Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast

33+ Fantasy Basketball WAIVER WIRE Gems & Dud To Look Over

Dec 14, 2025
Waiver wire frenzy hits as Carlton Carrington and Marcus Smart rise in rankings, while players like Anfernee Simons drop. Insights on the sustainability of Carrington's performance and the potential of Marvin Bagley without SAR add value. Josh dissects must-roster names like Keegan Murray and emerging stars like Santi Aldama. Tips for streaming and deep-league fliers like Will Riley and Jamir Watkins keep managers ahead. The balance between chasing hot streaks and managing expectations is key as the fantasy landscape shifts.
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INSIGHT

Carrington's Assist Surge Is Real Volume

  • Carlton Carrington's recent assist and minute spike signals a real volume shift worth watching.
  • His three-point conversion is unsustainably high, but the increased attempts and playmaking matter.
ADVICE

Don't Chase Smart's Hot Shooting

  • Do not add Marcus Smart based solely on one fluky eight‑threept game.
  • Target him because Austin Reaves is out and Smart could earn ~26–29 minutes with assists and steals upside.
INSIGHT

Wolfe's Minutes Are Unexpectedly Stable

  • Dalen Woolf (Wolfe) is carving stable minutes without cutting into other bigs' playing time.
  • That steadiness makes him a low-floor, occasional upside fantasy hold in deeper formats.
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