Welcome to The High Score Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who to add off the waiver wire and get in your lineup for the upcoming week in fantasy basketball. You can also read my 9-cat and standard points leagues pickups story for advice in those formats.

So press play and shuffle through the latest fantasy basketball info.

🎧 Who's in My Rotation: High ScoreKel'el Ware – FC, Miami Heat (67% rostered)

Since entering the starting lineup three games ago, Ware's been a force, recording three straight double-doubles. In those games, he averaged 47.6 fantasy points by posting 24.7 points, 15.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game. Even while Erik Spoelstra remains publicly critical of his defensive lapses, the production is undeniable. Ware's shooting a ridiculous 71% from the field and 12 for 16 from 3 in that span, so he's literally on fire. Whether the role sticks long-term is still to be determined, but in High Score, the counting stats and stocks are too good to leave on waivers.

John Collins – FC, Los Angeles Clippers (77% rostered)

Managers grew frustrated with Collins' inconsistency, but his situation flips with Ivica Zubac out for at least a few weeks due to an ankle injury. Collins responded Sunday with 17 points, 12 rebounds, 4 stocks and 43 fantasy points — his highest of the season. He's been a shell of himself compared to last season, but Collins will see a significant uptick in touches and rebounding chances, putting him back into must-start territory for the next few weeks.

Santi Aldama – FC, Memphis Grizzlies (44% rostered)

Memphis is running on fumes, and Aldama is stepping into a massive role. He exploded for a season-high 57 fantasy points on Saturday against Washington, posting 37 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 stocks while attempting 23 shots. That shot volume is the story — the Grizzlies are desperate for offense, and with Brandon Clarke now sidelined by a calf injury and Ja Morant already ruled out ahead of Monday, Aldama's looking good in a week where the Grizzlies play four games.

[High Score is a new way to play Fantasy Basketball on Yahoo with simple rosters and scoring. It's not too late to create or join a league]

Isaiah Collier – G, Utah Jazz (20% rostered)

Collier is doing what I thought he would in the preseason, racking up mad assists. The backup point guard recorded three straight games with 38+ fantasy points, averaging 10 assists per game over that stretch. For managers in need of playmaking and multi-category coverage, Collier is a streaming option in Week 10 with the Jazz playing a Monday/Tuesday back-to-back, plus a Friday/Saturday back-to-back as well.

Donte DiVincenzo – G, Minnesota Timberwolves (45% rostered)

DiVincenzo has put up 50+ High Score points in each of the past two weeks, stepping up in Anthony Edwards' absence. Even with Edwards back, Jaden McDaniels' hip injury creates another opportunity window for DiVincenzo to soak up more usage and shot attempts. 

His blend of scoring and rebounding at the guard spot, stocks, and underrated passing offers a 31-point fantasy floor with a 40-50 point ceiling, as he's shown over the past two weeks. The Wolves are one of the teams playing on the five-game slate on Christmas, so if you're looking for a streaming option there, DiVincenzo is in play.

read more