Fantasy Basketball Week 7 Schedule Preview (Friday-Sunday)

Fantasy Basketball Week 7 Schedule Preview (Friday-Sunday)

Here is how fantasy basketball managers can use the schedule to maximize their games played this weekend.

Here is how fantasy basketball managers can use the schedule to maximize their games played this weekend.

The NBA reported zero new coronavirus cases this week. It was an outstanding site, but fantasy managers need to remain on their toes. Any player could down at any moment, so be ready to make moves if necessary.

The weekend is shaping up to be a fun one with plenty of talking points. Kelly Oubre Jr. dropped 40 on the Mavericks, and the two teams face off again on Saturday night. There should be fun games all over the schedule. Here is how fantasy managers can take advantage.

Fantasy basketball talking points

  1. How impressive has Stephen Curry been this season? He is averaging 28.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.3 steals on outstanding efficiency to put him second overall in total value on the season. Do not be surprised to see him take over the top spot.
  2. Christian Wood suffered a scary-looking ankle injury on Thursday night. Keep an eye on his status. If he is out, DeMarcus Cousins should put up massive numbers. Add Boogie now and see how it plays out.
  3. Consider adding Maxi Kleber to your roster. He is starting and should be in for a new career-high in minutes. Kleber should help fantasy managers in blocks, rebounds, and threes without hurting your free throw percentage.
  4. Keep an eye on minutes shifting and who is missing time. Fantasy managers can bank a ton of stats by being on their toes and making the correct pickups.
  5. If you have this week wrapped up or are just looking to shift towards Week 8, the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets have the best schedule with four games all on light schedule days.

Back-to-backs

Saturday has 11 games on the schedule, so fantasy managers are unlikely to have space in their lineup to stream someone in. The focus this weekend should be on the Friday-Sunday pseudo-back-to-back.

Friday-Sunday pseudo

Boston Celtics

Tristan Thompson (18%): Rebounders streamer.

Robert Williams (15%): Blocks add.

Charlotte Hornets

Miles Bridges (47%): Minutes with P.J. Washington out. Points, rebounds, steals, and blocks streamer.

Malik Monk (10%): Points and threes target.

Indiana Pacers

Justin Holiday (39%): Threes and steals add.

T.J. McConnell (19%): Assists and steals streamer.

LA Clippers

Ivica Zubac (31%): Rebounds and blocks target.

Miami Heat

Kelly Olynyk (25%): Threes, steals, and blocks add.

Phoenix Suns

Cam Johnson (23%): Points and 3-pointers made streamer.

Utah Jazz

Royce O’Neale (41%): Rebounds and threes target.

Joe Ingles (40%): Threes and assists add.

Derrick Favors (10%): Blocks and rebounds streamer.

Washington Wizards

Robin Lopez (5%): Rebounds and blocks add.

Looking ahead to Week 8

Fantasy managers may want to make a pickup on Sunday that helps them in next week’s matchup. Here are the streaming options playing both days.

Sunday-Monday of Week 8

Charlotte Hornets

Listed under Friday-Sunday pseudo.

Phoenix Suns

Listed under Friday-Sunday pseudo.

Washington Wizards

Listed under Friday-Sunday pseudo.

The NBA reported zero new coronavirus cases this week. It was an outstanding site, but fantasy managers need to remain on their toes. Any player could down at any moment, so be ready to make moves if necessary.

The weekend is shaping up to be a fun one with plenty of talking points. Kelly Oubre Jr. dropped 40 on the Mavericks, and the two teams face off again on Saturday night. There should be fun games all over the schedule. Here is how fantasy managers can take advantage.

Fantasy basketball talking points

  1. How impressive has Stephen Curry been this season? He is averaging 28.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.3 steals on outstanding efficiency to put him second overall in total value on the season. Do not be surprised to see him take over the top spot.
  2. Christian Wood suffered a scary-looking ankle injury on Thursday night. Keep an eye on his status. If he is out, DeMarcus Cousins should put up massive numbers. Add Boogie now and see how it plays out.
  3. Consider adding Maxi Kleber to your roster. He is starting and should be in for a new career-high in minutes. Kleber should help fantasy managers in blocks, rebounds, and threes without hurting your free throw percentage.
  4. Keep an eye on minutes shifting and who is missing time. Fantasy managers can bank a ton of stats by being on their toes and making the correct pickups.
  5. If you have this week wrapped up or are just looking to shift towards Week 8, the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets have the best schedule with four games all on light schedule days.

Back-to-backs

Saturday has 11 games on the schedule, so fantasy managers are unlikely to have space in their lineup to stream someone in. The focus this weekend should be on the Friday-Sunday pseudo-back-to-back.

Friday-Sunday pseudo

Boston Celtics

Tristan Thompson (18%): Rebounders streamer.

Robert Williams (15%): Blocks add.

Charlotte Hornets

Miles Bridges (47%): Minutes with P.J. Washington out. Points, rebounds, steals, and blocks streamer.

Malik Monk (10%): Points and threes target.

Indiana Pacers

Justin Holiday (39%): Threes and steals add.

T.J. McConnell (19%): Assists and steals streamer.

LA Clippers

Ivica Zubac (31%): Rebounds and blocks target.

Miami Heat

Kelly Olynyk (25%): Threes, steals, and blocks add.

Phoenix Suns

Cam Johnson (23%): Points and 3-pointers made streamer.

Utah Jazz

Royce O’Neale (41%): Rebounds and threes target.

Joe Ingles (40%): Threes and assists add.

Derrick Favors (10%): Blocks and rebounds streamer.

Washington Wizards

Robin Lopez (5%): Rebounds and blocks add.

Looking ahead to Week 8

Fantasy managers may want to make a pickup on Sunday that helps them in next week’s matchup. Here are the streaming options playing both days.

Sunday-Monday of Week 8

Charlotte Hornets

Listed under Friday-Sunday pseudo.

Phoenix Suns

Listed under Friday-Sunday pseudo.

Washington Wizards

Listed under Friday-Sunday pseudo.

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