Josh Okogie (21%): I was on Okogie after Phoenix traded Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson for Kevin Durant, and he’s been stellar for fantasy managers since that deal got done.
Josh Okogie in 6 games with at least 25 minutes this season:
— Zak Hanshew (@ZaktheMonster) February 9, 2023
13.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.2 blocks, 0.8 3-pointers
KD is out through the ASB, and Okogie could be a starter until he returns
PHX plays Thurs-Fri B2B vs. ATL/IND
Fantasy hoops must-add! pic.twitter.com/j8mvnR6AMP
Okogie started a second straight game for Phoenix, and he turned in another solid effort. He’s now seen expanded minutes over the last three games, with two straight starts. In those three games, he’s averaged 20.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.0 triples. He led Phoenix in minutes Tuesday with 39, and he’s logged at least 32 minutes in three straight. The Suns get one more game before the break Thursday when they take on the Clippers, and there’s a good chance Okogie remains with the starters.
Monty Williams hinted to who he may start with Deandre Ayton, Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant.
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) February 15, 2023
He named Torrey Craig and Josh Okogie, saying it could depend on matchups on who he'll start. #Suns
It’s unclear who the Suns’ fifth starter will be once Kevin Durant is available, but it’s not out of the realm of possibility that it would be Okogie. In fact, there seems to be a two-man competition for that final starting spot - Okogie and Torrey Craig. Pick up Okogie, stream Thursday and hold through the break. Even if he doesn’t remain a starter alongside Durant, there’s no timeline for Durant’s return, so Okogie can certainly have value in 12-team leagues when the Association resumes play on February 23.
Sam Hauser (19%): Hauser has played well over his last five games, averaging 15.2 points, 5.2 boards, 1.2 dimes and 4.4 triples across 30.6 minutes per contest. Boston gets one more game before the All-Star break, so fantasy managers should grab Hauser and hope to squeeze one last useful performance out of him before his teammates get healthy and he heads back to the bench.
Talen Horton-Tucker (26%): THT has logged 13.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.0 blocks across his last four games while logging 24.3 minutes per tilt. He’s not likely to see consistent minutes in Utah’s rotation, but if he can maintain 25 or more a night, he’ll be a top-100 option in 12-team leagues. Assists are difficult to find on the waiver wire, and he has the upside to rack up points and defensive stats as well.
Josh Green (40%): He’s averaged 16.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.8 triples across his last six games, while playing 36.7 minutes per contest. His double-digit scoring streak was snapped in Monday’s loss to Minnesota, but he still played big minutes. I doubted whether he could be viable alongside Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić, but he’s logged 78 total minutes in two games with both superstars healthy.
Josh Richardson (15%): He went for 10/2/3 with five steals and two blocks in his Pelicans debut Monday. J-Rich led the team in playing time with 34 minutes in the close contest, and he could have some streaming value when the Pels face the Lakers on Wednesday.
Matisse Thybulle (20%): Tisse finished with a 14/6/2/1/3 line and four triples across 26 minutes in the starting lineup Monday against the Lakers. He was back in the starting five Tuesday and despite the lack of scoring and peripheral stats, he still played nearly 30 minutes and racked up some desirable defensive stats. He’s not for everyone, but if you’re looking for steals, he’ll probably be able to help you out, even when Jerami Grant returns.
Dennis Schröder (40%): He’s logged at least 30 minutes in 13 straight games, and though Monday’s 2/2/6 performance on 1-of-6 shooting inspired little confidence, it might afford fantasy managers a buy-low window for a guy who should remain a starter moving forward.