The NBA is living up to its billing as one of the most unpredictable seasons in recent memory. With all-star powerhouses like Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic dominating early, along with rising stars like Victor Wembanyama and Austin Reaves lighting it up, fantasy basketball owners are scrambling to keep up.
In a season marked by upsets and surprises, some lightly rostered players have emerged as must-adds. For those on the bench, this is the perfect opportunity to shake things up and bolster your lineup.
For point guard, Dylan Harper is leading the charge with his impressive 6-foot-7 frame allowing him to defend all three perimeter positions. After a strong preseason, he's now starting to see significant minutes as De'Aaron Fox sits out due to injury. His level of play, combined with his size, suggests that Harper will continue to see a heavy workload moving forward.
Meanwhile, Egor Demin is poised to make an impact from the bench, showcasing his unique blend of rebounding and three-point shooting. The young Brooklyn Nets guard has already made a name for himself in preseason games, and he's expected to be a key contributor off the bench as the season wears on.
For shooting guards, Ben Sheppard and Walter Clayton Jr. are both making a strong case for themselves as must-adds. With Andrew Nembhard and Tyrese Haliburton missing time due to injury, Sheppard is seizing his chance to shine with major minutes, contributing across the board. Meanwhile, Clayton has been establishing himself as a rotation player for the rebuilding Utah Jazz after a dominant preseason.
The Suns' Dillon Brooks is another dark horse for fantasy owners, taking advantage of Jalen Green's absence to become the team's second-most established scorer. The veteran has consistently produced in the mid-upper teens for years and should continue to do so while Green is out.
For small forwards, Herbert Jones is a 3-and-D wing who has shown flashes as a scorer and rebounder. He averages at least two steals and blocks per night and is a valuable contributor across-the-board, particularly in category leagues. Ronald Holland II, the No. 5 overall pick from last year's draft, also has upside, with productivity starting to show through.
At power forward, Jerami Grant is off to a hot start despite being relegated to a bench role for the Trail Blazers. He's a career scorer and should continue to put up points even if he's not starting.
Finally, center is where Ryan Kalkbrenner has already made his mark with a double-double in his first game as starter for the Hornets. And at C/PF for the Pistons, Isaiah Stewart is poised to see significant minutes off the bench after taking advantage of extra minutes in his debut.
For those looking to shake up their lineup and bolster their roster, these lightly rostered players are worth paying attention to. Will they keep their hot streaks going? Only time will tell, but with all the unpredictability this season has to offer, it's certainly possible that we'll be seeing plenty more of these players as we go along.
In a season marked by upsets and surprises, some lightly rostered players have emerged as must-adds. For those on the bench, this is the perfect opportunity to shake things up and bolster your lineup.
For point guard, Dylan Harper is leading the charge with his impressive 6-foot-7 frame allowing him to defend all three perimeter positions. After a strong preseason, he's now starting to see significant minutes as De'Aaron Fox sits out due to injury. His level of play, combined with his size, suggests that Harper will continue to see a heavy workload moving forward.
Meanwhile, Egor Demin is poised to make an impact from the bench, showcasing his unique blend of rebounding and three-point shooting. The young Brooklyn Nets guard has already made a name for himself in preseason games, and he's expected to be a key contributor off the bench as the season wears on.
For shooting guards, Ben Sheppard and Walter Clayton Jr. are both making a strong case for themselves as must-adds. With Andrew Nembhard and Tyrese Haliburton missing time due to injury, Sheppard is seizing his chance to shine with major minutes, contributing across the board. Meanwhile, Clayton has been establishing himself as a rotation player for the rebuilding Utah Jazz after a dominant preseason.
The Suns' Dillon Brooks is another dark horse for fantasy owners, taking advantage of Jalen Green's absence to become the team's second-most established scorer. The veteran has consistently produced in the mid-upper teens for years and should continue to do so while Green is out.
For small forwards, Herbert Jones is a 3-and-D wing who has shown flashes as a scorer and rebounder. He averages at least two steals and blocks per night and is a valuable contributor across-the-board, particularly in category leagues. Ronald Holland II, the No. 5 overall pick from last year's draft, also has upside, with productivity starting to show through.
At power forward, Jerami Grant is off to a hot start despite being relegated to a bench role for the Trail Blazers. He's a career scorer and should continue to put up points even if he's not starting.
Finally, center is where Ryan Kalkbrenner has already made his mark with a double-double in his first game as starter for the Hornets. And at C/PF for the Pistons, Isaiah Stewart is poised to see significant minutes off the bench after taking advantage of extra minutes in his debut.
For those looking to shake up their lineup and bolster their roster, these lightly rostered players are worth paying attention to. Will they keep their hot streaks going? Only time will tell, but with all the unpredictability this season has to offer, it's certainly possible that we'll be seeing plenty more of these players as we go along.
. Like Dylan Harper, he's got some serious size and skill for a point guard. And Egor Demin is just so under the radar right now, but his 3PT shooting is insane 
. I'm also loving Ben Sheppard's minutes out of nowhere, maybe someone on his team is finally giving him the chance to shine? 
On the other hand, Dillon Brooks is a total dark horse for me - who would have thought he'd be raking up stats while Jalen Green is out? 
The injury to De'Aaron Fox just put Dylan Harper in an even better position to shine and could lead to some huge numbers for him... meanwhile Egor Demin's preseason was basically a tease, I need to see actual game performance from this guy before I start believing he's gonna be a factor
who would've thought Victor Wembanyama would come out and dominate the league? I mean I'm all for surprises but Dylan Harper being point guard is straight fire 
6 foot 7 and can defend all three spots, what more do you want? And Egor Demin is like a Swiss Army knife off the bench with his rebounding and three-point shooting skills. The Suns' Dillon Brooks taking advantage of Jalen Green's absence to become the team's second-most established scorer is just genius 
I'm adding all these guys to my fantasy lineup ASAP
Anyway, I guess these lightly rostered guys are kinda cool. I mean, who wouldn't want to add some hot streaks to their team right now? But seriously, have you seen the state of this forum lately? It's like a never-ending thread dump 
. Can't we just condense all our thoughts into one coherent post without cluttering up the page with useless pics and GIFs?! 
And don't even get me started on how slow these updates load... can't they just fix their website already? 
. These lightly rostered guys are like a breath of fresh air - they're breaking out in unexpected ways and fantasy owners can't get enough of them 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to add Dylan Harper or Egor Demin to their team? They're like the ultimate sleeper picks 
. And don't even get me started on Ben Sheppard - he's like a shooting guard superhero 
. The Suns' Dillon Brooks is another one that's got people talking, and I'm all about it 
. It's moments like these that make fantasy basketball so exciting 
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it feels like every time you think someone new is emerging, they're either getting hurt or traded away. anyway, harper seems pretty legit so far tho 
and demin is a cool addition to the nets. i'm loving this brockton clyde hype though 
. But seriously, I've been keeping an eye on Dylan Harper and he's actually got some serious skills for a point guard. 6'7" and can defend all three positions? That's huge! And Egor Demin's unique combo of rebounding and three-point shooting is giving me life 
. Plus, Ben Sheppard and Walter Clayton Jr are making strong cases as must-adds at SG. Who knew the Suns had a dark horse in Dillon Brooks? 
Anyway, these lightly rostered players are definitely worth considering for a shakeup. Only time will tell if they keep it up! 
. and then there are the bench players like egor demin who are making big contributions, it just goes to show that even those guys on the reserve list can make a difference 
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. And Dillon Brooks? He's like a dark horse for fantasy owners, taking advantage of Jalen Green's absence to score big 
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. Jerami Grant at power forward is a hot start in the books, and Ryan Kalkbrenner already making his mark at center? It's like the NBA has got a new wave of stars coming up 
, De'Aaron Fox is out and Dylan Harper is getting more minutes which means he's gonna have to deal with all that stress on his tiny point guard frame 
, not to mention Victor Wembanyama is already struggling to live up to the hype 
. Herbert Jones is another wing to watch out for, he's got 3-and-D skills and scoring flair 
. And at center, Ryan Kalkbrenner is already making his mark after just one game starter gig - talk about a hot start 
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. Can't wait to see how these players pan out and which ones will keep their hot streaks going 
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It's crazy to think about how some lightly rostered players can make a huge impact like Dylan Harper and Egor Demin are doing right now. They're taking advantage of the injuries and showcasing their skills. I'm loving the storylines around players like Ben Sheppard, Walter Clayton Jr., and Dillon Brooks - it's amazing how they can rise to the occasion and become must-adds for fantasy owners.
... rebounding and three-point shooting combo? That's like the holy grail of fantasy basketball right there! The young guy has already made a name for himself in preseason games, and I'm confident he'll be a key contributor off the bench.
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. It'll be interesting to see if these players can keep their hot streaks going, but with the current state of the league, anything is possible!
ronald holland II has some serious upside too 
