The NBA season kicks off on Tuesday, October 20, marking the start of a short fantasy basketball week that runs until Sunday, October 25. Every team will play between two to four games, making scheduling crucial for fantasy managers looking to secure wins.

Schedule Overview

• Philadelphia 76ers stand out with four games this week:

  • Tuesday: vs. Knicks
  • Thursday: vs. Cavaliers
  • Saturday: vs. Bucks
  • Sunday: vs. Pistons

• Teams with only two games include:

  • Celtics, Cavaliers, Nuggets, Suns, Trail Blazers

• 24 teams will compete in three games:

  • ATL, BKN, CHA, CHI, DAL, DET, GSW, HOU, IND, LAC, LAL, MEM, MIA, MIL, MIN, NOP, NYK, OKC, ORL, SAC, SAS, TOR, UTA, WAS

Back-to-Backs

• The big back-to-back falls on Friday-Saturday, involving 11 teams:
  • ATL, CHA, CHI, DAL, GSW, HOU, MIA, MIL, NOP, SAS, WAS

Best Streaming Teams

• Philadelphia 76ers lead with four games, particularly on low-volume days.
• Oklahoma City Thunder also play three times, all on quiet days.

Start/Sit Recommendations

Guards

• Start: VJ Edgecombe, 76ers
  • Opponents: @NYK, CLE, MIL, DET
  • Must-start with four games this week.
• Sit: Jrue Holiday, Trail Blazers
  • Opponents: PHX, @SAC
  • Role unclear with crowded backcourt.

Forwards

• Start: Cason Wallace, Thunder
  • Opponents: @SAS, DEN, LAC
  • Strong potential on low-volume days.
• Sit: Peyton Watson, Cavaliers
  • Opponents: @PHI, BKN
  • Limited opportunities this week.

Centers

• Start: Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder
  • Opponents: @SAS, DEN, LAC
  • Healthy and ready to contribute.
• Sit: Neemias Queta, Celtics
  • Opponents: @DET, NYK
  • Limited games and role.