Facundo Campazzo (PG/SG, DEN): Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues

ROSTERED IN: 15% of leagues

ANALYSIS: As much as losing Jamal Murray for the remainder of the 2021 season and most probably for the 2022 campaign sucks, it is also the opportunity other Nuggets have been waiting for and will now get to exploit. One of those benefiting from Murray's absence is Denver's backup-point Facundo Campazzo. Campazzo had started three games prior to Murray's injury, and he did not do so in the one following the bad news--Monte Morris was the man of choice--but Facu is the most experienced guy in the Nugs bench and he will stay on a 25+ MPG dosage if only out of necessity.

Campazzo has not been a fantasy darling in his rookie (yes, rookie) campaign, that's for sure. But he's played 20+ minutes in all games played this month with the exception of a 9-minute outing against Orlando back on Apr. 4) and that should stay the same or get even better for him with Murray out for the year. While a low-level producer, Campazzo is great for those looking to bulk specific cats such as triples (2 3PG in the last seven games), shooting percentages (15-of-16 from the charity stripe since Mar. 19; 60% from the floor from Apr. 9 to Apr 16), and steals (1 SPG on the year; at least one in 12 of the last 20 games since the AS break).

Monte Morris is the younger point in Denver's roster, and while he might get some run initially it is probable that the Nuggets allow Campazzo and his experience to start games to then brought in a fresher Morris from the pine. In any case, and whether Facu starts or not, his numbers will be very similar as not a high-FGA player in any situation and will get his number from spot-up shooting, assists, and steals more than anything. Deep-league target, but one with upside given the injuries and status of Denver's squad.

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