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Anthony Edwards powers Minnesota Timberwolves’ win with career-high 34 points
At 19 years and 221 days old, Edwards became the youngest player in Timberwolves history with a 30-point game. “No matter if I’m playing good or bad, if it’s time for a big-time shot, I always want the ball no matter what,” Edwards said of his fourth quarter, in which he scored 13 points. “That’s […]
Continue readingPhiladelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has bone bruise in knee, to be reevaluated in 2 weeks
An MRI overnight revealed no structural damage to the knee that Embiid hyperextended in a victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night, sources said. Embiid underwent the MRI immediately after returning to Philadelphia late on Friday night, sources said. Embiid’s ACL and meniscus are fine, sources said, and there’s significant relief within the Sixers […]
Continue readingPhiladelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid to have MRI on hyperextended left knee
“[He] just fell awkwardly,” Rivers said, adding that Embiid will have the MRI after the team returns to Philadelphia later Friday night. “Thought there was a little contact when we went up to dunk the ball. Thought he fell with his balance off. “I’m not going to speculate [on the severity of the injury]. Tomorrow […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings: Storylines, must-see games and predictions for every team
The NBA’s second half is here. Which stars, storylines and matchups are we watching down the stretch? Can LeBron James and the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers wrestle the Western Conference lead from the Utah Jazz? Can Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors stay in the hunt? Can the New York Knicks challenge the […]
Continue readingFor Damian Lillard, ‘Dame Time’ with Portland Trail Blazers comes from within
OKLAHOMA CITY — With 5 minutes, 28 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Damian Lillard hit two hard dribbles with his left hand, putting his man on his hip and squaring up the help defender, Al Horford. It was a one-point game, the Oklahoma City Thunder leading, and as Lillard does, he hit the eject […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: Anthony Edwards becoming Minnesota’s top gun
Edwards has now scored 20 points in four of his last six games after having done so just three times in his first 22 professional appearances. With Russell sidelined for much of the last month, Edwards has sustained meaningful offensive production, averaging 18 PPG during his last 14 games, 11 of them starts. Also important […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: With Wood injured, it’s time to Boogie
Make your picks and compete for a chance to win $1,000! Make Your Picks Wood’s fantasy investors could be without the breakout big for an extended period, per ESPN’s Tim McMahon, so DeMarcus Cousins becomes a priority acquisition in all leagues. Cousins has been quite productive whenever Wood has been off the floor this season, […]
Continue readingPortland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard hits two 3s in 8.9 seconds to bury Chicago Bulls late
Damian Lillard hit a 37-foot 3-point shot with less than 10 seconds left to put the Blazers within two points. The Blazers then tied up Bulls star Zach LaVine and won the jump ball — which eventually ended up in Lillard’s hands. Lillard proceeded to drill a buzzer-beating, step-back 3 over the long arms of […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: Where Gary Trent Jr. is outpacing Damian Lillard
The 2020-21 NBA season may have already started, but you can create or join an ESPN Fantasy Basketball league at any time and start your season from when you draft your team. Sign up for free! Diving deeper into the team’s lineup data, we find that in 258 minutes of play this season with McCollum […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball waiver-wire finds: Luguentz Dort, Joe Ingles among key pickups
The 2020-21 NBA season may have already started, but you can create or join an ESPN Fantasy Basketball league at any time and start your season from when you draft your team. Sign up for free! A willingness to entertain competition for the last few spots on your fantasy hoops roster can prove rewarding. When […]
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