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Friday's Fantasy Basketball 12 Game Preview & Waiver Guide

Dec 5, 2025

In a whirlwind of NBA news, key injuries shake up fantasy rosters just before a huge 12-game night. With Giannis sidelined, Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma could shine. Managers face tough decisions with fringe players like Jordan Goodwin and Mitch Robinson stepping up. As uncertainty looms for stars like Luka Doncic, the analysis covers strategic streaming moves and schedule hacks. Will you use your waiver wire wisely or save it for next week’s light schedule? Tune in for must-have insights and recommended streamers!

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Giannis Absence Spurs Fringe Upside

Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss 2–4 weeks with a calf strain, creating minutes redistribution on the Bucks.
Josh Lloyd expects Kyle Kuzma to start and sees Portis and Kuzma as fringe value adds rather than 30-minute staples.

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Don't Waste Stream Moves On Marginal Swaps

If Luka and LeBron likely sit, target roles for Reeves, LaRavia, Gabe Vincent as potential streamers.
Only stream if the swap gives you clear extra games or zero-to-start upside, otherwise avoid wasting moves.

INSIGHT

Back-To Risks For Porzingis And J. Johnson

Porzingis and Jalen Johnson likely miss Friday and probably won't play both nights of a back-to-back.
Denver could lean more on Tim Hardaway, Bruce Brown, and increased Zeke Nnaji minutes if Spencer Jones is out.

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NBA fantasy managers brace for chaos as key injuries shake up rosters ahead of a massive 12-game Friday slate. Giannis Antetokounmpo is sidelined with a calf strain, potentially boosting Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma’s fantasy value, while uncertainty looms over stars like Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Jalen Johnson, and Kristaps Porzingis. Can fringe contributors like Jordan Goodwin, Cam Spencer, and Mitch Robinson take advantage of increased opportunities, or will injury timetables derail their breakout potential?

Josh Lloyd previews every matchup—highlighting must-watch schedule hacks and strategic streaming moves. With back-to-back risks and one-game weeks for the Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards, managers face tough hold-or-drop decisions on players like Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly. Should you gamble on hot streamers or save your moves for next week’s ultra-light schedule? Get expert analysis on rotation shakeups, NBA Cup implications, and find out which waiver-wire options could swing your fantasy matchup.

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