Top Fantasy Basketball Pickups and Lineup Tips for Week 6

Saddiq Bey is poised to capitalize on additional minutes with the Hawks, making him a valuable asset in multiple fantasy basketball categories. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

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Who’s in my rotation: Players to pick up on waivers that are less than 50% rostered in Yahoo leagues

Saddiq Bey – SF/PF – Atlanta Hawks (49% rostered)
Bey is set to join the starting unit at power forward, and with Jalen Johnson sidelined due to injury, he’s expected to take on a more prominent role in the Hawks’ offense. Look for Bey to contribute significantly in points, threes, rebounds, and steals.

Keyonte George – PG/SG – Utah Jazz (46% rostered)
Despite his below-average FG percentage, George’s impressive stats make him a must-add in all leagues, averaging over 10 points, eight assists, and three rebounds per game.

“Public service announcement” – Jay-Z Dyson Daniels – PG/SG – New Orleans Pelicans (37% rostered)
Daniels has excelled in multiple categories, making him a valuable addition to fantasy lineups as long as he continues to start in the absence of CJ McCollum.

Kyle Anderson – SF/PF – Minnesota Timberwolves (35% rostered)
With Jaden McDaniels sidelined, Anderson presents streaming potential, offering solid contributions in stocks and assists.

Eric Gordon – SG/SF – Phoenix Suns (50% rostered)
Gordon’s consistent production in category leagues demands higher rostering, especially with Bradley Beal out.

Malik Beasley – SG/SF – Milwaukee Bucks (30% rostered)
Beasley’s strong performance over the past few weeks warrants the attention of fantasy managers.

Cole Anthony – PG/SG – Orlando Magic (52% rostered)
Anthony remains a reliable source of points, threes, assists and steals, making him a valuable pickup for fantasy lineups.

Short-term streamable options for Week 6

Al Horford – C – Boston Celtics (45% rostered)
While the Celtics only play two games in Week 6, Horford can provide short-term value in the absence of Kristaps Porziņģis.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. – SF – Miami Heat (43% rostered)
Jaquez Jr.’s impressive performance makes him a worthwhile streaming option in all leagues.

Jaden Ivey – PG/SG – Detroit Pistons (48% rostered)
With a favorable schedule in the upcoming week, Ivey is worth streaming in both points and category leagues.

Deep league streams for Week 6

Reggie Jackson – PG – Denver Nuggets (23% rostered)
Jackson offers potential for production early in the week, with the Nuggets playing four games in week 6.

Kelly Olynyk – PF/C – Utah Jazz (34% rostered)
Despite Walker Kessler’s return, Olynyk remains a solid streaming option for Week 6.

Craig Porter Jr. – PG/SG – Cleveland Cavaliers (14% rostered)
Porter Jr. provides a reliable source of points, rebounds, and assists amidst the Cavaliers’ injury woes.

Rotation Notes

Hornets G LaMelo Ball likely to miss time due to injury.

Warriors F Draymond Green is set to return on Tuesday after a suspension.

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