
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Ace Bailey and Ty Jerome Lead the 2026 Waiver Wire
Maximize your roster's potential in February 2026 with the top fantasy basketball pickups, featuring 2025 rookie sensation Ace Bailey and the efficient Ty Jerome.
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Maximize your roster's potential in February 2026 with the top fantasy basketball pickups, featuring 2025 rookie sensation Ace Bailey and the efficient Ty Jerome.

Get the edge in your league with our comprehensive NBA fantasy basketball picks for Monday. From DFS value plays like Ty Jerome to defensive stalwarts like Tari Eason, we break down the best bets and streamers.

One year after the shocking trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, we examine the four biggest questions facing the Lakers, Mavericks, and the NBA landscape.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson has officially clinched the coaching spot for the Western Conference in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game following a 112-103 win over the Orlando Magic.

The Los Angeles Lakers (29-19) travel to face the Brooklyn Nets (13-35) in a cross-conference showdown with major playoff implications for the Western Conference standings.

The Atlanta Hawks travel to Miami for a crucial Eastern Conference showdown. With Jalen Johnson emerging as a star, can the Hawks upset the defensive-minded Heat?

The Dallas Mavericks (19-30) look to snap a disappointing three-game home losing streak as they host the third-seeded Boston Celtics (31-18). We break down the standings and the stakes for this cross-conference NBA clash.

The Milwaukee Bucks head into their matchup against the Chicago Bulls desperate to snap a five-game losing streak and climb back into the Eastern Conference playoff hunt.

The New York Knicks look to extend their six-game winning streak as they travel to face the Washington Wizards. With a 31-18 record, New York sits second in the East and aims to maintain their dominance.

The Denver Nuggets look to extend their six-game road winning streak as they visit the Detroit Pistons, who currently lead the Eastern Conference with a 36-12 record.

After nine seasons and an NBA championship, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has finally earned his first career NBA All-Star Game selection, joining teammate Nikola Jokic.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points and Cason Wallace added a career-best 27, including seven 3-pointers, as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 121-111.

One year after the blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers provide a midseason assessment, declaring the team is in a 'good spot' as they look toward the playoffs.

Jarrett Allen delivered a historic performance, scoring a career-high 40 points and grabbing 17 rebounds to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 130-111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Victor Wembanyama recorded 25 points and five blocks as the San Antonio Spurs overcame a five-hour travel delay to defeat the Orlando Magic 112-103 on Sunday night.

Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 117-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night, despite the absence of James Harden.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija has been named a Western Conference reserve, becoming the first Israeli player in league history to earn an NBA All-Star selection.

OG Anunoby scored 25 points and Landry Shamet added 23 as the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-100, spoiling LeBron James' 32nd appearance at Madison Square Garden.

The Detroit Pistons made history on Sunday night with a 130-77 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, marking a 53-point margin that stands as the largest in franchise history.

RJ Barrett scored 21 points and Sandro Mamukelashvili added 20 as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Utah Jazz 107-100 to kick off a five-game homestand.

Rookie Will Riley scored a season-high 18 points, including a clutch go-ahead 3-pointer, to lead the Washington Wizards to a 116-112 win over the Sacramento Kings.

The Detroit Pistons made NBA history on Sunday night, securing a 130-77 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Led by newly-named All-Star Jalen Duren, the 53-point win marks the largest margin of victory in Pistons franchise history.

The Miami Heat tied their third-biggest victory margin in franchise history with a massive 134-91 win over the Chicago Bulls, led by 20 points each from Bam Adebayo and Pelle Larsson.

The 2026 NBA All-Star rosters are here, featuring the rise of Victor Wembanyama and Cade Cunningham alongside legends like Steph Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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