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Josh Lloyd Fantasy Basketball Hub https://joshlloydfantasy.com/
OVERVIEW
Anthony Edwards' major knee injury has created a massive void in fantasy basketball, with managers scrambling for the best pickups and impact reactions. This episode breaks down the ripple effects of Edwards’ extended absence, walks through the latest injuries, waiver priorities, surprising early season risers and duds, and provides actionable recommendations with a close eye on minutes, roles, and category vs. points league value.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Anthony Edwards is expected to be out for over two months (potentially longer) following knee surgery; this is a season-altering injury that opens significant fantasy opportunities—Terrence Shannon, Ayo Dosunmu, John Kuminga, and in deeper leagues, Zyon Pullin or Jalen Clark, are all worth quick-add consideration depending on availability and league depth.
When a high-usage star like Edwards goes down, expect dramatic redistribution of touches and responsibilities—don’t just scale other players’ rates by minutes; look for unexpected usage jumps in teammates.
Terrence Shannon may benefit most by minutes, but his statistical production has been inconsistent; in standard leagues, he’s a speculative add rather than a must.
Day’Ron Sharpe’s poor start and decreasing minutes are a concern, but I’m holding for now unless there’s a clear better option—be patient early in the season as rotations settle.
Jared McCain becomes a stronger option with so many Oklahoma City guards sidelined; increased ball-handling opportunities could boost his value in 12-team leagues.
Mikel Brown Jr. is ramping up quickly, blowing past his minutes restriction and looking like a priority over Keon Ellis, who is trending down to a potentially droppable status in shallow formats.
Watch for other injury-impacted pivots: Jaxson Hayes is the add in Memphis with Jaren Jackson Jr. sidelined, but with Hayes questionable, Mo Bamba could have short-term stream value.
Recent waiver success stories (like Julian Champagnie or De'Andre Hunter's “double onyx” performance) are often matchup-dependent or rely on unsustainable shooting/defensive stats—approach these with caution before locking them into your rotation.
0:00 Introduction
0:36 Anthony Edwards Injury Fallout
4:25 Latest Injury Updates and Waiver Adds
8:16 Brooklyn vs Boston Game Analysis
19:17 San Antonio vs Sacramento Breakdown
25:50 Knicks vs Pistons Recap
34:17 Portland vs Lakers and Late Game Highlights
39:20 Lines of the Night & Waiver Wire Standouts
40:25 What I Was Watching For
41:48 What to Watch on Wednesday
42:15 Show Close
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