We're nearing the one-third mark of the season, and you should have a good feel for your roster by now. If you're struggling and on the bottom-end of your league standings, think about changing up your roster unless you're waiting for an injured player who will make an impact. If not, it's unlikely your roster will make that drastic of a change to jump back to the top-half of the standings. Try pulling off some trades or you'll gotta be on top of the waivers to pick up hot players.
In the meantime, here are this week's waiver wire adds that could possibly help your lineups.
Guards-
C.J. Watson (GSW)-
The Warriors have gone with a 3-guard lineup the past couple of games and C.J. Watson is the beneficiary of that lineup. Watson has hit double-figures in points his last four games as well as 30+ minutes in those games. His last four games, he's averaging 15.2 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3 apg, 1.7 spg and shooting 55%. You'll never know with Don Nelson's lineups, but Watson's worth a shot while he's hot.
James Harden (OKC)-
This pickup isn't so much of Harden playing great as of late, but just a gut feeling he'll have a good week...at least a watch, if anything. The rookie has impressed when given minutes, but until he's in the starting lineup, his numbers will be off and on. Thabo Sefolosha is the current starter even though his play isn't spectacular.
Forwards-
Anthony Randolph (GSW)-
I'm sure many owners dropped Randolph after reports said he could miss up to two weeks of action. I'm a victim of this....Those reports were WAY off and he only ended up missing one game. He showed all his former owners why we should've stashed him on the bench coming back with a vengeance (28 pts, 13 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl & blk). I've said many times before that all this guy needs is minutes and he'll continue to put up these kinds of numbers. Let's just hope Nellie starts to ride this guy.
Paul Millsap (UTA)-
Utah has a rough schedule ahead this week (SAS, @LAL, ORL, LAL). All four teams have dominating big men (Duncan, Gasol/Bynum, Dwight) meaning starter Carlos Boozer will have his hands full. Boozer could battle foul trouble in a couple of these matchups, so Millsap will get his share of minutes if this happens. If you're a Boozer owner, take a look at adding Millsap for this week.
Centers-
Joel Przybilla (POR)-
As we all should know by now, Greg Oden is done for the year after having a freak injury Saturday night against Houston. This positive news is that he just had successful surgery. We wish him the best as his career has been riddled by injuries ever since he was drafted. The "Vanilla Gorilla" will pick up his minutes and should be solid. His numbers are very similar to Oden's, so there shouldn't be too much of a drop off. We've seen him in the past rack up the boards and blocks.
Chris Anderson (DEN)-
Anderson finally looks healthy again, and the energy seems to be back as well. This is very good news for fantasy owners who have waited for him to provide help in the energy categories. His blocks and steals will be there as he'll continue to get more and more minutes.
Eric Dampier (DAL)-
Dampier seems to have won over the starting spot even though coach Carlisle said it'll be a match up situation between him and Drew Gooden. Gooden was a beast while Damp was out, but whoever gets the starting minutes will have more value. Right now, it looks like Dampier has the value, so ride him while he's starting.
Thanks for the support and following as always!
Good luck this week!
In the meantime, here are this week's waiver wire adds that could possibly help your lineups.
Guards-
C.J. Watson (GSW)-
The Warriors have gone with a 3-guard lineup the past couple of games and C.J. Watson is the beneficiary of that lineup. Watson has hit double-figures in points his last four games as well as 30+ minutes in those games. His last four games, he's averaging 15.2 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3 apg, 1.7 spg and shooting 55%. You'll never know with Don Nelson's lineups, but Watson's worth a shot while he's hot.
James Harden (OKC)-
This pickup isn't so much of Harden playing great as of late, but just a gut feeling he'll have a good week...at least a watch, if anything. The rookie has impressed when given minutes, but until he's in the starting lineup, his numbers will be off and on. Thabo Sefolosha is the current starter even though his play isn't spectacular.
Forwards-
Anthony Randolph (GSW)-
I'm sure many owners dropped Randolph after reports said he could miss up to two weeks of action. I'm a victim of this....Those reports were WAY off and he only ended up missing one game. He showed all his former owners why we should've stashed him on the bench coming back with a vengeance (28 pts, 13 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl & blk). I've said many times before that all this guy needs is minutes and he'll continue to put up these kinds of numbers. Let's just hope Nellie starts to ride this guy.
Paul Millsap (UTA)-
Utah has a rough schedule ahead this week (SAS, @LAL, ORL, LAL). All four teams have dominating big men (Duncan, Gasol/Bynum, Dwight) meaning starter Carlos Boozer will have his hands full. Boozer could battle foul trouble in a couple of these matchups, so Millsap will get his share of minutes if this happens. If you're a Boozer owner, take a look at adding Millsap for this week.
Centers-
Joel Przybilla (POR)-
As we all should know by now, Greg Oden is done for the year after having a freak injury Saturday night against Houston. This positive news is that he just had successful surgery. We wish him the best as his career has been riddled by injuries ever since he was drafted. The "Vanilla Gorilla" will pick up his minutes and should be solid. His numbers are very similar to Oden's, so there shouldn't be too much of a drop off. We've seen him in the past rack up the boards and blocks.
Chris Anderson (DEN)-
Anderson finally looks healthy again, and the energy seems to be back as well. This is very good news for fantasy owners who have waited for him to provide help in the energy categories. His blocks and steals will be there as he'll continue to get more and more minutes.
Eric Dampier (DAL)-
Dampier seems to have won over the starting spot even though coach Carlisle said it'll be a match up situation between him and Drew Gooden. Gooden was a beast while Damp was out, but whoever gets the starting minutes will have more value. Right now, it looks like Dampier has the value, so ride him while he's starting.
Thanks for the support and following as always!
Good luck this week!
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