November 4 Fantasy Basketball Streamers: Andrew Wiggins, Payton Pritchard, Christian Braun and More
Six NBA teams with good matchups on Monday and the rotation players who are widely available in fantasy leagues.
After just three games yesterday, every NBA team is in action today. There are no games on Tuesday: The NBA has played no games on election day for the past few years. The idea is that they are taking away any roadblock that may stop people from voting, but I’m skeptical there is any impact.
I get it: They’re doing something so they can say, “Look, look how socially conscious we are!!” The NBA does a lot of that. Anyone who wants to vote, though, is going to do it without worrying about the Hornets and Hawks playing a November regular season game.
The NBA even had to add some meaningless tournament (except for all the money, of course) in the middle of the season to make it seem like some games in the regular season actually do matter. We’re not buying it, and I’m not buying that keeping the day free of basketball is having any real effect on voting numbers.
The only truth is that we will all be winners when we come back on Wednesday because we won’t have to watch the endless political ads anymore. With so many fantasy basketball options on Monday, let’s look at six teams with good matchups and the rotation players on those teams who are widely available in fantasy leagues.
I try not to list injured players, but always check actives/inactives before game time to ensure everyone in your lineup is playing. Stats are from NBA.com.
Boston Celtics @ Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta plays at the fourth-fastest pace and has the third-worst defensive rating. They have been most vulnerable giving up points to point guards, small forwards, and centers.
Boston’s Streaming Players
Guard
- Payton Pritchard – If you’re in a deep league or short at guard, Pritchard could be a keeper. He’s fourth on the team in scoring, field goal attempts, and field goal makes; Pritchard is also second in 3-point attempts and first in 3-point makes per game.
Forward
Center
Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz
The Jazz have been the seventh-fastest team and hold the ninth-worst defensive rating. Shooting guards and centers have scored most against Utah.
Chicago’s Streaming Players
Guard
Forward
Center
- None
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee plays at the ninth-fastest pace and has the eighth-worst defense. They have given up the most points to points guards, shooting guards, and small forwards.
Cleveland’s Streaming Players
Guard
- Caris LeVert – LeVert missed Saturday’s game, so double-check his status before putting him in your lineup.
- Sam Merrill
Forward
Center
- None
Denver Nuggets vs. Toronto Raptors
The Raptors play at the fifth-fastest pace and have the second-worst defensive rating, presenting one of the best matchups in the league. Toronto is average or worse defensively against every position.
Denver’s Streaming Players
Guard
Forward
Center
Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Maybe somewhat surprisingly, the Lakers have the fourth-worst defense in basketball while also playing at the 10th-fastest pace. LA is getting scored on most by shooting guards, small forwards, and power forwards.
Detroit’s Streaming Players
Guard
Forward
Center
Golden State Warriors @ Washington Wizards
The Wizards may have been the best fantasy target last season. They’re continuing that trend this year, ranking second in pace with the seventh-worst defensive rating. Washington is most vulnerable giving up points to shooting guards, small forwards, and power forwards.
Golden State’s Streaming Players
Guard
Forward
- Andrew Wiggins – Wiggins is owned in about half of leagues. He has played the third-most minutes on the team and is second in scoring and rebounds.
- Kyle Anderson
