NBA Fantasy Basketball Week 11 Waiver Wire: Shane Larkin, Jeff Withey, Robin Lopez, Rodney Hood Gaining Ground
Injuries and rotation changes are starting to become big factors in the 2015-16 NBA Fantasy Basketball season. Here are some of the players who are gaining ground in most fantasy leagues.
Shane Larkin - Brooklyn Nets
Shane Larkin, who is owned in just 28% of Yahoo Fantasy Leagues, is a hot commodity over the past several days, as he is expected to get increased playing time in the coming months.
Larkin is expected to start for the Nets after Jarrett Jack was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL and medial meniscus in his right knee. The 23-year-old averaged 6.6 points to go along with 3.8 assists and 2.2 rebounds in their first 29 games this season.
Jeff Withey - Utah Jazz
Jeff Withey should be on the radar of most fantasy owners, as long as Derrick Favors is unavailable for the Utah Jazz. Favors missed their last five games and Withey proved that he can contribute if given enough playing time.
Withey averaged 11.5 points on top of 8.5 rebounds and 3.0 blocks over their last four games. During the span, the 25-year-old center also had totals of five steals and five assists.
During their 92-87 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Withey posted 12 points on 55.6 percent shooting to go along with 10 rebounds, four blocks, two assists and one steal. Fantasy owners should also be aware that Withey and the Jazz have five games this week.
Robin Lopez - New York Knicks
Robin Lopez disappointed fantasy owners earlier in the season, but the New York Knicks center is gaining momentum as of late. He averaged 10.3 points and 8.0 rebounds to go along with 3.7 blocks and 3.0 assists over their last three games.
During their 111-97 win against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, Lopez had a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds to go along with five assists and three blocks.
Rodney Hood - Utah Jazz
Rodney Hood is also a good pickup for owners looking for help in scoring, three pointers and rebounds. In their last two games, Hood averaged 25.0 points with nine three-pointers on top of 7.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
As mentioned above, the Jazz will play five games this week. At this point, the 23-year-old should be owned in all leagues, especially with Alec Burks out with an ankle injury. Burks is not expected to return for the Jazz until after the 2016 NBA All-Star break.
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