NBA fantasy managers face a perfectly balanced Week 5 schedule—no double-digit or single-game days—eliminating the need to chase traditional “quality game” strategies. Josh Lloyd spotlights teams with favorable volume, warns of the Los Angeles Lakers’ and Houston Rockets’ brutal two-game slates, and explains why dropping fringe players like Rui Hachimura or Tari Eason (out for six weeks) is a savvy move. Are Deandre Ayton and Jabari Smith safe holds despite the low games?

Find out how to maximize weekly moves, attack optimal back-to-back combinations, and exploit sneaky scheduling quirks for Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, and New Orleans Pelicans players. Josh breaks down crucial add/drop decisions, highlights hidden values like Derik Queen and Andre Drummond, and debates the risk-reward of streaming fringe assets in weekly versus daily leagues. Can you outmaneuver your rivals and turn seven roster moves into a week-winning edge?

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