The fantasy basketball waiver wire continues to churn as managers hunt for short-term production, favorable schedules, and category-specific boosts. Today's most-added players on Yahoo reflect that mindset, with each option offering situational value rather than guaranteed rest-of-season stability.
Let's break down the three most-added players today, what's driving the interest, and how fantasy managers should approach each add.
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups
Jordan Walsh, Celtics 
Jordan Walsh remains one of the better streaming options currently available, especially with Boston being one of the teams in action tonight. His recent production has been eye-catching, even if the efficiency borders on the absurd.
Over his past six games, Walsh is averaging 15 points on a ridiculous 77% shooting, while also contributing 7.0 rebounds and 2.8 combined steals and blocks per game. That combination of rebounding and defensive stats makes him immediately useful, even if — or when — the scoring efficiency inevitably regresses.
The shooting is almost certainly unsustainable, but Walsh doesn't need to score efficiently to retain fantasy relevance. His value lies in rebounds, steals, and blocks from a wing spot, which are often harder to stream on a night-to-night basis.
In standard leagues, Walsh profiles as a strong short-term stream, particularly for managers chasing stocks. In deeper formats, he's worth holding as a medium-term speculative add to see how long this run lasts and whether the Celtics continue to give him consistent minutes once the shooting cools.
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Max Christie, Mavericks 
Max Christie's surge in popularity is tied as much to Dallas' upcoming schedule as it is to his recent play. The Mavericks play tonight, Thursday, and Saturday, followed by a Monday/Tuesday back-to-back, making Christie an appealing short-term streaming option for volume-focused managers.
Christie is coming off arguably his best game of the season, posting 15 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks in 33 minutes against Brooklyn. That stat line highlights the kind of across-the-board production he can offer when the minutes are there.
However, context matters. Prior to that performance, Christie's offensive involvement had been slipping. The emergence of Ryan Nembhard and the return of Anthony Davis have both cut into his role, making his usage far less stable than it was earlier in the season.
Christie is still a viable streamer thanks to his minutes upside and favorable schedule, but fantasy managers should be cautious about treating him as a long-term or even reliable deep-league hold. He's best deployed tactically rather than trusted as a set-and-forget option.
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Cam Spencer, Grizzlies 
Cam Spencer is the most intriguing name on this list due to the uncertainty surrounding Memphis' rotation. With Ja Morant back in the lineup, some managers expected Spencer's value to evaporate — but he responded in a big way.
Spencer poured in 20 points on perfect shooting in just 25 minutes following Morant's return, suggesting there may still be a role for him in the Grizzlies' offense. While one game doesn't guarantee sustained usage, it's enough to justify holding him in deeper leagues until the picture becomes clearer.
Memphis also offers a friendly short-term schedule, playing tonight, Wednesday, and Saturday, followed by a Monday/Tuesday back-to-back. That makes Spencer a viable short-term option for managers looking to maximize games played.
The key here is monitoring how his minutes and usage evolve over the next few games. If Spencer continues to see meaningful run alongside Morant, his value could stabilize — but rotation volatility remains the biggest risk.
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