Welcome to the fantasy basketball schedule preview for week 9, which will take the fantasy season until Christmas Day. Of note this week is the potential return of Ja Morant. Morant has been out the entire season on suspension but is eligible to return on Tuesday. In shallow leagues, Morant may be available. Consider adding him. If you have been holding on to him, consider selling high if he starts hot. The Memphis Grizzly are at the bottom of the standings. A Morant shutdown is likely if things don’t go well. Outside of Morant, it’s business as usual around the NBA. The schedule is up and down this week, with streaming ability on Tuesday and Friday. Check below for details on the schedule and streaming options.
Fantasy Basketball Schedule Overview
- Monday (12/18): 11 games
- Tuesday (12/19): 4 games
- Wednesday (12/20): 10 games
- Thursday (12/21): 8 games
- Friday (12/22): 6 games
- Saturday (12/23): 13 game
- Sunday (12/24): 0 games
Teams with four games this week:
BKN, DEN, TOR, HOU, MEM, CLE, UTA, ATL, CHI, LAC, IND, MIN, SAC, DAL, LAL
Teams with three games this week:
DET, POR, SAS, OKC, GSW, NYK, ORL, MIL, CHA, WAS, NOR, BOS, PHI, MIA
Teams with two games this week:
PHO
Fantasy Basketball Streamers
Week 9 is another week with a zero-game night on Christmas Eve. Otherwise, the schedule is light on Tuesday and Friday and complete on the other days. For streaming, concentrate on the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns.
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS (TUES/FRI/SAT)
- Brandon Podziemski (SG): Podziemski replaced Andrew Wiggins in the starting lineup and has immediately produced fantasy stats. Podziemski can score, rebound, get assists, and rack up steals. He might be off your waiver wire now, but this is the week to deploy him if he is still available.
- Jonathon Kuminga (PF): Kuminga replaced the suspended Draymond Green. This week, he makes a great stream with upside in points, rebounds, and threes from the power forward position.
PHOENIX SUNS (TUES/FRI)
- Grayson Allen ( SG): Allen is a mainstay on this list but offers streaming value across categories. He excels in threes but offers points, rebounds, a few assists, and a steal a game.
- Eric Gordon (SG/SF): Like Allen, Gordon has a prominent role on the Suns. Gordon is a pure scorer, adding threes, a few assists, and steals. Check his health before streaming.
- Drew Eubanks (PF): Reliable backup in short minutes but provides a good source of blocks.