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Kon Knueppel Stars Monday | Fantasy Basketball Recap

Nov 18, 2025

The podcast dives into significant NBA injuries shaking up the fantasy landscape, spotlighting Giannis, Wemby, and Ja Morant. Rookie stars like Kon Knueppel and Kel'el Ware steal the show, raising eyebrows about their fantasy potential. Josh tackles key waiver wire decisions, recommending top adds and drops, while analyzing lineup changes including LeBron's return. With teams adjusting and trade talks buzzing, the conversation is packed with actionable strategies and insights for fantasy managers navigating this chaotic week.

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ADVICE

Priority Waiver Targets After Big Injuries

Add Luke Kornet immediately after Wemby and Ja Morant injuries for most leagues.
Consider Jeremy Sochan or Vince Williams only in very deep (14+ team) leagues.

ADVICE

Prepare For Drew Holiday Absence

Expect Drew Holiday to be doubtful and plan for increased minutes from Chris Murray.
Consider rostering Murray deeper in points or H2H categories while Holiday is out.

INSIGHT

Waiver Surge Is Mostly Short-Term

Waiver adds recently spiked for Bogdanovic, Duncan Robinson, and Jaden Ivey due to short-term lineup vacancies.
Many of those adds lack long-term value once injured starters return.

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Surprise injuries rock the NBA as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Wemby, and Ja Morant hit the sidelines, forcing fantasy managers into action—who’s the top waiver add: Luke Kornet, Vince Williams, or Jeremy Sochan? Monday’s wild games saw rookie standouts like Kel’el Ware and Kon Knueppel shine, while Isaiah Jackson and Jalen Duren posted monster stat lines. Can Daniss Jenkins and Kobe Sanders sustain their surge with regulars returning soon?

Josh Lloyd dissects key team developments, including LeBron James’s return, Derrick Jones’s absence for the Clippers, and lineup shakeups for the Bulls and Nuggets. Fantasy implications take center stage—should managers bail on Marcus Smart, hold onto edge-cutting role players, or capitalize on sell-high windows for Miami’s Kel'el Ware? With trade talk swirling and depth charts shifting, the episode arms listeners with actionable strategies and top waiver priorities. Will early breakout stars keep rolling, or is regression inevitable?

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