To climb the NBA fantasy rankings, adapting to the latest fantasy basketball news is critical. This guide breaks down Yahoo's most-added players, starting with Saddiq Bey, whose elite output and NBA starting lineup spot make him a must-roster NBA sleeper due to the Herb Jones injury. We also look at Jaylen Wells, whose recent NBA player stats and improved efficiency warrant streaming consideration. Finally, we speculate on the return of Kevin Porter Jr., whose eventual re-entry will alter the NBA depth charts without necessarily harming Ryan Rollins' value.
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: A Repeat Add, Breakout Watch, and Return Speculation
Saddiq Bey, Pelicans 
This is the second consecutive day that Bey tops Yahoo's most-added list, and he rewarded early adopters yesterday with 18 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block in 39 minutes during the overtime loss to Memphis.
For the full breakdown, check yesterday's analysis, but here's the SparkNotes: Bey essentially plays at a must-roster level when he starts, and he has roughly a week-plus of runway while Herb Jones remains sidelined. As a starter this season, Bey averages 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists—backend top-100 value.
Recommendation: Bey should be rostered in 12-team leagues. He's a must-roster player for as long as Jones is out, providing reliable multi-category production.
Jaylen Wells, Grizzlies 
Wells appears to be breaking out of his sophomore slump with back-to-back 20+ point performances. The past four games show significant improvement, which correlates almost directly with Zach Edey's return to the lineup. However, Wells' improved play actually began slightly earlier, and he's averaged 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists on 50/45/71 shooting splits over his past 11 games.
The efficiency improvement is real and primarily driven by better catch-and-shoot three-point shooting. Wells is hitting open looks at a much higher rate, which has unlocked his offensive game and given him the confidence to be more aggressive.
The question is sustainability. Wells likely won't become a must-roster player this season. There are still significant limitations in his game and role that cap his ceiling. However, managers in 16-team leagues should add him to the watchlist and monitor whether this hot stretch has staying power. In deeper formats where waiver options are scarce, consistent shooting has value.
For standard 12-team leagues, Wells profiles as a streaming option rather than a hold. The Grizzlies play Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday -- making Wells attractive for maximizing games played this week. Add him for the compressed schedule and reassess afterward.
Recommendation: Wells is a streaming add in 12-team leagues for Memphis's three-game stretch. In 16-team formats, he's probably worth adding and holding as a speculative play to see if the shooting efficiency sustains. Don't expect must-roster production, but the recent improvements are legitimate enough to warrant attention in deeper leagues.
Kevin Porter Jr., Bucks 
Based on recent reports, Porter could return in a week or sooner, though nothing definitive has been announced. He's currently rostered in just 4% of Yahoo leagues, with nearly every manager dropping him to prioritize other injured players in IR slots—a decision that made sense given Ryan Rollins' strong play in KPJ's absence.
Will KPJ cut into Rollins' production? The answer is probably no, meaning Rollins managers shouldn't panic. The simplest solution for Milwaukee is giving Cole Anthony DNPs and replacing his minutes entirely with KPJ. There are also Gary Harris and Gary Trent Jr. minutes that probably don't need to exist, providing additional playing time without cannibalizing Rollins' role.
Milwaukee's defense is a bigger problem than their offense right now, and KPJ isn't solving defensive issues. His value will come from offensive creation and playmaking, which the Bucks need but not necessarily at the expense of what's already working with Rollins.
The timeline uncertainty is the main risk here. "A week or sooner" isn't definitive enough to confidently stash KPJ if your IR slots are occupied by players with clearer return dates. However, in leagues with flexible IR spots or deep benches, KPJ represents interesting upside as a combo guard who can provide points, assists, and some defensive stats.
Recommendation: KPJ is a speculative add in most leagues, but don't drop anyone who's more than a streamer for you. If you have a truly expendable roster spot or an open IR slot, stashing KPJ makes sense given his potential role upon return. In shallower leagues, you can probably wait another week and add him closer to his actual return date. Rollins managers shouldn't worry and panic sell.
