Last Updated on November 4, 2025 11:35 am by Mike Passador | Published: November 4, 2025

Tonight’s six-game slate brings everything fantasy managers could ask for… and fear. We’ve got star-studded back-to-backs, injury watch chaos that could flip values minutes before tip-off, and a handful of rising names forcing their way into must-roster territory. Kawhi Leonard’s full-go declaration gives the Clippers rare continuity, while Giannis Antetokounmpo’s knee management and Joel Embiid’s rest schedule threaten ripple effects across lineups. Meanwhile, Zion Williamson and LaMelo Ball both wear “questionable” tags that feel more like flashing warning lights for anyone chasing stability in Charlotte or New Orleans.

As the dust settles on those storylines, a new crop of pickups and streamers is emerging. Donte DiVincenzo looks every bit the must-add he’s projected to be, Cedric Coward’s efficiency appears built to last, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker is the latest guard riding the wave of an injury-created opportunity. Let’s dig into who should be on your roster and who you should be streaming tonight.

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.

Donte DiVincenzo

At 39% rostered on Yahoo, Donte shouldn’t still be available, not in competitive leagues. He’s playing north of 30 minutes a night and that kind of volume on a team with a clearly defined rotation means you’re getting a rock-solid top-80 floor. The shot volume is steady, the steal metrics are real and the 3-point shooting is bankable. What’s more, his role as a starter looks immune to Anthony Edwards’ availability, DiVincenzo’s carved out one of the starting guard spots and he’s not giving it back as their roster is currently constructed. Sometimes fantasy basketball is simple: minutes plus production equals must-add.

Cedric Coward

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