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 of fantasy basketball. You can also check out my 9-cat and standard points leagues pickups column for additional advice if you're in more traditional formats.

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Every league is different — sometimes a 75% rostered player hits waivers, and it's a gift. If they fit your build, go get 'em. But for this column, we're focusing on players under 50% rostered who are widely available and ready to help in Week 13.

🎧 Who's in My Rotation: High ScoreCam Spencer – G, Memphis Grizzlies (24% rostered)

Spencer has quietly stepped into a high-usage role for Memphis, which is not only without Ja Morant but is reportedly exploring trade options for him. That leaves Spencer — a surprisingly natural playmaker — as one of the few facilitators left standing. He's dished out 11+ assists in back-to-back games, looking like a legitimate double-double threat. Spencer put up a season-high 48 fantasy points in Week 12, a good sign of things to come. 

One downside, though — the Grizzlies only play two games this week, so he's more of a long-term add than a streamer. But if you've got stash space and want to get ahead of the curve, Spencer's role is trending up as Morant's injury and the trade rumors are far from resolved.

Jake LaRavia – G/FC, Los Angeles Lakers (21% rostered)

The most significant schedule advantage of Week 13 belongs to the Lakers — they're the only team playing five games, and there are no double-digit slates this week. That means LaRavia, who's been averaging 16.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and almost 2 stocks in 35 minutes per game this month, will be worth streaming. 

Rui Hachimura is coming back, though I expect he'll be on a minutes restriction and is at risk of missing at least a game as he works his way back from a calf injury.

LaRavia's far from a superstar, but with this opportunity, he's been nearly a top 100 player in High Score over the past two weeks.

Egor Demïn – G, Brooklyn Nets (23% rostered)

Demïn is a rookie guard trending in the right direction at just the right time. He's coming off a 39-point fantasy effort in Week 12 and has looked far more confident to start 2026. Brooklyn has a great four-game schedule this week with matchups against Dallas, New Orleans and two games against Chicago, all of which are favorable for fantasy.

In January, Demïn is averaging 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2 stocks per game. With a growing role and a soft schedule, Demïn makes for a strong Week 13 option. If Noah Clowney is on waivers, I'd add him too.

Ayo Dosunmu – G/FC, Chicago Bulls (26% rostered)

Back again, recommending Ayo. Last week, he was at 23% rostered, so not much movement on the waiver front. Dosunmu continues to be a steady contributor with Josh Giddey out. He's scored at least 31 fantasy points in seven straight games, including 52 in Week 12. The Bulls also have a favorable schedule: four games, including two against the Nets and one against the Jazz — all decent matchups in fantasy. 

Ayo is typically just a scorer, but over the past two weeks, he's averaged nearly 6 assists per game. That jump in assists is great for High Score, as he ranks 66th over the last 14 days.

Aaron Nesmith – G/FC, Indiana Pacers (32% rostered)

Since Bennedict Mathurin went down, Nesmith has stepped up as the Pacers' third scoring option — and he's made the most of it. He dropped a season-high 51 fantasy points in Week 11 and followed it up with 33 in Week 12. 

Indiana plays four games this week, kicking off with a Monday night revenge matchup against the Celtics — the team that drafted him. Given his role and consistent 30+ fantasy point potential, Nesmith is worth starting all week.

Other pickups:

• Moussa Diabate - FC, Charlotte Hornets (20%)

• Isaiah Collier - G, Utah Jazz (15% )

• Jeremiah Fears - G, New Orleans Pelicans (21%)

• Collin Murray-Boyles - FC, Toronto Raptors (14%)

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