Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who and what to play — when it comes to setting your lineup or music in my rotation — for the upcoming week in fantasy basketball.
Each week, you’ll see a compilation of the pickups you need to make and a quick look at the schedule and lineup notes (who’s in and out of rotations).
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Who should fantasy basketball managers be adding and plugging into their lineups this week?
♟️Week 22 Playoff Strategy
We’re back to focusing on quality over quantity. Two days this week have double-digit slates (Friday and Sunday), leaving the best options to stream on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Start by targeting the teams that play three games in four nights and evaluating your needs thereafter. As always, keep an eye on load management and injuries while doing your best to stay ahead of the curve — make every move count!
✅ Must-Add Players
Since we’re in the final week of fantasy basketball, if any high-usage, counting stats aggregators are available and their schedule is favorable, add them. I use Hashtag Basketball’s advanced schedule grid to help my decision-making process.
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Here are some lower-rostered must-add guys because of schedule or opportunity: Zach Edey, Justin Edwards, Adem Bona and Spencer Dinwiddie.
Early Week Streamers
🎧 Who’s in My Rotation
If you’re looking for a quick boost to start your week, these players are worth a look because they play three games in four nights from Monday to Thursday.
Matas Buzelis – SF, Chicago Bulls (17% rostered)
The time has come to trust the rookie from the Chi. Over his last four games, Buzelis has been providing fourth-round value in 9-cat leagues, averaging 32.75 fantasy points per game. The Bulls play four games, including a Monday/Tuesday back-to-back. I’d hold all week, but depending on your waiver schedule and FAAB budget, you technically could drop him after Wednesday and pick him up again for Friday tilt. Buzelis’ minutes should stick around 28-30 the rest of the way, so add him if for the points, 3s and blocks…
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