Last Updated on December 18, 2025 11:49 am by Keston Paul | Published: December 18, 2025

Tonight’s slate is packed with moving parts and that’s exactly where fantasy value is created. Between key injuries, potential returns and rotations still very much in flux, this is a night where being proactive can pay off fast. From short-term streamers who could pop immediately to stash-worthy adds whose roles may clarify as the games play out, there are edges to be found across the board. We’ll break down the top pickups to target, the teams and situations that demand close monitoring tonight and the streamers who can help you squeeze out extra value on a busy, opportunity-rich slate.

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.

Justin Champagnie (8%)

Champagnie is the kind of stash that quietly wins leagues if you’re early enough. With the Wizards getting healthier, there’s a real chance managers panic-drop him after a short-term squeeze, and that’s exactly when you want to pounce. In shallow leagues you can afford to wait, but in standard and deeper formats his stat profile, recent strong play, and the direction of this Wizards roster all point the same way. Washington has little incentive to prioritize veterans like Middleton, McCollum, or even Bagley as the season moves along, and when Champagnie is in the rotation at 20-plus minutes, his across-the-board production tends to show up quickly. This is a forward-looking add, not a desperation stream, and the runway for him to pay off later in the season looks very real.

Daniel Gafford  (15%)

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