Kyle O'Quinn (PF/C, NYK) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Kyle O'Quinn started the year as a backup to Joakim Noah and was getting around 10-15 minutes per game. But Noah already missed five games and his stats have taken another step back this season, so O’Quinn was given an opportunity, and so far he has taken advantage.

In his last four games (Noah played in three of those), O'Quinn played 23.3 minutes per game and averaged 11.5 PTS, 9.0 REB, 2.0 AST, 0.3 STL and 2.0 BLK, all on a ridiculous 71% shooting from the field. Granted his best performance did come when Noah was out, scoring 20 points on 9-11 shooting and grabbing 13 rebounds on last Friday night. Still, he kept his production up even when Noah returned, and it is quite possible that, given Noah’s injury history, O’Quinn can maintain strong playing time and production. Owners in very deep leagues can take a flier on him.