Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: 3 Most-Added Players on Yahoo Today (Nov. 16)

Discover the top waiver targets shaking up fantasy basketball—Bogdanovic, Marshall & da Silva—plus insights on injuries, role shifts & stream-worthy plays now.
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: 3 Most-Added Players on Yahoo Today (Nov. 16)
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To win your league, you need the latest fantasy basketball news on how NBA player injuries are creating immediate opportunities. Today's top fantasy NBA adds—Bogdan Bogdanovic, Naji Marshall, and Tristan da Silva—are prime NBA sleepers whose value has surged due to shifting NBA lineups and NBA depth charts. We dive beyond preseason fantasy basketball rankings and basic ADP fantasy basketball data, analyzing current NBA player stats and opportunity fueled by organizational shakeups and crucial NBA injury reports. Use this analysis to refine your fantasy basketball draft strategy and secure a competitive advantage in your league.

3 Most-Added Fantasy Basketball Players on Sunday

Bogdan Bogdanovic, Clippers

The Quick Recap: We covered Bogdanovic in detail yesterday, but his roster rate continues to climb, so here's the essential information for managers still on the fence.

The Production: After a nightmarish start to the season, Bogdanovic has found his footing. His standout performance came in the double-overtime victory over the Mavericks, where he tallied 21 points and 4 steals across 37 minutes. Over his last four games, he's averaging a well-rounded 14 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1.5 steals.

The Opportunity: Bradley Beal's season-ending injury has permanently altered the Clippers' rotation, and Bogdanovic is a primary beneficiary. He's consistently seeing 30+ minutes per game, and the usage rates reflect a player who's firmly entrenched in head coach Ty Lue's plans.

The Schedule: The Clippers' Sunday/Monday back-to-back provides immediate value for managers looking to maximize games played. Even if you're treating Bogdanovic as a stream, you'll get two contests to evaluate whether he deserves a longer look.

Recommendation: Bogdanovic is close to must-add territory and should already be rostered in most competitive leagues. His combination of opportunity, production, and schedule makes him one of the week's best pickups.

Naji Marshall, Mavericks

The Volatility Warning: Let's be clear from the start—Marshall is inconsistent in both role and execution. His fantasy value is messy, unpredictable, and frustrating. But sometimes messy situations create exploitable opportunities.

The Numbers (With Context): Marshall's recent statistics look impressive at first glance, but they require context. He played 47 minutes in a double-overtime slugfest against the Clippers, which inflates his recent averages. However, even before that marathon game, Marshall was seeing increased usage.

The Usage Surge: Here's the meaningful trend: Marshall's assists-included usage rate through the first eight games was just 14.0%. Since then, it's jumped to 19.8%. That's a significant increase that suggests the Mavericks are leaning on him more in their offensive schemes.

The Real Question: When exactly is AD coming back from his current injury? The Mavericks organization appears to be taking an extremely cautious approach, especially given the front office upheaval and trade speculation. The longer Davis is out, the more runway Marshall has to produce fantasy value.

The Schedule Goldmine: Here's where Marshall becomes impossible to ignore for streaming purposes: Dallas has an incredibly dense schedule this week. They play tonight, tomorrow, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday. That's six games in nine days.

Recommendation: Marshall should be considered a great streaming option in standard leagues for this week. The combination of elevated usage, Davis's uncertain timeline, and Dallas's packed schedule creates a perfect storm for fantasy production. Add him now, ride the wave of games, and don't overthink the long-term outlook. This is about maximizing opportunity over the next week, not finding a season-long solution.

Tristan da Silva, Magic

The Injury Situation: Paolo Banchero is sidelined with a groin injury, and Tristan da Silva stepped into the starting lineup Friday night against the Nets. The result was a robust 22 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block across 32 minutes—exactly the type of performance that gets fantasy managers excited.

The Hesitation: Despite that impressive showing, there's reason to pause before calling da Silva a must-roster player. Groin injuries are notoriously tricky to predict, and we don't have a firm timeline for Banchero's return. Best-case scenario: you're looking at one to two weeks of elevated opportunity for da Silva. That's valuable, but it's not season-changing.

The Development Curve: What makes da Silva intriguing beyond just filling in for Banchero is his genuine improvement this season. He's increased both his usage rate and efficiency, showing real growth as a self-creator. His finishing at the rim has improved, and his three-point shooting has taken a step forward—both critical elements for fantasy value.

The Peripheral Profile: Here's where da Silva's fantasy appeal becomes limited: his per-36-minute numbers reveal a player who doesn't stuff the stat sheet. He's averaging 19.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.3 steals per 36 minutes. That scoring is nice, but the lack of assists and defensive stats caps his ceiling. He's essentially a points-and-boards streamer without much category diversification.

The Schedule Edge: Like Marshall, da Silva benefits from a compressed schedule. The Magic play tonight, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday—five games in eight days. For managers looking to maximize games played during a crucial fantasy week, that schedule is attractive.

The Long-Term Outlook: Once Banchero returns, da Silva's value will crater back to waiver wire obscurity. He's simply not good enough to maintain meaningful fantasy relevance in a secondary role. This is a pure injury play with a defined expiration date.

Recommendation: Da Silva makes sense as a short-term streaming option based on the Banchero injury and Orlando's favorable schedule. Add him if you need scoring and can afford a roster spot for a player with limited upside beyond points and rebounds. Don't expect him to be more than what he is—a temporary fill-in who will disappear from fantasy relevance once the Magic are healthy.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alex is RotoWire's Chief NBA Editor. He writes articles about daily fantasy, year-long fantasy and sports betting. You can hear him on the RotoWire NBA Podcast, Sirius XM, VSiN and other platforms. He firmly believes Robert Covington is the most underrated fantasy player of the past decade.
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