Brooklyn reshapes its guard group by adding Kobe Bufkin in a trade with Atlanta and then waiving Keon Johnson, signaling a push for more youth and depth behind Cam Thomas. Johnson’s strong defensive role and multi-year scoring upside were weighed against the crowded backcourt and looming rookie integration.

Bufkin brings another quick, versatile guard to Brooklyn, potentially easing Thomas and offering defensive length. The Nets stay under the cap as they balance minutes among five first-round rookies and a young core, with Johnson hitting free agency unless claimed off waivers.

Fantasy basketball success hinges on the season’s schedule as much as on talent. Yahoo playoffs run Weeks 21–23 (Mar 16–Apr 5), with an extended Week 17 for the All-Star break, creating distinct rest windows and streaming opportunities. The NBA Cup adds weekly scoring quirks, with Group Play and Quarterfinals typically counting toward fantasy, while Semifinals and Championship do not. Back-to-back (B2B) risk distributes unevenly—some teams endure 16 B2Bs, others as few as 13—shaping rostering decisions in late-season windows.

While a few teams offer heavy game volume in the fantasy playoffs (notably 12-game weeks for Rockets, Grizzlies, Magic, Wizards), others deliver thin weeks (9–10 games for Nuggets and Knicks) that can sink head-to-heads if your stars sit. The nuggets of strategy: map B2B stress to injury history, leverage depth on high-volume weeks, and watch for shifts as the schedule evolves toward the final sprint.