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Fantasy NBA Daily Notes: Consider picking up Ky Bowman
Snellings deftly identifies Detroit’s Christian Wood as a key winner at the deadline, as the surprising departure of Andre Drummond within the division to Cleveland opens a massive batch of opportunities as a scorer, defender and rebounder for the versatile big man. The fantasy public is already acting on such counsel, as Wood is the […]
Continue readingDid the Heat and Rockets trade their way into the title chase?
A little over three years ago, with the Heat at 11-30, Andy Elisburg, the team’s general manager, phoned Pat Riley to deliver a dose of realism. “Math is going to catch us,” Elisburg recalled warning Riley. It was his way of indicating that perhaps it was time to lean into a rebuild — for at […]
Continue readingNBA All-Star draft: Team LeBron takes AD first overall; Giannis selects Joel Embiid at No. 2
Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James divvied up the remaining 22 All-Stars taking part in next weekend’s NBA All-Star Game on Thursday night. The two leading vote-getters from the Eastern and Western Conferences went back and forth in selecting which players would be on their respective teams. James, who was wearing a black sweatshirt with two […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: LeVert, Fultz and Payton showing promise
Rostered in roughly 57% of ESPN leagues as of Tuesday morning, Payton has been uniquely productive as the Knicks’ lead distributor of late; he’s fourth in the league in assists per game (9.3) behind only Trae Young, LeBron James, and Lonzo Ball during the past 10 games. Entering last night’s action, Payton’s line during the […]
Continue readingNBA trade talk and what might happen before the deadline
The fun thing about the trade deadline is that it’s a deadline — which spurs activity. Just when you think it’s barren, seven trades come across Woj’s Twitter feed in a two-minute span. The lead-up has been a tad dull. Bradley Beal‘s extension took him off the market until the offseason, removing a big name […]
Continue readingLeBron James cites daughter in choosing Gianna Bryant’s No. 2 for All-Star team
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James says “every game is going to be emotional” as the Los Angeles Lakers play out the season following the helicopter crash that took the lives of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others on Jan. 26. Including the NBA All-Star Game in Chicago later this month. James, voted […]
Continue readingZion, Juszczyk and Giannis: Super Bowl LIV prop bets that cashed
Here is a rundown of some of the interesting ones that cashed, prop bets including Zion Williamson, James Harden and Kyle Juszczyk. Patrick Mahomes (+110) Mahomes was the betting favorite at +110 to take home MVP honors. He did just that, throwing for 286 yards and two touchdowns (along with two interceptions). Mahomes (14-1) Mahomes […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: Looking forward with young talent
As of Wednesday morning, Grant was rostered in just over half of ESPN leagues. He is the most-added player during the past week thanks to 19.3 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 3.3 APG, 2.8 3PG and 2.8 combined blocks and steals during the past seven days. Even when Millsap eventually returns, it could be hard for Mike […]
Continue readingFantasy 30: The return of Oladipo and other injury updates
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: In his 22 games this season, John Collins has played 11 at home and 11 on the road. Any guess where he’s been a better shooter? If […]
Continue readingNBA changes All-Star Game format, adds Kobe Bryant tribute
The NBA announced major changes to the All-Star format on Thursday, turning every quarter into a mini-game for charity before an untimed final quarter with a target score that will decide which team wins. Scores will be reset — back to 0-0 — at the start of the second and third quarters, then restored to […]
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