Darrell Arthur (PF/C, DEN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Since the start of 2016, Darrell Arthur has played a larger role for the Denver Nuggets. He has started three of the team's seven games, seeing 25.3 minutes per game. Over that span, he has 11.9 points per game, the second most on the team, and 6.4 rebounds per game, the third most. His best showing came in Wednesday's surprise win over the powerhouse Golden State Warriors, in which he scored 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting, pulling down boards in the process.

Among Arthur's competition for playing time, Joffrey Lauvergne has essentially been pulled from the rotation, Jusuf Nurkic is battling knee and ankle injuries, and Nikola Jokic has failed to reach double-digits in points in seven straight games. Most of Arthur's fantasy value comes as a streaming option until Nurkic returns, but he could even remain relevant in deep leagues upon Nurkic's return if he continues to play well.