Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Is It Time to Grab Grimes
With Luka Doncic sidelined, Quentin Grimes could be a key fantasy pickup
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Dallas: Christmas Day was a blast for NBA fans, with all five games being super close and exciting. But for fantasy managers, it was a bit of a rollercoaster.
Mikal Bridges and Victor Wembanyama both dropped 40 points in the first game, while the Knicks narrowly beat the Spurs. Then, Minnesota edged out Dallas after Luka Doncic got hurt. Kyrie Irving stepped up with 39 points, but now everyone’s wondering who else will shine.
With Doncic expected to be out for a while, players like Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes might get more chances to show what they can do. Meanwhile, Philly took down Boston, with Caleb Martin surprising everyone by scoring 23 points and hitting seven threes.
In a thrilling matchup, Steph Curry and LeBron James went head-to-head, with Curry hitting a clutch three to tie the game. Austin Reaves then scored the winning bucket just before the buzzer. Anthony Davis got hurt early, giving more minutes to Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht, with Knecht really stepping up.
In the final game, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal combined for 54 points, leading Phoenix to victory over Denver. Aaron Gordon left early with a calf injury, which could open up more playing time for Julian Strawther and Peyton Watson, though they’re not the most exciting options.
Now, let’s talk about some players you might want to pick up after Wednesday’s games:
Quentin Grimes (6% rostered) had a decent game with 10 points, seven rebounds, and a couple of threes. But what’s really interesting is that he got 24 minutes, the most among bench players. With Doncic out, he could be a solid pickup.
Spencer Dinwiddie (10% rostered) didn’t do much with 2 points in 14 minutes, but he might see more time soon.
Caleb Martin (8% rostered) hit a career-high seven threes against Boston. He might not do that every game, but with KJ Martin out, he could be a good option in deeper leagues.
Al Horford (32% rostered) stepped up with 17 points and 4 rebounds while Kristaps Porzingis was limited due to an ankle issue. If Porzingis misses time, Horford could be worth a look.
Dalton Knecht (16% rostered) saw more minutes after Davis got hurt. He made a real impact, so keep an eye on him moving forward.