Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: The Playlist for your Week 3 lineup

Dan Titus breaks down the top fantasy hoops adds of the week, plus schedule advice to help you navigate your matchups.

By Dan Titus · Yahoo

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:06 PM

Key Things to Know

Dan Titus addresses major injury concerns and waiver wire needs ahead of Week 3 in fantasy basketball.
Ja Morant is sidelined for at least four weeks due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
Anthony Edwards is expected to miss two months or more after undergoing knee surgery.

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Fantasy analyst Dan Titus highlights the growing wave of significant injuries affecting lineups entering Week 3 of the fantasy basketball season. Several prominent NBA stars are facing multi-week absences, forcing fantasy managers to look toward the waiver wire for roster replacements.

Ja Morant will miss at least four weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, while Anthony Edwards faces roughly two months out following knee surgery. Additionally, Jaren Jackson Jr. is sidelined for 6-8 weeks with a torn MCL, Chet Holmgren is out 8-10 weeks with a patellar tendon tear, Kawhi Leonard faces 3-4 weeks out, and Tyrese Haliburton will miss at least two weeks.

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