Welcome back to The Playlist, your weekly guide to the best waiver adds across 9-cat and standard points leagues. And, as always, many of the Week 13 High Score recommendations (Cam Spencer, Jake LaRavia, Egor Demïn, Ayo Dosunmu and Aaron Nesmith) also hold real value here.

Double-check your wire before digging deeper — several of those guys shouldn’t be sitting in competitive leagues. Also, a handful of teams are playing only two games in Week 13 — the Magic, Pistons, Grizzlies, and Bucks.

Alright, back to business. Here are the 50%-and-under plays that can help you win Week 12.

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🎧 Who's in My Rotation: Shallow LeaguesCollin Murray‑Boyles – PF/C, Toronto Raptors (15% rostered) 

Murray‑Boyles had a breakout performance on Sunday, notching 17 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists and 6 stocks in what was easily his best game as a rookie. The only category missing was a 3, but his all‑around activity profile — particularly on the boards and in defensive stats — is great for fantasy.

With Jakob Poeltl out without a clear timetable and Toronto also missing Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett, Murray‑Boyles’ versatility fills the frontcourt gap and gives fantasy managers a legit multi‑category contributor. He’s a must‑add across formats.

Naji Marshall – SF/PF, Dallas Mavericks (22% rostered)

Anthony Davis (hand) will be out for a while and P.J. Washington (ankle) is doubtful for Monday, leaving Marshall to play a meaningful role for Dallas. He's a strong source of rebounds, assists, stocks and 3s relative to his position. The Mavs play four games this week, so with his ability to chip in across multiple categories, I'd make the move to add him. He has staying power beyond Week 13. 

Tre Jones – PG/SG, Chicago Bulls (23% rostered)

In a Bulls backcourt still thin without Josh Giddey, Jones is carving out mid‑20 to 30 minutes per night, and with that comes scoring and steals with plenty of assists. Jones is also an underrated rebounder.

He’s an efficient guard who can fill a stat sheet without hurting you in turnovers, and in a four‑game week for Chicago, he becomes a player worth grabbing for both points and 9‑cat leagues.

🎧 Who's in My Rotation: Deeper leaguesZeke Nnaji - PF/C, Denver Nuggets (6% rostered)

The Nuggets frontcourt is a mess due to injuries and Nnaji is filling the void well with Peyton Watson. Nnaji is a player to add in 9-cat leagues, where he finished 51st in per-game value in Week 12 and 88th in Week 11. 

He's been both efficient and productive with his newfound minutes, touching just about every category except assists. He's under-rostered; I'd add him now.

Jamal Shead – PG, Toronto Raptors (6% rostered)

Injuries have opened minutes in Toronto, and Shead took full advantage on Sunday, playing 37 minutes and delivering 22 points, 6 assists, 2 3s and just one turnover. That’s the sort of efficient, usage‑driven line that fantasy managers love — especially when he’s got four games on the Week 13 schedule. 

Now, the uptick was undoubtedly because three of Toronto's five starters were out of the lineup. However, it's next man up, and Shead finished inside the top 120 in Week 12. He'll be a cheap source of scoring and assists, and that usage spike makes him worth a deeper look in both 9‑cat and points formats.

Marcus Smart – PG/SG, Los Angeles Lakers (6% rostered)

Smart is purely a volume play this week. The Lakers playing five games is a big advantage for those in leagues without a game cap. Smart's efficiency leaves something to be desired, but for 3s, assists and steals — especially in a five‑game week — Smart is a playable option in points leagues and can contribute in peripherals for 9‑cat. He’s not a great add, but the schedule gives him value.

Day’Ron Sharpe – C, Brooklyn Nets (10% rostered)

Sharpe has been on the cusp of top‑100 value over the past couple of weeks, stepping in when Nic Claxton is out and getting steady run even when Claxton returns. He’s productive even in 20 minutes, and he’s averaging enough minutes and touches to make his four‑game week count. For the season, Sharpe is averaging 1.21 FPPM, a strong signal that when he's on the floor, he does good things for fantasy. 

De’Anthony Melton – PG/SG, Golden State Warriors (7% rostered)

Melton is one of the deeper targets that’s trending. Rumblings suggest he’s in line for more run (he's already closing games) and could eventually see up to 30 minutes a night once he's cleared. Known for his versatility and two-way production, now is a good time to swoop in on Melton if you have space. I like him for points leagues and, depending on your roster build, he fits a punt FG% strategy well. He's a shade outside the top 100 in 9-cat over the past two weeks. 

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