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Tuesday Fantasy Basketball Preview | Luke Kornet Time | Must-Add

Nov 18, 2025

Victor Wembanyama's injury sends ripples through the fantasy landscape, prompting discussions on who will step up in his absence. Luke Kornet emerges as a key streaming target alongside emerging players like Vince Williams Jr. and Brandon Williams. The show also navigates shifting roles in teams like the Warriors and Grizzlies, as well as the impact of back-to-back games on roster management. Listeners gain valuable insights on maximizing waiver pickups and identifying ideal streaming options for the upcoming games.

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ADVICE

Watch Hawks Injury Flags Closely

Monitor Hawks injury flags (Porzingis, Okongwu, Rissachet) and add Vidar Krejci or Nikhil Alexander-Walker if they sit.
Fine-tune your waiver radar before tip-off to capture temporary role boosts.

ADVICE

Add Luke Kornet Now

Add Luke Kornet immediately after Victor Wembanyama’s calf injury because he will get minutes and starting value.
Prioritize Kornet over Kelly Olynyk and Jeremy Sochan in most 12-team leagues for short-term streaming value.

INSIGHT

Weigh Short-Term Vs Long-Term Center Needs

Zach Edey is the better long-term add if you need a 30-minute center over the season.
Kornet is higher priority for immediate minutes, but Edey holds more lasting value.

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Victor Wembanyama’s injury shakes up NBA fantasy basketball as the San Antonio Spurs’ star faces several weeks on the sidelines. Who steps up in his absence—Luke Kornet, Jeremy Sochan, or another waiver-wire sleeper? Josh Lloyd breaks down top streaming options, sudden injury pivots, and emerging values, including Vince Williams Jr. replacing Ja Morant (calf injury) for the Memphis Grizzlies, and surprising upside from Brandon Williams and Moses Moody in crowded rotations.

The episode delivers actionable fantasy insights on managing back-to-backs, leveraging the Detroit Pistons’ and Portland Trail Blazers’ advantageous schedules, and navigating the Lakers’ brutal two-game week. Key advice centers on maximizing waiver pickups, evaluating whether players like Keegan Murray, Zach Edey, and Malik Monk warrant a roster spot, and which streaming targets present the best upside for Tuesday’s six-game NBA slate. Don’t miss Josh Lloyd’s expert take on emerging trends and crucial add-or-drop decisions.

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