Overview

Despite a reduced schedule due to the Thanksgiving holidays, several teams are still playing four games this week. Soft tissue injuries are once again reshaping rosters, creating opportunities for emerging players across the league. Collin Gillespie has notably impressed in Phoenix, stepping in for the injured Jalen Green. Can he maintain his impressive fantasy stats?

Schedule Highlights

Week 6 features a compact schedule during the Thanksgiving week: 10 teams are set to compete four times and 18 teams three times, while only the Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards will see just two games.

Game Count Breakdown

• Four Games: DET, IND, MEM, MIL, MIN, NOP, NYK, PHO, SAC, TOR
• Three Games: ATL, BKN, BOS, CHA, CHI, CLE, DAL, DEN, GSW, HOU, LAC, LAL, MIA, OKC, PHI, POR, SAS, UTA
• Two Games: ORL, WAS

Start/Sit Recommendations

Guards

• Consider starting: Collin Gillespie, PHO

  • Upcoming Opponents: HOU, @SAC, @OKC, DEN
    Gillespie has emerged as a pivotal player with increasing minutes due to Jalen Green’s absence, producing impressive averages.

• Consider starting: Vince Williams Jr., MEM

  • Upcoming Opponents: DEN, @NOP, @LAC, @SAC
    With Ja Morant sidelined, Williams has been reliable, contributing significantly in multiple categories.

• Consider sitting: Bilal Coulibaly, WAS

  • Upcoming Opponents: ATL, @IND
    Despite starting, Coulibaly’s output has not been enough to warrant a roster spot.

Forwards

• Consider starting: Kyle Kuzma, MIL

  • Upcoming Opponents: POR, @MIA, @NYK, BKN
    Kuzma has stepped up in the wake of injuries on his team, maintaining solid production.

• Consider sitting: Zacharie Risacher, ATL

  • Upcoming Opponents: @WAS, CLE, @PHI
    Risacher has struggled to make an impact and should be benched this week.

Centers

• Consider starting: Isaiah Stewart, DET

  • Upcoming Opponents: @IND, @BOS, ORL, @MIA
    Stewart’s role may diminish but still provides valuable contributions.

• Consider sitting: Wendell Carter Jr., ORL

  • Upcoming Opponents: @PHI, @DET
    With a recent ankle sprain, Carter’s availability and efficacy are uncertain.