Whereas the Cleveland Cavaliers have been the perfect group within the NBA thus far within the season, Kenny Atkinson’s rotation hasn’t been full for many of the first two months. On account of an ankle harm, Max Strus (6% Yahoo) did not make his season debut till December 20. After offering minimal worth in his first 4 appearances, the Cavaliers sharpshooter had a very good night time in Tuesday’s win over the Lakers.
Strus set season highs in factors (15), assists (4), blocks (two), 3-pointers (4) and minutes (26). His efficiency included a two-minute, 31-second stretch of the third quarter through which he made three 3-pointers. Strus shouldn’t be a must-play participant proper now, particularly with Cleveland out till Friday night time in Dallas. However, along with his minutes rising by the day, it is solely a matter of time earlier than he reclaims his spot within the beginning lineup.
Let us take a look at another potential wins from Tuesday’s six-game slate:
PG/SG Payton Pritchard (56%), Boston Celtics
The pickings have been slim when it got here to underperforming gamers, so Pritchard made the listing as a result of he is nonetheless rostered in lower than 60% of Yahoo leagues. He performed 23 minutes in Tuesday’s demolition of the Raptors, ending with 19 factors, six rebounds, 4 assists, three steals and 5 3-pointers. Pritchard stays a prime 60 participant in 9-cat codecs, and whereas he might not be capable to keep that degree of manufacturing for the complete season, he has been adequate to should be registered in normal leagues. And with Boston scheduled to sail Thursday/Friday back-to-back, Pritchard’s worth ought to enhance barely on account of Kristaps Porzingis’ ankle harm and Al Horford’s load administration.
PG/SG Stephon Fort (12%), San Antonio Spurs
Fort’s closing stat line in Tuesday’s win over the Clippers (15 factors, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, one steal and one blocked shot in 23 minutes) wasn’t elite, however Fantasy managers will need to keep watch over the rookie. Starter Jeremy Sochan injured his again throughout the first half and didn’t return, with Fort changing him within the lineup to start out the third quarter. Because the Spurs end Week 10 with a Friday/Saturday home-and-home matchup towards the Nuggets, Fort may get one other alternative to start out if Sochan cannot play. Fort’s fantasy worth hasn’t been nice, however that might change later within the season.
SG/SF John Konchar (5%), Memphis Grizzlies
With Zach Edey within the league’s concussion protocol, Konchar began Memphis’ final two video games, with Jaren Jackson Jr. shifting to heart. After grabbing a career-high 15 rebounds on Saturday, Konchar grabbed 12 extra in Tuesday’s win over the Suns. He was additionally chargeable for seven factors, 4 assists, a steal and a blocked shot in 35 minutes. Memphis’ schedule for the remainder of Week 10 (Friday at Sacramento, Saturday at Golden State) is not nice, however Konchar might be value a glance if Edey and Brandon Clarke (calf) stay out.
SG Luke Kennard (3%), Memphis Grizzlies
Kennard is one other participant who changed the shorthanded Grizzlies in Phoenix. Taking pictures 5 of 8 from the sphere and 4 of 4 from the foul line, he contributed 17 factors, seven rebounds, 4 assists, two steals and three 3-pointers in 29 minutes coming off the bench. Kennard’s scenario is much like Konchar’s, with the absence of Ja Morant (shoulder) and Marcus Sensible (finger) releasing up minutes and alternatives. Hold Kennard in thoughts for this back-to-back ending Week 10.
