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Jusuf Nurkic Is Relevant Again | Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Streaming

Nov 5, 2025

Zion Williamson’s hamstring injury creates a stir in the Pelicans' lineup. The return of Darius Garland shifts the Cavaliers' fantasy landscape. Key role players like Khris Middleton and CJ McCollum face intriguing repercussions. Watch for streaming opportunities with players like Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Edey. With an action-packed 11-game schedule, strategic pickups and injury updates take center stage, reshaping your fantasy strategy for the week ahead. Don't miss the hidden gems!

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Zion's Injury Raises Durability Questions

Zion Williamson suffered another hamstring strain and will miss 7–10 days, raising concerns about chronic tendon damage after repeated injuries.
Josh Lloyd warns repeated hamstring issues may indicate longer-term durability problems that impact Pelicans' rotation and fantasy value.

ADVICE

Monitor Middleton's Impact On McCollum

Watch Chris Middleton and CJ McCollum's minutes closely because Middleton's absence and Bilal's return can shrink McCollum's role.
If McCollum drops to ~24 minutes regularly, Josh recommends cutting him from fantasy rosters.

ADVICE

Anticipate Edwards' Return Effects

Expect Anthony Edwards' return to reduce Mike Conley, Julius Randle, and Jaden McDaniels' fantasy production.
Adjust rosters accordingly rather than chasing temporary production spikes while Edwards is out.

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Zion Williamson’s hamstring injury sidelines him for at least 7-10 days—will the New Orleans Pelicans’ frontcourt adjust or unravel? With Darius Garland set to return for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Anthony Edwards likely for the Minnesota Timberwolves, dramatic shifts in fantasy basketball value loom. Key rotation questions arise around Khris Middleton, CJ McCollum, and which role players seize unexpected opportunity: think Saddiq Bey, Adem Bona, Jusuf Nurkic, and RayJ Dennis.

Josh Lloyd breaks down streamable waiver adds and injury fallout ahead of an NBA Wednesday loaded with 11 games, spotlighting strategic fantasy pickups like Zach Edey, Russell Westbrook, and Jarace Walker. Find out how evolving rotations, dicey schedules, and trending injuries for stars like Joel Embiid, Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and Julius Randle are re-shaping your league’s waiver wire. Which teams’ brutal upcoming schedules change your roster calculus—and what sneaky streaming moves could power your run in fantasy hoops?

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