NBA Waiver Wire: More Top Adds for Week 14

With March Madness tipping off this weekend, some hoop-heads may shift their focus away from fantasy basketball to their beloved (and not-yet-busted) brackets. Should that be the case for opposing teams in your league, the waiver wire would provide an excellent opportunity to get ahead of the game or gain some ground.

There have only been nine nights of games since the NBA All-Star break. For the sake of avoiding repetition, this week's article won't feature any of the players mentioned in my two most recent pieces.

Shouldn't Be Available in Most Leagues

Joe Ingles, Jazz (51% rostered)

Ingles poured in career highs of 34 points and eight treys, to go along with five boards, two assists and two steals across 33 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Wizards. Already extremely efficient in previous seasons, this year Ingles has taken his game to another level in that regard, sporting career-high shooting percentages from the field (54.0% FG), beyond the arc (49.0% 3PT), and the charity stripe (88.9% FT). Despite a slight reduction in playing time (26.8 MPG) compared to the last three campaigns, Ingles remains a steady source of counting stats, with per-game averages of 12.2 points, 4.3 dimes, 3.5 boards, 2.7 threes (career high), 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocks through 37 appearances. He isn't quite as valuable when Mike Conley is in the lineup, but Ingles should still be rostered in most leagues. 

Kyle Kuzma, Lakers (65% rostered)

Kuzma's rostership will likely skyrocket by Monday morning in the wake of LeBron James' high ankle sprain Saturday afternoon. We don't have a definitive timetable for James, but he figures to miss at least the next week, leaving Kuzma as perhaps the Lakers' No. 1 option, in terms of pure scoring. Unless Anthony Davis makes a surprise return, it will likely be a rough week for Los Angeles, but Kuzma should be in line for a major boost in usage rate. If he's still available in your league, now is the time to capitalize. Talen Horton-Tucker (19% rostered) also makes for an appealing short-term add. 

Not So Widely Available

Bogdan Bogdanovic, Hawks (46% rostered)

Beyond the first four games of the season, Bogdanovic has been either injured or disappointing. On Thursday night, however, he went off for a season-high 23 points (9-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt) while chipping in six boards and three assists across 29 minutes. He came back down to earth with 10 points against the Lakers on Saturday, but he still added three assists, a steal and a block. Picking up a talented player with a somewhat-proven track record often pays off, and the 28-year-old wing was a well-rounded offensive contributor over the previous two seasons.

Moses Brown, Thunder (33% rostered)

Brown burst onto the scene against the Bulls earlier this week, exploding for 20 points, 16 rebounds and five rejections in 30 minutes. If Al Horford, who was held out of that game, is traded prior to the March 25 deadline, Brown would likely stand to benefit the most given that he's the only young traditional big man on the roster. Isaiah Roby (9% rostered) and Kenrich Williams (3% rostered) would probably benefit, as well, especially since Darius Bazley (shoulder) is without a clear timetable.

Kenyon Martin Jr., Rockets (27% rostered)

Martin's highlight dunks, blocks, and overall energy level have been quite a sight for sore-eyed Rockets fans amidst a 19-game losing streak. Following a lengthy absence that has coincided with the losing streak, Christian Wood (ankle) recently rejoined the rotation. However, for one game at least, it didn't stifle Martin, who produced 13 points and nine rebounds in 30 minutes against the Warriors on Wednesday. His minutes declined (21) against Detroit on Friday, but Martin is a player who could stand to benefit if Houston makes some additional moves prior to the deadline.

Dwight Howard, 76ers (46% rostered)

Howard has posted a double-double in three consecutive contests, as well as in four of the last six games, in increased minutes with Joel Embiid sidelined. He'll hurt your team's free-throw percentage a bit, but Howard is an excellent source of rebounds and efficient scoring while adding some blocks. The veteran is absolutely worth adding while Embiid is out for at least the next couple of weeks.

Saddiq Bey, Pistons (40% rostered)

Detroit is clearly committed to developing its young talent, and Bey has reached double figures in scoring during 16 of his last 18 appearances. Furthermore, Bey has now amassed at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in the same game three times following Wednesday's showing against the Raptors, in which the rookie turned in 28 points (8-14 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 39 minutes. If you can deal with some subpar shooting nights, Bey figures to be heavily involved for the remainder of the year. And while we're discussing Pistons wings, Josh Jackson (28% rostered) is also worthy of consideration.

Widely Available

Alec Burks, Knicks (26% rostered)

Burks has managed double-digit point totals in five straight games, and he pitched in 21 points, 10 rebounds, two dimes and one block in 33 minutes during Thursday's win over the Magic. With Derrick Rose (protocols), Elfrid Payton (hamstring) and Immanuel Quickley (ankle), among others, still hampered, Burks is a good short-term option. He also has some long-term upside if the Knicks don't make any major moves prior to the trade deadline, given New York's place in the standings and coach Tom Thibodeau's tendency to rely on veterans.

Jordan Poole, Warriors (35% rostered)

Poole splashed a career-high six treys in Wednesday's win over the Rockets. Golden State is starved for scoring when Stephen Curry (tailbone) sits, and he missed the Warriors' two-game set against Memphis. Across the last six matchups, Poole has averaged 20.9 points (54.5% FG, 44.2% 3PT, 88.2% FT), 3.3 threes, 2.6 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 26.4 minutes. Whether you subscribe to the hot hand theory or not, at the very least Poole makes for an intriguing short-term add coming off of a 26-point, five-assist, four-rebound effort Saturday night.

Tomas Satoransky, Bulls (18% rostered)

Satoransky recently replaced Coby White in Chicago's starting five, and the Bulls are now 2-2 in his four starts. It's still unclear if he'll remain in the starting lineup for the duration of the second half, but Satoransky is playing enough (30.5 MPG) to warrant consideration for a roster spot in most leagues. Over those four starts, he's averaging a well-rounded 9.5 points, 6.5 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks per game. Assists can be especially hard to come by on the waiver wire, so if that's your category of need, consider making a play for Satoransky.

Jeff Green, Nets (15% rostered)

Green continues to earn plenty of run as a small-ball big, as he's a much more versatile defender than DeAndre Jordan at this stage of their careers. Green has earned at least 30 minutes in four straight showings, and while he remains inconsistent overall, he's not a bad option for those in deeper formats while Kevin Durant (hamstring) remains out.

Dario Saric, Suns (11% rostered)

Phoenix's starting five has been in a bit of a funk lately, but Saric's play off the bench has helped weather the storm. Since the calendar turned to March, Saric has been a steady source of scoring (11.3 PPG) and rebounding (5.3 RPG) and could be a decent add in deeper leagues.

Isaiah Stewart, Pistons (14% rostered)

Stewart has connected on at least 60 percent of his field-goal attempts in nine of the last 11 games, and he continues to hold down a substantial role off the bench. Across the last 10 games, Stewart has averaged 8.6 points (65.5% FG), 7.5 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.4 threes across 22.3 minutes. His offensive efficiency and per-minute production have been very impressive of late, and if the rookie's role becomes more demanding as the year continues, he'll have a good chance to prove useful in more than just deep leagues.