Last Updated on January 4, 2026 2:08 am by Keston Paul | Published: January 4, 2026

Let’s close out some matchups on Sunday.

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.

Isaiah Stewart (19%)

Stewart should be rostered everywhere with Jalen Duren (ankle) being re-evaluated in one week and Tobias Harris (hip) being re-evaluated in two weeks. Stewart has multipositional fill-in upside since he typically starts when Harris is out, meaning that if Duren is back quickly, Stewart should continue starting while Harris makes his way back.

If you need massive upside for blocks with rebounds, upside for a three and low-end double-digit points, Stewart should chug along nicely as a secure 12-team option over the next few weeks.

Between a strong role off the bench and frequent fill-in opportunities this season, he has already been a late-round 12-team specialist with top-130 9-cat value per game. As a starter, you can expect more.

Julian Champagnie (15%)

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