Week 8 is chaos — NBA Cup Knockout Rounds, short slates, and managers scrambling for games played. But while the schedule is light, the edge is there for anyone willing to attack the wire. With only 22 teams playing twice and Cup contenders dominating mid-week, squeezing value out of every roster slot is the name of the game. Let’s run through the players turning this weird week into a fantasy cheat code.
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Kyle Filipowski – F, Jazz
Utah’s frontcourt injuries cracked the door open, and Filipowski kicked it down. On Sunday he dropped a season-first 20-point double-double (21/10/2/3/1) while shooting 10-of-14 from the field. That’s now five straight in double-figures and third-round value over the last week.
He’s not just empty scoring either — steals, efficiency, and real usage in Utah’s offense. Even when Lauri and Nurkić are back, Filipowski has shown enough to keep carving out minutes.
Danny Wolf – F/C, Nets
The Nets are experimenting with every lineup combo imaginable — and Wolf is the latest winner. After barely seeing the floor early, he’s now averaging 26 minutes across his last four games with promising production:
14.3 points, 6 boards, 2.8 assists, and 2.8 threes
Yes, Charlotte/Chicago/Utah helped the matchup case, but volume is volume. When a young big gets real minutes, you don’t ask questions — you add first and evaluate later.
Maxime Raynaud – F/C, Kings
Three games ago, nobody knew his name. Now he’s one of the hottest adds in fantasy.
Last 3 games before his first career start:
18 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block in 26 minutes
In his first start? A double-double with two blocks. His next performance, 25 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block in 32 minutes.
Raynaud has officially jumped Eubanks in the rotation, and as long as Sabonis is out, he’s a 12-team play.
Cam Spencer – G, Grizzlies
Memphis needed someone to stabilize the second unit. Over the last eight games:
15 PTS | 5 AST | 3+ threes per game
56/51/93 shooting splits
He’s locked in as their backup PG until Ty Jerome returns in January — and even then, the shooting keeps him relevant. Morant coming back eventually dings usage, but Ja doesn’t exactly play 82 games. Ride the heater.
De’Anthony Melton – G, Warriors
Second game back, instant impact:
13 points, 3 threes, defensive activity, and primary playmaking duties for the second unit.
If the minutes climb toward 22-25 nightly, Melton can spike fast as a steals/three’s hybrid.
TJ McConnell – G, Pacers
Every year fantasy managers doubt him. Every year he delivers.
Last 7 games:
11.7 PTS | 5.1 AST | 1.7 STL in 18.6 minutes
Last 6 games:
13/4/6.2/1.3 STL on 62% FG with barely any turnovers
He doesn’t need starts. He doesn’t need 30 minutes. He just needs to check in, and he prints assists and steals. If that’s what you’re chasing this week — McConnell is your guy.
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