Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups & Advice (Week 13)

As the fantasy basketball season keeps on rolling, Week 13 presents another strong opportunity to upgrade rosters through the waiver wire pickups.

Whether navigating unexpected injuries, hunting for short-term stat boosts or searching for the next breakout contributor, staying aggressive on waivers remains essential to gaining an edge.

To streamline the process, this week’s top waiver targets are grouped into three rostership tiers:

30-49%
15-29%
0-14%

The upcoming schedule is also broken down to help sharpen streaming decisions and maximize games played. Let’s dive into the Week 13 landscape.

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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

Five games:

LAL

Four games:

BKN, CHA, CHI, DAL, DEN, HOU, IND, NOP, POR, SAC, TOR, UTH

Three games:

ATL, BOS, CLE, GSW, LAC, MIA, MIN, NYK, OKC, PHI, PHX, SAS, WAS

Two games:

DET, MEM, MIL, ORL

Rostered in 30-49% of Leagues

Toumani Camara (SF, PF – POR)

Toumani Camara has played a major role in the Portland Trail Blazers’ five-game winning streak, averaging 17.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and one steal during that span. He has been heavily relied upon, logging 36.6 minutes per game and contributing consistently on both ends of the floor.

Camara should continue to see a heavy workload with Jerami Grant (Achilles) and Kris Murray (back) remaining sidelined. His expanded role has allowed him to take on more responsibility offensively while continuing to provide steady production across multiple categories.

Peyton Watson (SF, PF – DEN)

Peyton Watson has likely already been rostered in most deeper leagues given his recent play, but he remains worth considering if still available with Nikola Jokic (knee) expected to miss another two weeks. Watson has taken on a larger role and has consistently delivered increased production.

Over his last five games, Watson is averaging 24.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, three assists, 1.2 blocks, and 1.2 steals. He has been the Denver Nuggets’ most consistent contributor during a stretch marked by multiple injuries, providing reliable production on both ends of the floor.

Rostered in 15-29% of Leagues

Aaron Nesmith (SF – IND)

Aaron Nesmith has stepped up with Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) sidelined, averaging 16.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and four assists while taking on an expanded role. He has delivered steady production across multiple categories during this stretch, making him an intriguing pickup in category leagues.

Nesmith should continue to see 30-plus minutes per game for the foreseeable future, as Mathurin remains without a clear timetable for return. The expanded workload has helped sustain his recent production, making him a dependable option for managers seeking consistency.

Naji Marshall (SF, PF – DAL)

Naji Marshall has scored in double figures in four straight games and is averaging 14 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 steals while logging 31.5 minutes per game during that stretch. The consistent playing time has allowed him to contribute across several categories.

With Anthony Davis (hand) expected to be sidelined for an extended period, Marshall is in line to see increased opportunities moving forward. The absence of Davis should open up additional minutes and usage, giving Marshall a chance to remain involved and continue producing at a steady clip.

Rostered in 0-14% of Leagues

Bilal Coulibaly (SG, SF – WAS)

With CJ McCollum no longer in the picture and Trae Young (knee/quad) without a clear timetable to return, Bilal Coulibaly is positioned to continue seeing extended opportunities. His role has grown over the last five games, during which he is averaging 29.6 minutes per contest and has been entrusted with a larger share of responsibility on both ends of the floor.

During that stretch, Coulibaly is averaging 11.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, one block, and two steals, providing well-rounded production across the board. His ability to contribute in multiple categories makes him a strong fantasy option, particularly in category leagues for those looking for blocks and steals from a wing.

Tre Johnson (PG, SG – WAS)

Tre Johnson has seen his role grow, jumping from 22.3 minutes per game in December to 26.2 minutes in January, with his workload likely to continue trending upward as long as Trae Young (knee/quad) remains sidelined. He has scored at least 12 points in four of his last five games while recording at least one steal in each contest.

The 19-year-old continues to find his rhythm at the NBA level and looks increasingly comfortable with each appearance, translating his expanded role into more consistent production on both ends of the floor.