The High Score Playlist: Week 8 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and lineup advice

Welcome to The High Score Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who to add off the waiver wire and get in your lineup for the upcoming week in fantasy basketball. You can also read my 9-cat and standard points leagues pickups story for advice in those formats.

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Week 8 in High Score is pure chaos — the NBA Cup has the schedule in flux, and depending on outcomes, teams could play anywhere from 1-3 games. Volume doesn’t matter as much in High Score, but you still want to maximize your efforts in locking in the highest score for your team.

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Ok, let’s get to the pickups.

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🎧 Who’s in My Rotation: High Score

Jaden McDaniels – FC, Timberwolves (46% rostered)

Yes, we’re going back to McDaniels in consecutive weeks — and the Wolves’ Week 8 schedule makes it unavoidable. Minnesota is locked into three games, and McDaniels closed Week 7 with back-to-back 40+ fantasy points in High Score. As one of the best wing defenders in the league, the Wolves will lean on him for heavy minutes, offering more time for production.

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He’s averaging two stocks per game over his last six contests and is posting the highest assist rate of his career. In a week where a couple of extra opportunities can matter, McDaniels is a must-add in High Score.

Grayson Allen – G/FC, Suns (32% rostered)

Allen returned in Week 7 after missing seven games, and while the performance wasn’t to the standard we’ve seen this season, the opportunity is there. Before the injury, he averaged 34 fantasy points per game in High Score. Allen is one of four players under 40% rostered who is in the top-100 overall in per-game production.

With Devin Booker still sidelined by a groin injury and the Suns potentially playing three games depending on NBA Cup results, Allen’s fantasy potential is worth exploring. A proven producer (this year) + a favorable schedule = a player you should add in…

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Author : Dan Titus

Publish date : 2025-12-08 16:53:00

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