Welcome to Week 15. This is the true midweek crunch, where close fantasy matchups are actually decided. With injuries piling up, rotations tightening, and playoff positioning starting to matter in fantasy basketball playoffs, this stretch is less about long-term holds and more about timing and volume.
For this midweek edition of Week 15 fantasy basketball waiver picks, the focus is pure schedule leverage. I’m not chasing upside stashes here, I’m squeezing extra games and targeting the right categories at the right time. This is classic fantasy waiver strategy, and it’s how you turn 4–5 losses into 6–3 wins.
To make it simple, I split these waiver adds into three schedule-based groups, depending on when they play. Timing matters just as much as talent right now.
I used the league schedule grid and the latest injury updates as references, so all of these picks are based on real opportunity and game volume.
Friday + Sunday Plays (Rest on Saturday)
Tim Hardaway Jr., Nuggets
Hardaway has been getting reliable minutes lately, with injuries still affecting Denver’s rotation. He’s exactly what you want in a midweek stream: threes and points without drama. Over the past week, he’s averaged nearly five triples, close to 19 points, and over five rebounds per game. That’s real production, not empty minutes. If you need scoring and three-pointers on lighter lineup days, this is a very clean plug-and-play.
Kris Dunn, Clippers
Dunn won’t wow you with scoring, but he quietly delivers where it matters. Steals, assists, and solid efficiency for a guard. Over the past month, he’s been around 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game, which plays perfectly in tight category battles. If you’re chasing stocks or need guard help without tanking percentages, Dunn fits the build.
Precious Achiuwa, Kings
Achiuwa has been getting consistent run lately and brings pure hustle stats. Eligible at both PF and C, which is huge midweek. Over the past month, he’s averaged over eight points, six-plus rebounds, close to a steal, and nearly a block per game. He’s not flashy, but if you need boards and defensive stats, he’s a useful short-term add.
Back-to-Back Starts Today (Sunday Off)
Vince Williams Jr., Grizzlies
Williams is one of those players who fills the box score without needing big scoring nights. Multi-position eligibility helps a ton in Yahoo. Over the past week, he’s been around two threes, five rebounds, four assists, and nearly a steal per game. The caveat is field goal percentage, he’s sitting around 34% on the season, so I wouldn’t add him if FG% is a category you’re protecting. That said, with Memphis resting and rotating, his usage can spike quickly.
Jaylen Wells, Grizzlies
Wells is more of a short-burst play, but the upside is real. He’s averaging around 10 points, four rebounds, and a steal per game lately, and he’s already shown he can pop for 20+ on the right night. Percentages can be shaky, but for a back-to-back where you need points and some versatility, he’s a fine swing.
Back-to-Back Finishes the Week (Final Two Days)
Kevin Huerter, Bulls
If your matchup is coming down to threes and points late, Huerter is exactly the type of add you want. He’s had an up-and-down season, but when he gets hot, it shows up fast. On the year, he’s around 11 points, 2.6 assists, and over 1.5 threes per game. He just hit four triples in his last outing, and if that shooting carries over, he can absolutely swing a Sunday night.
Dylan Harper, Spurs
Harper’s season has been inconsistent because of minutes, not talent. The Spurs’ backcourt is crowded, but when he gets run, the production is solid. He’s averaging over 10 points, around 3.5 assists, and a steal per game on respectable efficiency for a rookie. The threes aren’t there yet, but he’s surprisingly active defensively, with five blocks in his last five games. He just logged 22 minutes with 16 points, four boards, and three assists, if that trend holds, he’s a strong late-week upside play.
Final Thoughts
We’re getting closer to the fantasy playoffs, and weeks like this can quietly decide your seeding. Be precise, use the schedule to your advantage, and don’t get too attached to streamers, they’re tools, not trophies.
If you’re thinking ahead, I also broke down how to prepare early for fantasy playoffs in a separate piece, worth a look as we head into this stretch.
Good luck in your Week 15 matchups.
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