In a thrilling week for fantasy basketball, significant trades and player injuries have reshaped the landscape as we head into Week 10. The Los Angeles Lakers made headlines by trading D'Angelo Russell and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings have been struggling, firing head coach Mike Brown after a six-game losing streak. Kawhi Leonard is expected to return from injury on January 4, while Luka Dončić's calf injury will keep him sidelined for at least a month, prompting fantasy managers to reassess their rosters.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to shine, leading the fantasy points leagues with an impressive 250.2 fantasy points this week. On the waiver wire, several players are recommended for roster consideration, including De'Andre Hunter and Gradey Dick, both of whom are under 50% rostered. Notably, Scotty Pippen Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies is emerging as a valuable asset in light of Ja Morant's day-to-day status due to a shoulder injury. Spencer Dinwiddie is also set to step up for the Dallas Mavericks in Dončić's absence, presenting an excellent streaming option for managers.
As teams prepare for a busy week ahead, streaming opportunities abound. Players like Derrick Jones Jr. from the Los Angeles Clippers and Kelly Oubre Jr. from the Philadelphia 76ers are highlighted for their favorable matchups. The schedule offers a mix of back-to-backs and favorable matchups, with the Sixers and Kings playing multiple games. However, managers should avoid streaming players from the Phoenix Suns, who only have two games this week. Injury updates are critical, with the Brooklyn Nets hoping for a swift return for D'Angelo Russell and the Golden State Warriors seeing promising developments with Trayce Jackson-Davis and Zion Williamson's recovery making headlines.
