Basketball Pickups: Injury boosts Moritz Wagner's fantasy value

But they should be mindful of this situation, as Orlando plays once more in Week 2 before playing three games in Week 3.Let's take a look at a few more players who stepped up on Thursday and one who could be of increased value on Friday based on the injury report:Dyson Daniels (2%) and Matt Ryan (1%)Already playing without the injured Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans did not have Zion Williamson (injury management) for their game against the Pistons. He's played 21, 29, and 25 minutes in Brooklyn's last three games, averaging nearly 17 points per.It could be argued that it’s better for the league to have more brand continuity between player and franchise and not have so many marquee players sporting different jerseys, but that dream is long gone.Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook all have Southern California origins.Philadelphia will certainly scour the market between now and February’s trade deadline for a similar All-Star return that helps the Sixers compete with the Celtics and Bucks in a top-heavy Eastern Conference.Dan Titus breaks down the James Harden trade from a fantasy perspective, revealing whose value is higher or lower after the deal.Vincent Goodwill sits down with Jake Fischer to react to the news of a blockbuster trade that sends James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers.Harden averaged 21 points (44/39/87 shooting splits), a league-leading 10.7 assists and 6.1 rebounds over 58 games last season.James Harden has yet to play for the 76ers this season amid his trade request and public feud with Daryl Morey.Dan Titus rounded up 12 NBA and fantasy basketball analysts for a points-league mock draft — here are the results.Which AFC juggernaut will provide the most fantasy football juice in Week 9: the Bills or the Bengals?Fantasy football analyst Kate Magdziuk delivers her list of players to temper expectations for in Week 9.The Bills will be trying to avenge a bad playoff loss to the Bengals.Can an NFL player win a major award while barely playing?Rasul Douglas clearly didn't expect to be traded.Who'll have a matchup-winning performance?