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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire | Walker...

Josh Lloyd, Locked On Podcast Network
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Walker Kessler’s season-ending injury shakes up the NBA fantasy landscape. Which replacements offer the biggest upside, and is Jusuf Nurkic a must-roster pick? Max Christie and Isaiah Stewart spark intrigue, while managers scramble over the hottest waiver wire ads, drops, and sleepers. Who should you hold or cut as the Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Lakers, and Indiana Pacers shift their rotations?

Josh Lloyd dives into fast-changing waiver priorities, highlights must-add center options like Nurkic, debates the risk-reward of rookie standouts Derik Queen and Kyle Filipowski, and exposes fantasy traps among recent adds. With power forward depth questions, injury updates, and streaming tips for short- and long-term league formats, this episode is a must for every fantasy basketball manager navigating the chaos of early-season roster moves. Which trending player will shape your winning team?

 

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