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Fantasy basketball tips and projections for Sunday
Much like the last time I wrote this outlook (Friday), all 30 teams are in action Sunday, which is the final day of the regular season, so no one in the world should have trouble fielding a full fantasy team for the finale. However, doing it with productive players might be a little iffy, as […]
Continue readingSources: Colts’ DeForest Buckner gets 2-year, $46M extension
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have locked in another key piece of their core. In a continuation of moves made this spring, the Colts have signed star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to an extension Monday. Sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that it’s a two-year deal for $46 million and runs through the 2026 season. The […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Tuesday
Other important narratives loom. Will we see the return of reigning MVP Joel Embiid in South Philly as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander visits the 76ers for the only time this season? Can the Houston Rockets get back to their winning ways against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a team fighting for the top seed in a contentious Western race? […]
Continue readingDon’t expect an instant turnaround for Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs
In 1987, after finishing 28-54, they won the draft lottery and the right to select David Robinson, a 7-foot-1 generational big man out of Navy. A decade later, following a 20-62 season, they again won the draft lottery and the right to select Tim Duncan, a 6-foot-11 generational big man out of Wake Forest . […]
Continue reading‘Better’ Wembanyama scores 27 in second summer league game
Wembanyama had 27 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks on 9-of-14 shooting, but it wasn’t enough as the San Antonio Spurs couldn’t overcome a double-digit deficit in an 85-80 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. “I wish we could have won the game,” Wembanyama said. “I think I could have done more to help my […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and NBA betting picks for Wednesday
ESPN’s fantasy basketball and basketball betting tips cheat sheet is your pregame destination for basketball betting predictions and our best intel and data to help you make smart fantasy and wagering decisions. NBA game odds for December 14th are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is based on ESPN 10-team leagues. Underdog Money: On […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and NBA betting picks for Sunday
ESPN’s fantasy basketball and basketball betting tips cheat sheet is your pregame destination for basketball betting predictions and our best intel and data to help you make smart fantasy and wagering decisions. NBA game odds for December 4th are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is based on ESPN 10-team leagues. Profit On The […]
Continue readingSpurs for NBA title? Gregg Popovich says don’t bet on very young roster to reach old heights
SAN ANTONIO — Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker may be walking through that door at the San Antonio Spurs’ practice facility, but they are only coming to visit. In their place on the court is a bunch of fresh-faced youngsters who may want to wear a name tag to curry favor with 73-year-old […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings: Where the Nets, Lakers and all 30 teams stand ahead of the 2022-23 season
Several other vets around the league signed extensions, including Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard and Washington Wizards point guard Bradley Beal, as well as Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine. The 2022 NBA All-Stars Devin Booker, Karl-Anthony Towns and reigning MVP Nikola Jokic all signed supermax extensions to remain […]
Continue readingNBA ‘all-in’ tiers: Which teams are going all-in on immediate success and which are looking to the future?
“I came to take this team to the Finals,” Gobert said during his introductory news conference in July. As Timberwolves coach Chris Finch added, “It’s the perfect fit at the perfect time.” In other words, the Timberwolves have gone all-in. So, what does it mean to be “all-in” in today’s NBA? And is there more […]
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