Cory Joseph (PG, TOR) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Kyle Lowry is expected to miss most of the remainder of the regular season, likely returning for the playoffs. That means Cory Joseph is the Raptors’ starting point guard for the rest of the fantasy basketball season. Joseph doesn't have elite upside, nor does he do any one thing particularly well. His per-36 minute production is mediocre— 13.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.2 steals. The good news is he'll be getting close to 36 minutes, though, so his per-36 numbers will actually be realized.

Joseph will bring middling, across-the-board production, and should be added, especially in roto leagues. In H2H leagues, whether he's worth adding depends on who you're dropping and what position you need. He's not going to be a strong play in many punt builds since he has no concentration of strong categories.