Last Updated on December 19, 2025 2:02 am by Keston Paul | Published: December 19, 2025

A very rare NBA Friday is upon us, as only five games will be played in what’s been such a key day for all purposes of the sport. And as always, we have got you covered with the best pickups, updates and insights of the industry of fantasy basketball. Let’s not waste anymore time and let’s get to the steps that will lead your team to another victory.

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.

Herbert Jones (24%)

After missing some time with a calf injury, the New Orleans Pelicans forward has been on a heater, and he capped a career-night against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, by scoring 18 points with eight steals, three rebounds and three assists, being key for NOLA to take the win away from one of the top teams in the Western Conference. Jones is a much better player in real life than in fantasy, but he can definitely stack up numbers if his shots are falling, as he’s a menace on the defensive-end, always achieving some kind of production.

Maxime Raynaud (15%)

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