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 readingMany fantasy leagues will be decided this week, adding to the gravity of Monday’s games. Two of the six games have spreads of at least 15 points — the Boston Celtics (-16.5) against the Charlotte Hornets and the Portland Trail Blazers visiting the Orlando Magic (-15.5). Such lines can make these contests less than ideal […]
Continue readingOn the pro side, the NBA has six matchups on the night. Three feature a postseason team against a lottery squad, and non-coincidentally all three have double-digit spreads. Two of the matchups are between two teams playing in the postseason and one is between two squads both headed for the lottery. The lines for the […]
Continue readingBoston has lost consecutive games against the Atlanta Hawks since its nine-game winning streak. It will take a team effort for the Celtics to beat the Pelicans, who have won 10 of their past 13 games. Let’s take a look at my first recommendation, which comes from this game. Jayson Tatum over 5.5 assists. The […]
Continue readingFor instance, the New Orleans Pelicans won’t have Brandon Ingram in the lineup for today’s tilt with the Boston Celtics. This means more usage and fantasy upside for two-way wings Trey Murphy III (42.6%) and Herbert Jones (40.4%). Even the absence of backup point guard Jose Alvarado propels increased value for this 3-and-D duo, as […]
Continue readingMykhailiuk, 26, has played for six teams across his five NBA seasons, including brief stints with the New York Knicks and Charlotte Hornets last season. The 6-foot-7 Ukrainian guard, who played college ball at Kansas, is a quality 3-point shooter, hitting 42% of his triples across 32 games with the Knicks and Hornets last season […]
Continue readingThe 2022-23 NBA season is finally here, and that means players will show off their style on the pregame runway. Tuesday night saw some of the league’s brightest stars rock outstanding attire. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James channeled his 2003 draft-day look with modern updates. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green also rocked an […]
Continue readingBetween the one-time transfer waiver and the extra year of eligibility due to the pandemic-impacted 2020-21 season, keeping track of the comings and goings has become borderline impossible. As one coach said to me recently, it feels like every player in the country can find a year of eligibility if they really try. But keeping […]
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