Karan Talwar

Joel Embiid was faded in drafts due to health concerns. Fair enough. But for those who have him rostered—what’s the play?

➡️ Ride it out for elite production?
➡️ Trade for a top-50 player?
➡️ Settle for a top-100 return?

What’s your move? #FantasyBasketball

Anthony Black would become a premier stream if Cole Anthony is ruled out. He was a decent stream anyways on today's low volume day. #FantasyBasketball

What I’m watching today 👀:
➡️ Clowney: I've dropped in some leagues but held in others. Can he be consistent?
➡️ Robinson: Minutes with Butler back. Blowouts skewed data; need close-game clarity.
➡️ Scoot: With Anf back, can he keep it up? Still must-roster.
#FantasyBasketball

Yesterday, I added Scoot Henderson in two leagues, including the @fbibasketball.bsky.social World Cup, for his schedule. Happy with his career game! Keen to see how his role evolves—can he hit 30 mins? I believe there's a path to top-80 numbers in March. #FantasyBasketball

Lonzo Ball played well in 24 mins last night but will sit the B2B with Ayo back. With his injury, minutes risk and a crowded Bulls backcourt, if I can flip him for a top-80 player today, I’ll consider it. Unlikely someone will do it, but worth a shot. #FantasyBasketball

What I’m watching today 👀:
➡️Pritchard: Can he get back to 30 minutes and find form? Barely holding.
➡️Okongwu: Must roster, but can he push past 25 minutes?
➡️ Collier: How does he produce next to Keyonte?
➡️ Hield: Role if Green plays—can he hit 25 minutes?
#FantasyBasketball

Just grabbed Payton Pritchard in @industrypickup.bsky.social
for $49 FAAB after @joshlloyd.bsky.social dropped him. In this games-cap format, he’s an injury stash—benched for now but ready to roll if any Boston starter goes down. #FantasyBasketball

What I’m watching today 👀:
1️⃣ Nembhard/TJ with Hali out—I lean Nemb, but TJ is close.
2️⃣ Caruso’s return: Minutes + Wallace impact.
3️⃣ Ighodaro: Role/minutes watch.
4️⃣ Lonzo: Role/mins if Ayo/Coby play.
5️⃣ POR vs. BKN: The Superbowl of tanking. Who plays?
#FantasyBasketball

Jalen Green could be a sell-high, but only for a top-30 player. Over 13 games, he’s top-50 with 24/4, 38% from 3, 55% from 2, 0.8 steals, 0.4 blocks. None of it feels unsustainable. Even if 2P% dips to 51-52%, he’s still top-60 ROS. #FantasyBasketball

Mikal Bridges is a premier buy-low in #FantasyBasketball. Last 8 games: outside the top 200, shooting 19% from 3, just 0.5 steals. Both could easily double to 38% and 1 steal and then we're back. Toss in your worst player—it’s a gamble worth taking.

Now’s a good time to toss your worst player into a buy-low for Jeremy Sochan. His minutes and usage should trend up in the coming games. I like his rebounds, FG%, and defensive stats potential. #FantasyBasketball

What I’m watching today 👀:
➡️ Hardaway Jr.: Beasley-lite potential? Stream for now.
➡️ Hield: Role with Curry/Wiggins back. Can he hit 28 mins? Monitor.
➡️ Jaquez vs. Jovic: Who’s better? Leaning starter.
➡️ Christie: Back-end guy, need more supporting stats.
#FantasyBasketball

Noah Clowney, per @craftednba.bsky.social
91st percentile in rim defense
93rd in rim shots defended frequency
84th in block percentage
Yet, in 27 MPG over the last month, he's averaging just 0.2 blocks. There's a real chance regression hits and the blocks start coming. #FantasyBasketball

Keon Ellis played just 22 minutes last night. I’m giving him one more game on Sunday (assuming Fox is back) to see his role. Trending toward a defensive stats streamer, not a must-roster player. #FantasyBasketball

Zach Edey is barely a hold in #FantasyBasketball. I'd be open to stream his spot and get extra games every week. Keen to see if he can change my mind and get to 25 minutes like he did in December.

What I’m watching today 👀:
1️⃣Collier: Auditioning for March if George is out then. He’s delivering assists, but can he do more?
2️⃣ Clingan: If Ayton sits and Clingan goes off, this might be your last chance to grab him. Shaky still, till Ayton is there.
#FantasyBasketball

Buddy Hield is a premier stream for today with Steph, Kuminga, Podz out. They will need his offense. I've streamed him in
@industrypickup.bsky.social and both my LOFB leagues. #FantasyBasketball

Max Strus is firmly on my #FantasyBasketball watchlist. That assists + threes combo with solid percentages is sneaky valuable. Streaming him now, but if his role expands to 30 minutes, he might be a must-add.

If you can trade Jaime Jaquez Jr for any top 100 player, I’d consider it. With Butler’s return looming—and possibly a trade—someone will likely take those minutes. If you can’t trade, enjoy the production but be ready for a potential drop. #FantasyBasketball

Stashing Donovan Clingan is the hype after last night, but POR’s center spot is a three-headed monster. He might dominate in March, but 14-15 mins a night until then isn’t an easy hold. If you can stash him, great—just know the risk. #FantasyBasketball

If you can, buy low on Zion. Yes, there’s injury risk and back-to-back misses, yes his stat set not for everyone, but he looked great last game and could dominate in the second half. Moves like this can win you fantasy championships. 🏆 #FantasyBasketball

What I’m watching today 👀:
➡️ Paolo’s return: No Wagner and Suggs—usage likely sky-high.
➡️ Keon Ellis: Can he get close to 30 mins with a full squad with Fox's return? Clear hold for now.
➡️ BKN: Clowney, Keon, Simmons—all packed with streaming value.
#FantasyBasketball

Noah Clowney is a must roster player in #FantasyBasketball, providing back end value (top 150) at worst right now, with the potential for a top 90 stretch in Feb/March. He is a stash with benefits for me, especially if you're sitting pretty in your standings.

What I’m watching today 👀:
➡️ Ausar: Return, minutes, and usage.
➡️ Cavs w/o Donovan: Jerome, LeVert, or Struss? Leaning Struss, but it’s a coin flip.
➡️ Naji Marshall: Can he shoot better and post a solid line?
➡️ Scoot: Always keeping an eye on his minutes.
#FantasyBasketball

If I’m comfortably in the playoffs, I’d chuck a back end top 100 player for Butler to roll the dice. That’s the kind of move that can move fantasy championships and if it doesn’t work out you churn the 100th rated player you sent with top 120-150 waiver guys. #FantasyBasketball

What I’m watching today 👀:
➡️ Cason Wallace: Looks good in 9-cat rankings..can he scale past steals? 3s/Assists?
➡️ Quickley: Assists dipped—will RJ/Barnes take on more ballhandling?
➡️ BKN: Johnson/Clowney are top streams.
➡️ Scoot: Any shot at 30 minutes?
#FantasyBasketball

Naji Marshall and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are must roster players. Starting forwards with assists/steals upside, add for now, if they drop off, we drop them. #FantasyBasketball

What I’m watching today 👀:
➡️ Phoenix: Does anyone outside the big three emerge as a fantasy option?
➡️ Dallas: Naji Marshall role/assists—I believe he is must roster for now.
➡️ Minnesota: Naz Reid/Donte minutes above 30? Does Randle’s role shrink?
#FantasyBasketball

Industry Pickup update: I am tied 4th, 3 games behind @adamking91.bsky.social who is top of the table and my opponent for this week. I have Ball, Zion and Cam Thomas out long term. Adam has the big man build that is near impossible to beat in 5 cats, should be a fun week #FantasyBasketball

What I’m watching today 👀:
➡️ Nembhard return: Impact on TJ? Borderline 12s, might drop.
➡️ Memphis minutes: Can anyone hit 30? Forget 32.
➡️ Jalen Wilson: Can he stand out as the top BKN stream?
➡️ Monk: Usage/minutes with DeRozan back. Yes, roster for now.
#FantasyBasketball