Week 7 of the fantasy basketball season has arrived, giving managers another chance to bolster rosters through waiver wire pickups. Whether navigating injuries, chasing short-term production or trying to spot the next breakout option before everyone else, staying active at this stage of the season can create an advantage.
Below are players to target across these rostered-percentage tiers:
- 50-60%
- 30-49%
- 15-29%
- 0-14%.
You’ll also find a full look at each team’s upcoming schedule to help maximize streaming value and sharpen weekly lineup decisions. Let’s jump into the Week 7 fantasy basketball waiver wire, starting with the schedule.
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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)
Four games:
ATL, BKN, BOS, CHA, CHI, CLE, DAL, DEN, DET, GSW, HOU, LAC, LAL, MIA, MIL, NYK, ORL, PHI, POR, TOR, UTH, WAS
Three games:
IND, MEM, MIN, NOP, OKC, SAS
Two games:
PHX, SAC
Rostered in 50-60% of Leagues
Zach Edey (C – MEM)
Zach Edey was limited to just six minutes on Monday due to a migraine, but he’s looked perfectly fine since returning on Wednesday. Across his last two games, he’s averaged 13 points, 17 rebounds, one assist and 2.5 blocks in 33 minutes.
Edey has posted a double-double in each of his last three games with at least 26 minutes and profiles as a strong pickup if you need help at center.
Rostered in 30-49% of Leagues
T.J. McConnell (PG – IND)
T.J. McConnell opened the season on a 15-minute restriction, but he’s since cleared that hurdle and has logged at least 22 minutes in three of his last four games. During that span, he ranks third on the Indiana Pacers with a 24.6% usage rate while averaging 13.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.8 steals.
With his minutes trending up, those numbers should only rise, putting McConnell firmly on the radar as a strong long-term add.
Brandin Podziemski (PG, SG – GSW)
Steph Curry (quad) is expected to miss at least another week, keeping Brandin Podziemski in an expanded role. Podziemski started in Curry’s place on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans and logged 33 minutes, finishing with 15 points, five rebounds, six assists and one steal.
Podziemski should continue to handle heavy minutes, and he’s a strong streaming option any time Curry is out due to injury or rest.
Rostered in 15-29% of Leagues
Saddiq Bey (SF, PF – NOP)
With Herbert Jones (calf) and Karlo Matkovic (calf) dealing with injuries, Saddiq Bey has logged at least 34 minutes in each of his last three games and has capitalized on the extra run, averaging 19.7 points, 10 rebounds, 2.7 assists and two steals. He’s producing across multiple categories and should continue to see steady opportunities throughout the season.
Zion Williamson is often in and out of the lineup, and the New Orleans Pelicans have battled injuries all year, likely keeping Bey in play as a reliable fantasy option throughout the season.
Peyton Watson (SF, PF – DEN)
With Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle) sidelined, Peyton Watson has taken full advantage of his move into the Denver Nuggets’ starting lineup. In eight starts this season, he’s averaged 16.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals across 33.1 minutes.
Watson has looked comfortable in the role and should continue to see heavy opportunities, especially with Gordon and Braun not expected back until January.
Rostered in 0-14% of Leagues
Duncan Robinson (SG, SF – DET)
Duncan Robinson built a reputation for streaky play during his time with the Miami Heat, but he put together a strong November and profiles as a solid option in deeper leagues. He averaged 32.3 minutes per game during the month and produced 13.5 points, three rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
Robinson also knocked down 40.5% of his three-point attempts and averaged 3.3 made threes per game, giving him steady value for managers needing three-point scoring.
Jay Huff (C – IND)
Jay Huff has started the last two games for the Indiana Pacers and has averaged 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists and four blocks in those outings. He’s seeing increased opportunity as the Pacers gradually get healthy and continue to tweak their rotations.
While Huff may not stay in the starting lineup long term, his minutes should remain fairly steady. He’s averaged 24.4 minutes over his last six games — whether starting or coming off the bench — making him a viable streaming option in deeper leagues.
Miles McBride (PG, SG – NYK)
With Landry Shamet (shoulder) expected to miss at least the next four weeks, Miles McBride will continue seeing expanded opportunities. He’s played at least 30 minutes in five of his last six games, averaging 16.6 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
McBride is a solid option for managers in deeper leagues seeking a scoring boost, as his consistent playing time should continue while Shamet remains sidelined.