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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Davion Mitchell’s Breakout | Who to Add, Who to Drop

Oct 23, 2025

Dive into the latest waiver wire trends, including the fantasy legitimacy of breakout star Davion Mitchell. Discover the workload concerns surrounding Khris Middleton and what that means for your roster. Key pickups like Kyshawn George and Grayson Allen are highlighted, while Josh advises on players to drop, such as Brook Lopez and Kyle Kuzma. Gain insight into avoiding panic moves early in the season and learn which under-rostered gems could become season-long contributors.

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ADVICE

Grab Davion Mitchell Now

Do add Davion Mitchell immediately as an early-season waiver target while he starts producing.
Treat him as holdable short-term but reconsider when the regular starter returns.

ADVICE

Target Short-Term Bigs

Add Obi Toppin and Ryan Cockburn as short-term plays when their minutes spike.
Use them as streaming depth while their teams face heavy schedules or injuries.

ADVICE

Add High-Upside Guards Fast

Add VJ Edgecombe and Keyshawn George after big opening-night performances.
Expect regression but grab them now before ownership spikes.

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Josh Lloyd breaks down the early-season Fantasy Basketball waiver wire trends, highlighting the most added and dropped players across all major platforms.
Is Davion Mitchell a legit hold or just an early-season mirage? Who should you be cutting to stay ahead of the curve?

In today’s episode:

Davion Mitchell’s fantasy legitimacy

Khris Middleton’s workload and rest concerns

Obi Toppin and Ryan Kalkbrenner’s short-term upside

Key waiver pickups: Kyshawn George, Grayson Allen, and VJ Edgecombe

Players to drop: Brook Lopez, Kyle Kuzma, and others

Plus, Josh shares strategic roster advice to avoid early-season panic moves and find real waiver wire gold.

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