The Playlist: Week 19 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 setting your lineup or music 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 18 Wrap Up

🥇Top Players in Week 18

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🎧 Who’s in My Rotation

It’s the final week of the fantasy regular season for most leagues, so rather than revisiting names that have frequently appeared under 50% of the rostered, I’m providing options that could help throughout the week. If there is a significant injury to a star player, act accordingly. Late-season waiver-wire gems like Naji Marshall and Caris LeVert must be rostered in all leagues.

Top early-week streams

Andrew Nembhard – PG/SG, Indiana Pacers (29%)

Nembhard benefited from Tyrese Haliburton’s absence last week, finishing in the top 50 in 9-cat formats. Haliburton and TJ McConnell are questionable ahead of Monday, but Nembhard should still see plenty of minutes even if they decide to play. However, considering that the Pacers have two back-to-backs this week, there’s a chance that one or both of Haliburton and McConnell could miss a game. Nembhard is a viable option for anyone needing points, assists and steals.

Aaron Nesmith – SF/PF, Indiana Pacers (25%)

Nesmith is gaining momentum at the right time. He has played at least 33 minutes in six of his last seven games and has proven to be a dependable source of points, 3-pointers, and efficiency. He’s a strong target facing the Bulls and Bucks to start the week.

Ziaire Williams – SG/SF, Brooklyn Nets (9%)

Good luck predicting how the rotation will shake out this week, but scooping Williams to begin the week is a move I’m making. A Monday-Tuesday back-to-back opens the door for one of their “stars” to rest, leaving minutes and opportunity for Williams to…

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Publish date : 2025-03-10 16:16:00

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