4 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Targets for Friday

On the final day of the workweek, let's go over another round of fantasy basketball waiver wire options.

Here are the stories from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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Isaiah Jackson: Coming Off Promising Showing

Jackson is rostered in just 8.28% of leagues right now, but that's up 4.77% today.

He hasn't played much since being traded from Indiana to the Los Angeles Clippers at the deadline, but he delivered a good showing off the bench in his last appearance on Wednesday. Jackson provided 10 points, four rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 18 minutes.

Jackson had played five or less minutes in his first three games with the team. With more playing time, he could have some fantasy upside.

Ivica Zubac was dealt away in the same trade as Jackson, and John Collins has been out of late, opening some time for Jackson. Yanic Konan Niederhauser is now out for the season as well, meaning Jackson has an even clearer path to playing time in LA.

Brook Lopez is the starting center, but Jackson is the top backup now. In a reserve role, Jackson could be worth some deep-league fantasy usage, and if Lopez is ever out too, then he could sneak into some standard leagues.

When Collins comes back, Jackson's role could change, so you'll want to be tracking Jackson to see when he's worth utilizing, or if he becomes droppable again.

Daniel Gafford: Producing More of Late

Gafford has been added in 4.96% of leagues, bringing his overall mark to 48.28%.

He has scored eight or more points in seven straight contests, averaging 9.9 points in that stretch. Gafford is also averaging 6.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1 steal per game in that stretch.

With Dereck Lively II out for the season and Marvin Bagley III banged up, Gafford has a chance to play and produce a bit more for the time being. He's been taking advantage of things, so he's worth adding and utilizing until his production falls off a bit.

He's a solid deep-league fantasy option, and he could be streamed in standard leagues now too. Definitely look into adding/utilizing Gafford, at least for a little while.

Julian Reese: Fresh Off Monster Outing

Reese is up 2.01% and sits at 2.33% overall.

He recently signed a two-way contract with the Wizards. The 22-year-old rookie has played 27, 32 and 38 minutes in his three appearances with the team. Reese has combined for 29 points, 32 rebounds, five assists and four steals in those games.

Reese went off for 18 points, 20 rebounds, two assists and a steal in his last appearance. He's started all three games he's appeared in.

Washington added Reese because the roster is currently decimated with injuries. Anthony Davis, Kyshawn George, Alexandre Sarr, Tristan Vukcevic, Jamir Watkins, Cam Whitmore and D'Angelo Russell are Wizards on the injury report - Trae Young's team debut didn't stop Reese from delivering big on Thursday. 

For the time being, Reese is a sneaky-good fantasy asset. He's playing well enough to earn another contract, but in the meantime, he can be streamed in a bunch of leagues.

I definitely would like streaming him in some deeper leagues. If the injury report remains that long, it's not crazy to want to stream Reese in a standard league too. Watch the team's injury report and react accordingly with Reese as long as he's with the team.

Kel'el Ware: Three Straight Double-Doubles

Ware is rostered in 90.45% of fantasy leagues after a 5.47% increase today.

He's kicked things up a notch of late, tallying double-doubles in three straight. Ware has combined for 40 points, 39 rebounds, 10 steals, eight blocks and three assists in that stretch.

It's been a somewhat disappointing second season for Ware. He's averaging 11.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, 0.9 steals and 0.6 assists over 22.4 minutes. Ware has improved his stats, but has barely earned more playing time than he had in his rookie season.

He's flashing some higher potential the last couple games, and he's rightfully being added in more leagues. As long as Ware is producing at this level, he's worth owning/utilizing in all fantasy leagues.

We will have to wait and see if he can continue to deliver nightly, or if this is just a short-term hot stretch. If he's available in your league, find a way to get him onto your roster.