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Luka Doncic and Rick Carlisle: The dissolution of their relationship; what comes next for the Dallas Mavericks
LUKA DONCIC AND Dennis Smith Jr. had become fast friends after the Dallas Mavericks selected the teenager from Slovenia third overall in the 2018 NBA draft. Smith, whom the team had drafted ninth a year prior, had shown Doncic around the city and invited the new guy into his social circle. They lived in the […]
Continue readingNBA summer league 2021: Biggest surprises and disappointments so far in Las Vegas
Jalen Green and Jalen Suggs have had stellar performances in their summer league debuts, but are they worthy of being named the MVP of Vegas? Players like Payton Pritchard and Immanuel Quickley have impressed as “veterans” thus far, but are they ready to break out and have a standout regular season? And with non-lottery picks […]
Continue readingSales Pitch discussion — Which ACC coach would you want your kid to choose?
Follow this link to read what anonymous coaches said about recruiting in the ACC. Medcalf: Leonard. Hamilton. Since 2016, five Florida State players have been first-round NBA picks. Only one of those players, Jonathan Isaac, was a five-star recruit on ESPN.com. Two of those players, Devin Vassell and Mfiondu Kabengele, were not even top-100 prospects. […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball 30: Who’s hot, who’s cold, and who’s coming back?
Here’s a list of the most fantasy relevant news and notes for all 30 teams: Atlanta Hawks: Kevin Huerter moved to the bench in Friday’s game against Golden State and he has remained there for the two games since – with Bogdan Bogdanovic moving into the starting lineup in his place. This could be something […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: T.J. McConnell’s epic night of thievery
McConnell hit all eight of his shots from the field while dishing 13 dimes on top of his 10 swipes in Wednesday’s epic outing. The last triple-double to include steals was recorded by Mookie Blaylock in the spring of 1998. A regular endorsement in my weekly waiver-wire piece, given he’s rostered in just 46% of […]
Continue readingFrom Jordan to LeBron, our experts pick every NBA franchise’s greatest dunker
A dunk is worth just two points, but the best dunkers in the world always find ways to make it feel like more. From signature in-game slams to unforgettable posterizations to you-had-to-be-there dunk contest moments, players from generations past and present have left an indelible mark on the game with their ability to finish at […]
Continue readingJoel Embiid makes strong MVP case; James Harden dominant in his return to Houston
Additionally, 12 teams are wrapping up the first half of the season as All-Star Weekend rapidly approaches. With so much action to keep an eye on, we asked our NBA insiders for their biggest takeaway from the biggest games. Anyone who watched even the Philadelphia 76ers’ 131-123 overtime victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball waiver-wire finds: Malik Monk, Pistons among key pickups
Baseball is back, and so is fantasy! Get the gang back together, or start a new tradition. Join or start a league for free >> Prepare with rankings & analysis >> A willingness to entertain competition for the last few spots on your fantasy hoops roster can prove rewarding. When curating this fluid collective of […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: Introducing Pistons rookie Saben Lee
With Delon Wright and Killian Hayes both sidelined by injuries, Lee and Dennis Smith Jr. have been the only available point guards on the Detroit roster for the last two games. Smith started on Sunday and once again last night, but has averaged just 16.9 minutes, 10.0 points, and 1.5 assists in this role. Lee, […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball 30: Jarrett Allen thriving in new role
Here’s a list of the most fantasy relevant news and notes for all 30 teams: Atlanta Hawks: Cam Reddish is listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Celtics and is expected to miss his second straight game due to a sore Achilles. Look for Kevin Huerter and possibly veteran Danilo Gallinari to see more […]
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