Last Updated on December 4, 2025 11:38 am by Keston Paul | Published: December 4, 2025

Tonight’s slate sets up as a prime playground for fantasy managers, with a mix of injuries, rotation tinkering and young players looking to prove themselves.

First, there is the more general impact of happenings in the NBA. Ayo Dosunmu leads the Bulls in opportunity with Coby White out, Kevin Huerter sidelined and Tre Jones dealing with an ankle sprain, making his heavy minutes and across-the-board contributions a must-add for managers seeking immediate help. The Bucks present a more complex, but equally intriguing picture: Giannis’s calf strain creates room for Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter, AJ Green, Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis and even Jericho Sims to step up. Some offer short-term spikes that could turn into sell-high opportunities, while others provide steady counting stats or specialty production, particularly in deeper leagues.

Elsewhere, the Wizards are navigating absences that open doors for Justin Champagnie, Cam Whitmore, Marvin Bagley III and Tristan Vukcevic, while Josh Minott could see extended touches for the Celtics. Over in Golden State, Jimmy Butler’s uncertain status and Steph Curry’s absence create upside for Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski. Finally, the Sixers offer intrigue on both ends: Andre Drummond remains productive, Adem Bona could see an expanded role and the backcourt: VJ Edgecombe and Jared McCain continues to emerge alongside Tyrese Maxey. Tonight, minutes and opportunity are king, making every lineup a potential fantasy jackpot if managers stay alert.

Top Pickups

This is the “general must-add” section regardless of the slate. If these players are being overlooked and remain chilling on the waiver wire, consider adding them to your squad.

Ayo Dosunmu (25%)

Ayo Dosunmu is stepping back into a familiar fantasy script, the one where the Bulls run short on healthy guards and he quietly soaks up enough minutes to matter everywhere. Even on a rough shooting night he produced across the board and the workload speaks louder than the percentages, especially with Coby White still out, Kevin Huerter unavailable and Tre Jones navigating an ankle sprain. For managers hunting for immediate help over multiple games, Ayo fits the bill.

 The Bucks

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