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Oct 22, 2026Friday Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Preview
OVERVIEW Fantasy basketball managers are facing a packed Friday slate with 12 NBA games, plenty of injury updates, and evolving streaming options. I break down which players are worth adding for short-term help, who to stream in both category and points leagues, and what minute distributions and roles to watch as lineups and rotations shift early in the season. KEY TAKEAWAYS Gui Santos is worth streaming for 10-team leagues despite a rough opener, especially with potential Warriors absences; don't overreact to one bad game. Dennis Schroder is my top streaming pick for 12-team leagues due to injuries in Charlotte and his increased opportunity, but his value is short-term until Coby White or others return. Matisse Thybulle and Robbie Williams can provide defensive stats or category-specific value for deeper leagues, with Thybulle especially valuable for steals and blocks. Watch the minutes for Kyrie Irving, Zach Edey, and Alex Sarr closely to see if their usage increases from opening night; this could drive their fantasy value. Bilal Koulibaly is not a long-term hold but is a viable stream when starting due to injuries for short-term defensive stats; don't expect sustained production. Paul Reed and Mitchell Robinson have category-specific appeal but are risky after lackluster first games—stream for blocks and boards, but don't expect all-around production. Julian Champagnie, Precious Achiuwa, Jaxson Hayes, and Derrick Jones Jr. are worth consideration based on roles and recent minutes, especially with injuries impacting rotations. Brooklyn Nets and Keon Ellis stand out with the best 5-day schedule for maximizing games played; managers should target these for streaming advantage in weekly formats. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:37 Friday Preview & Injury Updates 6:53 Friday Streaming Options 12:16 10-, 12-, 14-, and Deep-League Streamers 15:12 Additional Streaming and Points League Options 19:54 Back-to-Backs & Schedule Analysis 20:43 Five-Game Weeks & Bad Schedules 23:53 Final Streaming Recap & Closing Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . KALSHI Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club , featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Visit Josh Lloyd Fantasy for more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.