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Ryan Rollins Keeps Destroying | Thursday Fantasy Basketball Recap

Oct 31, 2025

Ryan Rollins steals the spotlight with a stunning 32-point performance, igniting fantasy waiver wire chaos. Josh Minot sparks bidding wars as he emerges as a hot pick. Victor Wembanyama continues to dominate, showcasing an incredible 27-point, 18-rebound game. With injury uncertainties impacting rosters, managers weigh short-term streaming options versus long-term holds. The discussion highlights the strategic implications of recent player performances and potential buy-low/sell-high opportunities as the weekend approaches.

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Waiver Strategy: Short Vs Long Term

Use waiver priority based on timeframe: short-term streams vs long-term holds.
Target adds like Royce O'Neal for short bursts and Josh Minot for longer-term upside.

INSIGHT

Anthony Black Rotation Edge

Anthony Black earned a clear rotation edge over Tyus Jones with consecutive strong games.
His short-term value is limited by a light upcoming schedule, so roster depth matters.

ADVICE

Buy-Low On Desmond Bane Carefully

Consider buying Desmond Bane at a depressed price but reset expectations.
Plan for top-60 upside, not top-30, when negotiating trades or waivers.

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NBA Fantasy Basketball waiver wire chaos erupts as Ryan Rollins drops 32 points for the Milwaukee Bucks, Josh Minot sparks bidding wars, and Bilal Coulibaly returns to the Washington Wizards rotation. Thursday's four-game slate delivers breakout performances, injury complications, and critical roster decisions that reshape fantasy basketball leagues heading into the weekend.

Josh Lloyd breaks down Rollins' unexpected 21 field goal attempts with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, questioning whether Doc Rivers will maintain his commitment to Kevin Porter Jr. despite this explosion. Desmond Bane's struggles with the Orlando Magic present a buy-low window, though expectations should reset to top-60 rather than top-30 value. Victor Wembanyama's 27-point, 18-rebound, 5-block performance against the Miami Heat reinforces his dominance, while Stephon Castle's career-best outing creates a sell-high opportunity before De'Aaron Fox return to the San Antonio Spurs. The Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors, and Oklahoma City Thunder rotations all face scrutiny as managers navigate short-term streaming versus long-term holds.

Get the complete breakdown of Thursday's performances, FAAB bidding strategies, and weekend lineup decisions for your fantasy basketball roster.

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