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Kristaps Porziņģis’s uncertain status rattles fantasy basketball managers as the Atlanta Hawks face tough questions about his long-term outlook. With Onyeka Okongwu’s value soaring and Mouhamed Gueye emerging as a deep-league gem, Josh Lloyd navigates the impact of recent injuries and reveals potential waiver wire steals you can’t afford to miss.

Get schedule hacks and top streaming strategies as the NBA tips off Week 9 with only five games Monday—and a zero-game Tuesday. Josh Lloyd examines Boston’s and Memphis’s favorable “quality games,” runs through must-add names like Santi Aldama, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Kris Dunn, and breaks down key injury updates for the Raptors, Mavericks, Rockets, and Clippers. Looking to maximize your lineup? This episode is packed with actionable insights, roster targets, and tips on turning one game into five for major fantasy advantage.

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