Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Week 10 Pickups Include Jaylen Wells & Bub Carrington

With the NBA Cup now in the rearview mirror, it's time to get back to a semi-regular schedule. Some rotational changes in the past week have provided a couple of players with an extended opportunity, while others have simply turned things around following a slow start to the season. As always, the waiver wire is the place to be, providing managers with bargain players who could be about to ascend in the fantasy basketball rankings. And remember, never assume a player is rostered. It always pays to double-check, just in case they have been overlooked.

Identifying players who are benefiting from expanded roles–whether it's an offensive threat delivering points and threes or a defensive-minded player boosting your blocks and steals–is vital as you navigate the season.

Let's dive into nine key NBA sleepers whose current stats suggest they are poised for significant value and are currently rostered in fewer than 40% of Yahoo leagues.

Yahoo High Score Leagues

Wendell Carter, Orlando Magic (33% rostered)

Carter continues to quietly go about his business, putting together arguably the best season of his career. Although his ceiling is somewhat limited, Carter has been able to add an element of consistency to his game, providing adequate production on both ends of the floor. This has translated into fantasy value, even in high-score leagues. He has scored at least 36 fantasy points in each of his last three games, averaging 38.7 points per game during that span. Although Orlando has an adequate backup in Goga Bitadze, it appears as though Carter has both hands on the starting job. If you are looking for a reliable plug-and-play option, look no further than Carter.

Jaylen Wells, Memphis Grizzlies (25% rostered)

After a slow start to the season, Wells has been able to turn things around over the past month, having scored at least 30 fantasy points in five of his 10 games during that time. In his past four games, Wells is averaging 32.3 fantasy points, a vast improvement on what he was putting up to begin the campaign. The Grizzlies continue to find ways to win and are now in the Play-In picture in the Western Conference. Although Wells' fantasy value is largely tied to points and threes, he has been getting busy on the defensive end, averaging 2.0 steals per game over the past four. Any peripheral production is a bonus, meaning now is the time to take a chance on Wells, at least until he cools off.

Jaylon Tyson, Cleveland Cavaliers (30% rostered)

Earlier in the week, it was announced that Tyson would be part of the starting lineup in Cleveland, at least for the foreseeable future. While this certainly makes sense from a reality standpoint, it also provides fantasy managers with a sense of assuredness moving forward. Tyson has been one of the more surprising names this season, providing relatively consistent production despite his role fluctuating. In seven games during the month, Tyson is averaging 33.7 fantasy points per game. On the whole, it's been a disappointing season for the Cavaliers, meaning Tyson should continue to play heavy minutes, looking to turn the season around for Cleveland.

Standard 9-Category Leagues

Jock Landale, Memphis Grizzlies (13% rostered)

Due to popular demand, Landale makes his second straight appearance on this list, as he continues to play some of the best basketball of his career. With Zach Edey slated to miss multiple weeks due to a foot injury, Landale has solidified himself as a key piece in the Grizzlies' rotation. Despite coming off the bench, his playing time has been more than adequate, logging 30, 28 and 27 minutes in each of the past three games. During that span, he has averaged 12.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.0 three-pointers and 2.0 combined steals and blocks, good enough for top 50 value in standard formats. There is almost certainly going to be some inconsistency moving forward, but on the whole, Landale is doing enough to be rostered in more than 13 percent of leagues.

Bub Carrington, Washington Wizards (15% rostered)

Carrington is another player who has quietly put together an impressive stretch, scoring double digits in four straight games. During that time, he has averaged 17.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.3 three-pointers in 37.0 minutes per game. Injuries to other players, most notably to Khris Middleton, have provided Carrington with a nice opportunity to convince the coaching staff that he should be heavily featured on a nightly basis. He had scored double digits only five times in his first 21 games prior to this run, highlighting just how poor he had been. With that said, Washington has nothing to lose, meaning Carrington's current role could last, at least until he cools off.

Dominick Barlow, Philadelphia 76ers (6% rostered)

Despite the fact that Philadelphia is beginning to get healthy players back on the floor, Barlow continues to play a significant role as a member of the starting lineup. He has started in nine straight games, scoring double digits in six of those. While his offensive output has been modest, to say the least, his ability to chip in across multiple categories has made him a top 90 player over the past week. In two games during that time, he has averaged 10.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 combined steals and blocks in 30.7 minutes per game. While he won't be a viable option for everyone, those looking for across-the-board upside could do worse than taking a flier on Barlow.

Standard Points Leagues

Bobby Portis, Milwaukee Bucks (21% rostered)

Portis has been able to ramp up his production over the past two weeks, thanks in large part to the continued absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo. In five games during that time, Portis has averaged 18.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals, good enough for 32.5 fantasy points per game. It should be noted that Kyle Kuzma missed the Bucks' most recent game due to illness, providing Portis with some additional playing time. However, he has been able to do just enough, even with Kuzma on the court, to be considered in standard points leagues. 

Dylan Harper, San Antonio Spurs (24% rostered)

Harper continues to impress, scoring a career-high 24 points in Thursday's win over the Wizards. While the production has been intriguing, the playing time continues to be a concern, given the guard depth in San Antonio. He is basically competing for minutes with De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson. This situation is not built for fantasy, making Harper a somewhat risky addition. However, the talent is obvious, and he has played at least 22 minutes in five of the past six games. He has scored at least 30 fantasy points in three of those, providing us with a glimpse of what could be possible. Despite the risk, he is worth a look, at least as a short-term addition.

Saddiq Bey, New Orleans Pelicans (32% rostered)

Despite the return of Jordan Poole and Zion Williamson, Bey has remained in the starting lineup, logging at least 33 minutes in three of the past five games. During that time, he has averaged 17.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists, good enough for 31.3 fantasy points per game. His long-term role remains somewhat clouded, especially once Williamson ramps up his playing time. Bey could eventually move back to the bench, but for now, it appears as though he has earned the trust of the coaching staff.