Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Week 8 Adds Include Bey, Nembhard, Kuzma
The fantasy basketball season is a war of attrition, and as we enter Week 8, the injury report is dictating the waiver wire strategy more than ever. With stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kyrie Irving dealing with ailments, savvy managers must pivot quickly to secure production. This week’s priority adds feature a mix of injury fill-ins and surging talents seizing new opportunities.
Saddiq Bey, SF/PF, New Orleans Pelicans
After a quiet start to his tenure in New Orleans, Bey has exploded onto the radar in Week 8. With the Pelicans’ wing rotation decimated by injuries, Bey has stepped into a heavy-usage role, recently dropping 20 points against Minnesota. He is providing exactly what managers hope for in a waiver add: high-volume 3-pointers and solid rebounding from the forward spot. Rostered in just 37% of leagues, Bey is a priority pickup for anyone needing points and triples. His defensive stats remain inconsistent, but the minutes are secure as long as New Orleans remains shorthanded.
Ryan Nembhard, PG, Dallas Mavericks
While his older brother Andrew commands attention in Indiana, rookie Ryan Nembhard is carving out his own lane in Dallas. With the Mavericks’ backcourt thinning out due to nagging injuries, the younger Nembhard has been thrust into the starting lineup and is delivering immediate value. He isn't just a stopgap; he’s flashing legitimate playmaking chops, racking up assists and steals while knocking down open looks. Currently rostered in roughly 44% of leagues, Ryan is a must-add for managers chasing assists—a category that is notoriously difficult to find on the wire this deep into the season.
Kyle Kuzma, SF/PF, Milwaukee Bucks
Kuzma’s transition to Milwaukee has been rocky, often relegated to a bench role that sapped his fantasy value. However, the script has flipped in Week 8. With Antetokounmpo sidelined, Kuzma has been reinstated as a primary offensive option. He responded immediately, looking like the usage-heavy scorer of old. If he was dropped in your league during his slump, now is the time to scoop him up. As long as the Bucks are missing their MVP, Kuzma offers top-75 upside with his ability to score in bunches and crash the glass.
Saddiq Bey, SF/PF, New Orleans Pelicans
After a quiet start to his tenure in New Orleans, Bey has exploded onto the radar in Week 8. With the Pelicans’ wing rotation decimated by injuries, Bey has stepped into a heavy-usage role, recently dropping 20 points against Minnesota. He is providing exactly what managers hope for in a waiver add: high-volume 3-pointers and solid rebounding from the forward spot. Rostered in just 37% of leagues, Bey is a priority pickup for anyone needing points and triples. His defensive stats remain inconsistent, but the minutes are secure as long as New Orleans remains shorthanded.
Ryan Nembhard, PG, Dallas Mavericks
While his older brother Andrew commands attention in Indiana, rookie Ryan Nembhard is carving out his own lane in Dallas. With the Mavericks’ backcourt thinning out due to nagging injuries, the younger Nembhard has been thrust into the starting lineup and is delivering immediate value. He isn't just a stopgap; he’s flashing legitimate playmaking chops, racking up assists and steals while knocking down open looks. Currently rostered in roughly 44% of leagues, Ryan is a must-add for managers chasing assists—a category that is notoriously difficult to find on the wire this deep into the season.
Kyle Kuzma, SF/PF, Milwaukee Bucks
Kuzma’s transition to Milwaukee has been rocky, often relegated to a bench role that sapped his fantasy value. However, the script has flipped in Week 8. With Antetokounmpo sidelined, Kuzma has been reinstated as a primary offensive option. He responded immediately, looking like the usage-heavy scorer of old. If he was dropped in your league during his slump, now is the time to scoop him up. As long as the Bucks are missing their MVP, Kuzma offers top-75 upside with his ability to score in bunches and crash the glass.
