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Resetting rankings on top names
“Note: Brian McKitish’s top 130 players are ranked for their fantasy value from this point forward in the 2012-13 NBA season. Previous rank is indicated in parentheses. “ 1. Kevin Durant, OKC (1) 2. LeBron James, MIA (2) 3. Chris Paul, LAC (4) 4. Russell Westbrook, OKC (5) 5. Kevin Love, MIN (3) 6. Kobe […]
Continue readingMonroe, Millsap and Pekovic on rise
As I warned last week, this time-share will continue to frustrate fantasy owners unless an injury strikes in the Raptors’ backcourt. Calderon and Lowry have individual value, but they’ll continue to cut into each other’s minutes and production for the foreseeable future. Note: Brian McKitish’s top 130 players are ranked for their fantasy value from […]
Continue readingFantasy Forecaster: Dec. 17-23
I’ll highlight a few of these players as we dig into an enticing Week 8 schedule. “R” matchup ratings are based upon a scale from 1 (poor matchup) to 10 (excellent matchup) and are calculated using a formula that evaluates the team’s year-to-date and past 10 games’ statistics, its opponents’ numbers in those categories and […]
Continue readingPierce a buy-low due to Rondo injury
Note: Brian McKitish’s top 130 players are ranked for their fantasy value from this point forward in the 2012-13 NBA season. Previous rank is indicated in parentheses. 1. Kevin Durant, OKC (1) 2. LeBron James, MIA (2) 3. Chris Paul, LAC (3) 4. Russell Westbrook, OKC (4) 5. James Harden, HOU (6) 6. Kyrie Irving, […]
Continue readingEmbiid calls Dudley ‘a nobody’ after Butler fracas
More Teams. More Games. Jimmy Butler say if someone runs up on Joel Embiid again, he will do the same thing and Joel adds he will pay the fine. Butler was ejected Game 4. (1:02) NEW YORK — Jimmy Butler and Jared Dudley were both ejected from the Philadelphia 76ers’ 112-108 Game 4 victory over […]
Continue readingSixers look to walk ‘very straight line’ in Game 5
More Teams. More Games. Joel Embiid wants to keep the Nets guessing about his Game 5 status, adding that he is “scared of water” and does not know how to swim. (1:12) CAMDEN, N.J. — Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown warned his team heading into Tuesday’s potential closeout game against Brooklyn to not let the […]
Continue readingLos Angeles Lakers’ Rob Pelinka says offseason goal is to keep core together
“I think when you fall short of the goal that you set, it has to drive you,” said Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka, speaking to reporters on a video conference call. “It has to be the fuel that drives your passion, and I think us falling short as a […]
Continue readingLeBron James makes MVP case for Stephen Curry as Lakers ready for play-in showdown with Warriors
The Los Angeles Lakers’ repeat title bid will commence with LeBron James facing a familiar foe in the Golden State Warriors during the play-in tournament, led by James’ pick for MVP, Stephen Curry. “I mean, just look at what he’s done this year,” James said after L.A.’s 110-98 win at the New Orleans Pelicans, coupled […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings: Storylines, must-see games and predictions for every team
The NBA’s second half is here. Which stars, storylines and matchups are we watching down the stretch? Can LeBron James and the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers wrestle the Western Conference lead from the Utah Jazz? Can Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors stay in the hunt? Can the New York Knicks challenge the […]
Continue readingLos Angeles Lakers’ Alex Caruso stops Boston Celtics, saves team in final seconds
“One of the best defensive plays of the year,” Lakers coach Frank Vogel said after Caruso saved L.A. down the stretch by breaking up a golden opportunity for the Celtics. Caruso was stationed on the wing beyond the 3-point line when Kemba Walker was credited for a block on Davis with 10.8 seconds left, poking […]
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