Fantasy Hoops Waiver Wire Bin: Volume Two

I’ve scoured the fantasy baskeball waiver wires to find gems, so you don’t have to. 

Guards

Anthony Morrow, Golden State

Typically I try not be a box-score junkie, picking up players after one good game.  There are some circumstances that call for overlooking that practice. 

Morrow’s 37-point, 11-rebound explosion against the Clippers is a perfect example.  It’s more than just the numbers.  It’s the team he plays for. 

Golden State is a run-and-gun team that produced several fantasy stars last year.  With Baron Davis in L.A. and Monta Ellis on the shelf, Morrow appears to be this year’s Ellis. 

His followed up his outburst with a solid 25-point, four-rebound effort against Portland.  He nailed four threes in each of those games. 

On the season he’s averaging 17.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.2 threes while shooting 62.7 percent from the floor, 64.7 percent from behind the arc and 10 for 10 from the line.  As a bonus, he qualifies at PG and SG in Yahoo leagues.

(Update:  The Al Harrington-Jamal Crawford trade should have a negative impact on Morrow's value)

Daequan Cook, Miami

Dwayne Wade is back, and making his teammates better.  Last week, I gave you Chris Quinn.  This week I give you Cook. 

In his last five games, Cook is averaging 11.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.8 threes, and 0.8 steals.  His field-goal percentage (34.4%) leaves plenty to be desired, but he’s shooting 33.3 percent from three and 75 percent from the line.  He also qualifies at both PG and SG.

Forwards

Matt Bonner, San Antonio

With Spurs players dropping like flies, the scoring has to come from somewhere.  It may be short-lived, but Bonner could be a plug-in guy the next couple weeks if you’re hurting. 

In his last four games, he’s averaging 9.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.8 threes (which is great for a guy who qualifies at PF and C).  He’s shooting 48.4 percent from the floor and 50 percent from behind the arc.  He hasn’t attempted a free throw this season, but he is 80.3 percent for his career.

Michael Finley, San Antonio

Another Spur that’s stepping up his game is 35-year-old Finley.  He’s averaged 15.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals, and 2.0 threes over his last five games.  He’s shooting 49.2 percent from the floor, 47.6 percent from downtown, and 87.5 percent from the line.  He qualifies at both SG and SF.

Center

Brook Lopez, New Jersey

Like most rookies, Lopez will have his ups and downs.  If his past three games are any indication, he is starting to figure this level out.  He averaged 15.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 2.3 blocks, and 1.0 steals. 

What’s nice is he only turned it over once a game.  His 57.6-percent field-goal percentage helps, while his 77.8-percent free-throw percentage doesn’t hurt.  He qualifies at both PF and C.

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