All-Star Weekend is approaching rapidly, and the results of this year's trade deadline are still affecting the Fantasy ceilings of certain players. Some players have bolstered their value enough to be considered elite streaming options in Week 18, while others could provide long-term support. We've identified three category boosters who Fantasy managers should keep an eye on moving ahead of Wednesday's slate.
Here's a trio of options worth considering adding to your roster in Week 18.
Rebounds
Mason Plumlee, C, CHA (44% rostered)
I talked about Plumlee last week, and his performance since then has only made me double down on my decision to back him as a potent rebounding category booster. The Hornets big man hasn't seen a significant drop in playing time following the addition of Montrezl Harrell and has reached season-high averages of 11.8 rebounds and 28.6 minutes in February. Plumlee was one assist short of a triple-double his last time out and has grabbed at least 10 rebounds in four straight games. He's the only long-term add on this list.
Steals
Bruce Brown, F, BKN (5% rostered)
Brooklyn lacks depth on the wing with Kevin Durant out of commission and DeAndre' Bembry off the team, so Brown should play a ton ahead of the All-Star break. The 6-foot-4 swingman's averages of 15.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game since the trade deadline might not be sustainable, but his defensive effort could give Fantasy managers a much-needed boost. He's amassed seven steals over his past two games and is averaging 1.8 steals per 36 minutes on the season. He logged a team-high 38 minutes in the Nets' game against the Kings and tallied five steals.
3-pointers/3-point percentage
Doug McDermott, PHO (17% rostered)
The Derrick White trade has been kind to Dougie McBuckets. The Spurs wing has averaged 15.7 points per game since the trade deadline while making 55.2 percent of his last 18 3-point attempts. He's averaging 16 points per game without White on the season. Luke Kennard is the only player with at least 90 made 3s who's been more accurate than McDermott (43.1 percent) from beyond the arc this year.
