Thanks to a bevy of injuries, Nick Smith Jr. has been pressed not only into the Charlotte Hornets' rotation but into the starting lineup. The guard was a late first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. He played sparingly last year,

Post-All-Star-break play doesn't begin until Wednesday, but we still have a solid fantasy week ahead with nine teams on a full schedule (three games). However, the Kings have just one game, so managers should consider other options before slotting Sacramento players in as starters.

RotoWire highlights the best players to start at each position heading into Week 18 of fantasy basketball. With three games on tap in Week 18, it’s time to get Lakers starting center Jaxson Hayes into your fantasy lineups.