With many teams already doing deep dives into preparation for the 2024 NBA draft and this summer’s free agency, here’s a look at the league’s upcoming calendar, along with important deadlines for teams and players to exercise contract options. More than 30 players are in line for qualifying offers that would make them restricted free […]
Continue readingStill, 2024 could be transformative in Los Angeles, with LeBron James and Paul George potentially becoming free agents this summer. Looking ahead to 2025, stars such Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson and Donovan Mitchell hold player options that teams will be monitoring very closely. Key: restricted = restricted free agent; player = player option; team = […]
Continue readingBut, thankfully, Friday and Sunday look much more like normal slates and hopefully savvy fantasy managers used the two slow nights to their advantage by picking up players from teams who played on both nights. As far as Friday goes, we should be able to take advantage of injury situations to find our sleepers, but […]
Continue readingDe’Aaron Fox over 24.5 points. The Kings-Mavericks game has the second-highest total on the slate (231.5 at ESPN BET). Fox has scored over 24.5 points only six times in his past 20 games. While he has had success against the Mavericks, he had only 18 points against them on Tuesday. However, tonight is a must-win […]
Continue readingCompetitive leagues can come down to just a handful of stats, thus it’s imperative to chase every advantage possible while maximizing games played. For instance, the New Orleans Pelicans host the Oklahoma City Thunder in a matchup of Western Conference contenders. The Pelicans will be without Brandon Ingram for several games due to a knee […]
Continue readingWith 22 teams in action, it’s important for managers and bettors to have a discerning lens given such volume of choice. One key tool to leverage during such busy days in the league is point totals, as they can help indicate which climates are projected and expected to be friendly offensively. A more physical, playoff-like […]
Continue readingTeams headed for the lottery, on the other hand, tend to be more motivated by looking to the offseason and the future. Young players are getting more run to see if they can use this time to develop; players in contract years are trying out for their next employer; and players with even the slightest […]
Continue readingThe Kansas City Chiefs are finalizing a deal to send star cornerback L’Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday night. The Chiefs are expected to receive a 2025 third-round pick, in addition to a 2024 seventh-round pick swap, for Sneed, who will sign a new contract with Tennessee, […]
Continue readingLOS ANGELES — In his first interview since announcing his retirement from the NFL, former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald said Friday he is “leaving at peace” and on his own terms. “I’m complete,” Donald said in an interview with his wife, Erica. “I’m full. I think the passion to play the game […]
Continue readingINDIANAPOLIS — After 16 NFL seasons, a Super Bowl MVP award and more than 43,000 passing yards, it’s fair to ask why 39-year old Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco would want to join his fifth different team to back up a second-year quarterback. As it turns out, the answer isn’t that complicated, said Flacco, who […]
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