Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 4: Top Adds & Streaming Targets

Injuries are already impacting the fantasy basketball landscape in Week 4. Finding the right waiver wire pickups is crucial for success. We're targeting players capitalizing on new opportunities, like Jaime Jaquez and Jusuf Nurkic, who are seeing more minutes. This article breaks down the top 5 fantasy basketball adds, all rostered in fewer than 40% of leagues, who can provide immediate value as streaming targets or high-upside stashes. Let's find your next league-winner.

NBA Fantasy Waiver Wire Adds

Jaime Jaquez, Miami Heat (39% rostered)

With Tyler Herro continuing to work his way back after a preseason injury, Miami is being forced to hand certain players additional minutes. Following a strong rookie campaign, Jaquez scaled back his production last season and was not really on the standard league radar heading into the 2025-26 campaign. However, as fate would have it, he has been the biggest beneficiary when it comes to both playing time and production. He has scored at least 20 points in three of the past five games, playing close to starter's minutes despite coming off the bench. Through eight games, he is averaging 17.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 0.9 steals in 29.1 minutes per contest, good enough for top 90 value in standard formats. The shooting is likely unsustainable, and Herro will return at some point. For now, however, he should be rostered in just about every league.

Jusuf Nurkic, Utah Jazz (29% rostered)

Speaking of unforeseen opportunities, Nurkic might be the poster child for that discussion following a season-ending shoulder injury to Walker Kessler. Kessler lasted just five games before being forced to go under the knife, meaning Nurkic is the next cab off the rank, so to speak. He has now started the past three games, having played at least 30 minutes in each of the past two. While his scoring is likely to be inconsistent, he can be an elite source of rebounds, while also providing out-of-position assists and a smattering of defensive stats. In three games as a starter, he is averaging 6.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.0 steals. His value could certainly have a shelf life, especially if the Jazz opt to lean into Kyle Filipowski at some point. For now, Nurkic simply needs to be rostered in all leagues, in what can only be described as an act now, think later situation.

Isaiah Stewart, Detroit Pistons (27% rostered)

We will almost certainly reach a point where Stewart is nothing more than a possible streaming candidate. However, that point is not now. Despite playing as the primary backup behind Jalen Duren, Stewart has found a way to be a consistent producer, especially on the defensive end. In eight games played, he is averaging 11.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.4 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers. While his overall numbers have been inflated by the fact that he has started the past two games, it's fair to say that Stewart has been a pleasant surprise thus far. Tobias Harris is currently sidelined due to an ankle injury, resulting in the short-term promotion for Stewart. That will obviously come to an end at some point in the near future, but for now, Stewart shouldn't really be floating around on too many waiver wires.

Isaiah Jackson, Indiana Pacers (18% rostered)

Seen as a potential breakout candidate coming into the season, Jackson was a popular target late in drafts. Despite being handed the starting role, Jackson's role was largely underwhelming to begin the campaign, playing no more than 15 minutes in each of the first four games. This resulted in him being dropped in a number of leagues, and rightfully so. However, things have taken a turn in recent times, having now played at least 20 minutes in four straight games. During that span, he has averaged 12.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.3 combined steals and blocks, highlighted by a 21-and-10 performance in a loss to the Bucks. While there are certainly no guarantees when it comes to the center rotation in Indiana, now might be the time to take a chance on Jackson, just in case he can distance himself from the competition.

Josh Minott, Boston Celtics (16% rostered)

Minott has provided managers with plenty of headaches already, likely having been on and off waivers across most leagues. Following a strong preseason, the hope was that Minott would finally get an opportunity to prove himself on the big stage. However, those hopes were dashed early in the piece, averaging 4.0 points and 1.0 steals in 9.3 minutes per game over the first three contests. The Celtics lost all three of those games, forcing a change in the starting lineup. Enter Minott. He has since started in six straight games, averaging 10.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.5 three-pointers in 22.25 minutes per game. Although his playing time remains inconsistent, he has proven to be somewhat of a measuring stick when it comes to Boston's overall energy. Assuming you can absorb the lows, Minott should be picked up everywhere.

Drop Candidates

• Walker Kessler, Utah Jazz
• CJ McCollum, Washington Wizards
• Kevin Porter Jr, Milwaukee Bucks
• Reed Sheppard, Houston Rockets