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Previous weeks’ pickup recommendations that are still strong adds: Moussa Diabate, Grayson Allen, Anthony Black, Jrue Holiday, Tari Eason, Daniel Gafford, Jeremiah Fears, Duncan Robinson, Neemias Queta
De’Anthony Melton (Y! – 37%) – Melton is the Warrior to add with Steph Curry out for at least a month with an abdominal tear. He is unlikely to start playing 30 MPG, but he doesn’t need to in order to be a valuable 12-team piece. Melton is an outstanding per-minute producer who is capable of mid-round numbers in a mid-to-high-20s role. So far this season, the guard has needed just 22.4 MPG to be a borderline top-100 player in category leagues. While Curry recovers, Melton should help us win points, threes, and steals. Despite the limited run, he’s averaging 10.1 PPG on 41.1 FG%, 2.3 3PG, 4.3 RPG, 2.3 APG, and 1.3 SPG. He’s also worth adding in points leagues, although his upside isn’t nearly as high in that setting. Even with an expanded role, it will be hard for Melton to get inside the top 100 in either Yahoo or ESPN points leagues.
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