Alen Smailagic

The 39th pick of the 2019 Draft was never able to break through on the roster, making 29 appearances across two seasons. He had two more non-guaranteed seasons remaining on his deal, but the Warriors aren't going to waste any more time after getting some fresh talent in the draft. 

With Kevon Looney (health and safety protocols) ruled out, Smailagic was tabbed to make his third appearance of the season (and first career start). While he got off to a good start, making his first shot attempt, it all went downhill from there for the second-year forward. Smailagic was whistled for three fouls in the first five minutes of the game, and he played just three minutes in the third before heading to the bench with five fouls. The absences of Looney, James Wiseman and Eric Paschall may open the door for Smailagic to make another start, but he isn’t worth picking up regardless of league format. Golden State plays three games next week, starting with Tuesday’s matchup with the 76ers.

Looney is out due to health and safety protocols and, with James Wiseman out for the same reason, the Warriors are effectively scraping the bottom of the barrel here. Smailagic shouldn't lack for minutes, but there's little reason to trust him regardless of league format. Expect to see Draymond Green log a few minutes at the five in smaller lineups, as well. 

Smailagic, who missed time with a knee injury before joining the Santa Cruz Warriors in the G-League bubble, wasn't a rotation player when healthy. There's no need for fantasy managers to grab him off of the waiver wire.