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NBA Fantasy Basketball: Week 8 Start/Sit Guide and Player Analysis
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NBA Fantasy Basketball: Week 8 Start/Sit Guide and Player Analysis

As we return to the regular NBA Fantasy Basketball schedule in Week 8 post the In Season Tournament, the majority of teams gear up for an exciting week with four games scheduled. Here’s a breakdown of start and sit recommendations for your fantasy rosters:

Teams with Four Games: (List of teams provided)

Teams with Three Games: (List of teams provided)

Start Candidates:

Guards: Start: Jordan Clarkson, Jazz (43% start rate) Start: Caleb Martin, Heat (31% roster rate) Consider: Killian Hayes, Pistons (29% roster rate)

Forwards: Start: Tim Hardaway, Mavericks (38% start rate) Start: Saddiq Bey, Hawks (47% start rate) Consider: Derrick Jones, Mavericks (23% roster rate); Obi Toppin, Pacers (45%-50% start rate)

Sits:

Guards: Sit: Dennis Schroder, Raptors (65% start rate)

Forwards: Sit: Josh Giddey, Thunder (72% start rate)

Centers: Start: Dario Saric, Warriors (35% roster rate) Start: Kevin Love, Heat (11% roster rate) Consider: Isaiah Hartenstein, Knicks (15% roster rate) Sit: Jakob Poeltl, Raptors (76% start rate)

This guide aims to help navigate your Week 8 Fantasy Basketball decisions, considering player performance, game schedules, and potential roster impacts for an optimal lineup.

As we return to the regular NBA Fantasy Basketball schedule in Week 8 post the In Season Tournament, the majority of teams gear up for an exciting week with four games scheduled. Here’s a breakdown of start and sit recommendations for your fantasy rosters:

Teams with Four Games: (List of teams provided)

Teams with Three Games: (List of teams provided)

Start Candidates:

Guards: Start: Jordan Clarkson, Jazz (43% start rate) Start: Caleb Martin, Heat (31% roster rate) Consider: Killian Hayes, Pistons (29% roster rate)

Forwards: Start: Tim Hardaway, Mavericks (38% start rate) Start: Saddiq Bey, Hawks (47% start rate) Consider: Derrick Jones, Mavericks (23% roster rate); Obi Toppin, Pacers (45%-50% start rate)

Sits:

Guards: Sit: Dennis Schroder, Raptors (65% start rate)

Forwards: Sit: Josh Giddey, Thunder (72% start rate)

Centers: Start: Dario Saric, Warriors (35% roster rate) Start: Kevin Love, Heat (11% roster rate) Consider: Isaiah Hartenstein, Knicks (15% roster rate) Sit: Jakob Poeltl, Raptors (76% start rate)

This guide aims to help navigate your Week 8 Fantasy Basketball decisions, considering player performance, game schedules, and potential roster impacts for an optimal lineup.

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Hey, I’m Eric. I’ve been writing about basketball for years, and I still get excited every time I sit down to cover a game or dive into a player’s story. I’m all about the details that make the sport what it is—and I try to bring that same energy to everything I write.

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