Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Cody Martin stands out as best sleeper among Week 4 targets

These waiver wire targets could give your team a boost in Week 4

Week 4 of the 2021-22 NBA season began on Monday with an eight-game slate, and there's time to make some key pickups for your Fantasy squad before the midpoint of the week. The Raptors' Pascal Siakam garnered plenty of attention after his season debut against the Nets on Sunday. The Warriors' James Wiseman is gaining traction as he nears a return from the meniscus tear that ended his rookie year. While those players can provide Fantasy boosts in time, they could need a warm-up before becoming significant contributors. 

Here are some of the top targets who can help you now:

Nicolas Batum, F, LAC (54% rostered)

Marcus Morris's knee injury has opened the door for Batum's Fantasy relevance. While he didn't hold much Fantasy value as a backup, he's been highly efficient as a starter. Batum averages 11.7 points and 6.6 rebounds per game as a starter this year. He's shooting 50 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from deep and has made multiple threes in four consecutive contests. Morris's lingering knee injury will likely be managed throughout the year, making Batum worth holding onto in the long run. 

Bobby Portis, F, MIL (49% rostered)

Portis didn't take long to establish himself as a crucial part of Milwaukee's frontcourt rotation. His playing time has increased with each game, and his shot volume is ideal for points leagues. Portis has taken 61 shots in 111 minutes and averages 10.4 points and 7.4 rebounds per contest. He recorded his first double-double of the campaign with 13 points and 13 rebounds in 31 minutes against the Wizards could continue to flirt with the 30-minute mark while Brooke Lopez is dealing with back tightness. 

Shake Milton, G, PHI (43% rostered)

Like Portis, Milton has increased his workload with each game. Ben Simmons has left the 76ers with a point guard shortage, and Milton can come close to matching Tyrese Maxey's production off the bench. Milton is averaging 11.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game in November and has eclipsed 33 minutes in his last two outings. While he probably won't take over a starting role with Maxey healthy, Milton's career averages of 18.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per 36 minutes make him worth rostering with the shorthanded 76ers.

Josh Hart, G/F, MIL (40% rostered)

Hart's injury in New Orleans' season opener set him back, but he's been a valuable contributor since returning to the hardwood. The Pelicans swingman has been a regular double-double threat while logging at least 30 minutes in four consecutive games. Hart's logged at least 10 points, eight rebounds, and two assists in three of his last five games. His value shouldn't be affected drastically when Brandon Ingram returns from injury. 

Sleeper

Cody Martin, F, CHA (25% rostered)

Martin is the Hornets' forgotten forward, but he's been far more productive than more prominent names around the NBA. While he does off the pine behind Miles Bridges, Gordon Hayward he's stuffed the stat sheet for Charlotte with averages of 8.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. The swingman is shooting 49.3 percent from the field, 50 percent from three, and 81.5 percent from the charity stripe. Only 17 players have more steals (16) than Martin this year. Few under-the-radar options are better than Martin in point and Roto leagues.