Fantasy Basketball Week 20 Waiver Wire: Five under-the-radar adds for March upside
Fantasy Basketball Week 20 Waiver Wire: Five under-the-radar adds for March upside
Welcome to the "Silly Season" of the 2025-26 NBA campaign. As we turn the calendar to March, the fantasy landscape shifts dramatically. Contenders are resting stars for the playoffs, while lottery-bound teams are shutting down veterans to evaluate young talent. For fantasy managers, this chaos creates opportunity. Week 20 is not about drafting the best player; it is about finding the player with the most guaranteed minutes.
Here are five under-the-radar waiver wire targets poised to swing matchups in March.
Gui Santos (Golden State Warriors)
The Warriors are limping toward the finish line, but their misfortune is Santos’ gain. With Stephen Curry sidelined for the past month due to a knee injury and the recently acquired Kristaps Porzingis struggling to stay on the floor, Golden State has turned to the Brazilian forward. Santos has averaged 29 minutes over his last 12 games, putting up solid numbers across the board (15 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists). As long as the Warriors remain shorthanded, Santos is a must-add for his multi-category production.
Precious Achiuwa (Sacramento Kings)
Sacramento’s roster has been decimated by injuries, with Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine likely done for the year. In their absence, Achiuwa has become a focal point of the Kings' frontcourt. He is averaging 30 minutes and nearly a double-double (17 points, 9.4 rebounds) over his last four contests. If you need rebounds and defensive stats, Achiuwa is the priority pickup of the week.
Javon Small (Memphis Grizzlies)
The Grizzlies are leaning into their youth movement, opening the door for the rookie guard. With Santi Aldama and Cedric Coward dealing with knee issues, Small has averaged 26 minutes and nearly 15 points per game recently. He provides excellent assist numbers and 3-point shooting for managers looking to bolster their backcourt depth.
Marvin Bagley III (Dallas Mavericks)
Dallas is searching for answers in the paint. With Dereck Lively II out and Daniel Gafford hampered by nagging injuries, Bagley has resurfaced as a viable streaming option. He offers high-percentage scoring and rebounding, making him a safe floor play for teams needing big-man stats.
Guerschon Yabusele (Chicago Bulls)
After a quiet stint in New York, Yabusele has found a rotation spot in Chicago. The Bulls lack size behind Nick Richards, allowing Yabusele to carve out a 25-minute role. He won't win a week single-handedly, but his consistent production makes him a valuable depth piece in deeper leagues.
Welcome to the "Silly Season" of the 2025-26 NBA campaign. As we turn the calendar to March, the fantasy landscape shifts dramatically. Contenders are resting stars for the playoffs, while lottery-bound teams are shutting down veterans to evaluate young talent. For fantasy managers, this chaos creates opportunity. Week 20 is not about drafting the best player; it is about finding the player with the most guaranteed minutes.
Here are five under-the-radar waiver wire targets poised to swing matchups in March.
Gui Santos (Golden State Warriors)
The Warriors are limping toward the finish line, but their misfortune is Santos’ gain. With Stephen Curry sidelined for the past month due to a knee injury and the recently acquired Kristaps Porzingis struggling to stay on the floor, Golden State has turned to the Brazilian forward. Santos has averaged 29 minutes over his last 12 games, putting up solid numbers across the board (15 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists). As long as the Warriors remain shorthanded, Santos is a must-add for his multi-category production.
Precious Achiuwa (Sacramento Kings)
Sacramento’s roster has been decimated by injuries, with Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine likely done for the year. In their absence, Achiuwa has become a focal point of the Kings' frontcourt. He is averaging 30 minutes and nearly a double-double (17 points, 9.4 rebounds) over his last four contests. If you need rebounds and defensive stats, Achiuwa is the priority pickup of the week.
Javon Small (Memphis Grizzlies)
The Grizzlies are leaning into their youth movement, opening the door for the rookie guard. With Santi Aldama and Cedric Coward dealing with knee issues, Small has averaged 26 minutes and nearly 15 points per game recently. He provides excellent assist numbers and 3-point shooting for managers looking to bolster their backcourt depth.
Marvin Bagley III (Dallas Mavericks)
Dallas is searching for answers in the paint. With Dereck Lively II out and Daniel Gafford hampered by nagging injuries, Bagley has resurfaced as a viable streaming option. He offers high-percentage scoring and rebounding, making him a safe floor play for teams needing big-man stats.
Guerschon Yabusele (Chicago Bulls)
After a quiet stint in New York, Yabusele has found a rotation spot in Chicago. The Bulls lack size behind Nick Richards, allowing Yabusele to carve out a 25-minute role. He won't win a week single-handedly, but his consistent production makes him a valuable depth piece in deeper leagues.
