Last Updated on December 20, 2024 7:13 am by Mark C | Published: December 20, 2024

Welcome to Thursday Night Pickups: Fantasy Basketball Adds for 12/19! With the NBA Cup complete, the NBA returns with a full 13-game slate. Don’t worry, I got you covered on all the pickups. Check it out!

Standard Leagues

(<50% rostered on Yahoo)

Alexandre Sarr, F/C, WAS (46% rostered)

Tonight: 33 minutes, 19 points (6-of-13 FGs, 4-of-8 FTs), three triples, nine boards, five assists, three blocks.

Analysis: Sarr was already contributing well in boards and blocks. His propensity for deep shots has killed his FG%. If he shows any consistency there, he will be a strong add in all formats. Tonight was a glimpse of the output he could reach, so he is worth a speculative add now.

Ayo Dosunmu, G/F, CHI (45% rostered)

Tonight: 38 minutes, 17 points (7-of-14 FG, 3-of-5 3PT), eight boards, four dimes, two steals.

Analysis: Dosunmu was pushed into extra playing time with Josh Giddey out, explaining why he was 38 minutes tonight. Dosunmu has always produced well when the Bulls have needed him to play more, so perhaps we shouldn’t be shocked at this output. I understand if there are concerns on Dosunmu’s playing time for the rest of the season, but he is playing too well today to be ignored.

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