Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Tari Eason, Jamal Shead among top adds in 9-cat/standard points leagues for Week 9

Welcome back to The Playlist — your weekly scan of the fantasy basketball landscape, where we break down waiver adds for 9-cat and standard points leagues to help you stay competitive.

Week 9 offers some time off for every team except for the Spurs and Knicks, who will play in the Emirates NBA Cup championship on Tuesday. Speaking of Tuesday, the results of the NBA Cup championship will not count towards Week 9 scoring.

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Three teams play four games (MIA, HOU, TOR), 14 teams play three games and 13 teams play just two games this week. This will be the final odd scheduling week until we reach the All-Star break. Now that’s out of the way, let’s talk pickups.

You can also read my High Score pickups story for advice in that format.

Fantasy basketball pickups and advice.

🎧 Who’s in My Rotation: Shallow leagues

Jay Huff – C, Indiana Pacers (32% rostered)

Huff is building momentum as one of the best shot blockers in the NBA. He leads the league in total blocks and is averaging 2.5 blocks in just 19 minutes per game. As the starting center, he’s risen to 2.8 per game, and over his last six outings, he’s swatting 3.5 shots a game. His defense alone warrants him being on every roster, yet he’s still under 40%.

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One thing I’m expecting? Some positive regression on his shooting numbers. He’s currently sitting at 42% FG and 56% TS, which are far below his career numbers of at least 50% FG and 65% TS, respectively. Shallow leagues need to take action.

Jaylon Tyson – SG/SF, Cleveland Cavaliers (28% rostered)

Tyson is surging in his second season and, like Huff, is somehow still under-rostered. In December, he’s averaging an efficient 17.5 points, 9 rebounds, including three double-doubles. His versatility gives him real 9-cat value: strong FG%, rebounds from the wing, low turnovers and just enough stocks to matter.

In points leagues, he’s hitting 30-38 FP with regularity thanks to rebounding and efficiency. Tyson should be rostered in all leagues, especially with Evan Mobley becoming the latest victim of the dreaded calf strain.

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Tari Eason – SF/PF, Houston Rockets (25% rostered)

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Author : Dan Titus

Publish date : 2025-12-15 16:58:00

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