Top Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups: Naji Marshall and Stephon Castle Lead the Charge

Point Guard

Stephon Castle, SG, San Antonio Spurs (rostered in 46.0% of ESPN leagues): The Spurs are giving their Rookie of the Year favorite a significant runway. Over his past 10 games, Castle has a 30.8% usage rate, up from 24% in the prior 50 appearances. The Spurs are growing confident in his ability to be an offensive engine.

Brandon Williams, Dallas Mavericks (8.4%): Desperation has driven the Mavericks to rely on Williams, who recently scored a career-high 31 points against Memphis. He is expected to be a key part of the rotation moving forward.

Andrew Nembhard, SG, Indiana Pacers (15.6%): Nembhard's recent rise in passing and scoring indicates a deeper rotation. Even with a full roster, Nembhard remains an intriguing option.

Shooting Guard

Shaedon Sharpe, SF, Portland Trail Blazers (49.0%): Sharpe is seeing meaningful work and can score at will off the dribble from absurd depth. His scoring acumen makes him a valuable addition for those in need of points.

Quentin Grimes, Philadelphia 76ers (24.6%): Grimes has become a massive part of the 76ers' game plan on both sides of the ball. His stock is expected to rise in the coming weeks.

Kyshawn George, SG, Washington Wizards (5.1%): George has been building a pattern of impressive stretches. While not a fluid scorer, his atypical steal and block outcomes make him a fun player to watch.

Small Forward/Power Forward

Naji Marshall, PF, Dallas Mavericks (26.9%): Marshall has been thrust into a superstar's role due to the Mavericks' loss of playmaking talent. He has been one of the most productive players in the NBA this past week in terms of points, assists, and rebounds.

Tari Eason, PF, Houston Rockets (30.9%): Eason is a gritty two-way contributor who can sway fantasy results in unique ways. He has multiple steals in more than half of his games this season.

Center

Alex Sarr, PF, Washington Wizards (24.1%): Sarr is fun in rim protection and has moments on the glass that reveal why he was such a coveted prospect. His numbers are already intriguing.

Zach Collins, PF, Chicago Bulls (16.7%): Collins becomes a must-start, double-double machine when he starts in place of Nikola Vucevic, which is happening more often.

Special Teams

This section focuses on specialists who can provide specific value in category and roto formats.

3-pointers: Malik Beasley and Brice Sensabaugh are top options for 3-pointers.

Steals: Ausar Thompson, Naji Marshall, and Andrew Nembhard are effective in passing lanes.

Blocks: Kyshawn George and Kel'el Ware are strong rim-protectors.

Rebounds: Naji Marshall and Zach Collins are dominating the boards.

Assists: Andrew Nembhard and the young Utah backcourt offer real passing value.