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Wolves ownership dispute set for mediation on May 1, sources say
Taylor ended what had been a three-year ownership succession plan in late March when he announced that Lore and Rodriguez had failed to meet deadlines on the sales conditions to assume majority ownership this spring. Lore and Rodriguez are aggressively in dispute of Taylor’s assertions and are pushing to restore the original agreement, which called […]
Continue readingBiggest takeaways from the first weekend of the 2024 NBA playoffs
Our NBA experts were at all eight Game 1s on Saturday and Sunday — all of which were won by the home team, the first time that has happened since 2013 — and shared their first impressions of every series, with a glance at what we might expect as these teams head into Game 2 […]
Continue readingAnthony Edwards drops 33, lets Suns know in Timberwolves win
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ dynamic young superstar, dripping with confidence, had already buried a string of jumpers, becoming more animated after each one widened the score. Then, with 48 seconds left in the game-defining third quarter, Edwards drifted toward the left wing and took aim. Kevin Durant‘s infinite wingspan was a touch too late on the […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Friday
The best places to look for those are probably in Detroit, Portland, Washington, Houston, Utah, San Antonio, Charlotte and Atlanta. If you paid attention on Thursday’s podcast, we were all about Chimezie Metu and, later on, Marcus Sasser and they both kind of went off. Metu had 15 points, eight boards, three assists and three […]
Continue readingNBA roundtable: Experts offer picks on regular-season awards
But NBA awards season is also right around the corner. Experts around the league are reflecting on the season and the deserving candidates primed to take home the hardware. Are there any players even close to contesting MVP favorite Nikola Jokic? And how long will it take for Victor Wembanyama to take home Defensive Player […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Sunday
Much like the last time I wrote this outlook (Friday), all 30 teams are in action Sunday, which is the final day of the regular season, so no one in the world should have trouble fielding a full fantasy team for the finale. However, doing it with productive players might be a little iffy, as […]
Continue readingNBA playoffs 2024: Everything to know about the 20 teams still vying for the title
In the Eastern Conference bracket, the Boston Celtics ran away with the top overall seed, but that didn’t mean this race lacked drama down the stretch. The New York Knicks needed overtime on the regular season’s final day to secure the No. 2 seed to complete a final month of reshuffling below the Celtics in […]
Continue readingSources: Colts’ DeForest Buckner gets 2-year, $46M extension
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have locked in another key piece of their core. In a continuation of moves made this spring, the Colts have signed star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to an extension Monday. Sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that it’s a two-year deal for $46 million and runs through the 2026 season. The […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Tuesday
As we’ve discussed throughout the season, we should leverage easily accessible indicators to help sift such busy slates. Leaning on injury reports and betting info to help direct us to the most actionable player pickups and the most fertile offensive climates. Who is missing from lineups can drive decisions, while point spreads and totals can […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Wednesday
Game 2 features the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Phoenix Suns. Donovan Mitchell missed Tuesday due to knee maintenance and Caris LeVert led the way with 26 points in a win at Utah, but I expect Mitchell to be back in action tonight. If Mitchell plays, don’t look for a repeat performance from LeVert. For the […]
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