As the NBA trade deadline approaches and the All-Star break looms, savvy managers are honing their waiver wire strategies to enhance their fantasy basketball rosters. With several players available in fewer than 50% of Yahoo leagues, now is the time to make informed decisions. Shaedon Sharpe of the Portland Trail Blazers and De'Andre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks are two players trending upward, both showing sustained improvements in their performance and playing time. Sharpe has averaged 20 points per game in recent outings, while Hunter has stepped up his scoring significantly following an injury to teammate Jalen Johnson. Other notable mentions include Nikola Jovic of the Miami Heat, who has benefited from Jimmy Butler's suspension, and Ayo Dosunmu of the Chicago Bulls, who has found a starting spot. As managers assess their teams, these players could represent valuable additions.