Fantasy basketball acquisitions: Sensabaugh and Williams making contributions for Jazz
We are currently deep into the fantasy basketball playoffs, and each game carries heightened significance. In both daily and weekly leagues, it is crucial to optimize the number of effective player-games on your roster, as more underutilized players are receiving increased opportunities and performing at starter-level each day.
Thus, as we do weekly, let’s pinpoint some of these players who can assist your team in reaching the finish line with the highest likelihood of success.
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Point Guard
Scoot Henderson, PG, Portland Trail Blazers (14.5% rostered in ESPN leagues): Henderson has achieved double-digit scoring in four consecutive games, averaging 20.3 PPG, 3.8 3PG, and 3.0 APG in 24.8 MPG off the bench during this period.
Ajay Mitchell, Oklahoma City Thunder (37.8% rostered in ESPN leagues): Mitchell has returned from a lengthy injury layoff without missing a beat. In his three games since returning, he has averaged 16.7 PPG and 4.0 APG in 28.7 MPG.
Shooting Guard
Quentin Grimes, SG, Philadelphia 76ers (38.1% rostered in ESPN leagues): Grimes has emerged as the leading scoring option for the 76ers with their three stars sidelined due to injury or suspension. He has scored 23 or more points in four of his last six games, averaging 29.5 PPG over his last two outings.
Cody Williams, SG, Utah Jazz (3.8% rostered in ESPN leagues): Williams has significantly elevated his performance in recent weeks. He has scored in double figures for six straight games, recorded one points-rebounds double-double, and achieved three other games with at least seven assists. He had a standout performance on Sunday, scoring a career-high 34 points along with seven rebounds and seven assists.
Small Forward
Brice Sensabaugh, SF, Jazz (25.6% rostered in ESPN leagues): Sensabaugh has started four consecutive games for the Jazz, scoring at least 21 points in each. During this stretch, he has averaged 25.8 PPG, along with 4.3 A3PG, 3.3 RPG, and 1.8 stocks.
Gui Santos, SF, Golden State Warriors (26.3% rostered in ESPN leagues): Santos has become a reliable scorer for the Warriors. He has started six straight games, averaging 17.5 PPG, 6.7 RPG, and 5.0 APG during this time.
Power Forward
Jarace Walker, PF, Indiana Pacers (17.4% rostered in ESPN Leagues): Walker entered the starting lineup for the Pacers on February 11, and in the 14 games since, he has averaged 15.0 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 3.9 APG, and 1.9 3PG in 31.2 MPG.
Jerami Grant, PF, Trail Blazers (46.8%): Grant has scored 20 or more points in nine of his last 11 games, serving as the most reliable healthy scoring option for the Trail Blazers during this period. He also averages 2.9 3PG, with his perimeter shooting contributing significantly to his scoring.
Center
Wendell Carter Jr., C, Orlando Magic (30.2% rostered in ESPN leagues): Carter has been effective throughout the season, but in the past week, he has increased both his scoring and rebounding to aid the Magic’s strong performance. Over his last three games, he has averaged 15.0 PPG and 10.0 RPG, along with a combined three 3-pointers, blocks, and steals per game.
Maxime Raynaud, C, Sacramento Kings (33.1% rostered in ESPN leagues): Raynaud has either scored over 20 points or recorded double-digit rebounds in 10 of his last 13 games, averaging 15.6 PPG and 9.7 RPG during this stretch. Raynaud and Precious Achiuwa (40.9% rostered) have formed a strong duo in the Kings’ frontcourt.
