As we enter Week 4 of the NBA season, it’s time to take advantage of streaming opportunities while also keeping an eye out for potential trades to improve your roster. Over the next few weeks, we’ll start getting a better idea of rotations, identifying players earning bigger roles. Let’s take a look at some players who could help your fantasy basketball team in Week 4.
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Danny Wolf, C – Nets
Wolf finished Wednesday’s win over the Pelicans with 10 points (3-of-8 FG, 3-of-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks, and a three-pointer.
Wolf has started each of the past couple of games, and the Nets have looked better with him getting an opportunity alongside the starters. In Wednesday’s win over New Orleans, he had a double-double along with four assists, one steal, two blocks, and a three-pointer. Brooklyn is still experimenting with different rotations, but Wolf has taken advantage of his minutes and shown that he can contribute across multiple categories.
He’s worth a look as a streaming option as long as he continues to start. Dynasty managers should also be encouraged by the increased playing time, especially if he can hold onto a spot in the starting lineup.
De’Anthony Melton, G – Warriors
Melton finished Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets with 11 points (3-of-7 FG, 2-of-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block, and three three-pointers.
The overall stat line was pretty average. However, Steph Curry left this game against the Rockets, and early indicators are not looking good. Melton could be in line for a bigger opportunity moving forward.
If Curry misses time, Melton becomes an interesting fantasy option. Whether he moves into the starting lineup or continues coming off the bench, there should be additional opportunities available. He’s someone I would add immediately because Melton could see a decent usage bump.
Kevin Huerter, G/F – Pistons
After a strong performance Sunday against the Lakers where he scored a season-high 24 points, Huerter followed that up Wednesday against Washington with 12 points, two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes vs Washington. Huerter now has back-to-back games with at least 30 minutes on the floor.
The former “Baby Klay” has been making the most of his recent opportunities. With Isaiah Joe expected to miss his seventh straight game, Huerter has a chance to continue seeing an expanded role. He’s worth considering as a streaming option, particularly with another matchup against Washington on the schedule.
Dylan Cardwell, C/F – Kings
The scoring wasn’t there for Cardwell against the Magic, but he made his presence felt on the glass and defensively. Overall, Cardwell finished with one point, 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks, and two steals in 29 minutes. This type of production is useful for managers looking to add rebounds, blocks, and steals.
Sacramento is dealing with a ton of frontcourt injuries: Domantas Sabonis (knee) is limited, and Precious Achiuwa (lower leg) and Maxime Raynaud (knee) are both dealing with injuries. If these frontcourt absences continue, Cardwell could see enough minutes to become a useful streaming option.
Jordan Goodwin, G – Suns
You couldn’t ask for a much better shooting performance than what Goodwin did in his return to the court. He scored 18 points on all three-pointers along with three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in just 14 minutes vs. the Clippers. Honestly, it was pretty remarkable that he did all this in 14 minutes. However, let’s not get carried away with the numbers. Knocking down six of seven three-pointers isn’t something managers should expect on a nightly basis.
Goodwin is still worth keeping on the radar, particularly for managers looking for steals and three-point production. The biggest concern is the competition for backcourt minutes, with Luke Kennard, Collin Gillespie, and Ryan Dunn also in the mix. His playing time could fluctuate from game to game. Goodwin has the ability to provide some useful fantasy production, but the crowded Suns backcourt makes him a risky option to rely on consistently.
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