Anthony Edwards is out. Here is how to patch the hole.
Losing a top scorer hurts, but it also shows you what your roster is really made of. Our advice for managers.
By Dana Whitfield · · 1 min read
Anthony Edwards is listed as out on the current injury report, and his managers are feeling it. Move him to an injury slot if your league allows it, and resist any urge to trade him at a discount just to feel like you are doing something.
In Minnesota, his absence leaves a lot of shots to go around. LaMelo Ball and Jaden McDaniels are the first names to check, since extra usage often finds players already on the floor rather than someone new.
On your waiver wire, look for players with an expanding role anywhere in the league rather than trying to replace one star with one pickup. Several small gains usually add up to more than a single big claim.
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Justyn Volkman · 1 day ago
Interesting take. I had not thought about it from that angle.
Gabriella Hauck · 1 day ago
This is why I keep coming back here. Actual reasoning instead of a list of names.
Samantha Franecki · 1 day ago
You've got me rethinking my whole bench now.
Riley Reader · 1 day ago
Same here. It worked out better than I expected.
Barney O'Kon replying to Riley Reader · 19 hours ago
You're not wrong. I made that move last year and regretted it.
Chaz Funk replying to Barney O'Kon · 3 hours ago
This is the part I keep going back and forth on too.
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Dudley Jenkins · 52 minutes ago
Anyone else in a league where this kind of deal would get vetoed?