Another week of basketball is in the books, and it was a big one. 

General managers in NBA Fantasy: Salary Cap Edition were treated to a performance of seismic proportions. Certain rookies continued to impress. Team winning streaks were extended, resulting in the emergence of valuable players in fantasy.

Here’s what you need to know entering Week 4.

Last Week’s Story

Several teams in the Western Conference have been on hot streaks, and stayed hot last week. The San Antonio Spurs (8-2) have won a league-best eight in a row, the Golden State Warriors (7-3) have strung together seven since an 0-3 start and the conference-best Los Angeles Lakers (9-2) are on a five-game run of their own.

Fantasy general managers know by now what the stars in question can do. Victor Wembanyama, Stephen Curry and Luka Dončić have combined for an average of 180 fantasy points per game (FPPG) this season, though for that production, they cost a hefty $55.5M total.

Should these teams continue to excel on the court, there are lower-priced players who could make an impact in fantasy. Chief among them is Yaxel Lendeborg, who has averaged 41 FPPG at just $7.8M, while Dylan Harper puts up 35 FPPG at $11M. For the Lakers, Walker Kessler is worth considering as a roster addition, having averaged 39 FPPG at $11.1M.

Peak Performances 

Wembanyama didn’t just play the best game of his career Wednesday night. He assembled this season’s most impressive fantasy showing, and an all-time great showing, at that. The two-time All-Star racked up an unbelievable 110 fantasy points as the Spurs edged the Dallas Mavericks (6-4), 112-111. He went off for 52 points scored, 24 rebounds, two assists, eight blocks and two steals, and now ranks second in the league with 62 FPPG.

Who else but Luka? The six-time All-NBA honoree has been red-hot to start this season, and burned an opponent once again Monday. He totaled 81 fantasy points in a 138-117 triumph for the Lakers over the Miami Heat (4-6) by way of 42 points scored, seven rebounds, 13 assists and two steals. Dončić has scored at least 60 fantasy points in seven straight games played and 70 or more in four of those games.

There was also a surprise standout last week. Keyonte George put up 74 fantasy points Wednesday despite defeat, 120-113 in overtime, for the Utah Jazz (1-9) at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans (4-6). George accounted for 39 points scored, two rebounds, nine assists, one block and four steals for his highest-scoring game in fantasy this season. The fourth-year guard had scored 41 fantasy points or fewer in four games leading up to Wednesday.

Global Leaderboard

The No. 1 spot in the worldwide rankings belongs to Teozaegel Zaegel and his team “Téooo” which has accumulated 3,911 total fantasy points. They’re followed by Lamelo Pomelo’s “LokuraDoncic” in second (3,857) and Melvin Schneider’s “GriddyGang” in third (3,831).

All three of these general managers feature Cooper Flagg, Darius Acuff Jr. and Lendeborg on their rosters. Those three cost $30.7M combined for an average of 142 FPPG — each providing excellent production early in 2026-27. Flagg is the most expensive among them at a salary of $14.5M, while Acuff is of particularly high value with 47 FPPG at just $8.4M.

If you’re looking for a way to recreate these general managers’ success, a good way to start is by adding those players to your roster. Stick with them if you already have them. Also consider bringing in $9.1M-priced Kyshawn George, who’s scored 42 or more fantasy points in four straight games. Davion Mitchell has been reliable, too, with at least 32 in 10 straight games.