Greivis

Vasquez

The last time Kyle Lowry missed a game (Apr. 5, 2014), Greivis Vasquez had 26 points, four boards, four dimes, one steal and six treys in 37 minutes. He should get a huge increase in playing time in a favorable matchup. If you’re looking to stream a point guard tonight, look no further.

Vasquez is dealing with an ankle injury that remains unstable despite multiple surgeries since 2015. “It’s pretty bad,” Vasquez said. “I’m not out of the league because of my talent. I’m out of the league because of an injury. It’s pretty depressing, but it’s something I have to face.” He joined the Pelicans’ coaching staff for Summer League, though, and sounds ready to pivot to coaching as the next chapter in his hoops career.

Vasquez made no secret about his interest in playing overseas, and his agent has already placed one client (D.J. Strawberry) with Jerusalem. As an under-contract NBA player, Vasquez will need to have an opt-out clause.

Vasquez’s interest in playing overseas has been no secret, and now he’ll finally put pen to paper in Israel. His contract will include an out clause to return to Memphis after the lockout.

Vasquez had been discussing a deal with Hapoel Jerusalem, but Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez offered the national star a deal too good to refuse. The value of the marketing deal isn’t known, except that it “includes a lot of money.”

This gives Greivis Vasquez another start and he is essentially a must-own player unless your roster can’t afford the possibility that Jack returns. Jack sounds like a guy that wants to return, but at some point the Hornets have to consider the possibility that they’re mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.

If owners needed anymore confirmation to run out and pick up Greivis Vasquez this is it. Still, Jack could return and clutter things up down the road, but we’re talking about a game-changing fantasy producer off the wire at this stage of the season -- make the move.

Part of his problem was the Spurs’ dominance, but Eric Gordon’s presence is something for owners to watch, too. Jack’s injury “may take some time” according to Monty Williams, so Vasquez should be owned in all formats despite the slow night.

There’s no clear timetable for Jack’s return, and in light of Monty Williams’ recent comments that the injury may “take some time,” there’s too much risk to bother hanging onto him. Greivis Vasquez remains a solid fantasy fill-in until, or unless, Jack steps back onto the court.

He hasn’t been as good as J.J. Barea, but has still been an effective starting point guard since Jarrett Jack went down for the season with a knee injury.