Last Updated on November 28, 2025 12:47 pm by Keston Paul | Published: November 28, 2025

We start the post-Thanksgiving weekend with an 11-game banger. And of course, as usual, we bring you the best adds, data and preview for big NBA Cup slate on Friday to lead your team to that 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.

Reed Sheppard (43%)

With 31 points (career-high for him), nine boards, five dimes, two blocks and a steal against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, the window to have the sophomore guard on your team is almost gone. Sheppard is becoming more important for the Rockets with every game that passes, and I expect him to keep improving his numbers even when Kevin Durant comes back from his short absence. He won’t score 30 a night, but he definitely deserves to be rostered in most leagues.

Collin Gillespie (31%)

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