Bones Hyland (PG, DEN) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

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ANALYSIS: The Nuggets have Jamal Murray back, and that's great no matter how you look at it or how much of a fantasy-head you are. It is what it is, and it benefits the league. Of course, having your starting PG back, available, fit, and ready to play 32+ MPG (after he was slowed down into the rotation during the first games of the season) comes with the caveat of demoting your backup point, Bones Hyland in this case. Or does it?

Truth be told, Hyland has never got to start a game this season--Murray playing or sitting a game out. That said, it was the same case for him as it was for the Nuggets PG1 through the first week-and-change of the season: low MPG (17) in the first five games and only 24 in the sixth. Then, injury. Ugh.

Hyland is now back... and oh boy, is he looking good. Three games in November and through Saturday have Hyland looking as the best-underrostered player in terms of FPPG in that span. Hyland has played at least 24 minutes in four straight games hitting 14+ PTS in all of those and 3+ 3PM in each of the four matchups.

The averages in November sit at 18 PPG, 3 RPG, 3.5+ APG, and 1.5+ SPG. Hyland struggled a bit on the shooting front against the Pacers last time he was out on Nov. 9 (4-of-13 from the field) but still did most of his damage from beyond the 3-point arc with three treys on the day.

Hyland entered the health and safety protocols for Friday's game and missed it, which might scare some GMs off adding him. Take advantage if you can and roster this man. He's going to be well worth it and you never know if Murray might get injured through the remainder of the season as it's been the case in the past.

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