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Alright, fantasy basketball fans, it’s time to dive into some waiver wire action! Each week I’m going to give you all some lower owned players who I believe should be on your rosters. From Zach LaVine to Jae Crowder, there is a ton of guys still out there who can make an impact for you squad.

So, let’s get down to business, here’s my latest waiver wire pickups:

Zach LaVine, Point Guard

LaVine is owned in 62.0 percent of ESPN fantasy basketball leagues this season. LaVine is a raw talent for the Timberwolves who just needs a chance to shine in Minneapolis! This season, he has averaged 13.9 points, 3.8 assists and 3.2 rebounds per contest. As of now, LaVine is averaging just 23.9 minutes per game but is seeing more and more time on the court each week. It also helps that he shoots 87 percent from the charity stripe and 45 percent from the field this season as well. With guys such as Ricky Rubio on this Minnesota team, there’s always a chance of an injury which will insert LaVine directly into the starting five!

Darren Collison, Point Guard

Collison is owned in 46.6 percent of ESPN fantasy basketball leagues this season. With point guards such as Chris Paul injured, we all have to look for a solid option to fill the void for a few games. Collison could very well be the right player for you team! This year, he has averaged 14.6 points, 5.1 assists …show more content…

Like Collison, Crowder is playing on a young and inexperienced squad with the Boston Celtics. This year, he is averaging 11.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest. Crowder also has grabbed an average of 2.8 steals in his 30.7 minutes per game. Like I previously said, it’s always a plus owning a player who is a starter on a given team and that’s exactly where Crowder is. If you’re in a category based fantasy basketball league his defensive skill set is a great positive, especially since he is the league leader in steals this

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