"We move into the second week of December with a big event on the horizon. The NBA Cup is in the knockout rounds on Tuesday and Wednesday, then the semifinal is Saturday and the Final is the following Tuesday. For the teams that didn't make the knockout rounds, the NBA scheduled two games during the week to make sure each team plays 82 games. But the result is a very light Week 8 schedule, with more sparse game nights."
"For your fantasy squads, games played may be one of the most important stats of this week. So, for those dealing with injuries or lighter rosters, it may be more imperative than ever for you to identify the players on your waiver wire that are worth picking up this week. That's where we come in. As usual, in this article we look beyond the obvious big name stars and identify lightly-rostered players that deserve more attention and can help your fantasy squads."
NBA Cup knockout rounds occupy the week, with the semifinal on Saturday and the Final the following Tuesday. Teams not in the knockout rounds have two scheduled games this week to ensure an 82-game season, producing a light Week 8 schedule and sparse game nights. Games played become especially consequential for fantasy teams managing injuries or thin rosters. Fantasy managers should target lightly-rostered waiver-wire players who can add counting stats and roster stability. Ryan Nembhard moved into the Mavericks' starting lineup, is rostered in 20.9% of ESPN leagues, and has shown upper-teens scoring and double-digit assist potential. Jason Kidd changes lineups often, and Kyrie Irving is expected to return eventually, but Nembhard currently provides production worthy of roster spots.
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