Hi everyone, hope your Week 9 matchups are going well and that you’re on your way to cementing a win. In this article, I’m breaking down my Week 10 fantasy basketball waiver picks, focusing on players with real opportunity and heavy schedules as we hit the middle of the season.
Quick note before we get into it: if you haven’t yet, I really recommend checking out my latest piece on optimal fantasy playoff timing. Timing is everything late in the season, especially with rest days and injuries piling up, and setting your league up correctly can save you a lot of frustration.
For this Week 10 list, I focused mostly on players who are playing four games, which makes streaming much easier this time around. I didn’t feel like I was forcing any names either, a lot of teams actually have four-game weeks, so there’s real value on the wire.
I used the league schedule grid and the latest injury updates as references, so all of these picks are based on real opportunity and game volume:
league schedule grid
latest injury updates
Let’s get into it.
Isaiah Stewart, Pistons
Dual eligibility at power forward and center is already a big plus. Over the past two weeks, Stewart has been quietly solid: about 11 points, almost eight rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and 53% from the field. He’s even been knocking down the occasional three again. He doesn’t always start, but he often closes games, which matters more. This is a safe pickup with a steady role, and I wouldn’t be surprised if his minutes grow as the season goes on.
Jock Landale, Grizzlies
With Zach Edey injured and expected to miss at least the upcoming week, Landale suddenly has real opportunity. Big men usually take longer to recover, so this might not be a one-game thing. Over the past week or two, Landale has been around 11 points, eight rebounds, a steal, and close to a block. The FG% is a bit lower than you’d expect for a center, mostly because he stretches the floor, but the overall production is strong. If you need a center, he’s a very good option for Week 10 and possibly beyond, and yes, he’s playing four games.
Isaiah Collier, Jazz
Another four-game week here. Collier has been really impressive lately. The main knock is that his three-point shot isn’t there yet, he’s under one per game, but everything else looks great. He’s shooting around 50% from the field, averaging over 15 points, close to three rebounds, and an eye-popping 10 assists over the past week. He plays hard, the Jazz are clearly invested in him, and this feels like the kind of stretch where a breakout can happen. High-upside pickup.
Ace Bailey, Jazz
Not my favorite rookie from this class, if I’m being honest, but the trend is improving. Over the past couple of games, Bailey is averaging about 17 points, 2.5 threes, four rebounds, and very low turnovers, while his FG% is ticking up. On a Jazz team that will almost certainly lean into development later in the season, I wouldn’t be shocked if Bailey levels up quickly. Eligible at both SG and SF, and definitely worth a look in a four-game week.
Sandro Mamukelashvili, Raptors
Mamu has been on fire the past two games. With Jakob Poeltl out, he’s been soaking up minutes and producing big time: around 21 points, six rebounds, and four threes in over 30 minutes per game. Poeltl could return sometime this week, but even then I expect Mamu to keep a meaningful role because of the floor spacing he provides. He’s only playing three games, not four, but with this kind of form, he’s still a very strong pickup.
Kevin Huerter, Bulls
Huerter is what he’s always been: steady, reliable, and rarely flashy. Over the past week, he’s averaging about 14 points, nearly four rebounds, and three threes per game. The upside isn’t massive, especially with the Bulls having depth at his position, but he’s a very stable option. If you’re looking for threes, a bit of scoring, and decent steals without hurting your percentages, he fits nicely, and there’s still room for his role to grow as the season moves on.
Before you go
That’s it for my Week 10 waiver recommendations. These pickups can be the difference in tight matchups, especially in a week where volume really matters. As always, match the pickups to your category needs and don’t just chase names. Fantasy basketball isn’t easy, it’s basically chess with box scores. Good luck this week, and enjoy the matchups.
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