In Week 10, we’re decking the halls with waiver wire wonders and finding fantasy gold deeper than Santa’s naughty list. So grab your shovel and a sense of humor as we dig up the most obscure, the most unexpected, and the most “Did he seriously just pick him up?” fantasy basketball deep league waiver wire adds to save your fantasy team.
The following players are rostered in < 50% of Fantrax leagues.
Without further ado, let’s dive in!
Deep League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 10
Derrick Jones Jr., SF/PF – Dallas Mavericks (47% rostered)
While Jones Jr.’s scoring outputs have been erratic over his last six games, supplying three, 18, six, 19, three, and 11, “Airplane Mode” has been stellar in the 3-and-D department, averaging 1.3 three-pointers and 1.2 steals with 10.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 28.9 minutes. The 26-year-old has started 26-of-28 games for Dallas this season, and he should continue to start and provide consistent 3-and-D stats along with points, rebounding, and distributing upside.
Donte DiVincenzo, SG – New York Knicks (47% rostered)
DiVincenzo is taking full advantage in the starting lineup over his past six games, averaging 15.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.4 three-pointers, 1.8 steals, and 1.4 assists in 21.9 minutes during that span. The Villanova product should continue to start for the foreseeable future, providing ELITE 3-and-D stats with scoring and distributing upside.
Dean Wade, PF – Cleveland Cavaliers (18% rostered)
Wade keeps doing his best Dwyane Wade impression, accumulating 9.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.4 three-pointers, 1.1 assists, and 1.7 stocks in 25.1 minutes over the last nine games in the starting lineup. The 3-and-D production should continue all season as long as he sticks in the starting lineup.
Isaac Okoro, SG/SF – Cleveland Cavaliers (38% rostered)
Okoro has been starting in place of the injured Darius Garland (jaw) and is delivering useful fantasy stats over the past five games, averaging 12.4 points on 52.4% field-goal shooting, 4.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 and three-pointers in 31.1 minutes. The former fifth overall pick should continue his high-level production for as long as Garland is out, which will be for the next “several weeks”, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Nick Richards, C – Charlotte Hornets (49% rostered)
Richards has been dominating since entering the starting lineup in place of the injured Mark Williams (back), averaging 8.9 points on 63.4% field-goal shooting, 8.4 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, and 1.3 assists over the past seven games. Charlotte continues to list him as ‘doubtful’ without any clear update or timetable. Add and start Richards until Williams returns.
Aaron Nesmith, SF/PF – Indiana Pacers (51% rostered)
Nesmith has scored double-digit points in nine out of his last 11 games, averaging 12.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.2 three-pointers, 1.1 steals, and 1.0 assists in 26.5 minutes during that span. The 24-year-old has been an absolute WEAPON as one of the first Pacers off the bench, and he should continue to develop and thrive, providing solid 3-and-D stats with solid points and field-goal percentage.
Taurean Prince, SF/PF – Los Angeles Lakers (34% rostered)
“The Prince That Was Promised” makes this list for a second straight week. The 29-year-old has been an ironman, playing and starting in every game for the Lakers this season. Over the past 10 games, the Baylor product is averaging 11.9 points on 50.0% field-goal shooting, 3.8 rebounds, 3.0 three-pointers, 2.2 assists, and 1.5 stocks in 31.1 minutes. While the numbers aren’t overly sexy, the consistent 3-and-D stats are enough to roster him in most leagues.
Day’Ron Sharpe, C – Brooklyn Nets (36% rostered)
Sharpe has been incredibly efficient over his last four games, averaging 9.8 points on 61.5% field-goal shooting, 8.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.6 stocks. While Sharpe’s floor is low considering his low minutes, the 22-year-old has been ultra-efficient in limited time and should continue excellent boards while supplying decent points, dimes, and stocks.
As we wrap up this Deep League Waiver Wire Adds article, remember that in the wild world of fantasy basketball, you’re not just managing a team; you’re practically running a circus.
So, get ready to juggle waiver wire decisions, make slam-dunk moves, and dodge fantasy curveballs. Lace up your virtual shoes and let the games begin.
As for this article? In the famous words of Chick Hearn, “You can put this one in the refrigerator. The door’s closed, the lights are out, the eggs are cooling, the butter’s getting hard and the Jell-O is jiggling.”
Good luck in Week 10!