As Week 21 dawns in fantasy basketball, the stakes have never been higher. With most leagues kicking off their playoffs, it’s crunch time – make or break for championship aspirations. Injured players? Cut them loose. Every roster spot counts as we aim for victory. Now’s the moment to fortify with healthy talent and strategize for success. With playoffs on the line, it’s time to unleash our best lineup and chase that elusive championship with the top Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds for Deep Leagues in Week 21!
The following players are rostered in less than 50% of Fantrax leagues.
Deep League Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds for Week 21
Taylor Hendricks, PF – Utah Jazz (47% rostered)
Hendricks has been a rebounding MACHINE over his past two games since returning from injury, averaging 10.0 boards along with 9.0 points, 2.0 blocks, and 1.0 three-pointers (28.8 fantasy points). The 20-year-old’s minutes jumped from 19 minutes in his first game back to 33 minutes, implying that he is over the toe injury that kept him out for three games. With the Jazz resting their usual starters in favor of letting the kids play, the Central Florida product could be looking at a TON of run the rest of the season. Pick him up for elite rebounds with solid points, blocks, and triples.
Dalano Banton, PG – Portland Trailblazers (45% rostered)
Banton has played a WHOPPING 41.8 minutes over the past two games *insert side-eyes emoji*, averaging 22.0 points, 4.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 3.0 three-pointers, 2.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks (36.2 fantasy points). The 24-year-old has started seven of Portland’s last eight games, which gives him a healthy floor the rest of the way. His ownership has risen from 33% to 45% in just a week, and it’s only a matter of time before he’s snatched up in your league. Add the Nebraska product for all-around stats with an emphasis on points, triples, and stocks.
Richaun Holmes, PF/C – Washington Wizards (37% rostered)
Holmes has been mediocre since returning from a three-game absence, averaging just 7.5 points and 4.0 rebounds. The good news is that he slotted right back into the starting lineup and played back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday. With no return date for Marvin Bagley (back), the 30-year-old should start and flourish alongside Deni Avdija and Kyle Kuzma. The Bowling Green product has an enticing points, rebounds, and steals floor as long as he’s starting.
Jontay Porter, PF/C – Toronto Raptors (25% rostered)
Porter has provided elite stocks over the past four games, averaging 3.3 stocks off the bench. The 24-year-old’s also averaging 7.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists during that span. It appears Toronto is auditioning the Missouri product for next season, which bodes well for his minutes moving forward. Deep leaguers in need of stocks should look no further.
Jock Landale, C – Houston Rockets (37% rostered)
Before Saturday’s six-point dud, Landale was HEATING UP over his last two games, averaging 12.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.0 steals. With Alperen Sengun out the rest of the season, the 28-year-old is now the first big man off the bench for Houston. Give the Saint Mary’s product a long look if you’re in desperate need of boards, dimes, points, and swipes.
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.
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Good luck in Week 21!