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Ham, Lakers unsure of availability for Wood, Vanderbilt
Wood has been sidelined since Feb. 14 because of discomfort in his left knee and underwent arthroscopic surgery on the knee on March 19. He averaged 6.9 points on 46.6% shooting (30.7% from 3) and 5.1 rebounds in 17.4 minutes per game prior to the injury. “All I’ll say is he’s still going through his […]
Continue readingNBA playoffs betting: How to bet each first-round series
Here are our NBA betting experts Tyler Fulghum, Andre Snellings, Eric Moody, Jim McCormick and Steve Alexander with the bets they like most for each series. Odds are updated as of publication. For latest odds go to ESPN BET 76ers to win the series 4-2 (+350). Jalen Brunson has averaged 34.8 points and 7.4 assists […]
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 offseason 2024: Schedule, deadlines, contract details
With many teams already doing deep dives into preparation for the 2024 NBA draft and this summer’s free agency, here’s a look at the league’s upcoming calendar, along with important deadlines for teams and players to exercise contract options. More than 30 players are in line for qualifying offers that would make them restricted free […]
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 free agents: Team-by-team lists for 2024 and 2025
Still, 2024 could be transformative in Los Angeles, with LeBron James and Paul George potentially becoming free agents this summer. Looking ahead to 2025, stars such Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson and Donovan Mitchell hold player options that teams will be monitoring very closely. Key: restricted = restricted free agent; player = player option; team = […]
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 readingLakers’ Anthony Davis aggravates eye injury, exits vs. Wolves
Davis was inadvertently hit in the face by Wolves forward Kyle Anderson late in the first quarter when scoring off an offensive rebound. Davis immediately went to the floor after the play and covered his face with his hands. The putback dunk gave L.A. a 35-30 lead with 24.2 seconds remaining in the first. Davis […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball: Dr. A’s weekly risers and fallers
I’m diving into this one thinking we’ll make it a Silly Season Warriors edition, because for most of us, there’s no point in steering the car now. We’re either destined to win our championships or we’re not. If you’re wondering what silly season means, it’s that time of the fantasy basketball season when players who […]
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