Risers and fallers: Sheppard, Achiuwa should be rostered, but what about Vucevic, DeRozan?

"Achiuwa has been a flickering light of hope for the Kings, who have the worst record in the entire league. He's been on fire over his last eight games, racking up a slew of points, rebounds, steals and blocks, while shooting a crisp 59% from the floor. With Domantas Sabonis shut down for the season, it's Achiuwa who has been the real star."

"Sheppard spent most of the first half of the season frustrating his managers with mediocrity, but has really turned it on after the All-Star break, scoring 18.6 points and 4.3 3-pointers per game over his last eight games, while also collecting rebounds, assists, steals and blocks with stellar shooting percentages."

Precious Achiuwa has emerged as Sacramento's standout performer despite the Kings' league-worst record, averaging 17.5 points and 9.6 rebounds over three weeks with strong shooting efficiency at 59% from the floor. Reed Sheppard transformed from a frustrating performer into a reliable contributor for playoff-contending Houston, averaging 18.6 points and 4.3 three-pointers per game since the All-Star break with excellent shooting percentages. Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic, DeMar DeRozan, and Miles Bridges have all struggled during the season's final stretch. Fantasy managers who acquired Achiuwa early are benefiting significantly, and Sheppard's consistent production makes him valuable for playoff teams.

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