Week 11 Fantasy Basketball Start 'Em & Sit 'Em (Dec. 27 - Jan. 2)
As expected, Kemba Walker has been unbelievable since being reactivated in New York as a result of COVID-19. While the virus continues to make its way across NBA rosters this season, let's take a look at some solid players at each position to activate this week, largely taking into consideration how much the virus has affected specific rosters.
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Teams Playing 4 Games in Week 11: Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Oklahoma City Thunder, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz
Teams Playing 3 Games in Week 11: Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards
Teams Playing 2 Games in Week 11: Detroit Pistons, New Orleans Pelicans, Philadelphia 76ers
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Week 11 Fantasy Basketball Guards To Start
PG Kemba Walker, New York Knicks
Kemba Walker is coming off of his third career triple-double, which he accomplished at Madison Square Garden on Christmas day. He has been and remains one of the only guards on the Knicks' roster who has not tested positive for COVID-19 over the last few weeks. RJ Barrett and Quentin Grimes have returned from Health & Safety protocols while Immanuel Quickley’s return to the Knicks' rotation should come this week. While this may mean that Walker shoots a tad less moving forward, his role as the Knicks' starting point guard seems to have been secured over the last week. If anything, he might be one of the only players in the NBA who have made Tom Thibedeau look foolish. Especially because D-Rose will be out moving forward and the team is still trying to contain the virus, Walker remains a must-start in Week 11 of the fantasy basketball season. If you didn't active Walker prior to Christmas, slot him into your lineup before the new year. It will pay dividends.
PG Spencer Dinwiddie, Washington Wizards
Anytime Bradley Beal is out for the Wizards, Spencer Dinwiddie’s role increases substantially. Dinwiddie's role increased last week because Beal (who could return this week) was out with COVID-19. Although he will likely return to the rotation this week, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Raul Neto have just entered Health & Safety Protocols and are not expected to play in Week 11. Therefore, Dinwiddie should retain the increased role he received last week.
PG/SG Anfernee Simons, Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers are currently without the following guards who are out on the league's Health & Safety Protocols until at least Dec. 31: Ben McLemore, Keljin Blevins, and Dennis Smith Jr. In the meantime, C.J. McCollum remains sidelined by a collapsed lung and remains out indefinitely, although his recovery process is going well (no complications and reports of improvement). This means that besides Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons is the best available guard on the Blazers' roster. While Lillard is a must-start every week, Simons is a player who you might keep on your bench. This week, he is without a question a must-start. Even though he has not been shooting well as of late, his MPG should guarantee a minimum of 20-25 FPTS per game in Week 11.
Week 11 Fantasy Basketball Guards To Sit
PG Shake Milton, Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of three NBA teams that only play two games in Week 11. Although Shake Milton should be returning to the 76ers' rotation after his bout with COVID-19, fantasy owners should leave him on the bench this week. Milton is not guaranteed to play both games the 76ers have this week and will likely face minutes restrictions in his first game back. As a result, it would be unwise to activate Milton in Week 11.
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Week 11 Fantasy Basketball Wings To Start
SF Cam Reddish, Atlanta Hawks
Among the Hawks players sidelined by COVID-19, Cam Reddish has been able to avoid getting sick. Here are the Hawks wings that will be out on Health & Safety Protocols in Week 11: Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, Kevin Heurter, Wes Iwundu, and Danillo Gallinari. This leaves the Hawks with Reddish and Bogdan Bogdanovic. This season, Reddish has produced more and been more efficient than Bogdanovic, who shined in the 2021 NBA playoffs but has struggled to shoot consistently this season. Reddish’s season has been more colorful. He’s scoring 12.1 PPG in 23.6 minutes per game this season. On Dec. 22, Reddish erupted for 34 points (11-23 FG) and has scored in double figures in five of his last six contests. He’s also played at least 28 minutes in his last three games, suggesting that the Hawks are increasing his role to compensate for their lack of depth as the team battles the virus.
PF Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers have lost many big men and forwards with the onset of COVID-19 in their locker room. As a result, Kevin Love, who has already tested positive and recovered from the virus earlier on this season, has stepped it up offensively for the Cavaliers as of late and played very efficient basketball. In the last 10 games, Love has played a maximum of 24 minutes but has scored in double figures in each of those contests. On the season, he’s averaging 12.8 PPG and 7.4 RPG in 20.0 MPG. This impressive efficiency despite his low minutes is very encouraging for the 33-year-old veteran. Now that he is without many of his teammates, he could see increased minutes in Week 11. Even if he doesn't, his stat line in the month of December has been outstanding. His efficiency in 20 minutes per game is phenomenal.
Week 11 Fantasy Basketball Bigs To Start
C Chris Boucher, Toronto Raptors
The Raptors are currently without bigs and forwards Precious Achiuwa, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, and OG Anunoby. As a result, Chris Boucher becomes an integral big for the Raptors in Week 11. He should be activated in all formats. Although he is only averaging 15.9 MPG on the season, he has seen a significant uptick in minutes as of late and has been efficient in that time. He's had a great last few weeks and is benefiting from his teammates being sidelined because of the virus.
Week 11 Fantasy Basketball Bigs To Sit
C Jonas Valunciunas, New Orleans Pelicans
Valunciunas is currently sidelined with an undetermined illness. In addition, the Pelicans will only play two games in Week 11. Therefore, Valunciunas should remain seated. Any big who plays more than 20 minutes per contest and plays at least three games this week should produce more than Valunciunas in Week 11.
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