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NBA Power Rankings: What LeBron James’ injury means for our latest update, plus a new No. 1 rises
Add in the fact that the NBA-best Utah Jazz are showing signs of a midseason funk, and the race for No. 1 in the West is wide open. In the Eastern Conference, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the streaking Milwaukee Bucks have rediscovered the formula that has led to back-to-back regular-season crowns. Milwaukee now sits just two […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: The budding stardom of Anthony Edwards
In mounting a compelling comeback to defeat the Phoenix Suns, Karl-Anthony Towns posted 41 points to join Edwards in becoming just the second pair of teammates to each score 40 in a game in franchise history. Edwards and Towns are just the second rookie-veteran duo in league history to each score 40 points in a […]
Continue readingGolden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry out vs. Memphis Grizzlies, doubtful for Saturday’s game
“Steph is still pretty sore,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said before Friday’s game. “Frustrated he wants to be going tonight, but will not play. We’ll just continue to call him day-to-day … it’s up to Steph and the training staff to determine what is the smart thing to do [regarding a return]. And so I […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: Triple-double madness!
It’s become clear that James Harden has put himself in both the real and fantasy MVP discussions while carrying his team’s offense the last month. In the Brooklyn Nets’ win over the Indiana Pacers, there were dueling triple-doubles. Harden had 40 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists for his 16th career 40-point triple-double, the second […]
Continue readingStephen Curry says Golden State Warriors need to be sick of ’embarrassing’ blowout losses
SAN FRANCISCO — Following a 31-point loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, Warriors star guard Stephen Curry expressed frustration with his team’s recent play, acknowledging it’s time for Golden State to stop having “embarrassing” performances. “We’ve got to play better,” Curry told reporters after the 128-97 defeat. “We have to develop a […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings: The Brooklyn Nets aren’t slowing down; the Charlotte Hornets are making a push
One of the season’s biggest moves has already been made, with the Brooklyn Nets signing Blake Griffin last week after the former All-Star forward agreed to a buyout with the Detroit Pistons. The Nets, who have won 12 of 13 games behind James Harden and Kyrie Irving, are looking scary. As for the rest of […]
Continue readingStephen Curry, Draymond Green excused from Golden State Warriors’ minicamp
“First of all, I want to make clear that this is a voluntary camp,” Kerr said after the team’s first practice Wednesday at Chase Center in San Francisco. “And so [GM] Bob [Myers] and I have both been in touch with Steph and Draymond and we are well aware of their circumstances. And so they […]
Continue readingCollege Basketball Misery Index: When madness turns to sadness
It is patterned off the professional Sports Misery Index, in which we broke down each school in the top seven conferences (ACC, American, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC) and Gonzaga to see how miserable they truly are. The full methodology is outlined at the conclusion of this piece, but teams are […]
Continue readingTen things I like and don’t like, including the LA Clippers as NBA title favorites
Remember when people were worried about the Clips losing games without two or three starters, including one of the league’s 10 best players? That was cute. After destroying the Rockets in Houston Thursday, the full-strength Clippers have won six straight. Their new starting lineup is plus-41 in 95 minutes. They have outscored opponents by 12 […]
Continue readingFantasy 30: Will we see Capela in a Hawks uniform this season?
To help, I’ve done the work for you and compiled a look at the most fantasy-relevant news and notes for all 30 teams around the league. Atlanta Hawks: The timetable has been pushed back for Clint Capela, who has yet to appear in a game for the Hawks since being acquired from the Rockets back […]
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