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From Charles Barkley to Joel Embiid: The fight to modernize the NBA big man
Embiid also confesses that what he craves nearly as much as knocking down those treys is to lure players into believing he is about to release the 3. He does this with a most curious pump fake: hoisting the ball well above his head, then unfolding ever so slowly, like a rusty crane squeaking in […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: Caris LeVert poised to return soon
Brooklyn is in Dallas tonight in a game that features some important fantasy narratives for Thursday’s rich nine-game slate, with the potential for LeVert’s return from injury during the next few games as the primary story. LeVert participated in an intense full practice for the first time in two months earlier this week, signaling an […]
Continue readingA different Kristaps Porzingis is leading the Mavericks alongside Luka Doncic
The topic of Kristaps Porzingis’ post-ups had just been broached after the Dallas Mavericks’ 102-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 26, and Carlisle had already heard enough. “The post-up just isn’t a good play anymore,” the Mavs’ head coach said. “It just isn’t a good play. It’s not a good play for […]
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 readingGiannis Antetokounmpo says 30 wins nice but Bucks can get better
Following Monday’s 123-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls, the Bucks reached 30 wins on the earliest calendar date since December 1980, when both the Philadelphia 76ers (Dec. 16) and Phoenix Suns (Dec. 23) reached that mark, according to research by the Elias Sports Bureau. Although Milwaukee’s goals are much bigger for the season, even this […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings Week 11: Miami Heat climb as L.A. teams stumble into 2020
Jimmy Butler & Co. have the league’s longest active win streak at five games, a run bookended by two tight victories over the Philadelphia 76ers. Miami’s rise coincides with some shaky play from the Staples Center roommates, as the Los Angeles Lakers (losers in four of six) and the LA Clippers (losers in four of […]
Continue readingClippers’ Kawhi Leonard honored as AP male athlete of the year for 2019
“What it do, baby?” For Kawhi Leonard in 2019, there finally is an answer to his infamous question: He did everything, without talking much. Leonard is The Associated Press’ male athlete of the year for 2019, comfortably winning a vote by AP member sports editors and AP beat writers. He becomes the fifth NBA player […]
Continue readingJoel Embiid, Sixers’ 3-point barrage help bury Bucks
The free throws swished through the net Wednesday and Philadelphia marched toward a 21-point halftime lead against the league’s best offensive team — the Milwaukee Bucks. It was the Sixers’ 3-point barrage, though, that helped them to a 121-109 victory over Milwaukee. “I think this team is designed for the playoffs,” Sixers coach Brett Brown […]
Continue readingMalcolm Brogdon returns to Milwaukee: Pacers valued me more than Bucks
Brogdon moved from Milwaukee to Indiana after a sign-and-trade in July, but he still received a warm reception from Bucks fans and ex-teammates on Sunday when the Pacers were introduced with “The Grinch” theme song. Brogdon finished with 10 points and 10 assists in 30 minutes in the Pacers’ 117-89 loss. Still, Brogdon made it […]
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