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Top Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds for April 4: Shaedon Sharpe, Bub Carrington, Brandin Podziemski, Adem Bona, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and More

Looking over some of the better fantasy basketball performances from April 3 to maybe identify some waiver wire options.

Morgan Rode Apr 4th 10:52 AM EDT.

Apr 3, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

It's time for the final fantasy basketball waiver wire story of the week.

We'll cover the top fantasy performances from waiver wire options on Thursday, April 3 before looking over the FantasySP waiver list.

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Timberwolves 105, Nets 90

Nickeil Alexander-Walker, rostered in 18% of leagues, totaled 13 points, five assists, four rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 28 minutes off the bench.

Jaden McDaniels, owned in 86% of leagues, added eight points, four rebounds, two blocks and assists and one steal across 33 minutes. 

Nicolas Claxton, available in 6% of leagues, posted 18 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals in 23 minutes.

Tosan Evbuomwan, rostered in barely any leagues, contributed 13 points, eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 30 minutes off the bench. 

Warriors 123, Lakers 116

Brandin Podziemski, owned in 78% of leagues, went off for 28 points, eight rebounds, six assists and one steal in 35 minutes.

Jonathan Kuminga, rostered in 76% of leagues, closed with 18 points, nine rebounds, four assists and one block across 25 minutes off the bench.

Rui Hachimura, owned in 58% of leagues, tallied 24 points, six rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes.

Grizzlies 110, Heat 108

Scotty Pippen Jr., rostered in 61% of leagues, ended the game with 17 points, seven assists, two steals and one block and rebound in nearly 27 minutes off the bench.

Jaylen Wells, owned in 12% of leagues, added 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists across 26 minutes. 

Santi Aldama, rostered in 79% of leagues, contributed nine points, eight rebounds and two assists and steals in 29 minutes off the bench.

Kel'el Ware, owned in 72% of leagues, went for 13 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks across 35 minutes.

Davion Mitchell, rostered in 44% of leagues, totaled 11 points, seven assists, four rebounds and three steals over 37 minutes off the bench.

Pelle Larsson, owned in 20% of leagues, had three points, four steals, three assists, two rebounds and one block in 23 minutes.

Bucks 126, 76ers 113

Kyle Kuzma, rostered in 87% of leagues, posted 16 points, four rebounds, three blocks and assists and one steal in nearly 32 minutes.

Gary Trent Jr., owned in 38% of leagues, added 13 points, three steals, two rebounds and one assist across nearly 23 minutes off the bench.

Adem Bona, rostered in 61% of leagues, finished with 28 points, six rebounds, three blocks and two steals in nearly 35 minutes.

Guerschon Yabusele, owned in 49% of leagues, added 22 points, six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 35 minutes.

Jared Butler, rostered in 43% of leagues, had 14 points, four assists and one block, steal and rebound across 31 minutes.

Justin Edwards, owned in 71% of leagues, contributed eight points and rebounds, three assists and two steals over 32 minutes.

Trail Blazers 112, Raptors 103

Shaedon Sharpe, available in 6% of leagues, closed with 36 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals in 34 minutes.

Donovan Clingan, rostered in 59% of leagues, added eight points, 13 rebounds, three blocks and assists and one steal across 29 minutes.

Matisse Thybulle, owned in 9% of leagues, posted five rebounds, three steals and rebounds and one block and assist in 24 minutes off the bench.

Ochai Agbaji, rostered in 18% of leagues, contributed 15 points, three rebounds, two steals and one assist across 21 minutes off the bench.

Orlando Robinson, owned in 29% of leagues, had 14 points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 27 minutes.

A.J. Lawson, rostered in 9% of leagues, totaled 13 points, four assists, three rebounds and two steals in nearly 18 minutes off the bench.

Jamal Shead, owned in 26% of leagues, went for 10 points, three assists and rebounds and two steals across 24 minutes.

Magic 109, Wizards 97

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, rostered in 21% of leagues, finished the game with 13 points, five assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block in nearly 33 minutes of action. 

Bub Carrington, owned in 41% of leagues, was the only Washington player over 25 fantasy points. He had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists across 36 minutes.

Apr 3, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) grabs a rebound against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center. Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) grabs a rebound against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center. Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Top Waiver Wire Options

Toronto's Ja'Kobe Walter is the most-added fantasy player at the time of publication. He's up 7.2%.

Toronto teammate Robinson is up 4.23% today, while Shead got a 1.71% increase. Philly's Bona is up 6.04%.

Milwaukee's Ryan Rollins was added in 5.59% of leagues, bringing his total to 36.88%. LA Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith is rostered in 25% of leagues after a 4.14% boost.

Portland's Thybulle (up 3.86%), Dalano Banton (up 2.56%, 5.63% overall) and Sharpe (up 2.36%) are all on the rise. Brooklyn's Keon Johnson was added in 2.55% of leagues - he's owned in 38.75% of leagues overall.

Orlando's Caldwell-Pope got a 2.23% boost today. Minnesota's Alexander-Walker (up 2.16%) and Naz Reid (up 1.76%, 95.63% overall) are also on the 25-player waiver list.

Golden State has Podziemski (up 2.04%), Kuminga (up 2.02%), Moses Moody (up 1.85%, 33.75% overall) and Buddy Hield (up 1.6%, 53.13% overall) on the waiver list. Miami's Mitchell is up 2.03%, while Larsson was added in 1.6% of leagues.

Washington's Carrington rose another 1.98% after his big fantasy outing. LA Clippers' Kris Dunn was added in 1.69% of leagues, bringing his total to 25%.

Utah's Isaiah Collier is owned in 52.5% of leagues after a 1.58% increase. Chicago's Matas Buzelis is up 1.57% and sits at 51.88% overall now.

Phoenix's Bradley Beal is rostered in 83.13% of leagues after a 1.53% increase. OKC's Cason Wallace is owned in 48.13% of leagues after getting added in 1.5%.

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Ja'Kobe Walter TOR SG +6.6
Adem Bona PHI C +6.0
Ryan Rollins MIL SG +4.3
Orlando Robinson TOR C +4.2
Dorian Finney-Smith LAL PF +4.1
Matisse Thybulle POR SG +3.9
Matas Buzelis CHI SF +3.4
Brandin Podziemski GS SG +3.3
Dalano Banton POR PG +3.2
Bub Carrington WAS PG +2.6
Keon Johnson BKN SG +2.6
Shaedon Sharpe POR SG +2.4
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ORL SG +2.2
Nickeil Alexander-Walker MIN SG +2.2
Bradley Beal PHO SG +2.2
Tyrese Maxey PHI PG -8.4
Zaccharie Risacher ATL SF -5.1
Peyton Watson DEN SF -4.4
Naji Marshall DAL SF -3.3
Brandon Williams DAL PG -3.3
Keldon Johnson SA SF -3.1
Justin Edwards PHI SF -3.0
Alexandre Sarr WAS PF -2.7
Obi Toppin IND PF -2.7
Anthony Black ORL PG -2.6
Scotty Pippen Jr. MEM PG -2.6
Walker Kessler UTA C -2.6
Jordan Poole WAS PG -2.5
Keyonte George UTA SG -2.4
Zion Williamson NO PF -2.2

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