NBA Fantasy Basketball Weekly Digest - October 24, 2025 Edition
Stars Shine, Sleepers Emerge, Waiver Wire Wins, and Hot Tips for Fantasy Week Two
What’s good, fantasy fam?
The NBA season tipped off with some ridiculous box scores, clutch moments, and a flood of roster questions. So, here’s your weekly fantasy digest: a complete rundown of the top performances, sneaky value plays, waiver wire targets, injury status updates, and smart moves for your lineups. Every key player is highlighted, so you know exactly who’s making noise (and who’s worth watching as week two begins).
Opening Night Recap: Stars and Surprises
The opener saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander clutch up in a double-overtime win for Oklahoma City, posting 35-5-5-2 in 44 minutes. Chet Holmgren dropped 28-7-2, Alperen Sengun exploded for 39 and 11, and Stephen Curry led Golden State past the Lakers while Luka Dončić went off for 43-12-7. Jimmy Butler went 16-for-16 at the line, scoring 31 points. Jonathan Kuminga (17-9-6) and Buddy Hield (5 threes) proved early deep-league value.
Early Value & Waiver Standouts
Looking to stay ahead of the pack? Here are this week’s top waiver wire targets—players who could be game-changers if snagged early:
VJ Edgecombe (Philadelphia 76ers): Scored 34 in his debut and may still be available. If Philly’s rotations keep shifting, he’s a must-add.
Jonathan Kuminga (Golden State Warriors): Filling the box score with energy and minutes, Kuminga is producing all over as Draymond Green handles more playmaking duties.
Ryan Kalkbrenner (Charlotte Hornets): A deep-league stash for boards, blocks, and solid field goal percentage.
Herb Jones (New Orleans Pelicans): Huge for steals and blocks, especially if Zion Williamson rests or sits.
Davion Mitchell (Miami Heat): Herro’s absence opens minutes, and Mitchell can deliver short-term streaming value.
Brice Sensabaugh (Utah Jazz): Top preseason scorer, now a scoring and triple threat on a rebuilding squad.
Kyshawn George (Washington Wizards): Absolute gunner who’s a sneaky add for season long value.
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Robbin Marx
NBA Fantasy Analyst
Experience: NBC Sports - Rotoworld, HashTag Basketball, Bleav Network