Uncover the Hidden Gems in NBA Cup Waiver Wire

Milwaukee and Oklahoma City's Semifinal Journey

In the NBA Cup quarterfinals, Milwaukee and Oklahoma City showcased their prowess. Milwaukee advanced with determination, while Oklahoma City punched their ticket with a solid performance. These teams are now gearing up for the highly anticipated semifinals in Las Vegas. The journey to this stage has been a testament to their skills and teamwork.

Both teams have been working hard to reach this point, and their success in the quarterfinals gives them confidence as they prepare for the next round. The players have been giving their all on the court, and their efforts are paying off.

Oklahoma City's Cason Wallace: A Steal Machine

Oklahoma City's Cason Wallace has been making waves. Despite scoring not being his strongest suit, he has been providing significant value in other categories, especially steals. His streak of games with three steals came to an end at three on Tuesday, but he still managed to record two more in the Thunder's victory over Dallas.

In addition to his steals, Wallace also contributed with 11 points, eight rebounds, four assists, one blocked shot, and three 3-pointers in 31 minutes. When compared to the players he has been rotating with this season (Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins), who played 17 and nine minutes respectively, Wallace's impact is clear.

Atlanta Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: A Potential Game-Changer

The Atlanta Hawks were not in action on Tuesday as they prepare for another NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Knicks on Wednesday. However, De'Andre Hunter is a player worth keeping an eye on. With Jalen Johnson listed as questionable due to a shoulder injury after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Nuggets, Hunter has been stepping up.

Over the past two weeks, Hunter has provided top 60 per-game value in 9-cat formats. And when Johnson was sidelined on Sunday, Hunter took on a larger role, putting up 20 shots off the bench. His performance shows that he is capable of making an impact when needed.

Orlando Magic's Goga Bitadze: Stepping Up in Absence

With Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero on the sidelines over the weekend, Goga Bitadze has emerged as the low-rostered Magic player best equipped to provide reliable fantasy value. In the loss to Milwaukee on Tuesday, Bitadze finished with 12 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one blocked shot in 38 minutes.

As Jalen Suggs shoulders most of the offensive workload, Bitadze has shown that he can step up and contribute in a big way. His performance over the past two weeks, where he has been a top-40 player in 9-cat formats, highlights his importance to the team.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Steady Improvement

No matter how many 3-pointers Luguentz Dort makes, opposing teams seem to be comfortable with letting him showcase his improvement. Against the Mavericks, he was 3-of-7 from deep and finished with 11 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one blocked shot.

Dort continues to be within the top 100 in 9-cat formats and is definitely worth considering ahead of Saturday's semifinals in Las Vegas. With only two games on the slate that day, Dort could be a valuable asset for fantasy managers.

Dallas Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Filling in the Gaps

Naji Marshall made a comeback after missing four games due to illness and was initially expected to play limited minutes. However, he scored 14 points in just 15 first-half minutes and ended up playing 29 minutes in the loss to Oklahoma City, finishing with 19 points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers.

Although his defensive stats have been lacking, Marshall is worth a look when the Mavericks are short-handed. With PJ Washington out due to illness on Tuesday, Marshall got more opportunities despite Quentin Grimes starting. His ability to contribute in different ways makes him a valuable player.

Orlando Magic's Anthony Black: A Risk with Potential

Streaming Anthony Black comes with some risk as his scoring can be inconsistent and he doesn't offer much 3-point production. However, against the Bucks, he played well, accounting for 17 points, six rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one blocked shot in 32 minutes.

With Banchero and Franz Wagner sidelined, Black has the opportunity to play significant minutes. Even if he doesn't play the same position, his skills and potential make him a player to watch. Sunday's schedule with seven games provides a good opportunity to bet on Black.