TOP 10 BUY LOW Targets || NBA Fantasy Basketball [Week 7]
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Even this early into the Fantasy Basketball season, tempers flare and team owners feel desperate for improvement if the numbers and the matchups aren’t going their way. And those who are winning and scoring a ton of points no doubt still seek even more dominance.
So, your league mates are very likely on the prowl for some fantasy trade talks. Who doesn’t love playing GM, regardless of their success? Additionally, with injuries seeming to pile up by the minute in the NBA, it is every owners duty to be looking for an edge over their opponents by trying to capture long term gains.
In this video, the host D-Mac talks through how you can buy low in trades and acquire some great players in the process. He emphasizes targeting players with early-season struggles, small-sample slumps, or returning-from-injury rust. These situations often create artificially low fantasy value and impatient managers. Look to jump on potential availability of the following players
LeBron James — Slow ramp-up but stable role
Only 5 games played so far; scoring (15.4 PPG) and efficiency (under 45% FG) well below norms.
Minutes are steady, and historically LeBron ramps up quickly after slow starts.
Even if he doesn’t return to ADP levels (Yahoo 33), he’s still outperforming his current ranking (267th) — classic buy-low profile based on pedigree and role security.
Darius Garland — Shooting slump + injury interruption
Missed games - lacks of rhythm; shooting just 38% FG vs 47% last season.
Threes and steals are down.
D-Mac notes managers might panic due to multiple absences — ideal for opportunistic buy-low offers. Small sample size suggests fast regression upward.
Coby White — Free-throw dip masking an otherwise strong start
FT% unusually low (<70%) despite career strength (~90%).
Usage and shot volume up as Chicago searches for scoring, so when FT% normalizes, his fantasy value can jump.
Solid buy-low because the main “issue” is a statistical outlier.
Jaren Jackson Jr. — Defensive stats temporarily suppressed
Blocks are at 1.1 per game vs 2+ norm; steals also down.
Being forced into a larger offensive role without Ja Morant / Desmond Bane has been hurting his efficiency and defense.
Morant’s return could restore JJJ’s defensive focus and block numbers — Ja is historically the main driver of JJJ’s value per D-Mac.
Myles Turner — Blocks + FT% slightly down in a new Bucks ecosystem
Adjusting from Indiana’s Haliburton-centric offense to playing with Giannis.
Fewer easy looks and inconsistent minutes (due to blowouts) depressed stats recently.
If he trends back toward 2 blocks per game, he becomes a top-50 fantasy big again.
Chet Holmgren — Rare buy-low window due to blocks dip
Blocks fell to 1.3 per game recently despite no Hartenstein presence.
Free-throw slump also dragged down value.
Likely temporary “rookie adjustment volatility” — with huge upside once blocks normalize toward his season average.
Brandon Ingram — Short-term shooting dip despite strong overall season
FT% around 70% and FG% decline in last 2 weeks massively impacted 9-cat ranking.
Otherwise playing his typical high-minute, high-usage role.
Makes him a clean buy-low option because the slump is purely shooting variance, not role-related.
Shaedon Sharpe — Minutes restriction post-injury suppressing value
Returning from calf injury: has come off the bench, lowering scoring and steals.
Earlier this season showed clear breakout flashes (30+ point games).
Portland is “protecting him,” but once restrictions lift, scoring + steals should rebound sharply.
LaMelo Ball — High risk, high reward
Efficiency way down and minutes inconsistent; looks disengaged at times.
Team context (Hornets dysfunction, young core still developing, injuries) complicates projection.
Host says he can bounce back but warns not to overpay — only buy if the cost is low and your roster can absorb volatility.
Devin Booker — Now injured, but even before that production was declining
Groin injury creates a buy-low opening, but timeline is unclear.
Scoring, assists, and shooting declined even before injury.
Host suggests waiting for clearer news before sending offers, but if you have an IR spot, he could be a league-winning buy-low acquisition if he returns to last year’s form.
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