As Week 6 concludes and December begins, the waiver wire is full of valuable options for fantasy basketball players. Houston’s rising second-year sharpshooter is gaining momentum and likely won’t be available for much longer.
Injuries continue to affect the frontcourt players for the Mavericks and 76ers, while the Pacers remain in search of depth for their depleted roster. This week’s highlights include two Memphis Grizzlies players and a Pelicans forward stepping up significantly.
Here are the top fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups for Week 7.
With Stephen Curry sidelined and expected to be reassessed later in the week, the Warriors face uncertainty in their lineup.
Top priority pickups include:
1. Zack Eadie (Memphis Grizzlies, 48% rostered) – Eadie is putting up strong numbers, averaging 15.3 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks in 28 minutes per game, with recent performances even stronger, including a career-high 32 points and 17 rebounds.
2. Reid Shepard (Houston Rockets, 44% rostered) – Shepard has been impressive this season, delivering high-scoring games and contributing across multiple categories, making him a valuable addition before he becomes widely claimed.
3. Nehemiah Queta (Boston Celtics, 34% rostered) – After recovering from an ankle injury, Queta posted dominant stats and appears poised to be an important starter for the Celtics moving forward.
4. Saddiq Bey (New Orleans Pelicans, 32% rostered) – With growing injuries on the Pelicans, Bey has taken on a bigger role, consistently providing points, rebounds, assists, steals, and three-pointers.
5. Peyton Watson (Denver Nuggets, 26% rostered) – Watson has been a solid starter, averaging over 15 points and contributing in rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, and threes.
Additional notable pickups include:
– Jay Huff (Indiana Pacers, 20% rostered), who has emerged as a strong shot-blocking center.
– TJ McConnell (Indiana Pacers, 19% rostered), a key reserve with efficient scoring and assists.
– Jalen Wells (Memphis Grizzlies, 18% rostered), providing steady scoring and shooting efficiency.
– Naji Marshall (Dallas Mavericks, 14% rostered), stepping up amid team injuries with consistent production.
– Miles McBride (12% rostered), offering versatile contributions with minimal turnovers.
– Jaylon Tyson (Cleveland Cavaliers, 12% rostered), filling in admirably for injured players with solid all-around stats.
– Adem Bona (Philadelphia 76ers, 9% rostered), who may see increased minutes due to ongoing 76ers frontcourt injuries.
Other players to keep an eye on include Jusuf Nurkic, Kevin Porter Jr., Quentin Grimes, DeAndre Hunter, Vince Williams, Julien Champagnie, Yves Missi, AJ Green, and Adem Bona, all with varying roster percentages.
Fan Take: This roundup of waiver wire pickups is crucial for fantasy basketball enthusiasts looking to capitalize on emerging talent and injuries. It also highlights the dynamic nature of the NBA, where unexpected players can quickly become key contributors and impact the sport’s competitive landscape.
