"As the NBA enters the last week of the 2025 calendar year, the league is in full swing. This is the time of year when many are starting to pay more attention to the NBA, after the Christmas games that some see as the unofficial start to the season. But the season is more than two months old, and players have been taking advantage of extra opportunities due to injury or increased playing time to increase their value."
"He joined ESPN in 2017 after a 16-year career as a neural engineer, during which time he was also a writer and analyst for Rotowire. As the NBA enters the last week of the 2025 calendar year, the league is in full swing. This is the time of year when many are starting to pay more attention to the NBA, after the Christmas games that some see as the unofficial start to the season."
"Ajay Mitchell, PG, Oklahoma City Thunder (rostered in 43.2% of ESPN leagues): Mitchell missed a couple of games last week with a concussion but returned to game action on Sunday. He was playing well before the concussion, averaging 15.3 PPG, 6.0 RPG and 3.0 APG in 24.7 MPG in the three games prior to the injury. Anthony Black, PG, Orlando Magic (41.9%): Black has exploded of late, seemingly making good on the flashes he has shown multiple times this season."
The NBA is in full swing entering late December, and roster shifts from injuries and expanded roles are creating fantasy opportunities. Managers should target lightly-rostered players who have stepped into increased minutes and production. Ajay Mitchell returned from a concussion after averaging 15.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 24.7 minutes across three games before the injury. Anthony Black has surged, averaging 24.2 points over his last six outings and recording a career-high 38-point game. Pelle Larsson returned from a five-game absence and moved into Miami's starting lineup alongside Tyler Herro.
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