As the basketball season approaches its conclusion, many fantasy players find themselves evaluating their rosters based on remaining game schedules and player availability.

Week Rundown

In Week 22, several teams are providing multiple opportunities for fantasy managers to optimize their line-ups. Each day of the week features between six to eight games played.

Key Dates and Information:

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

Strategic Recommendations

Guards

• Start: Kyshawn George, WAS (Opponents: TOR, @PHI, IND, BKN): With George emerging as a pivotal rotation player despite Washington’s ups and downs, he should be considered for a starting position due to his minutes and consistent performance in the last few weeks.

• Sit: CJ McCollum, NOP (Opponents: PHI, GSW, CHA): Despite his recent scoring outburst, McCollum’s potential rest days during a back-to-back series make him a risky start this week.

Forwards

• Start: Justin Edwards, PHI (Opponents: @NOP, WAS, MIA, TOR): Edwards’ growing role in Philadelphia is promising, as he continues to contribute positively in their line-up.

• Sit: Ausar Thompson, DET (Opponents: SAS, CLE, @MIN): Thompson’s limited playing time leads to less consistent return on investment, making other options in your roster preferable.

Centers

• Start: Jaxson Hayes, LAL (Opponents: @ORL, @IND, @CHI, @MEM): Hayes’s continued play as the last man standing among LAL’s centers positions him favorably despite fluctuating traditional starter’s minutes.

• Sit: Walker Kessler, UTA (Opponents: MEM, HOU, @DEN): Kessler’s limited performance and potential rest gives reason to consider other roster options for the week.