HUGE Nikola Jokic Injury Concern | Bulls Lose GIddey & White | Fantasy Basketball Recap

NBA fantasy managers face chaos as injuries shake up rosters—Nikola Jokic, Coby White, Josh Giddey, and Miles Bridges all go down. Can waiver wire favorites like Jonas Valanciunas, Tre Jones, Jalen Smith, and Aaron Nesmith step up to fill massive holes? Who should you prioritize with high-impact absences across the Denver Nuggets, Chicago Bulls, and Charlotte Hornets?

Josh Lloyd breaks down critical fantasy basketball strategies, highlighting key adds and drops, surprise performances, and short-term streaming options. Updates on Jakob Poeltl, Keegan Murray, Rui Hachimura, and upcoming tough decisions for managers underscore why this week could be season-defining. The episode explores team rotations, upside plays, and the ripple effects on player value, injury timelines, and league opportunities. Flex your roster savvy in the face of disaster—who will emerge as this week’s most valuable fantasy pickup?

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