Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 6

January 25, 2021

Week 6 fantasy basketball streamers based on H2H 9-category leagues for the 2020-2021 NBA season. Dale Johnson recommends guards, forwards and centers to target through waivers or free agency in fantasy leagues who may help in specific categories.

We have gotten to the point where you most likely know where your team stacks up in your league and hopefully you can pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses by streaming.

This week, we only have one game postponement so far with the Sacramento Kings and Memphis Grizzlies game postponed on Monday. Obviously, a lot can change during the week, but hopefully we can get some normalcy here. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday all have six or fewer games making those days the top days to target for streaming and maximizing your adds.

Our staff at RotoBaller has great insight and daily columns on how to improve your squad and tips to make your team successful, so be sure to check them out! Now, let's get prepared for Week 4. All players in this article are rostered at 50 percent or less.

Week 6 Standard 9-Cat Leagues - Category Streamers

Columns are written based on H2H 9-category standard size leagues:

FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE

Ivica Zubac - C - Los Angeles Clippers (24% rostered)

Zubac has been a featured player in this column since the start of the season and is flirting with top-100 value despite averaging just 18 minutes per game. Part of this is due to Zubac's 70.3 percent shooting from the field which ranks 10th in the league among all active players. The Clippers play on both Tuesday and Thursday which guarantees Zubac will be able to get on your active roster.

Other streamers:

Daniel Theis - C - Boston Celtics (45% rostered)

Robert Williams III - C - Boston Celtics (19% rostered)

Robin Lopez- C - Washington Wizards (11% rostered)

Jarred Vanderbilt - SF - Minnesota Timberwolves (7% rostered)

FREE THROW PERCENTAGE

Jalen Brunson - PG/SG - Dallas Mavericks (6% rostered)

Brunson has always produced when given the opportunity and he has plenty right now with the Mavericks still dealing with health and safety protocols. Josh Richardson has been sidelined for the past four games and Brunson has hit 11 of 12 free throw attempts over that stretch. As long as Richardson remains out this week, Brunson is a solid free throw percentage streamer who can also help out in points, threes and assists.

Other streamers:

Miles Bridges - SG/SF - Charlotte Hornets (45% rostered)

Jeremy Lamb - SG/SF - Indiana Pacers (40% rostered)

Delon Wright - SG/SF - Detroit Pistons (39% rostered)

Cole Anthony - PG - Orlando Magic (32% rostered)

POINTS

Jeremy Lamb - SG/SF - Indiana Pacers (40% rostered)

Lamb is likely one of the most popular adds right now after a successful debut from his knee injury almost a year ago to the day. Lamb has scored 10, 22 and 13 points, respectively, since coming back this year. Lamb is also shooting a solid 50.0 percent in 23.5 minutes per game and, even though we expect the percentage to come down a bit, the points should remain solid. The Pacers are coming up on a four-game week with the only downside is Monday is the second night of a back-to-back. Lamb is a possible sit candidate for that one, but otherwise a solid add for points and a couple of other counting stats. 

Other streamers:

Anthony Edwards - SG - Minnesota Timberwolves (42% rostered)

Monte Morris - PG/SG - Monte Morris (22% rostered)

Doug McDermott - SF/PF - Indiana Pacers (20% rostered)

Jalen Brunson - PG/SG - Dallas Mavericks (6% rostered)

THREE-POINTERS

Wayne Ellington - SG/SF - Detroit Pistons (19% rostered)

The man once known as the Golden Arm, Ellington is seeing a healthy amount of minutes with Detroit and dropping a huge amount of threes. Ellington has at least four three-points in four straight games and has hit a three in each game he's played this season. Although we expect Ellington's three-point percentage to regress sooner or later, it makes sense to ride it out while he's hot, especially with a four-game week on tap.

Other streamers:

Patty Mills - PG - San Antonio Spurs (36% rostered)

Jae Crowder - SF/PF - Phoenix Suns (32% rostered)

Cameron Johnson - SF/PF - Phoenix Suns (31% rostered)

Danny Green - SG/SF - Cleveland Cavaliers (26% rostered)

REBOUNDS

Jarred Vanderbilt - SF - Minnesota Timberwolves (7% rostered)

Vanderbilt has been highly underrated lately and has started in four straight games with Juan Hernangomez (COVID-19) and Karl-Anthony Towns (COVID-19) out. Vanderbilt should have the power forward spot wrapped up and is coming off a 16-point, 11-rebound performance. The Timberwolves have a four-game week and there is no report of when Towns and Hernangomez are supposed to be returning. 

Other streamers:

Ivica Zubac - C - Los Angeles Clippers (24% rostered)

Tristan Thompson - C - Boston Celtics (22% rostered)

Dwight Howard - C - Philadelphia 76ers (22% rostered)

Josh Hart - SG/SF - New Orleans Pelicans (21% rostered)

ASSISTS

T.J. McConnell - PG/SG - Indiana Pacers (9% rostered)

Another staple on this column has been McConnell who has at least six assists and two steals in five straight games. It does not matter how many minutes McConnell gets, he still is almost guaranteed to get you a solid amount of assists and steals off the bench. The Pacers play four games this week which could net you an extra 20+ assists and maybe 6+ steals with McConnell at the end of your bench.

Other streamers:

Delon Wright - SG/SF - Detroit Pistons (39% rostered)

Cole Anthony - PG - Orlando Magic (32% rostered)

Jalen Brunson - PG/SG - Dallas Mavericks (6% rostered)

Jordan McLaughlin - PG - Minnesota Timberwolves (0% rostered)

STEALS

T.J. McConnell - PG/SG - Indiana Pacers (9% rostered)

I really can not stress this enough as McConnell is most likely the best steals option on your waiver wire right now. At least two steals recorded in his past seven games, McConnell is someone to add if you need that extra push to win your steals and assists, as previously mentioned.

Other streamers:

Jeremy Lamb - SG/SF - Indiana Pacers (40% rostered)

Nerlens Noel - PF/C - New York Knicks (36% rostered)

Jarred Vanderbilt - SF - Minnesota Timberwolves (7% rostered)

Devin Vassell - SG - San Antonio Spurs (4% rostered)

BLOCKS

Marc Gasol - C - Los Angeles (24% rostered)

Averaging 1.5 blocks on the season, Gasol has filled in nicely for the reigning champs and current leader of the Western Conference. Gasol has a block in eight of his past ten games, including five multi-block games over that stretch. The Lakers play four games this week including a back-to-back on Wednesday and Thursday which could lead to an Anthony Davis absence and extra minutes.

Other streamers:

Nerlens Noel - PF/C - New York Knicks (36% rostered)

Robert Williams III - C - Boston Celtics (19% rostered)

Bismack Biyombo - C - Charlotte Hornets (19% rostered)

Jarred Vanderbilt - SF - Minnesota Timberwolves (7% rostered)

TURNOVERS

Cameron Johnson - SF/PF - Phoenix Suns (31% rostered)

Johnson has been a solid category fantasy player this season despite getting limited minutes off the bench. Now, Johnson has been put into the starting lineup and is about to see a big opportunity with Devin Booker (hamstring) possibly missing the week due to a hamstring strain. Johnson can give you solid threes and steals without coughing up turnovers.

Other streamers:

Jeremy Lamb - SG/SF - Indiana Pacers (40% rostered)

Monte Morris - PG/SG - Denver Nuggets (22% rostered)

Wayne Ellington - SG/SF - Detroit Pistons (19% rostered)

Devin Vassell - SG - San Antonio Spurs (4% rostered)

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