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andre snellings
multiple authors
We’ve reached the final week of the NBA season, and while most fantasy leagues have already ended, there are still a few where it’s championship week.
The need for available players is extreme, and the ability to find fantasy streamers on a regular basis in daily transaction leagues could be enough to carry a team to a championship. So, as we do every week, let’s identify some players who can help your team get across the finish line with the best chance of winning.
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point guard
trey jonesPG, Chicago Bulls (45.7% of rosters in ESPN leagues): Jones has been a consistent producer to earn fantasy flex starter status. Over his last nine games, he is averaging 18.9 PPG on 59.3 FG% and 79.1 FT%, while also dishing out a handful of assists and rebounds as well as one steal and 3-pointer per night.
dennis jenkinsPG, detroit pistons (39.1% roasted): Jenkins has made himself a fantasy starter every game since taking over the starting role for the Pistons Cade CunninghamAbsence of. He’s a nightly 20 PPG scorer with nearly eight assists, five boards and strong shooting percentages including 2.1 3PG on 46.3 3P% over his last nine games.
shooting guard
jeremiah is afraidPG, utah jazz (26.2% roasted): Fears is finishing his rookie season with a bang. Since March 24, Fears has scored in double figures in all seven games, averaging 17.7 ppg, 2.1 3ppg and 1.3 spg as well as 7.5 combined assists and assists per night.
Colin SextonSG/PG, Chicago Bulls (39.2% rostered): Sexton has become a go-to scorer for the Bulls, whether starting or coming off the bench. He has scored in double figures in eight straight games, averaging 20.5 ppg and 3.1 3ppg over that span.
small forward
Will RileySF/SG, washington wizards (22.0% roasted): Riley has dropped 30 or more points in consecutive games and has consistently become one of the brightest spots in the Wizards’ rebuild. In his last seven games, four of which he started, he is averaging 22.0 ppg, 1.9 3ppg and 1.4 spg.
Bryce SensabaughSF, Utah Jazz (31.0% roasted): Sensabaugh gets buckets. All day, every day. He is averaging 25.6 ppg and 3.7 3ppg over his last 12 games. He is a leading scorer for the Jazz and, as they are deep in a rebuild with a small roster, he gets his minutes and shots, whether the game is close or a blowout.
power forward
cameron johnsonPF/SF, denver nuggets (30.2% roasted): Johnson has had a relatively poor season since joining the Nuggets, but as he has gotten healthy, he has reclaimed his role as a shooter-scorer from the frontcourt. He’s averaging nearly 15 ppg since March 11, and in two April games he’s averaging 18.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg and 3.5 3ppg.
nazi marshalSF/PF, dallas mavericks (33.7% roasted): Marshall is a nightly fantasy flex play option in his role cooper flag For the Mavericks. Over his last nine games, Marshall has been a below par 20/5/5 average, averaging 18.7 ppg, 4.9 apg and 4.6 rpg.
Center
neemias quettaC, boston celtics (47.7 Roasted): Quetta is going double-double right now. In three April games, he has scored at least 16 points in each outing with two double-doubles and a 78.6% shooting percentage from the field.
maxim reynaudC, Sacramento Kings (38.0% roasted): Renaud had a double-double with 15 boards in his last outing after posting 28 points and nine rebounds before the game. He’s one of the special players for the Kings as they finish out this rebuilding season, and Renaud is ending his rookie season on a high note.
