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Sources: Kawhi Leonard re-signing with LA Clippers after opting out of original contract
Terms of the deal are being finalized for Leonard, who declined his player option for $36 million this coming season to become a free agent but was expected to return to the Clippers. His decision to stay comes on the same day that Reggie Jackson agreed to re-sign with the Clippers for a two-year, $22 […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: Where the Milwaukee Bucks and every team stand for 2021-22
Now what? We’re not wasting any time spinning forward to next season, where a host of current contenders and potential superteams will aim to unseat Giannis Antetokounmpo & Co. in 2022. What will the Los Angeles Lakers look like in Year 3 of the LeBron James-Anthony Davis partnership? What kind of juggernaut will the Brooklyn […]
Continue readingCoach K won in all different ways, and his final team could be one of his best
When Mike Krzyzewski steps down as Duke head coach after the 2021-22 season, he will have won more than 1,100 career games and at least five national titles. The bottom-line numbers will defy belief, and Coach K will quite rightly be hailed for his remarkable and, in many cases, unequalled quantitative excellence. Yet it’s possible […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings: How the trade deadline and buyout market shake up the league hierarchy
Among the biggest deals of the deadline: Victor Oladipo joined the Miami Heat, Rajon Rondo joined the LA Clippers, Nikola Vucevic joined the Chicago Bulls and JJ Redick joined the Dallas Mavericks. Trades are cool, but the buyout market has been where contenders are really rising to the top. In addition to signing Blake Griffin […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: Grizz, Spurs show stretch-run upside as NBA resumes
Valanciunas wasn’t the only impressive performer for Memphis, as Ja Morant tallied 21 points and 10 dimes to give him his his 12th career game with 20 points and 10 dimes, tying Jason Williams for third most in franchise history. The top fantasy narrative from this contest might be to make some trade offers and […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings: Luka Doncic snaps the Brooklyn Nets’ streak; the Miami Heat stay hot
Backed by three straight wins, the Knicks are one of only four Eastern Conference teams — the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks are the others — with records greater than .500. But the Miami Heat are on their way to joining that group. Jimmy Butler & Co. have won six straight, are getting […]
Continue readingFantasy NBA Daily Notes: Chicago’s center of attention
Carter was also active on the defensive end with two steals and three blocks. After flashing some strong offensive play against Joel Embiid last week and with double-figure scoring in four of his last five games, Carter might just be the best available fantasy center. He’s out there to be claimed in over 50% of […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings: Why the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets are making noise ahead of Week 10
In the Eastern Conference, the Brooklyn Nets just keep winning. After sweeping at Staples Center — and their entire five-game West road trip — the Nets have run their win streak to a season-best six games. Where do the Suns and Nets check in? Let’s dive into our Week 10 rankings. Note: Throughout the regular […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams are starting the new year
Reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are currently tied for the East’s No. 7 seed — with the New York Knicks! What does it all mean? Nothing, it’s Week 3. Small Sample Size Theater has taken hold of the NBA standings. What do our experts think about the hot starts in Cleveland, Atlanta […]
Continue readingMemphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has Grade 2 ankle sprain
An MRI on Tuesday revealed the severity of the sprain after initial X-rays on Monday night showed no fracture. Morant took to social media after the news was announced. Morant was hurt in Memphis’ 116-111 overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, when he attempted to block forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot’s shot and landed awkwardly […]
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