Fantasy basketball waiver pickups: Shannon, Reed rising (Oct 28)

Add Terrence Shannon Jr and Joan Beringer in deep leagues, and add Zaccharie Risacher, Aaron Wiggins and Jalen Smith while they're under half rostered. Look at trading away Mikal Bridges and Josh Giddey, because their minutes dropped. Value is a player's average fantasy value (FV) over his last 5 games, and the change compares it with his earlier games this season.

My read: Shannon's rise looks the most real, because he played 20 minutes or more in each of his last 5 games.

Risers to act on

Terrence Shannon Jr (MIN, SG/SF, 15% rostered on Yahoo) is up 26.8%. His minutes went from 12.4 to 23.2. Points went from 5.6 to 14.2 and threes from 0.7 to 2.2, so he helps in points and threes. Minnesota plays 4 games this week with a back-to-back, and he's a deep add while his minutes hold.

Jonathan Kuminga (MIN, SF/PF, 74% rostered on Yahoo) is up 18.7%. His minutes went from 23.1 to 30.2, and he has a season high in his last 5. Steals went from 0.6 to 2.0 and turnovers fell from 1.9 to 0.2, but free throws dropped from 72.4% to 52.6%. He's a trade target for steals if you can carry the free throws.

Paul Reed (DET, PF/C, 59% rostered on Yahoo) is up 18.2%. His minutes went from 13.8 to 26.0. Points went from 7.8 to 14.2 and rebounds from 4.5 to 7.6, so he's good for points and rebounds. He's a trade target while his minutes keep climbing.

Zaccharie Risacher (DAL, SF/PF, 27% rostered on Yahoo) is up 16.8%. His minutes went from 22.4 to 30.0. Blocks went from 0.5 to 1.8 and steals from 0.9 to 1.8, but field goals fell from 45.5% to 37.8%. Add him for blocks and steals from a wing spot.

Aaron Wiggins (ATL, SG/SF, 38% rostered on Yahoo) is up 16.0%. His minutes went from 21.8 to 26.8. Points went from 9.4 to 14.6, threes from 1.5 to 2.8 and field goals from 43.1% to 50.0%. Atlanta plays 4 games this week with a back-to-back, so add him for points and threes.

Duncan Robinson (DET, SG/SF, 58% rostered on Yahoo) is up 12.2%. His minutes went from 27.4 to 30.6. Threes went from 2.9 to 4.0 and steals from 0.6 to 1.6, and he has a season high in his last 5. He's a trade target for threes and steals.

Jalen Smith (CHI, PF/C, 38% rostered on Yahoo) is up 11.6%. Rebounds went from 6.7 to 8.2, points from 10.2 to 13.4 and free throws from 74.2% to 88.9%. He has a season high in his last 5. Add him for rebounds from a center spot.

Joan Beringer (MIN, PF/C, 11% rostered on Yahoo) is up 14.2%. His minutes went from 7.9 to 15.8, and rebounds went from 2.3 to 7.6. Free throws dropped from 70.3% to 57.1%, so he hurts FT%. He's a deep add for rebounds, and Minnesota's 4 games this week help.

Ace Bailey (UTA, SF/PF, 68% rostered on Yahoo) is up 10.6%. Rebounds went from 4.2 to 8.0, blocks from 0.7 to 1.6 and field goals from 44.3% to 51.7%. Steals fell from 0.8 to 0.0. He's a trade target for rebounds and blocks.

Julian Champagnie (SAS, SF/PF, 28% rostered on Yahoo) is up 9.3%. Threes went from 2.4 to 3.4 and blocks from 0.5 to 1.2, but rebounds fell from 5.8 to 3.4. San Antonio has a back-to-back this week. Add him for threes and blocks.

Fallers to act on

Mikal Bridges (NYK, SF/PF, 78% rostered on Yahoo) is down 27.1%. His minutes went from 32.9 to 27.0, and he played only 13 minutes in his latest game. Field goals fell from 49.0% to 27.0% and points from 14.4 to 5.0. Trade him away, and check the news first.

LaMelo Ball (MIN, PG, 100% rostered on Yahoo) is down 18.7%. His minutes held. Free throws fell from 89.9% to 55.6% and points from 20.1 to 13.4. Hold him, because Minnesota plays 4 games this week.

Josh Giddey (CHI, PG/SG, 98% rostered on Yahoo) is down 18.4%. His minutes went from 32.1 to 26.8. Points went from 17.0 to 7.6 and rebounds from 8.3 to 5.6. Trade him away only for a player you like more.

Rudy Gobert (MIN, C, 90% rostered on Yahoo) is down 19.2%. His minutes held. Field goals fell from 68.2% to 37.0% and blocks from 1.6 to 0.4. Hold him, because the minutes are still there.

Andrew Wiggins (MIA, SG/SF/PF, 69% rostered on Yahoo) is down 16.4%. His minutes went from 30.4 to 26.8. Points went from 15.4 to 10.6 and steals from 1.1 to 0.4. Trade him away while his name still has value.

Onyeka Okongwu (ATL, C, 96% rostered on Yahoo) is down 15.3%. His minutes went from 31.1 to 27.4. Points went from 15.2 to 9.6, threes from 1.9 to 0.8 and rebounds from 7.6 to 5.6. Atlanta's 4 games help, but trade him away if you get a fair offer.

Ryan Rollins (MIL, PG/SG, 86% rostered on Yahoo) is down 15.2%. His minutes went from 32.1 to 26.4, and he played 17 minutes in his latest game. Field goals fell from 47.2% to 33.8% and steals from 1.5 to 0.6. Trade him away, and check the news.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC, PG, 100% rostered on Yahoo) is down 9.7%. His minutes held. Assists went from 6.6 to 3.4 and points from 31.1 to 26.0. Hold him, because this is a small dip.

Matas Buzelis (CHI, SF/PF, 87% rostered on Yahoo) is down 12.4%. His minutes held. Rebounds went from 5.8 to 4.4 and blocks from 1.5 to 0.8. Hold him for now, and keep an eye on his minutes.

Bam Adebayo (MIA, PF/C, 100% rostered on Yahoo) is down 10.0%. His minutes held. Points went from 20.1 to 14.2 and rebounds from 10.0 to 7.6, but steals went from 1.2 to 2.2. Hold him, because the minutes are still there.

Already rostered

Dylan Harper (+2.64) and Ajay Mitchell (+2.57) are 80% or more rostered, so just keep starting them.

Schedule this week

Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Cleveland, Golden State, Houston, Indiana, the Lakers and Minnesota play 4 games this week, and Phoenix plays only 2. Twelve teams have a back-to-back, including Minnesota, Atlanta, Detroit and San Antonio.

Fantasy basketball waiver wire: October 28, 2026

The best waiver wire pickups today are Terrence Shannon Jr, Zaccharie Risacher, Aaron Wiggins, Jalen Smith, Joan Beringer and Julian Champagnie. Trade targets are Jonathan Kuminga, Paul Reed, Duncan Robinson and Ace Bailey. Trade away Mikal Bridges, Josh Giddey, Andrew Wiggins, Onyeka Okongwu and Ryan Rollins.

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