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‘His winning formula is amazing’: Ben Simmons steps up to seal Philadelphia 76ers win
But then, as Boston cut Philadelphia’s lead to four midway through the fourth quarter, and threatened to potentially steal the second half of this two-game series between these rivals, Simmons burst onto the scene. He fought on the offensive glass to score off his own miss. He stormed down the lane for an and-1 bucket. […]
Continue readingFree-agent forward Norvel Pelle planning to sign with Brooklyn Nets
Pelle, 27, is a limited all-around big man but an electric shot-blocker who has shown an ability to control space near the rim in his brief NBA and G League career. Pelle will have to continue to test negative for the coronavirus for several days before he can be cleared to join the Nets, sources […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: Sexton’s one-man show topples Brooklyn’s trio
Sexton scored 20 straight points for the Cavaliers during the two overtimes, joining LeBron James as the only member of the Cavaliers to score 20 straight points over the last 20 seasons. With an ADP of No. 73 overall in ESPN fantasy drafts, Sexton is currently seventh in scoring average in the entire NBA — […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball 30: Embiid taking his game to new heights
Here’s a look at the most fantasy relevant news and notes for all 30 teams: Atlanta Hawks: How good is Clint Capela playing right now? The veteran center has averaged 25.0 points, 18.7 rebounds and 4.0 blocks during his past three games, numbers that were helped by the monstrous 27-point, 26-rebound, 5-block effort Wednesday against […]
Continue readingSources: Cleveland Cavaliers trading Kevin Porter Jr. to Houston Rockets
The pick is top-55 protected, meaning it is likely never to convey, sources said. The Rockets are taking on Porter, a 6-foot-4 wing who was the 30th overall pick in the 2019 draft, as a reclamation project after personal issues have prevented him from playing this season. Porter, 20, averaged 10.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and […]
Continue readingDeshaun Watson’s no-trade clause puts Houston Texans in no-win situation
HOUSTON — There are four teams left in the playoffs, and somehow the biggest topic in the NFL is quarterback Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans. We covered the basics of why Watson is unhappy with the franchise that drafted him and what his options are going forward, but let’s go deeper on what would […]
Continue readingBrooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving returns, scores 37 points in double-overtime loss to Cleveland Cavaliers
In his first game with Kevin Durant and James Harden, Irving played 48 minutes and made 15 of 28 field goal attempts. Durant finished with 38 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, while Harden had 21 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists. “We will have good nights, we will have great nights, but it is […]
Continue readingInside the frantic finish of the Brooklyn Nets-Milwaukee Bucks thriller
For starters, there was no school for the holiday as three former MVPs — Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Kevin Durant — went toe-to-toe in a high-level showdown, with the Brooklyn Nets edging the Milwaukee Bucks 125-123. Even in the fan-less environment forced by the pandemic, the final five minutes of regulation between these two […]
Continue readingBrooklyn Nets star James Harden cites maturity as reason he, Kevin Durant off to historic start
NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and James Harden are jelling at an impressive pace — and the history books back that up. On Monday night, they became the first duo to score 30-plus points in each of their first two games with a franchise as the Nets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 125-123. […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: Far from Toronto, OG Anunoby thrives
Now that we’re nearly a month into the season, it may be worth recalling my deep sleepers article from December which identified Anunoby (who now ranks third in total steals) and his teammate Chris Boucher (currently third in total blocks) as dynamic defensive values. Anunoby has a unique statistical profile. He’s the only player this […]
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