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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire | Walker Kessler Season Over Fall Out

Nov 6, 2025

Walker Kessler's season-ending injury sends shockwaves through the fantasy basketball world. With potential replacements heating up, Nurkic emerges as a must-add player. Max Christie and Isaiah Stewart show promise amid shifting team dynamics, while rookies Queen and Filipowski spark debate. Managers are rushing to the waiver wire in search of streaming options and short-term adds. The landscape is changing rapidly—find out which players to hold, cut, or target to construct your winning roster.

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Kessler Season-Ending Impact

Walker Kessler suffered a season-ending shoulder injury just four games in, removing him from fantasy relevance for the year.
His injury immediately reshapes starting-center opportunities and waiver priorities across leagues.

ADVICE

Target Isaiah Jackson Cautiously

Consider Isaiah Jackson as a short-term add while his minutes have spiked and he's starting to block shots.
Be cautious: Jackson's role is unstable and he may not sustain top-100 production.

ADVICE

Use LaRavia As Short-Term Plug

Add Jake LaRavia while Austin Reeves and LeBron are out to capitalize on increased opportunity.
Use LaRavia as a short-term rotation piece rather than a long-term lock when starters return.

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Walker Kessler’s season-ending injury shakes up the NBA fantasy landscape. Which replacements offer the biggest upside, and is Jusuf Nurkic a must-roster pick? Max Christie and Isaiah Stewart spark intrigue, while managers scramble over the hottest waiver wire ads, drops, and sleepers. Who should you hold or cut as the Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Lakers, and Indiana Pacers shift their rotations?

Josh Lloyd dives into fast-changing waiver priorities, highlights must-add center options like Nurkic, debates the risk-reward of rookie standouts Derik Queen and Kyle Filipowski, and exposes fantasy traps among recent adds. With power forward depth questions, injury updates, and streaming tips for short- and long-term league formats, this episode is a must for every fantasy basketball manager navigating the chaos of early-season roster moves. Which trending player will shape your winning team?

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