The Playlist: Week 19 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice

Fantasy analyst Matt Harmon discusses Justin Fields' two-year, $40 million deal with the New York Jets, solidifying him as the starter for the 2025 season. Fields' potential as a dual-threat quarterback could benefit the Jets' ground game, led by running back Breece Hall. In terms of fantasy football, wide receiver Garrett Wilson is ranked as WR17 with Fields as his quarterback, offering potential upside but also acknowledging the risk of overestimating their connection. Full Article

David Newton, an NFL reporter at ESPN covering the Carolina Panthers since 1995, announced that Jaycee Horn signed a historic four-year extension, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history with a $100 million deal. Horn, the No. 8 pick in the 2021 draft, earned his first Pro Bowl selection after a standout season, solidifying his role as a cornerstone of the Panthers' defense with his impressive performance and leadership qualities, as noted by...

Paddy Brennan is set to challenge Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, facing off against State Man and Brighterdaysahead. Brennan believes Brighterdaysahead, with a 7lb allowance, has the potential to defeat Constitution Hill, while Matt Chapman remains a strong supporter of the latter, emphasizing Constitution Hill's exceptional abilities. The debate between the two hosts highlights the anticipation and excitement surrounding the upcoming clash between these top contenders at the prestigious...

The Cleveland Browns and Myles Garrett have reached a record contract extension, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with a deal that averages $40 million per year and includes $123.5 million in guaranteed money. The four-year extension, running through 2030, also includes a no-trade clause, solidifying Garrett's Hall of Fame trajectory and ending a standoff that began when he requested a trade out of Cleveland. Garrett, a four-time All-Pro, had expressed a desire...

Your support enables The Independent to cover important stories like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, ensuring accurate reporting and in-depth investigations. Donations help fund journalists on the ground, providing balanced coverage across the political spectrum without paywalls. The passing of Olympic boxing champion Dick McTaggart at 89 has led to tributes for his remarkable career, including winning a gold medal at the 1956 Olympics, three Olympic appearances, Commonwealth Games success, and induction into...

Fantasy analyst Matt Harmon breaks down the major free agency deals in the NFL, including Aaron Jones Sr. re-signing with the Vikings, Davante Adams joining the Rams, Zach Ertz staying with the Commanders, Ronnie Stanley extending with the Ravens, Hollywood Brown re-signing with the Chiefs, and Mike Gesicki staying with the Bengals. Harmon provides analysis on each move and discusses the potential fantasy football impact of these transactions. Full Article