Fantasy Basketball Week 24 Start/Sit: Bub Carrington a safe play with four-game week

Four-game weeks and consistent roles highlight key start/sit decisions

Adam King

Mar 30, 2026

1:15 pm ET

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5 min read

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We are definitely in the trenches now, with those still playing fantasy basketball having to deal with all sorts of shenanigans, be it "injury management," rest, or simply season-ending situations. Knowing who to sit and who to start is crucial, and yet more difficult now than ever. Week 24 sees two teams with the dreaded two-game week: Denver and Portland. We have 18 teams suiting up four times, while the 10 remaining teams will play on three occasions.

Sitting players who only go one or two times has its advantages, but fantasy managers still have to make smart decisions when figuring out whom to play, regardless of game count. Being aware of back-to-back sets is also a key factor, especially with so many teams now sitting players due to injury management.

Five Games: N/A

Four Games: BOS, CHA, CHI, CLE, DAL, DET, HOU, LAL, MEM, MIL, MIN, ORL, PHI, PHO, SAS, TOR, UTA, WAS

Three Games: ATL, BKN, GSW, IND, LAC, MIA, NOP, NYK, OKC, SAC

Two Games: DEN, POR

Here are four potential starts and four potential sits entering the 24th week of the NBA season. Just keep in mind that this is based on games played for the week. If you play in a rotisserie league, the number of games played each week may not matter in your format.

Guards

Consider starting: Bub Carrington, WAS

Opponents: @LAL, PHI, @MIA, @BKN

Despite leaving Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to cramping, it would appear as though Carrington will continue to play consistent minutes for the Wizards. While there has been a lot of uncertainty regarding the nightly rotation, Carrington has been a regular fixture, having not missed a game all season. While his numbers don't jump off the board, managers are simply looking for healthy bodies at this point. In eight games over the past month, Carrington has averaged 14.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.4 3-pointers in 28.1 minutes per game. With four potential games coming up this week, he makes for a safe, yet unassuming, plug-and-play option.

Consider sitting: Christian Braun

Opponents: @UTA, SAS

Seemingly healthy, Braun has been slowly trending in the right direction following an underwhelming return to the court. Despite a seven-point performance during Sunday's win over the Jazz, Braun has been a top 80 player in seven games over the past two weeks, averaging 15 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.3 3-pointers. However, with only two games on the slate this week, it's hard to view him as a must-start player, given much of his value comes from efficient, yet low-volume scoring, as well as low turnovers. The smart move would be to shift him to the bench in favor of someone who suits up four times.

Consider sitting: Jrue Holiday, POR

Opponents: @LAC, NOP

Another player who has been trending up in recent times, Holiday is in a similar position to Braun, albeit as a player with much higher upside. After missing a significant amount of time earlier in the season due to a calf injury, Holiday has since played in 26 straight games, serving as the team's starting point guard. Over that span, he has averaged 16.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 0.9 steals, and 2.6 3-pointers. While definitely a must-roster player, with only two games coming up, he, too, is safe to move to the bench.

Forwards

Consider starting: Ousmane Dieng, MIL

Opponents: DAL, @HOU, BOS, MEM

Milwaukee is basically giving minutes to anyone on the roster at this point, with Dieng at the head of the queue. He has started in 12 of his past 13 games, providing managers with solid production on both ends of the floor. In seven appearances over the past two weeks, he has averaged 12.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.9 3-pointers. Much like Carrington, Dieng is a simple case of quantity over quality, especially with four games tabled for this week. On a side note, Dieng is coming off a 22-minute performance Sunday. This was likely a result of early foul trouble, but could also result in him being dropped in a number of spots. If that is the case, picking him up might be a smart decision.

Consider starting: Naji Marshall, DAL

Opponents: MIN, @MIL, ORL, LAL

For whatever reason, Marshall has also been dropped in a number of leagues, despite the fact that his role has remained relatively secure. In six games over the past two weeks, he has averaged 20.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and one 3-pointer. Poor percentages have dragged down his overall value, perhaps a reason why he is still on a number of waiver wires. Assuming you can deal with some indifference when it comes to his shooting, Marshall is a no-brainer this week, again, as a player with four games.

Consider sitting: Draymond Green, GSW

Opponents: SAS, CLE, HOU

Although Green has been mostl