Rowdy Roddy and Rose: All Set for an Action-Packed Adventure

It’s officially time for the In-Season Tournament knockout round! Western Conference contenders include the Lakers, Suns, Kings, and Pelicans, while the Bucks, Knicks, Celtics, and Pacers represent the East. Keep in mind that only two games during the elimination bracket will count for fantasy, and the championship game on Saturday will have no fantasy implications. Additionally, the 22 teams that didn’t make the final bracket will play two games as well, ensuring that every team will have a maximum of two games for Week 7. This information is essential when perusing the waiver wire and making final lineup decisions.

This week’s column showcases a Celtics big man who’s excelling in his new starting role, a former MVP bringing energy to the Memphis squad, and numerous hot options making the most of their opportunities in Miami. The article is formatted to spotlight players who are “tired” or those who are “wired.” “Tired” players are worth adding off the wire with tempered expectations or even highly-rostered players who can be dropped for a hot pickup. “Wired” players are the best additions with the highest ceilings for the rest of the season.

Moving on to the prioritized pickups, we have Al Horford, Jaime Jaquez, Malik Beasley, Josh Richardson, Jeremy Sochan, Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin, David Roddy, Goga Bitadze, Grayson Allen, and Josh Hart.

As for the “Tired” and “Wired” players, we have Andrew Wiggins as “Tired,” and Al Horford as “Wired.” Wiggins has been inconsistent, with rare standout performances overshadowed by several mediocre games. Meanwhile, Al Horford is a must-add and must-hold player due to his resurgence, filling in for the sidelined Kristaps Porzingis. Also, Marcus Smart is “Tired,” and Derrick Rose is “Wired,” with Smart’s return being weeks away. In the meantime, players like Derrick Rose can produce immediate results.

Finally, we address Tyus Jones as “Tired,” showcasing his declining performance, and David Roddy as “Wired,” with recent strong performances suggesting a potential future rise. Bobby Portis is addressed as “Tired” due to his decreasing production, while Malik Beasley is positioned as “Wired,” with consistently improving stats and performance. Lastly, Markelle Fultz is flagged as “Tired” due to his prolonged absence, and Josh Hart as “Wired,” presenting strong potential amidst Fultz’s continued absence.

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