February 13 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Options and Wednesday's Recap: Bol Bol, Donovan Clingan, Keon Ellis, Caris LeVert, Luguentz Dort and More
Looking over some of the better fantasy basketball performances from February 12 to maybe identify some waiver wire options.
There was a full 15-game slate of NBA games on Wednesday, February 12, so let's take a look at the top fantasy performers.
We'll focus on waiver wire options. Be sure to check the FantasySP Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups page to see the top waiver options.
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Celtics 116, Spurs 103
All of the Boston players who scored over 25 fantasy points (which is my cutoff for these stories) are already owned in 100% of leagues.
Chris Paul, available in just 5% of leagues, started and played 28 minutes. He had five points, two rebounds, eight assists and four steals.
Stephon Castle, owned in 66% of leagues, recorded 20 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 24 minutes off the bench.
Nets 100, 76ers 96
Trendon Watford, owned in just 1% of leagues, tallied 18 points, one rebound, two assists, three steals and one block in 24 minutes off the bench.
Nicolas Claxton, available in 15% of leagues, had 13 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and five blocks across 32 minutes.
D'Angelo Russell, available in 14% of leagues, went for 22 points, five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 26 minutes.
Keon Johnson, owned in 37% of leagues, recorded six points, five rebounds and three assists and steals in 29 minutes.
Andre Drummond, rostered in 6% of leagues, tallied four points, eight rebounds, one assist and steal and two blocks in 14 minutes off the bench.
Justin Edwards, owned in just 6% of leagues, posted 13 points, five rebounds and three assists and steals in 31 minutes off the bench.
Quentin Grimes, rostered in 34% of leagues, started and played 36 minutes, tallying 30 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block.
Pistons 128, Bulls 110
Ausar Thompson, available in 17% of leagues, started and played 28 minutes. He recorded 19 points, five rebounds, seven assists and one steal.
Malik Beasley, owned in 77% of leagues, posted 14 points, three rebounds, one assist and two steals in 23 minutes off the bench.
Tre Jones, rostered in just 2% of leagues, finished with 15 points and two rebounds, steals and assists in 19 minutes off the bench.
Ayo Dosunmu, owned in 67% of leagues, had 23 points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals across 35 minutes.
Mavericks 111, Warriors 107
Kessler Edwards, owned in just 1% of leagues, finished the night with four points, six rebounds and assists, two steals and three blocks over 32 minutes.
Klay Thompson, available in 15% of leagues, had 17 points, seven rebounds, two assists and blocks and one steal in 33 minutes.
Max Christie, owned in 67% of leagues, started and played 39 minutes. He totaled 17 points, five rebounds, four assists and one steal.
Brandon Williams, barely rostered in any leagues, went for 12 points, one rebound and block and two steals in nearly 15 minutes off the bench.
Gary Payton II, owned in just 1% of leagues, totaled 14 points, two rebounds and one steal in 16 minutes off the bench.
Moses Moody, rostered in just 7% of leagues, added 14 points, five rebounds and two blocks in 27 minutes off the bench.
Brandin Podziemski, owned in 57% of leagues, contributed eight points, two rebounds, five assists and three steals in 24 minutes off the bench.
Draymond Green, available in 14% of leagues, started and played 31 minutes, tallying 13 points, five rebounds and assists, three steals and two blocks.
Nuggets 132, Trail Blazers 121
Christian Braun, only available in 4% of leagues, recorded 21 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block across 45 minutes.
Zeke Nnaji, only owned in 1% of leagues, started and played nearly 37 minutes. He had 16 points, five rebounds, one assist, three steals and four blocks.
Shaedon Sharpe, rostered in 68% of leagues, went for 14 points, four rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 30 minutes off the bench.
Toumani Camara, owned in 62% of leagues, tallied 13 points, two rebounds and assists, one steal and three blocks in nearly 38 minutes.
Jabari Walker, barely rostered in any leagues, totaled 17 points, seven rebounds, one assist and two steals in 18 minutes off the bench.
Donovan Clingan, who is up to 50% owned, posted 17 points, 20 rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 31 minutes.
Rockets 119, Suns 111
Tari Eason, rostered in 68% of leagues, finished the night with 25 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three steals across 34 minutes.
Dillon Brooks, owned in 44% of leagues, posted 18 points, two rebounds and steals and three assists in 31 minutes.
Bol Bol, who is all the way up to 57%, started and played 33 minutes, tallying 15 points, four rebounds, one steal and two blocks.
Nick Richards, rostered in 43% of leagues, added 11 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks in 27 minutes.
Royce O'Neale, owned in 31% of leagues, had 14 points, four rebounds and two steals in 35 minutes.
Clippers 128, Grizzlies 114
Kris Dunn, rostered in just 5% of leagues, started and played about 21 minutes. He finished with 14 points, three rebounds and five assists and steals.
Santi Aldama, available in about 24% of leagues, tallied 14 points, five rebounds, seven assists and one block across 23 minutes off the bench.
Jaylen Wells, rostered in 9% of leagues, had 18 points, three rebounds, one assist and two steals in 31 minutes.
GG Jackson II, owned in just 8% of leagues, went for 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 21 minutes off the bench.
Bucks 103, Timberwolves 101
Gary Trent Jr., rostered in 21% of leagues, recorded 21 points, one rebound and steal and two assists in 29 minutes off the bench.
Kevin Porter Jr., owned in just 7% of leagues, added 11 points, eight rebounds, five assists and one steal in 21 minutes off the bench.
Kyle Kuzma, rostered in 84% of leagues, finished with 19 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 39 minutes.
Brook Lopez, available in 6% of leagues, contributed 11 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one block in nearly 27 minutes.
Taurean Prince, rostered in 8% of leagues, had 11 points, four rebounds, two assists and three steals in 35 minutes.
Jaden McDaniels, available in just 7% of leagues, posted 10 points, eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 38 minutes.
Terrence Shannon Jr., barely owned in any leagues, had 11 points, five rebounds, six assists and one steal and block in 20 minutes off the bench.
Kings 119, Pelicans 111
Keon Ellis, owned in 31% of leagues, ended the night with 27 points, five rebounds, one assist and steal and two blocks across 29 minutes.
Antonio Reeves, owned in barely any leagues, had eight points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 18 minutes off the bench.
Jose Alvarado, rostered in 32% of leagues, went for 18 points, three rebounds, nine assists, two steals and one block in 32 minutes.
Knicks 149, Hawks 148 (OT)
Precious Achiuwa, rostered in 31% of leagues, recorded 26 points, eight rebounds, one assist and steal and two blocks in 42 minutes.
Zaccharie Risacher, owned in 38% of leagues, started and played 30 minutes, tallying 16 points, two rebounds and one assist, steal and block.
Onyeka Okongwu, available in 12% of leagues, had 21 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, two steals and three blocks.
Caris LeVert, rostered in 43% of leagues, went for 20 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks in 35 minutes off the bench.
Georges Niang, owned in 12% of leagues, added 21 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocks in 33 minutes off the bench.
Thunder 115, Heat 101
Davion Mitchell, owned in 4% of leagues, posted 14 points, one rebound and steal and three assists in 34 minutes.
Alec Burks, rostered in just 3% of leagues, had 11 points, nine rebounds, one assist and steal and two steals in 28 minutes off the bench.
Luguentz Dort, owned in 36% of leagues, finished with 17 points, two rebounds, one assist and block and three steals in 32 minutes.
Magic 102, Hornets 86
Anthony Black, owned in 6% of leagues, contributed 18 points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 23 minutes off the bench.
Jett Howard, barely rostered in any leagues, totaled six points, two rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block in 25 minutes.
Jusuf Nurkic, owned in 50% of leagues, posted nine points, eight rebounds and one assist, steal and block in 15 minutes.
Cavaliers 131, Raptors 108
Max Strus, rostered in 21% of leagues, finished with 14 points, five rebounds, six assists and one steal in 26 minutes.
De'Andre Hunter, owned in 73% of leagues, went for 18 points, five rebounds and one steal in nearly 27 minutes off the bench.
Sam Merrill, rostered in 1% of leagues, added 16 points and two rebounds and steals in 26 minutes off the bench.
Craig Porter Jr., owned in barely any leagues, contributed seven points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals in nearly 21 minutes off the bench.
The top Toronto fantasy performers were already owned in every fantasy league.
Jazz 131, Lakers 119
Keyonte George, available in 17% of leagues, ended the night with 20 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 33 minutes off the bench.
Jordan Clarkson, rostered in 72% of leagues, had 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in nearly 29 minutes.
Isaiah Collier, owned in 68% of leagues now, went for 10 points, seven rebounds and nine assists across 30 minutes.
Rui Hachimura, available in 22% of leagues, started and played 30 minutes, recording 10 points, three rebounds and one assist.
Pacers 134, Wizards 130 (OT)
Obi Toppin, rostered in 11% of leagues, posted 31 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and one block in 32 minutes off the bench.
Bennedict Mathurin, available in 25% of leagues, went for 28 points, five rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes off the bench.
T.J. McConnell, owned in 25% of leagues, played 22 minutes off the bench, tallying 10 points, one rebound and steal and nine assists.
Thomas Bryant, rostered in 22% of leagues, had nine points, 11 rebounds and five assists in 27 minutes.
Kyshawn George, owned in 20% of leagues, finished with 14 points, nine rebounds and one assist and steal in 36 minutes.
Corey Kispert, rostered in 16% of leagues, added 21 points and four rebounds in 26 minutes off the bench.
Bub Carrington, owned in 37% of leagues, contributed 18 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block across 44 minutes.
