The Playlist: Week 10 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice

Joseph Parker knocked out Martin Bakole in just two rounds at the ANB Arena in Riyadh after Bakole stepped in to replace Daniel Dubois last minute. Bakole, coming from the DR Congo, landed a hard right in the first round, but Parker ultimately knocked him out in the second round. Parker is now eyeing a world title fight after winning the WBO Interim title. On the same card, Shakur Stevenson defeated Josh Padley after three...

The Los Angeles Rams have given Matthew Stafford's agent permission to speak with other teams to gauge his value, in case contract talks do not progress. This move would help the Rams determine the parameters for re-signing Stafford or potential trade scenarios, as they look to build around their young core. Stafford, currently signed through the 2026 season, is coming off a successful 2024 season with 3,762 yards and 20 touchdowns, indicating he plans to...

In a post-match interview, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta criticized his team's performance in their 1-0 loss to West Ham United, stating that they lacked the necessary standards to compete for the Premier League title. The absence of a recognized striker was not to blame, as Arteta emphasized the overall team performance fell short of the required level. Arteta expressed frustration at the missed opportunity to challenge their title rivals and acknowledged his responsibility for the...

Chelsea suffered another defeat under Enzo Maresca as Aston Villa secured a late 2-1 victory, with Marco Asensio scoring the winning goal after Filip Jörgensen's goalkeeping error. The result was a blow to Chelsea's Champions League hopes, as they now have four defeats in their last five games. Villa's win was their first in the Premier League since January, moving them within a point of Chelsea in the table. Full Article

Kyle Kuzma returned to Washington as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 19 points in a 104-101 victory over his former team, the Wizards. Kuzma reflected on his time with the Wizards fondly but acknowledged the trade was necessary due to the team's rebuild. With key players like Bobby Portis Jr. and Damian Lillard unavailable, Kuzma's performance for the Bucks was crucial in their win, despite Giannis Antetokounmpo fouling out early in the game....

Canada's 3-2 overtime win over the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off in Boston drew an impressive 9.3 million viewers on ESPN, surpassing the viewership of the most-watched NHL game since 1995. In Canada, the game averaged 5.7 million viewers and peaked at 7.3 million when Connor McDavid scored the game-winning goal. The tournament showcased the demand for best-on-best hockey, with the next stop being the Olympic Games in Cortina-Milan next year. Full Article