Wednesday Night Pickups: Fantasy Basketball Adds for 3/5

  • By Yoel Abulaf

    It’s that time of the year when teams are resting multiple players, dealing with injuries to key starters, and navigating unpredictable lineups. Stars are in and out, teams fighting for draft positioning suddenly pull off wins, and fantasy managers are left scrambling to make sense of it all. Whether it’s double-checking injury reports before tipoff or staying ahead of the curve with waiver pickups, this stretch of the season demands extra attention. With eight games on the slate tonight, here are your top Wednesday night pickups to help you stay competitive.

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    (<50% rostered on Yahoo)

    Kyle Filipowski, PF, C, UTA (28% rostered)

    Tonight: 29 minutes, 23 points (10-of-17 FG, 2-of-3 FT), 13 boards, one block, one triple.

    Analysis: Filipowski started and logged 29 minutes, capitalizing on the absences of Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, and Walker Kessler. With Utah frequently ruling out key players, he’s looking more and more like an add right now. While it may be tough to wait around for Utah’s injury report, we’re approaching the silly season, making Filipowski a savvy pickup for those with available roster space. If you don’t need to stream to stay competitive, he’s worth stashing for the upside.

    Naji Marshall, SG, SF, DAL (28% rostered)

    Tonight: 32 minutes, 22 points (10-of-18 FG, 0-of-1 FT), 10 boards, two assists, two triples.

    Analysis: Marshall appears locked into the starting lineup with Dallas dealing with a slew of injuries, making him a strong candidate for consistent production down the stretch. His fantasy-friendly game offers points, counting stats and steals, and with ample playing time secured, he’s worth a pickup in all leagues while the Mavericks remain shorthanded.


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    March 6, 2025, 10:20 am