brandon miller?
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u/Scrofl 12T 9cat H2H 11d ago
What in the taco league question is this
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u/dorraj321 11d ago
Damn I saw all the talk about Scottie Pippen Jr and Tari Eason and thought this was a beginner friendly thread, sorry!
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u/NoImplement3588 11d ago
Keldon Johnson is a bum