Welcome to the Fantasy Basketball Schedule Preview for December 2-8. We hope everyone had a fantastic, safe, and thankful Thanksgiving weekend. Let’s hope NBA players feel more energized than I do right now after averaging 5,000 calories a day. The NBA schedule this week is favorable and balanced throughout. The lower nights are Monday and Wednesday; otherwise, the week will be smooth. For streaming, quite a few teams play on Monday and Wednesday, offering flexibility in our streaming strategy if necessary.
Check out the schedule below and explore the potential streamers that could give you an edge this week.
Fantasy Basketball Schedule Overview
- Monday (12/2): 4 games
- Tuesday (12/3): 11 games
- Wednesday (12/4): 6 games
- Thursday (12/5): 8 games
- Friday (12/6): 7 games
- Saturday (12/7): 7 games
- Sunday (12/8): 12 games
Teams with four games this week:
SAS, DEN, LAL, CLE, ATL, IND, NOR, WAS, BOS, SAC, MIL, CHA, CHI, ORL, PHO, MIA, MEM, MIN, PHI, GSW,
Teams with three games this week:
OKC, DAL, BKN, POR, UTA, HOU, LAC, DET, NYK, TOR
Fantasy Basketball Streamers
This week, the best nights for streaming are Monday and Wednesday. Six teams play on both nights, allowing you flexibility on your waiver wire selections. The Brooklyn Nets play on Monday/Wednesday and play again on Sunday. Check out a few options below, and good luck!
LOS ANGELES LAKERS (MON/WED/FRI/SUN)
- Dalton Knecht (SG/SF): Knecht is excelling in the Laker’s lineup and continues to get minutes. The rookie has demonstrated he can score and hit threes in extended minutes. He is worth a look in 12-team formats.
- Rui Hachimura (SF/PF): Although uninspiring, Rui has a solid role in the starting lineup and can score and rebound. If he is healthy, he can contribute.
ATLANTA HAWKS (MON/WED/FRI/SUN)
- De-Andre Hunter (SF/PF): Hunter is one-dimensional but has at least contributed three in addition to his points. His FG% has been great since he has returned from injury as well.
- Zacharie Risacher (SF/PF): Risacher’s minutes will fluctuate with the health of the Hawks, but he is beginning to put together solid contributions in points and three—deep league play.
BOSTON CELTICS (MON/WED/FRI/SAT)
- Payton Pritchard (PG): Pritchard can fill the stat sheet, but Derrick White may miss a few games. It’s worth a stream if he is available.
- Al Horford (PF/C): Horford’s value is tied to Porzingis. Stream him when he isn’t playing, which could be as early as Monday. Horford can provide modest production across the board.
MIAMI HEAT (MON/WED/SAT/SUN)
- Duncan Robinson (SF): Robinson is an elite threes streamer. It’s still valuable, though, especially in deeper leagues.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES (MON/WED/FRIDAY/SUN)
- Mike Conley (PG): Thirty-plus minutes in his last four, Conley is turning back the clock and putting up numbers. Points, threes, and steals are all on the table with Conley. Strong add this week.
- Jaden McDaniels (SF): McDaniels isn’t what you want him to be, but he can provide double-digit points and rebounds and has an upside in steals. He can help your team this week.
- Donte DiVincenzo (SG): Donte’s output isn’t there this year, and his minutes are decreasing. He could snap out of the slump and help the Timberwolves, so keep an eye out or use him this week to see if he catches a spark.
BROOKLYN NETS (MON/WED/SUN)
- Jalen Wilson (PF): Wilson is getting big minutes lately and is producing double-digit points, along with threes and rebounds.
- Ziaire Williams (SF): Williams slotted in as a starter but has yet to perform. He still makes a great streamer this week and can put up a decent line on an injured Nets team.