Fantasy Basketball 2022: Ranking Sleepers for NBA Week 11

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 27: Cory Joseph #18 of the Detroit Pistons moves the ball against Raul Neto #19 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 27, 2022 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 13: Torrey Craig #0 of the Phoenix Suns controls the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on December 13, 2022 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Cory Joseph #18 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on December 14, 2022 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - DECEMBER 27: Jeremy Sochan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 27, 2022 at Paycom Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 25: Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks shoots a jump shot during the third quarter of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on December 25, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
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Fantasy Basketball 2022: Ranking Sleepers for NBA Week 11

Dec 30, 2022

Fantasy Basketball 2022: Ranking Sleepers for NBA Week 11

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 27: Cory Joseph #18 of the Detroit Pistons moves the ball against Raul Neto #19 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 27, 2022 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 27: Cory Joseph #18 of the Detroit Pistons moves the ball against Raul Neto #19 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 27, 2022 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

Cory Joseph's only significance to fantasy basketball players this season will come over the next week.

The Detroit Pistons backup point guard is expected to receive more playing time than usual while Killian Hayes serves his three-game suspension.

Joseph is a one-week-only waiver-wire pickup, but his addition could pay dividends for fantasy teams in need of guard help.

Other fantasy basketball sleepers, like Jeremy Sochan and Quentin Grimes, have longer staying power.

Sochan's development with the San Antonio Spurs is on an upward trajectory, and Grimes is a nice piece in the New York Knicks rotation.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 13: Torrey Craig #0 of the Phoenix Suns controls the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on December 13, 2022 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 13: Torrey Craig #0 of the Phoenix Suns controls the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on December 13, 2022 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

10. Nicolas Batum, SF/PF, Los Angeles Clippers

9. Malaki Branham, SG/SF, San Antonio

8. Chris Boucher, PF/C, Toronto

7. Torrey Craig, SF/PF, Phoenix

6. Damion Lee, SG/SF, Phoenix

5. Victor Oladipo, SG/SF, Miami

4. Alec Burks, PG/SG/SF, Detroit

3. Quentin Grimes, SG/SF, New York

2. Jeremy Sochan, PF, San Antonio

1. Cory Joseph, PG, Detroit

Cory Joseph, PG, Detroit

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Cory Joseph #18 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on December 14, 2022 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Cory Joseph #18 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on December 14, 2022 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Cory Joseph should end up as the biggest beneficiary of Killian Hayes' three-game suspension.

Joseph is the primary ball-handler on the Detroit roster without Hayes available.

He should see a significant increase in production for Friday's clash with the Chicago Bulls and Saturday's showdown with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Joseph should also be used in the Monday visit to Portland.

He will be fresh since he has played just under 25 minutes in the last three games. That is a good sign for his fitness in the back-to-back set of games against Chicago and Minnesota.

Joseph may not have any fantasy value after Monday, but he is a short-term find off the waiver wire.

Jeremy Sochan, PF, San Antonio

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - DECEMBER 27: Jeremy Sochan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 27, 2022 at Paycom Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - DECEMBER 27: Jeremy Sochan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 27, 2022 at Paycom Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jeremy Sochan has found himself inside the San Antonio Spurs system.

Sochan is averaging 10 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game in December.

That is an upgrade from the 8.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and two assists per contest that he averaged in November.

Sochan's role inside the Spurs rotation should only continue to grow as the franchise puts an emphasis on developing younger players.

The first-round pick out of Baylor is still available in more than half of Yahoo fantasy basketball leagues.

That may not be the case in a few weeks if he continues to display progression in all areas of the court.

Quentin Grimes, SG/SF, New York

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 25: Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks shoots a jump shot during the third quarter of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on December 25, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 25: Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks shoots a jump shot during the third quarter of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on December 25, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Quentin Grimes is averaging 35.4 minutes per game in December.

The 2021 draft pick out of Houston still needs to develop a consistent shot inside the New York Knicks rotation.

The inconsistency in shooting probably explains why he is rostered in less than half of Yahoo fantasy basketball leagues.

Grimes is averaging 9.6 points per game this season, and he had a single-digit point total in three of his last six games.

He is not doing enough in the rebound and assist columns to warrant a pickup on those numbers alone. He is averaging 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game this month.

Grimes is worth the fantasy basketball addition now because of his playing time, and if he gets one run of consistent scoring, he will be added in many more leagues.

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