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Alperen Sengun's STRUGGLES Open the Door to Buy Low Fantasy Trades

Dec 1, 2025

Explore the buy-low strategy for struggling NBA stars like Alperen Sengun and Julius Randle. Delve into the reasons behind their slumps, from shooting issues to coaching decisions. Discover actionable tips on negotiating trades and why patience can yield rewards. Also, hear about Shaedon Sharpe's slow start and Jalen Duren's misleading rankings. The podcast offers valuable insights into which players to target and how to capitalize on discontent in your fantasy league. Don't miss this guide to navigating the ups and downs of fantasy hoops!

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INSIGHT

Sengun's Multi-Category Dip Is Likely Temporary

Alperen Sengun's decline is broad across categories, not just shooting, suggesting temporary regression rather than permanent loss of value.
Small rebounds in a couple categories (threes, rebounds, blocks) could quickly restore his fantasy standing.

ADVICE

How To Structure A Sengun Buy-Low Offer

Offer a middle-value package to buy low on Sengun, e.g., a top-35 or two mid-range players instead of top-20 or crumbs.
Negotiate based on confidence that multiple small metrics will recover, not on raw rank panic.

ADVICE

Exploit Overreactions To Shaedon Sharpe

Target Shaedon Sharpe by exploiting short-term frustration or drops; offer a low-end rostered player or a top-100 asset.
Add him if he gets dropped; his minutes and shooting should rebound from the recent two-game sample.

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Alperen Sengun, Shaedon Sharpe, and Julius Randle are all underperforming, but is now the perfect moment to trade for them before their stats rebound? Are fantasy managers panicking too soon about these NBA stars’ slow starts and recent injury frustrations? Hear why shooting slumps, coaching decisions, and role changes may be dragging down the likes of Sengun and Matas Buzelis - plus see which metrics suggest a breakout is just around the corner.

Josh Lloyd breaks down week-to-week ranking swings, reveals buy low candidates, and dissects misleading nine-category fantasy numbers for Brandon Ingram and Jalen Duren. Discover the pitfalls of trusting season averages, the psychology of fantasy trading, and actionable strategies for capitalizing on impatient league managers. Which players should you target now, and who could return top-50 value for the rest of the NBA season? Don’t miss this must-listen guide for navigating fantasy hoops turbulence.

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