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NBA players react on social media to All-Star reserves
It did not take long for players and their teammates to celebrate the selection of newly minted All-Stars like Tatum and Gobert, two of the six first-time All-Stars named. Multiple players expressed their dismay at the names left off the roster, particularly Suns guard Devin Booker. Phoenix GM James Jones released a statement that read […]
Continue readingWizards’ Bradley Beal upset at All-Star Game omission
Bradley Beal isn’t an NBA All-Star, and he isn’t happy about it. “I’m a little pissed off about it,” Beal, a two-time All-Star, told NBC Sports Washington after the Wizards’ 121-107 victory. “I know how I am, [so] I was kind of expecting it, honestly. It’s disrespectful, but the real ones know [I’m an All-Star]. […]
Continue readingDonovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert among first-time All-Star reserves
This year’s NBA All-Star Game will mark a changing of the guard of sorts, as — for the first time in a decade — there will be nine players making their first appearance in the league’s annual midseason showcase. In addition to the three starters named to their first team last week — Luka Doncic, […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings Week 15: Raptors, Jazz headline a top-10 shake-up
It is starting to resemble 2019, with the Toronto Raptors rising to No. 2 in the Eastern Conference on the strength of a seven-game win streak. In the Western Conference, the Utah Jazz, with 14 wins in their past 15 games, have settled in behind the Los Angeles Lakers. Throughout the regular season, our panel […]
Continue readingLowe’s NBA All-Stars: 24 players plus the biggest debates
A refresher: • I start from scratch and ignore the fan vote. It’s more fun to pick all 12 spots. • I follow the same rules as fans, media and players in selecting starters: two guards and three frontcourt players. (I have an official ballot for starters.) Coaches have greater positional flexibility picking seven reserves. […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: Zion doesn’t disappoint in debut
In a close loss to the Spurs on Wednesday evening, Williamson became the first NBA player — debut or not — to produce 20-plus points and seven rebounds while sinking four 3-pointers in under 20 minutes of play. He played just 18 minutes, but his 22 points marks the most in the shot-clock era (since […]
Continue readingNBA All-Star debate: Big questions surrounding 2020 All-Star starters
Who should be the No. 1 overall pick? Which players are our panel most excited to see team up Feb. 16 inside the United Center? How should the league tweak the selection process? Let’s dive in. MORE: Everything to know for NBA All-Star 2020 Bobby Marks: The No. 1 choice is all about Luka Doncic. […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: Pelicans hope Ball’s rise won’t be brief
Since becoming a starting-lineup fixture just before Christmas, Ball has impressively produced 15.5 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 7.9 APG, 2.8 3PG, and 1.7 combined blocks and steals during this 13-game sample of statistical success. Those in keeper and dynasty formats have found a post-hype gem in Ball, while the Pelicans can clearly lay claim to one […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings Week 14: Risers and fallers at the halfway point
Our biggest risers this week? The New Orleans Pelicans, who are expected to debut star rookie Zion Williamson on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Throughout the regular season, our panel (ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Andre’ Snellings, Royce Young and Bobby Marks and The Undefeated’s Marc J. Spears) is ranking all 30 teams from top to […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings Week 13: Latest risers and fallers
Our experts rank the best teams in the league, from No. 1 to No. 30, with the Utah Jazz rising and the Brooklyn Nets sliding. Throughout the regular season, our panel (ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Andre’ Snellings, Royce Young and Bobby Marks, and The Undefeated’s Marc J. Spears) is ranking all 30 teams from top to […]
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