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With Joel Embiid out, Ben Simmons, Al Horford and the 76ers still out-sized the Celtics
Those games, though, featured superstar center Joel Embiid, one of the league’s biggest and heaviest objects. Boston had been helpless to stop him. But Embiid wasn’t on the court Thursday night. Instead, he was on his way to New York, where he’ll have surgery on his dislocated left ring finger Friday. So, with Embiid out […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: Seeing triple-double in Atlanta
Young’s Hawks may have lost the game, but it was still impressive to see him produce 42 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists for the first 40-point triple-double in franchise history. Young became just the sixth player with a 40-point triple-double before turning 22, joining LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Oscar Robertson, Isiah Thomas, and the […]
Continue readingLakers’ LeBron James takes over as fans’ top choice in All-Star voting
After Mavericks guard Luka Doncic led all players in the first round of voting announced last week, James stormed past Doncic and reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo into the top spot with 3,359,871 total votes. Doncic (3,277,870), Antetokounmpo (3,259,383) and James’ Lakers teammate Anthony Davis (3,124,446) are the only players with more than 3 million […]
Continue readingJoel Embiid questionable vs. Celtics after dislocating finger
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid said he could miss Thursday’s showdown with the Boston Celtics after dislocating his left ring finger in the first quarter of Monday night’s 120-113 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Wells Fargo Center. When Embiid came to the podium for his postgame interview after meeting with the team’s doctor, he […]
Continue readingSixers’ Joel Embiid admits losing streak ‘taking toll on me’
HOUSTON — Coach Brett Brown attempted to take a positive approach after the Philadelphia 76ers’ 118-108 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday night. “I like the spirit of our group,” Brown said. It was a stark contrast to his comments after the Dec. 27 loss to the Orlando Magic that started the long road […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: Michael Porter Jr.’s big night
Porter Jr. has reached double-figures in scoring twice this week and is building legitimate momentum as the Nuggets’ offensive microwave off the bench. While he’s essentially a redshirt rookie after spending last season getting healthy, Porter is quietly emerging as a viable depth addition for those in deeper fantasy formats. For those in shallower formats, […]
Continue readingNBA All-Star Game 2020: Rosters, schedule, news and how to watch
The 2020 NBA All-Star Game will tip off on Feb. 16 at the United Center in Chicago. This will be the third year in which captains will participate in a fantasy draft and select their own teams, compared to the traditional East vs. West format. Stay up to date on all the latest All-Star intel […]
Continue readingFantasy 30: Adebayo’s versatility, Whiteside’s big season
To help, I’ve done the work for you and compiled a look at the most fantasy-relevant news and notes for all 30 teams around the league. Atlanta Hawks: Little-known point guard Brandon Goodwin came up big in the absence of Trae Young on Monday night against Orlando, scoring 21 points and adding six assists in […]
Continue readingPortland’s Carmelo Anthony experiment, and 10 other trends we’re watching in 2020
But what’s real and what’s just noise as we enter a new decade in the NBA? As the calendar flips to 2020, our experts examine 11 trends we’ve seen — and whether they’re poised to continue. REAL But it’s real with important context: The Blazers were desperate, and Anthony has helped stem the considerable issues […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings Week 11: Miami Heat climb as L.A. teams stumble into 2020
Jimmy Butler & Co. have the league’s longest active win streak at five games, a run bookended by two tight victories over the Philadelphia 76ers. Miami’s rise coincides with some shaky play from the Staples Center roommates, as the Los Angeles Lakers (losers in four of six) and the LA Clippers (losers in four of […]
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