Fantasy Basketball Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups: Breakouts & Sleepers
The NBA season has officially entered the "dog days" of January, a period where the grind of the schedule often separates the contenders from the pretenders in fantasy leagues. With the trade deadline approaching and rotations fluctuating due to mid-season fatigue, Week 14 offers a prime opportunity to bolster your roster with high-upside talent. The waiver wire is currently teeming with players benefiting from expanded roles, and savvy managers need to strike before these roster percentages skyrocket.
The priority add this week is undoubtedly Donte DiVincenzo of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Currently rostered in just 46% of leagues, the veteran guard has thrived in a starting role this season, averaging a robust 32 minutes per night. His production has been well-rounded, providing 13.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. However, his true value lies in his perimeter shooting; DiVincenzo is knocking down 3.1 three-pointers per game, making him an elite specialist for managers needing to shore up that category without sacrificing defensive stats like steals.
For those looking towards the future, rookie Collin Murray-Boyles is making waves with the Toronto Raptors. Rostered in 31% of leagues, the young forward is capitalizing on Toronto’s youth movement. The Raptors are loaded with athletic wings, but Murray-Boyles has carved out a consistent rotation spot, offering efficiency and defensive upside that is hard to find on the wire. As Toronto likely pivots toward developing their young core post-deadline, expect his usage to trend upward.
In deeper formats, Naji Marshall of the Dallas Mavericks has emerged as a reliable streamer. With the Mavericks navigating lineup instability, Marshall has stepped up to provide multi-category production. He isn't the flashiest scorer, but his ability to contribute rebounds and assists from the forward spot makes him a glue guy for 12-team leagues and deeper. Finally, keep an eye on Tre Johnson of the Washington Wizards. The rookie guard is seeing increased opportunities (16% rostered) and has the green light to shoot, making him a high-risk, high-reward option for points and threes as the Wizards prioritize development down the stretch.
The priority add this week is undoubtedly Donte DiVincenzo of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Currently rostered in just 46% of leagues, the veteran guard has thrived in a starting role this season, averaging a robust 32 minutes per night. His production has been well-rounded, providing 13.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. However, his true value lies in his perimeter shooting; DiVincenzo is knocking down 3.1 three-pointers per game, making him an elite specialist for managers needing to shore up that category without sacrificing defensive stats like steals.
For those looking towards the future, rookie Collin Murray-Boyles is making waves with the Toronto Raptors. Rostered in 31% of leagues, the young forward is capitalizing on Toronto’s youth movement. The Raptors are loaded with athletic wings, but Murray-Boyles has carved out a consistent rotation spot, offering efficiency and defensive upside that is hard to find on the wire. As Toronto likely pivots toward developing their young core post-deadline, expect his usage to trend upward.
In deeper formats, Naji Marshall of the Dallas Mavericks has emerged as a reliable streamer. With the Mavericks navigating lineup instability, Marshall has stepped up to provide multi-category production. He isn't the flashiest scorer, but his ability to contribute rebounds and assists from the forward spot makes him a glue guy for 12-team leagues and deeper. Finally, keep an eye on Tre Johnson of the Washington Wizards. The rookie guard is seeing increased opportunities (16% rostered) and has the green light to shoot, making him a high-risk, high-reward option for points and threes as the Wizards prioritize development down the stretch.
