Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Top Streaming Targets and Sleepers for Week 2

Well, here we go again. Another season of fantasy basketball is upon us, and I, for one, couldn't be more excited. The first two weeks of the NBA season are packed with overreactions, opportunity and fantasy basketball waiver wire gold. While other managers panic over small samples, you can scoop up the best available players before they climb the fantasy rankings.

This Week 2 waiver wire breaks down nine NBA sleepers and streaming targets, all rostered in fewer than 40% of Yahoo leagues. Whether you play in High Score leagues, standard 9-category formats or points leagues, we've got pickups for injuries, expanded roles, steals, blocks and scoring. Check your league's free agent list now, because Keaton Wagler, Scoot Henderson and others could provide immediate fantasy value.

Yahoo High Score LeaguesKeaton Wagler, G, Los Angeles Clippers (31% rostered)

Wagler made a strong start to his professional career, putting up 33 fantasy points on the back of serviceable across-the-board production. Despite the win, all signs point to the Clippers struggling this season, at least when it comes to the win/loss record. With Brandon Ingram and Max Strus both sidelined indefinitely, Wagler looks poised to play a larger role than perhaps first thought. He logged 29 minutes in the season-opener, an encouraging sign for anyone considering picking him up. The bulk of his value is likely to come from scoring, which, in High Score leagues, makes him a relatively safe target, even at such a young age.

Scoot Henderson, G, Portland Trail Blazers (12% rostered)

Despite playing just 19 minutes in Portland's opening win over Phoenix, Henderson looked perhaps the best he ever has, though he did struggle with turnovers. His playing time was on the low side, although the blowout nature of the victory meant a lot of Portland players served muted roles. Assuming Henderson sees closer to 25 minutes per game on most nights, he should be able to flirt with sustainable value, particularly in points and High Score leagues.

Naji Marshall, G/FC, Dallas Mavericks (14% rostered)

New season, same story. Even though Marshall is often overlooked in most fantasy formats, he seems to find a way to put up numbers, either as a starter or off the bench. He played off the bench in the season opener, logging 29 minutes. In that time, he chipped in across most major categories, ending with 28 fantasy points. His role is hard to project, especially given that Dallas could play in its fair share of blowouts. If he can carve out a relatively consistent role of roughly 28 minutes per game, there is no reason he can't replicate what he did last season, which was putting up top-120 numbers in High Score.

Standard 9-Category LeaguesPrecious Achiuwa, PF/C, Sacramento Kings (10% rostered)

Whether you believe in Achiuwa or not, it appears as though he is once again going to play a substantial role for the Kings, at least for the foreseeable future. With both Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell sidelined, Achiuwa is basically the next man up, much like he was down the stretch during the 2025-26 season. He opened the 2026-27 campaign with a typical performance, recording 15 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes of court time. While it is unlikely we will see him replicating what he did over the final couple of months last season, he is certainly someone to consider adding in category leagues.

Jaxson Hayes, C, Utah Jazz (7% rostered)

First things first: don't expect to get six blocks from Hayes very often. He opened the season with eight combined steals and blocks, a surprise to be sure. With that out of the way, what can we expect moving forward? As long as Jusuf Nurkić is out, it appears as though Hayes is going to get plenty of run at the center position. Before we get too excited, this is a role we have seen before, with very little fanfare. With that said, if he can log close to 26 minutes on most nights, he could be a decent source of blocks and rebounds, while also scoring efficiently, albeit on low volume. If you missed out on Yves Missi or Khaman Maluach, Hayes could be a worthwhile alternative.

Keon Ellis, SG/SF, Brooklyn Nets (4% rostered)

After being moved to Brooklyn during the offseason, Ellis opened the campaign as the starting two-guard, logging 34 minutes in the process. Although his overall production was somewhat underwhelming, he did manage three combined steals and blocks, doing what he does best on that end of the floor. Ellis is a perfect example of a category specialist, providing value in basically one category, that being steals. While it does appear as though we can pencil him in as the starter, that could change once Mikel Brown Jr. adjusts to the NBA. For now, Ellis is worth a look if you need steals, assuming he continues to play at least 30 minutes per game.

Standard Points LeaguesDennis Schröder, PG/SG, Charlotte Hornets (21% rostered)

It's a case of being in the right place at the right time for Schröder, playing a much larger role than what was expected when he was acquired by the Hornets during the offseason. With both Kon Knueppel and Coby White injured, Schröder has taken over as the starting point guard, at least for the short term. He opened the season with a solid enough performance, tallying 30 fantasy points in 35 minutes. Assuming he plays a similar role, at least for the next few games, Schröder should be able to flirt with sustainable value in points formats. While he isn't the most appealing target, you could do worse at this point in the season.

Jerami Grant, SF/PF, Memphis Grizzlies (17% rostered)

Grant came off the bench in his season debut for the Grizzlies, finishing with 22 fantasy points in 24 minutes. After having been a starter for much of his career, it appears as though Grant is going to be utilized as a high-impact scorer off the bench for a Grizzlies team needing an offensive spark. His role could absolutely fluctuate, depending on how the season moves forward for Memphis. If the losses start piling up, there is certainly a world where Grant could slide down the rotation or even be offered up in a trade. For now, he does hold some appeal in points leagues but is also expendable should things go south.

Aaron Wiggins, SG/SF, Atlanta Hawks (6% rostered)

After a disappointing season in Oklahoma City, Wiggins was acquired by the Hawks during the offseason as one of the more under-the-radar additions. He logged 32 minutes in his first game as a Hawk, finishing with 24 fantasy points. If there is one thing Atlanta needs, it's scoring, particularly with the second unit. Expecting Wiggins to play upwards of 30 minutes per game might be stretching the friendship somewhat. However, assuming he can maintain close to that range, he could provide backend value in points leagues.