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NBA playoffs betting: Three bets for Monday
The home team won all eight Game 1s, leaving the road teams to scramble for a win to avoid a difficult-to-overcome 0-2 hole. All eyes will be on Joel Embiid and his availability on Monday, after he tweaked his injured knee for the second straight game in his last outing. And of course, the Lakers […]
Continue readingNBA betting: Five picks for Sunday
This breaks down nicely for betting purposes. Exactly half of the teams still have a lot to play for to determine their postseason seeding, while the other half are effectively done already. The sportsbooks know this, too, so there are some really big spreads on the board today. For the last time this regular season, […]
Continue readingFantasy 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 readingNBA free agents: Team-by-team lists for 2024 and 2025
Still, 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 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 readingThe Lillard-Giannis Bucks are still finding their way
Coming out of a timeout, the Bucks inbound the ball to former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Newly acquired star Damian Lillard watches the play unfold from the corner to Antetokounmpo’s left. The 6-foot-11 big man dribbles twice toward the same corner and Lillard begins to make his move. The play was drawn up in the huddle […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Wednesday
New this season, ESPN Analytics will also generate daily NBA fantasy projections. By combining historical player and team data and specific game factors ESPN is able to accurately predict player box score stats. Accounting for injuries, trends in playing time, and other factors impacting future performance the statistical models can be used to help NBA […]
Continue readingSources: Nuggets’ Jamal Murray (hamstring) likely out 3-4 weeks
The Nuggets are taking a cautious approach to assure there will be no lingering issues with the hamstring, and there’s an expectation that Murray will need three to four weeks to properly heal before returning to play, sources said. Murray was hurt in a victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. The point guard […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and NBA betting picks for Tuesday
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 6th are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is based on ESPN 10-team leagues. Money Off the […]
Continue readingNCAA Division I men’s college basketball rosters, departures, newcomers for 2022-23
Between the one-time transfer waiver and the extra year of eligibility due to the pandemic-impacted 2020-21 season, keeping track of the comings and goings has become borderline impossible. As one coach said to me recently, it feels like every player in the country can find a year of eligibility if they really try. But keeping […]
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