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Ten NBA things I like and don’t like, including the Lakers without LeBron
It’s really the only blemish on an otherwise dominant season: The Lakers average 100.5 points per 100 possessions with LeBron James on the bench — three points worse than the league’s clankiest offense. It’s all shooting: The Lakers with LeBron sitting don’t get nearly as many profitable shots — corner 3s and attempts in the […]
Continue readingHow the NBA’s race for the 2-seed in the East playoffs will be decided
“They’re gonna be impactful,” Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse said, hours before his team won one of these games against the Boston Celtics in late December. “They’re really going to become impactful later on in the year, when you look back. “There’s going to be jockeying for position, there’s no doubt about it.” On Thursday, […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: Streaking Memphis on a roll
It’s not just top Rookie of the Year candidate Ja Morant and gifted second-year talent Jaren Jackson Jr. who are putting in impressive minutes, as surging scoring guard Dillon Brooks continues to be efficient from the field. Brooks delivered 19 points last night and has averaged 16.4 PPG with 1.3 “stocks” (steals plus blocks) per […]
Continue readingNBA All-Star Game 2020: Rosters, schedule, news and how to watch
The 2020 NBA All-Star Game will tip off on Feb. 16 at the United Center in Chicago. This will be the third year in which captains will participate in a fantasy draft and select their own teams, compared to the traditional East vs. West format. Stay up to date on all the latest All-Star intel […]
Continue readingFantasy 30: Adebayo’s versatility, Whiteside’s big season
To help, I’ve done the work for you and compiled a look at the most fantasy-relevant news and notes for all 30 teams around the league. Atlanta Hawks: Little-known point guard Brandon Goodwin came up big in the absence of Trae Young on Monday night against Orlando, scoring 21 points and adding six assists in […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: SGA, Schroder shining for Thunder
Afforded rare freedom on the offensive end to serve as the Thunder’s version of Lou Williams, Schroder’s surge in scoring could prove somewhat sustainable. Highlights Saturday James Harden, Houston Rockets: 47 points (15-27 FG), 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 TO Hassan Whiteside, Portland Trail Blazers: 16 points (6-9 FG), 22 rebounds, 2 assists, 7 blocks, […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: Hawks D is fantasy’s best friend
The Knicks had been the only team in the league in the past two seasons without a 20-point win, but the stellar play of Mitchell Robinson off the pine and a career-best performance from RJ Barrett blew the game open in New York’s favor. A key area of domination for Robinson and his teammates was […]
Continue readingTen NBA things I like and don’t like, including Miami’s motion blur
The post-LeBron James Miami Heat adapted to their superstar void by crafting a whirring motion offense designed to add up to more than the sum of its parts. They cut and screened and led the league in handoff plays — including fake handoffs that functioned almost like quarterback keepers. Butler can both exist outside that […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings Week 8: Lakers have most wins, but Bucks’ blowouts keep them No. 1
The win streak of the Milwaukee Bucks didn’t come close to being snapped this week, and they retain the top spot ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers. But here come the Boston Celtics surging right behind them to leap past the LA Clippers to round out the top four. Throughout the regular season, our panel […]
Continue readingFantasy 30: Injuries are providing opportunities for healthy teammates
To help, I’ve done the work for you and compiled a look at the most fantasy-relevant news and notes for all 30 teams around the league. Atlanta Hawks: Jabari Parker has cooled off. After an impressive month of November that saw the former lottery pick put up 17.7 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 2.4 APG and 1.9 […]
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