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Week 15 of the NBA fantasy season has arrived, and that means the runway to the fantasy playoffs is getting very, very short. This is the moment where leagues are won and lost, often not because of one big move, but because of a handful of smart ones made at exactly the right time. In this episode, Matty G walks through his latest top 100 fantasy basketball rankings from the last two weeks and, more importantly, how to use them. Think trade deadlines, sell-high windows, buy-low opportunities, and the kind of roster creativity that separates contenders from everyone else.
Let’s walk through it together.
First Things First: Know Your Trade Deadline
Before we even talk players, the most important advice comes right out of the gate. Check your league’s trade deadline right now. Not the NBA’s. Your league’s.
In many formats, especially Yahoo leagues, trades must fully process before the deadline ends. If they do not, they simply disappear unless your commissioner manually intervenes. That means waiting an extra day or two could cost you the exact trade that would have pushed your team over the top. With the fantasy playoffs approaching fast, awareness here is everything.
The Top of the Rankings: Stars Doing Star Things
Shai, Luka, and the First-Round Foundation
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is back where he belongs at number one. Over the last two weeks, it has been SGA season in every sense. Luka Dončić slides in at number two, buoyed by strong free throw shooting and elite usage, even if turnovers remain part of the package.
Victor Wembanyama continues to show flashes of dominance, but inefficiencies still cap his ranking slightly. Nikola Jokić being out briefly opened the door for Kawhi Leonard to surge, and Kawhi continues to justify first-round status despite the ever-present injury risk.
Ja Morant, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid
Ja Morant’s injury uncertainty makes him a clear sell-high if you have him. Even a small window of elite production can be leveraged into safer early-round value.
Tyrese Maxey continues his breakout, validating preseason confidence that he could flirt with first-round value by season’s end. Joel Embiid has been phenomenal since returning, rewarding managers who stashed him in IR spots with elite production and consistent games played.
Sell High, Buy Low, and Read the Room
Anthony Edwards, Immanuel Quickley, and Darius Garland
Anthony Edwards sits inside the top ten, but this might be your moment to test the market. His upside is undeniable, but packaging him for a steadier superstar like Luka or SGA could make sense if the right deal appears.
Immanuel Quickley has vaulted into elite territory thanks to absurd efficiency and strong volume. This rise is real, but it is also a chance to explore sell-high offers if someone believes he is a permanent top-ten player.
Darius Garland is a classic buy-low. Limited games played have suppressed his ranking, but his rest-of-season outlook still screams top-50 value.
James Harden and Jusuf Nurkić
James Harden’s field goal percentage has been brutal, and that frustration is your opportunity. He is still scoring, drawing fouls, and producing across categories. This is not a true buy-low, but it might be the best deal you will get all season.
Jusuf Nurkić, on the other hand, is the definition of a sell-high. The free throw percentage is painful, and if someone is willing to overlook that, now is the time to cash out. His recent shocking string of triple-double stat lines don’t hurt his value right now either.
Respect the Legends and Trust the Numbers
Kevin Durant deserves more appreciation than he has been getting. The “Easy Money Sniper” remains exactly that, and recent play reminds us why doubting him on draft day was a mistake.
Players like Jaren Jackson Jr., Keyonte George, Evan Mobley, and Peyton Watson continue to provide strong value, though several of them fit best as trade pieces in the right package rather than untouchables.
Scottie Barnes is a fascinating case. The trade offers floating around for him have been wild, including packages bringing back Luka or SGA. Barnes is excellent, but if someone is willing to pay that kind of price, you listen.
The Middle Rounds: Where Leagues Are Won
This is where things get really fun.
LeBron James sits in a sweet spot where name value still matters, but Austin Reaves returning could slightly cap his ceiling. Julius Randle and Nikola Vučević both profile as sell-high candidates if you can extract strong value.
Donovan Mitchell stands out as one of the best buy-lows on the board. A few poor games have pushed him down to the mid-30s, but his true talent still suggests second-round upside.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been a revelation and might simply be a “ride it out” situation. Stephen Curry at 38 almost feels like a buy-low, which is wild to say out loud.
Injury Stashes and Playoff Chess Moves
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury opens a massive strategic door. If you are comfortably headed to the playoffs, targeting Giannis with depth pieces could be league-winning. Stash him, stream aggressively, and prepare for a monster return right when it matters most.
This same logic applies, on a smaller scale, to players like Tyler Herro, Zion Williamson, Jarrett Allen, and OG Anunoby. Injured stars scare managers fighting for playoff spots, and that fear is leverage.
Waiver Wire Gold and End-of-Roster Magic
Names like Jock Landale, Sam Hauser, Max Christie, Andrew Nembhard, and Jaylen Duren continue to provide sneaky value. These are the players who keep your weekly matchups alive while stars rest or miss games.
Derrick White is a textbook buy-low. The efficiency is ugly, but the threes, blocks, and steals from a guard remain elite. If his shooting normalizes even slightly, he rockets up the rankings.
Bub Carrington, Justin Champagnie, Moses Moody, and Cam Spencer are all worth attention depending on format and build. These are the kinds of adds that quietly swing playoff weeks.
Final Thoughts: Play Bold, Play Smart
As Matty G reminds us, fantasy championships are rarely won by standing still. With trade deadlines approaching and playoff races tightening, this is the moment to be proactive. Sell when the value is inflated. Buy when frustration sets in. Use IR spots creatively. Stream aggressively.
The rankings are not just a list. They are a roadmap. Use them wisely, trust your instincts, and most of all, enjoy the chaos. This is the best part of the fantasy season.
Take care, be well, and good luck heading into Week 15.
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