Week 15 is here, and it’s time to elevate your fantasy basketball roster to legendary status as we unveil the secret weapons hidden in the depths of the waiver wire abyss! So grab your shovel and a sense of humor as we dig up the most obscure, the most unexpected, and the most “Did he seriously just pick him up?” fantasy basketball deep league waiver wire adds to save your fantasy team.
The following players are rostered in < 50% of Fantrax leagues.
Deep League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 15
Ayo Dosunmu, PG/SG – Chicago Bulls (45% rostered)
Dosunmu drew his first start since January 5th on Sunday, totaling 11 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three blocks (27.3 fantasy points) in 32 minutes. Even before Sunday’s surprise start, the 24-year-old was balling OUT off the bench, averaging 15.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 three-pointers, and 1.7 stocks over his past six games. Whether the Illinois product sticks in the starting lineup or shifts back to the bench, fantasy managers need to pounce on Ayo if he’s somehow available in your league.
John Konchar, SG/SF – Memphis Grizzlies (34% rostered)
“Jitty” has recorded at least one ‘stock’ (steal + block) in six straight games, averaging 2.8 stocks along with a STOUT 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists during that span. While Konchar is not going to light it up from the scoring department, he should continue providing consistent stocks, boards, and dimes. The 27-year-old is starting for the injury-riddled Grizzlies and should continue to play 25-plus minutes while he’s hot.
Simone Fontecchio, SF – Utah Jazz (34% rostered)
Fontecchio has hit at least one triple and has secured at least three rebounds in six straight games, averaging 2.3 three-pointers and 5.0 rebounds on top of 10.5 points and 2.3 assists. The 28-year-old has started the past 15 games for the Jazz, which indicates his spot in the starting lineup is secure, giving him an extremely safe floor. Add the Italian wing for points, treys, boards, and dimes.
Josh Green, SG/SF – Dallas Mavericks (29% rostered)
Green has been LIGHTING it up from downtown over the past four games, averaging 3.0 three-pointers on 50.0% field-goal shooting to go along with 13.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists. The 23-year-old has also played at least 29 minutes in seven straight games, which should continue with Kyrie Irving dealing with a thumb injury. With Irving already ruled out for Monday’s contest, consider streaming the Arizona product and rostering him until/if his stellar play fizzles out.
Mason Plumlee, C – Los Angeles Clippers (43% rostered)
Plumlee is heating up over his last two games, averaging 10.0 points on 62.5% field-goal shooting and 9.5 rebounds in 23.2 minutes. He has started the past five games for the Clippers, and it looks like the 33-year-old will continue receiving 20-plus minutes every night while providing plenty of points, boards, and field-goal percentage. Give the Duke product a look in deep Points leagues.
Jalen Smith, PF/C – Indiana Pacers (45% rostered)
Smith has strung together two solid outings in a row, averaging 16.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers, and 1.5 blocks during that span. The 23-year-old’s scoring can be volatile, but if you’re in the market for blocks, triples, and boards, the Maryland product is your guy.
Nicolas Batum, SF/PF/C – Philadelphia 76ers (28% rostered)
Before Saturday’s scoreless dud, Batum enjoyed a nice three-game stretch, averaging 8.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.4 stocks, and 1.3 three-pointers. Even though he struggled against the Nuggets, the 35-year-old still received 25 minutes and recorded four rebounds and two assists. Expect the French forward to bounce back Monday against the Blazers and continue putting up low-end across-the-board stats.
Precious Achiuwa, PF/C – New York Knicks (40% rostered)
I have been impatiently waiting for Achiuwa to get meaningful minutes since being traded to New York. Alas! The 24-year-old has played 21-plus minutes in four straight games, averaging 7.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 25.0 minutes. With Julius Randle facing a lengthy absence after suffering a dislocated shoulder, the Memphis product should continue getting plenty of run off the bench, providing consistent rebounds, points, and blocks while not hurting your field-goal percentage.
As we wrap up this Deep League Waiver Wire Adds article, remember that in the wild world of fantasy basketball, you’re not just managing a team; you’re practically running a circus.
So, get ready to juggle waiver wire decisions, make slam-dunk moves, and dodge fantasy curveballs. Lace up your virtual shoes and let the games begin.
As for this article? In the famous words of Chick Hearn, “You can put this one in the refrigerator. The door’s closed, the lights are out, the eggs are cooling, the butter’s getting hard and the Jell-O is jiggling.”
Good luck in Week 15!