The Playlist: Week 11 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice

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Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who and what to play — when it comes to music or other things in my rotation — for the upcoming week in fantasy basketball.

Each week, you’ll see a compilation of the pickups you need to make and a quick look at the schedule and lineup notes (who’s in and out of rotations).

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Who should fantasy basketball managers be adding and plugging into their lineups this week?

🏀 Week 10 wrap up:

Jaden Ivey underwent surgery to repair a broken fibula and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. I wouldn’t hold onto him, as he’s facing a lengthy absence.

Jabari Smith (hand) is out 4-8 weeks after fracturing his hand in shootaround. Ugh.

Jimmy Butler has been suspended for seven games by the Miami Heat.

Anthony Edwards set a new career-high with 53 points against the Pistons.

CJ McCollum went off in Week 10, finishing in the top 15 in 9-cat leagues after erupting for 50 points (tying career-high) on Friday.

▶️ “m.A.A.d city” – Kendrick Lamar

🥇Top players for Week 10

🎧 Who’s in My Rotation: Waiver Pickups under 50% rostered

Ausar Thompson – SF/PF, Detroit Pistons (48% rostered)

The Thompson twins have arrived. While Ausar’s brother Amen is highly rostered, Ausar is available in over 50% of leagues. They have similar skill sets, providing fantasy managers with stocks, rebounding and a high FG%. With Jaden Ivey out indefinitely, Thompson’s minutes will rise into the 20’s, which is an excellent sign for his upside, considering he’s averaging .99 fantasy points per minute this season (equivalent to Lauri Markkanen). Another player to scoop who is more available is Malik Beasley (35%).

Yves Missi – C, New Orleans Pelicans (41% rostered)

We’re almost there, y’all. It’s just 9% more, so I don’t have to continue mentioning one of the best rookies in fantasy hoops. He’s been rolling lately, ranking 75th in 9-cat leagues over the past month. He’s blocked two or more shots in five of his last seven games, and surprisingly, he’s been adding a couple of assists to match his low-end double-double upside. He needs to…

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Publish date : 2025-01-06 16:01:00

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