Fantasy Basketball Week 7: Waiver Wire Pickups

Travis Outlaw, Portland Trail Blazers
If he’s available on your league’s waiver wire, pick him up. Outlaw, who has always had loads of potential, has scored at least 20 points in three straight games and seems as if he’s finally starting to blossom. He’s also rebounding at a good pace while mixing in some blocks, so he’s a really nice pickup at this point.

Larry Hughes, Cleveland Cavaliers
Hughes returned from his injury to put up 22 points for the Cavs. While he’s far from a sure thing, there’s always a chance that he can return to his former status as being one of the better fantasy player in the league. If you have room, sign him off the waiver wire and watch how he plays. If he starts getting big minutes, he’ll most likely become a startable player at that point.

Anthony Carter, Denver Nuggets
Carter has been starting at point guard for the Nuggets and has played pretty well. He’s had a couple of explosive outings, which could help him land the job permanently. With Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony as teammates, it isn’t hard to imagine Carter averaging a lot of assists.

Kenyon Martin, Denver Nuggets
Martin is playing really well as his minutes have recently been increased. Coming off his second microfracture surgery, the Nuggets brought him along slowly. However, now he’s routinely playing more than 30 minutes and is putting up nice stats. Pick him up if you can.

Chris Quinn, Miami Heat
With Jason Williams sidelined by an injury, Quinn got the start and played big minutes for the Heat. Williams is expected to miss at least a couple more games and Quinn will continue to start until he comes back. Although, Pat Riley has benched Williams already this year, so if Quinn plays well, he could actually win the starting job.