Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Championship Week

Dan Titus breaks down his top fantasy hoops adds for title matchups

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:37pm

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With the fantasy basketball season coming to a close, Dan Titus highlights the top waiver wire pickups and lineup advice for managers looking to secure a championship in the final week of the regular season. Titus focuses on players with favorable schedules, including those from the Pistons, Wizards, Spurs, Lakers, Suns, Raptors, and Bucks.

Why it matters

The final week of the fantasy basketball season is crucial for managers looking to win their league's championship. Identifying the right waiver wire pickups and optimizing lineups can make all the difference in close title matchups. Titus provides guidance on which players to target based on their upcoming schedules and recent production.

The details

Titus highlights several players who could provide a boost for fantasy managers in the final week, including Daniss Jenkins of the Pistons, Will Barton of the Wizards, Dylan Harper of the Spurs, Paul Reed of the Pistons, Jaxson Hayes of the Lakers, Royce O'Neale of the Suns, Oso Ighodaro of the Suns, Sandro Mamukelashvili of the Raptors, Ousmane Dieng of the Bucks, and Kevin Huerter of the Pistons. He also suggests targeting Pelicans players like Herb Jones for their favorable two-game schedule in the middle of the week.

  • The fantasy basketball regular season is in Week 23, with one week left to play.
  • The Warriors, Pacers, Nuggets, and Kings don't play until Wednesday, while the Pelicans don't play until Thursday.
  • The Nuggets and Trail Blazers play only two games this week.

The players

Daniss Jenkins

A point guard/shooting guard for the Detroit Pistons who is averaging 18-4-7 over his last seven starts with Cade Cunningham out.

Will Riley

A small forward/power forward for the Washington Wizards who has been a top-40 player in 9-cat leagues over the past week, averaging 18-5-3 with a steal per game.

Dylan Harper

A rookie point guard/shooting guard for the San Antonio Spurs who has been a top-60 player in 9-cat leagues over the past two weeks, contributing in 3s, points, and efficiency.

Paul Reed

A center/power forward for the Detroit Pistons who could see increased minutes and opportunity with Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart sidelined.

Jaxson Hayes

A center for the Los Angeles Lakers who has been productive in blocks, points, and rebounds, outperforming Deandre Ayton in recent weeks.

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What they’re saying

“Don't let all of your hard work managing your squad for 22 weeks go to waste. It's time to bring home a fantay basketball title.”

— Dan Titus, Fantasy Basketball Analyst

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