As we head into the final week of 2025, there are several valuable pickups available on the fantasy basketball waiver wire. Washington’s second-year point guard has proven to be a versatile contributor, while another young guard from Orlando has stepped up significantly in the absence of injured teammates.
This week’s waiver wire focus highlights backup guards from teams like Utah, Houston, Sacramento, and Memphis, all of whom have been producing impressive numbers off the bench. Big men are also gaining attention; Brook Lopez is back in play, Ivica Zubac is sidelined for around three weeks, Jock Landale is playing well, and Zack Eadie’s absence opens opportunities.
Looking ahead, on Monday night, the Cavaliers will face the Hornets at 7 p.m. ET, and the Grizzlies will meet the Thunder in Oklahoma City at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Here are the top fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups for Week 10:
1. Bab Carrington (Washington Wizards) – Starting six straight games, Carrington has averaged 17.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 3 triples per game. Despite the team possibly regaining health, his strong play suggests continued significant minutes.
2. Anthony Black (Orlando Magic) – Over the last 10 games, Black has increased his workload due to injuries, averaging 16.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and more in 33.2 minutes per game. He has started four consecutive games and is expected to remain with the starting lineup until Franz Wagner returns.
3. Reid Shepard (Houston Rockets) – Shepard is available in nearly 60% of Yahoo! leagues and should be picked up everywhere. Over the past four games, he has averaged 17 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.5 steals, and 4 triples in just over 30 minutes, showing he is more than a three-point shooter.
4. Dennis Schroder (Sacramento Kings) – Although coming off the bench behind Russell Westbrook, Schroder is an impactful player averaging 22.5 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists over the last two games, including a game-winning three-pointer.
5. Cam Spencer (Memphis Grizzlies) – Spencer has been outstanding recently, averaging 19.3 points, 3 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 4 triples in under 30 minutes. He started after returning from a brief absence and had a stellar 19/4/11 game.
6. Isaiah Collier (Utah Jazz) – Coming off the bench after Keyontae George’s injury, Collier has impressed with 12.8 points and 9.5 assists in 27.8 minutes, making him an excellent source for fantasy assists.
7. Jock Landale (Memphis Grizzlies) – With Zack Eadie out, Landale has stepped up, averaging 11.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block over the last five games.
8. Dominic Barlow (Philadelphia 76ers) – Barlow has started all season and improved recently, averaging 13.3 points and 5.8 rebounds in four games. With the 76ers’ injury issues, he is likely to continue seeing playing time.
9. Jake LaRavia (Los Angeles Lakers) – LaRavia notched a double-double recently and could see more minutes if stars like LeBron James or others remain sidelined with injuries.
10. Brook Lopez (Los Angeles Clippers) – With Ivica Zubac injured for at least three weeks, Lopez had a season-high 25 minutes, delivering 11 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 3 triples, making him a valuable pickup.
Additional waiver wire options include Wendell Carter Jr., Saddiq Bey, Maxime Raynaud, Jaylon Tyson, Mitchell Robinson, Robert Williams III, and Noah Penda.
Fan Take: Fantasy basketball managers should pay close attention to these emerging players as they could be game changers in Week 10 and beyond. Injuries and shifting roles offer exciting opportunities for fresh talent to shine, keeping the sport dynamic and unpredictable.
