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40 Names HEATING UP Or COOLING OFF For Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wires

Nov 30, 2025

Waiver wire drama unfolds with surprising breakouts! Julian Champagnie and Jarred McCain heat up the fantasy scene, but are their hot streaks sustainable? Caution is given on players like Jose Alvarado and Deuce McBride as fantasy managers scramble for gems. Must-adds Zach Edey and Kevin Porter Jr. shine, while droppable names like Bobby Portis lose their value. The discussion also covers the ups and downs of short-term streamers and the impact of changing rotations. Tune in for insights that could shape your fantasy roster!

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INSIGHT

Julian Champagnie's Hot Stretch Is Temporary

Julian Champagnie is posting unexpected double-doubles and block numbers while key Spurs are out.
Josh Lloyd warns the stretch likely won't hold once Wemby and Castle return.

INSIGHT

Jarred McCain's Numbers Are Unsustainably Hot

Jarred McCain has scored efficiently in a recent three-game run but on unsustainably elite shooting splits.
Lloyd cautions his minutes, shooting and steals spike are unlikely to be permanent.

ADVICE

Use Jose Alvarado As A Short-Term Grab

Consider short-term additions like Jose Alvarado while minutes are available due to injuries.
Be ready to drop him when Jordan Poole and Dejounte Murray return and minutes shrink.

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Waiver wire chaos reigns as surprise breakouts shake up NBA fantasy leagues. Julian Champagnie’s double-doubles and Jarred McCain’s scoring surge spark a race for top adds, but are these hot streaks built to last? Josh Lloyd scrutinizes the meteoric rises of players like Jose Alvarado, Dom Barlow, and Deuce McBride, while sounding caution on volatile shooting and imminent roster crunches. Must-add stars Zach Edey, Keegan Murray, and Kevin Porter Jr. headline the list of overlooked gems still available in over 50% of Yahoo leagues—how long before savvy managers cash in?

Key droppable names like Bobby Portis, Keldon Johnson, and Harrison Barnes see their value evaporate as injuries heal and rotations normalize. Insightful warnings punctuate the discussion on Saddiq Bey’s temporary relevance and Anfernee Simons’ overhyped stash appeal. From finding hidden streamers to avoiding short-term flames, discover who’s primed for real fantasy impact as lineups shift across the NBA.

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