The fantasy basketball postseason has commenced in numerous leagues, signifying that each contest now carries greater significance and higher stakes. This coincides with the NBA season approaching its conclusion, where every injury poses a threat to conclude a particular player’s campaign. Monitoring the daily injury updates holds as much importance as reviewing the game statistics — and pinpointing the subsequent available player represents the most crucial method to augment your rosters at this pivotal moment.
Therefore, within these pages, let us proceed to pinpoint players with low ownership who are presently undertaking significant responsibilities for their respective teams and delivering fantasy-worthy statistics.
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Point Guard
Isaiah Collier, Utah Jazz (50.4% ownership in ESPN leagues): Collier has demonstrated exceptional performance for over a month, irrespective of his role in the initial lineup. Across his preceding 14 contests, encompassing 10 starts and four appearances as a reserve, Collier has posted averages of 17.8 points, 9.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. He was absent from Saturday’s match due to personal matters, yet he is slated to rejoin the team on Monday.
Tre Jones, Chicago Bulls (22.6% ownership): Jones has commenced the previous five games for the Bulls, filling in while Josh Giddey and/or Anfernee Simons have been unavailable. He has achieved double-digit scoring in each of those five matchups, recording a commendable average of 16.0 points and 4.4 assists per game across 28.4 minutes played during that period.
Shooting Guard
Collin Sexton, SG/PG, Bulls (31.1% ownership): Sexton was experiencing a spectacular four-game run when he sustained a contusion to his lower leg, forcing him to exit Sunday’s game prematurely. Prior to his injury, he had amassed 28 points in just 22 minutes of play. Despite this, he maintained an average of 25.0 points per game throughout those four contests. Should the injury prove minor, Sexton has unequivocally established his offensive rhythm with the Bulls. If he is compelled to miss playing time, Rob Dillingham (1.6% ownership) would be the immediate successor, serving as the “quick scoring” alternative in the guard rotation.
Brandin Podziemski, SG/PG, Golden State Warriors (48.3% ownership): Podziemski transitioned into the initial lineup five games prior, a decision prompted by his robust performance amidst the Warriors’ injury woes. Cumulatively, over his most recent seven games, Podziemski has recorded averages of 18.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 2.4 three-pointers per game, playing 35.1 minutes per contest.
Small Forward
Tristan da Silva, Orlando Magic (8.7% ownership): Da Silva is a marksman who has progressively received greater offensive freedom for the Magic. He has successfully converted at least one three-point shot in 13 consecutive contests, and across his most recent eight games, he has averaged 12.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.4 three-pointers per game, spanning six starts and two appearances as a reserve.
Kelly Oubre Jr., SF/SG, Philadelphia 76ers (50.3% ownership): Oubre came back after missing two games, contributing 24 points, five rebounds, and four assists in 36 minutes. With Tyrese Maxey accompanying Joel Embiid on the injured list and VJ Edgecombe’s status uncertain after his absence from the last two contests, Oubre and Quentin Grimes (27.9% ownership) are poised to shoulder the primary offensive burden for the 76ers in the immediate future.
Power Forward
Kyle Filipowski, Jazz (30.8% ownership): Filipowski has transformed into a consistent double-double threat when starting for the Jazz. He has commenced nine consecutive matches, achieving double-digit scoring in every single one. Over his most recent three outings, he has accumulated a total of 36 rebounds. Collectively, throughout the nine games, he has posted averages of 14.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game in 27.2 minutes played.
Precious Achiuwa, PF/C, Sacramento Kings (37.3%): Achiuwa has emerged as a significant contributor in his role as the starting power forward for the Kings. He has achieved three instances of 20-point, 10-rebound double-doubles across his most recent nine contests, and is averaging nearly a double-double during that period with 17.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.3 stocks per game. Achiuwa’s court time is steadily escalating, and in his previous three games, he has nearly averaged 40 minutes per contest.
Center
Al Horford, C/PF, Warriors (10.2% ownership): Horford has developed into a reliable contributor for the Warriors whenever he is playing. He skips a game periodically as a concession to his veteran status (as he will rest on Monday), but in his most recent six appearances, he has recorded three games with a minimum of 17 points, three games with at least six rebounds, and three games with a minimum of four assists, accumulating a total of 15 three-pointers and 13 stocks.
Robert Williams III, Portland Trail Blazers (5.2% ownership): Williams is absent for approximately one game per week, yet when he participates, “The Timelord” consistently presents a double-double possibility coupled with impressive defensive statistics. Across his previous five contests, Williams has averaged 11.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 3.0 stocks per game over 21.2 minutes played as a reserve.