Drops:
Jodie Meeks
Since World Peace’s injury, Meeks has taken his spot in the starting lineup. Primarily a spot-up shooter, it’s hard for Meeks to create shots of his own.
In his past five games, Meeks is averaging eight points and 1.4 three-pointers made. He’s usually the first starter to be replaced in the game and his defensive liabilities make it hard for D’Antoni to use him down the stretch.
His greatest asset is his free throw shooting as he shoots at a 90 percent clip, but since he doesn’t get to the rim that often, he’s hardly on the foul line. He’s shooting a putrid 27.9 percent from the field and doesn’t have much upside.
If you feel like you have to keep Meeks since he is the starting shooting guard, he isn’t producing like he should in the starting role and can be cut immediately.
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Steve Nash
Nash has been plagued by injury this entire season. When he came back from the leg injury at the end of December, Nash has played very well.
This latest injury seems to be nagging him and with news that he admitted that he rushed back, the Lakers will keep Nash out longer than expected.
With fantasy championships in full swing, there isn’t a reason to wait for Nash to come back. Blake has been a capable backup and when pressed into duty has performed admirably.
When he’s been on the court, Nash is averaging a career low 6.7 assists, but his shooting percentages are off the charts. He’s on pace to shooting 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 90 percent from the free throw line.
The Lakers have six games left in their season and it’s conceivable that Nash doesn’t play until the middle of next week. If there is someone on the waiver wire that you are toying with picking up, drop Nash in order to get him.