Top 10 under-the-radar Fantasy basketball streamers emerging as late-season difference-makers
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Dan Bruno
February 25, 2026
AI-Generated Deep Dive Summary
As fantasy basketball leagues near their conclusion, deep-league managers are on the hunt for late-season streaming options to gain a competitive edge. With injuries, suspensions, and role changes reshaping rotations, several under-the-radar players have emerged as valuable assets. These players, often benefiting from increased playing time or new opportunities due to team trades, are delivering strong performances across categories like rebounds, assists, steals, and 3-point shooting. Their ability to fill stat sheets makes them crucial for teams looking to push up standings in the final stretch.
Kobe Brown, acquired by the Pacers at the deadline, has been a standout performer since joining the team. After averaging just 8.7 minutes per game with the Clippers, he now sees 27.2 minutes with the Pacers, producing impressive numbers: 10 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. Similarly, Guerschon Yabusele, traded to the Bulls in February, has elevated his play, averaging 10.6 points and six rebounds while starting multiple games for his new team.
Olivier-Maxence Prosper of the Grizzlies has also stepped up since the departure of Jaren Jackson, logging consistent minutes and averaging 12.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and an impressive 71.4% shooting over his last 10 games
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Originally published on CBS Sports on 2/25/2026