Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Yves Missi is just getting started

Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Yves Missi is just getting started

That’s surprising Yves Missi is just registered 32% of the Yahoo leagues. He had the best game of his career with 23 points and 12 rebounds in Monday’s loss and has scored double-digit points in six straight games. Missi has benefited from Dejounte Murray’s return to the lineup. Murray didn’t shoot the ball well, but his passing skills made life easy for Missi after spending the first month of his career without a true point guard. Missi came into the league as a center ready to succeed with a playmaker who can give him easy shots, and that’s finally happening. His role feels secure and the numbers are increasing.

Dariq Whitehead – less than 1%

The former five-star recruit was limited by so many injuries in both college and the pros, and this was one of his first games playing a big role in the NBA. He shone with 18 points, two rebounds, one assist, two steals, one block and six 3-pointers. The talent was always there, and while it’s too early to jump to conclusions about his future, it was a big step in the right direction for him. The Nets are focused on the future and will likely want to see what they get from the former first-round pick. Tread carefully, but Jordi Fernandez rewarded Tyrese Martin with a start after scoring 30 points. The same thing could happen to Whitehead.

Ayo Dosunmu – 25%

Dosunmu has been in the starting lineup since Patrick Williams’ loss and continues to put in strong performances in every game. It’s not great for big nights, but the production was consistent. Chicago still has three more games left this week, which will give Dosunmu plenty of opportunities to continue his contributions.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. – 15%

With Jimmy Butler out, Jaquez Jr. made his first start of the season and posted a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds against Boston. This isn’t expected to be a long-term injury for Butler, but if he misses Wednesday’s game against the Lakers or a game of their back-to-back games on Saturday and Sunday, Jaquez could see more action.

Jeremy Sochan – 41%

Sochan was sidelined last month with a broken left thumb but is listed as likely to play in Tuesday’s game. He got off to a strong start, averaging 15.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.3 minutes over the first seven games of the year before his injury.

Mason Plumlee – 2%, Oso Ighodaro – 1%

On Monday it was announced that Jusuf Nurkic will be out for at least a week with a hamstring injury. In their last game, Plumlee started 16 minutes while Ighodaro played 31 minutes as a reserve. This was probably because they were playing Golden State since they had smaller lineups. These two should at least split minutes at center over the next four games, with Plumlee the starter.

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