Fantasy Basketball Buy Low, Sell High
Players running well below or above their projection over the last three weeks, with their minutes alongside — so you can tell a shooting slump from a lost role.
Buy-low candidates
Projected 18+ FP/G, running at least 15% below projection over the last 3 weeks (3+ games). Sleeper's default NBA points scoring (points 0.5, rebounds 1, assists 1, steals 2, blocks 2, turnovers −1, threes 0.5, double-double 1, triple-double 2, 40/50-point bonuses 2).
| Player | Team | Last 3 wks | Proj | Gap | Min Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby White | CHA | 7.7 (5 g) | 21.4 | -13.7 | — |
| Nic Claxton | CHI | 11.8 (3 g) | 20.6 | -8.8 | — |
| Dejounte Murray Out | NOP | 13.6 (6 g) | 23.3 | -9.7 | -2.5 |
| Zach Edey Out | MEM | 12.3 (8 g) | 20.4 | -8.1 | -1.4 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | 14.2 (10 g) | 21.4 | -7.2 | -3.3 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | 17.0 (10 g) | 25.1 | -8.1 | -4.9 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | 13.9 (6 g) | 20.3 | -6.3 | -5.3 |
| Ivica Zubac | IND | 16.7 (5 g) | 24.0 | -7.3 | +3.1 |
| Darius Garland | LAC | 15.9 (7 g) | 22.4 | -6.5 | -3.1 |
| Kel'el Ware | MIL | 13.5 (10 g) | 18.8 | -5.3 | -2.2 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | 13.0 (8 g) | 18.1 | -5.1 | -5 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | 13.0 (8 g) | 18.0 | -5.0 | +0.5 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | 22.6 (7 g) | 31.2 | -8.6 | +2.3 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | 17.5 (9 g) | 24.1 | -6.5 | +1 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | 21.9 (7 g) | 29.6 | -7.7 | -1.8 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | 17.0 (10 g) | 22.9 | -5.9 | -3 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | 19.6 (8 g) | 25.3 | -5.7 | -4.3 |
| LaMelo Ball | MIN | 19.8 (9 g) | 24.4 | -4.5 | +6.3 |
| Lauri Markkanen Out | UTA | 20.3 (5 g) | 24.8 | -4.5 | -8.3 |
| De'Aaron Fox | SAS | 16.9 (10 g) | 20.6 | -3.7 | -4.4 |
Sell-high candidates
| Player | Team | Last 3 wks | Proj | Gap | Min Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Acuff Jr. | SAC | 26.6 (8 g) | 19.8 | +6.8 | +1.9 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | 27.8 (9 g) | 22.7 | +5.0 | +4.7 |
| Luka Dončić DTD | LAL | 41.2 (8 g) | 34.9 | +6.3 | +1.2 |
What the Fantasy Basketball Buy Low, Sell High checks
- Last three weeks' fantasy points per game against Sleeper's projection
- Only gaps of 15% or more, over at least three games
- Minutes per game lately vs earlier in the season
- In the app: buy-low targets on other teams, sell-high candidates on yours
Buy low
A cold player whose minutes held up is usually a slump — the role is intact and the numbers tend to come back. That is when his manager is most likely to sell.
Sell high
A hot player whose minutes didn't grow is often running ahead of his role. Find out what his current numbers will buy before they cool.
Fantasy Basketball Buy Low, Sell High FAQ
Who should I buy low on in fantasy basketball?
Players scoring well below their projection over the last few weeks while their minutes held: the role is there, the production is due.
Who should I sell high in fantasy basketball?
Players well above their projection without a matching rise in minutes.
How often is this updated?
Each time the page is rebuilt, from Sleeper's box scores and projections.
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Data on this page updated 2026-11-14 from Sleeper. Playing football? See the fantasy football tools.