We're nearing the end of the current matchup, and it's probably the earliest most leagues will finish the playoffs. Whether you're looking for that final push to get your team into next week or trying to win a championship by a close margin, streaming a handful of widely available players can make a huge difference. .
The Pistons, 76ers, Pacers, Cavs and Clippers are playing the first game of the back-to-back, but no team will play on the second night of the back-to-back. Kyle Lowry will be rested against Philadelphia, which should free up playing time for Buddy Hield and Cam Payne. The Clippers are always a concern in back-to-back games, but that shouldn't be an issue on Sunday. Evan Mobley is questionable to return to action on Sunday, so even if he does return, he will likely be sidelined on Monday. He only has six games on Sunday, with the first game starting at 3pm ET, so set your lineup early.
Miles McBride – 15% enrolled in Yahoo League
Tom Thibodeau has a new favorite player. He praised the conditioning of McBride, who played the full 48 minutes, after Saturday's game. He had 26 points and six 3-pointers, and two games ago he had 29 points and six triples. They play four games next week, and McBride will likely play the majority of the games in all of them. He's not an elite fantasy option, but his minutes are too good to pass up.
Reggie Jackson – 8%
Jamal Murray missed Saturday with an ankle injury. mike malone said He “hopes” Murray won't be out for a long time, but admitted that was a possibility. He has played well as a starter this year, posting 23 points, five assists and two steals on Saturday night. With four games scheduled next week, Jackson will be a top priority addition if Murray remains sidelined.
Keon Ellis – 15%
Sacramento's starting shooting guard had most of his impact on the defensive end, contributing a ton of steals and blocks. But he had 19 points, five rebounds, six assists and four triples on Saturday, along with two steals and one block. He may not reach that level often, but his defensive numbers should be consistent. They will play four games next week, starting with back-to-back games on Monday and Tuesday.
Naji Marshall – 6%
New Orleans will be without Brandon Ingram for another week or two, giving Marshall additional playing time. Trey Murphy will start in Ingram's place, but finding Marshall on the waiver wire will be much easier. The Pelicans play in Detroit on Sunday, so his value will increase even more on the six-game day that concludes the week. He will only play three games next week, but he should provide solid value there.
James Wiseman – 16%
Like Marshall, Wiseman will only play three games next week, but could be worth streaming on Sunday. Jaylen Duren sat out the last game, but Wiseman had 24 points, nine rebounds and four assists in 37 minutes. If Duren is out (which is questionable at this point), Wiseman would be a must-have addition to close out the week.
