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Fantasy NBA Daily Notes: Glenn Robinson III among players who could benefit from deadline deals
Sifting through last night’s box score from the Warriors’ loss in Boston, we find Glenn Robinson III continuing to shine in a busy role as a perimeter scorer for Golden State. Robinson and fellow wing Damion Lee both scored 11 points in the loss and each topped 28 minutes of exposure, meaning we can look […]
Continue readingEleven NBA things I like right now
Here are 11 things — all “likes.” This is a week to appreciate the beauty and ruggedness of the game. The power of Giannis Antetokounmpo: He can morph into any player type depending on what Milwaukee wants, and perform each at an All-Star level. Need him to masquerade as a traditional drop-back center so you […]
Continue readingLuka Doncic, Trae Young selected for Rising Stars game during All-Star Weekend
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson headline the list of players selected to the Rising Stars game during All-Star Weekend, the NBA announced Friday. The game, to be played on Feb. 14 at the United Center in Chicago, will follow the United States vs. […]
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: Simmons, Lillard make history
Simmons now has a career-best five straight games with 20-plus points. The 76ers are 4-1 during this stretch, all without superstar pivot Joel Embiid. Simmons currently leads the NBA in steals and is fourth in defensive win shares. He also sits eighth overall in value over replacement player (VORP), signaling real growth in his game, […]
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 readingPelicans set table for Zion Williamson with franchise-best 21 3-pointers
Two days before Williamson is expected to make his regular-season NBA debut, the Pelicans hit a franchise-record 21 3-pointers on their way to a 126-116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. New Orleans started the season 6-22 and at one point lost a franchise-record 13 games in a row. But roughly a month ago, just as […]
Continue readingFantasy 30: Trade season tips off with Teague
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: By re-acquiring veteran point guard Jeff Teague on Thursday, the Hawks give themselves a proven player who can serve as a backup to Trae Young, and a […]
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