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How player development keeps the Spurs a playoff staple
As Davis Bertans began his walk, the high-pitched crackle of the broken bits under the feet of the Spurs rookie resonated with each cautious step. This — clearly — was not a Spurs exercise. This was a “trust walk” in Latvia to prepare the national basketball team for EuroBasket 2017. The Spurs might not go […]
Continue readingThe explosiveness, finesse and feel that turned Ja Morant into an elite paint presence
“Because motherf—ers can’t stay in front of me,” Ja Morant told ESPN after pondering the question for about as long as it takes him to get from the 3-point line to the rim with a clear lane. Morant laughs, but there is truth to his jest. The Memphis Grizzlies’ 23-year-old superstar became the first guard […]
Continue readingSources: Free agent P.J. Dozier signing deal with Minnesota Timberwolves
Dozier is returning from a torn ACL in his left knee, suffered in November while a member of the Denver Nuggets. He played for the Nuggets under new Wolves president Tim Connelly. Dozier’s rights were later traded to the Celtics in a three-way swap in which the Nuggets acquired San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes. […]
Continue readingDenver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic logs 6th triple-double in January to top New Orleans Pelicans
It was the reigning NBA MVP’s sixth triple-double in January, tied for the most in a calendar month in his career (January 2019). The only other center with at least six triple-doubles in a calendar month is Wilt Chamberlain, who did it four times. Jokic has 69 career triple-doubles and is nine away from tying […]
Continue readingNikola Jokic has 49-point triple-double as Denver Nuggets edge LA Clippers in OT
Jokic drew a double-team, then whipped a pass across the court into the left corner. Gordon made his fourth 3 of the game to give him 28 points and Jokic his third straight triple-double and 10th of the season. “I knew the ball was going to come to me because Jok makes the right play, […]
Continue readingFantasy 30: Joel Embiid is playing at an MVP level
Here’s a look around the league at the most fantasy relevant news and notes for all 30 teams: Atlanta Hawks De’Andre Hunter was mentioned in last week’s column, and he’s still available in 85.5% of ESPN leagues. Since returning from his nearly two-month absence due to a wrist injury, he’s been outstanding. Hunter has averaged […]
Continue readingNBA trade tracker: Grades, details for every deal for the 2021-22 season
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost guard Ricky Rubio for the season Tuesday when he suffered an ACL tear in his left knee in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Rubio’s injury follows last month’s news that the Cavs will be without starting guard Collin Sexton for the season because of a torn meniscus. With their […]
Continue reading2022 NBA trade deadline: Latest buzz, news and reports
The 2022 NBA trade deadline (Feb. 10, 3 p.m. ET) has already started buzzing with some moves, including a voided trade, to put players with new teams for the 2021-22 regular season. The Atlanta Hawks are trading Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks for Kevin Knox II in a swap of former first-round draft […]
Continue readingNBA preview 2021-22: Power Rankings, projections, breakout stars and storylines for all 30 teams
The 2021-22 NBA season is here! Less than three months ago, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks were hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy after winning Game 6 of the NBA Finals over the Phoenix Suns. After somehow squeezing in the NBA draft, free agency, summer league and preseason into another truncated offseason, the league is […]
Continue readingGrayson Allen agrees to 2-year, $20M extension with Milwaukee Bucks, agent says
The Bucks acquired Allen from the Memphis Grizzlies in a trade this summer. The deal happened ahead of the 6 p.m. ET deadline for members of the 2018 NBA draft to sign extensions. Allen, the 21st pick in 2018, set career highs in points (10.6), rebounds (3.2) and assists (2.2) per game last season for […]
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