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NBA 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 readingLowe’s NBA League Pass Rankings: The top 10 must-watch teams in 2023-24
It’s time to reveal the top 10 in our 12th annual League Pass Rankings — the 10 most entertaining teams in the NBA, according to our proprietary algorithm. Remember: These are *not* power rankings! We revealed Nos. 11-30 here, along with a reminder of how the scoring works. I would have ranked a few teams […]
Continue readingMounting losses and controversies: How the Brooklyn Nets devolved into chaos in a matter of weeks
THE BROOKLYN NETS have just completed their fourth official practice of the season inside their gleaming training center, 3 miles from Barclays Center, with a beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline. Kevin Durant, who had turned 34 a day earlier on Sept. 29, walks over to the assembled media and quickly tries to end the […]
Continue readingNBA playoffs 2022: The 75 things you need to know about the 20 teams still standing
The NBA postseason is here, and the 75th season in league history could deliver one of its most wide-open chases to the title. The Phoenix Suns ran away with the league’s best regular-season record — eight games better than their closest challenger — but can Devin Booker and Chris Paul lead a second straight run […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball: Why short-term production matters more than ever
After last night’s total existential implosion against the LA Clippers? After surrendering a 35-point halftime lead? After those cataclysmic late-game events? Turn off your notifications. Set your phones to silent. Because the Bradley Beal trade chatter is about to hit decibel levels somewhere between a 767 jet engine and a 1976 Who concert. I’m skipping […]
Continue readingNine games, 8,000 miles and Kyrie Irving’s return: Inside the Brooklyn Nets’ frenzied two-plus weeks
As Kyrie Irving stayed away from his Brooklyn Nets teammates the past three months, he wondered what it would be like to venture out and watch a game like a fan. “I can’t really go out and watch at a local bar or anything like that,” Irving, who is still not vaccinated against COVID-19, said […]
Continue readingFantasy 30: Joel Embiid is playing at an MVP level
Here’s a look around the league at the most fantasy relevant news and notes for all 30 teams: Atlanta Hawks De’Andre Hunter was mentioned in last week’s column, and he’s still available in 85.5% of ESPN leagues. Since returning from his nearly two-month absence due to a wrist injury, he’s been outstanding. Hunter has averaged […]
Continue readingBrooklyn Nets to get James Harden back for Christmas matchup against Los Angeles Lakers
The Brooklyn Nets will have James Harden on Christmas but Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving remain in health and safety protocols and have been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Nets coach Steve Nash said Harden will play against the Lakers and the Nets will also have forward DeAndre’ Bembry, swingman […]
Continue readingJames Harden, Paul Millsap, Jevon Carter clear protocols for Brooklyn Nets, set to play Christmas Day
Nets coach Steve Nash said that while Harden, Millsap and Carter have been cleared, Cam Thomas, David Duke Jr. and Kessler Edwards have entered the protocols. Despite the fact that the Nets have not been able to practice as a group this week due to a COVID-19 outbreak that has seen as many as 13 […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball daily notes for Thursday: Anthony Edwards takes flight
The 10 triples established a new franchise record and Edwards also became the first player in team history with multiple games of at least eight made 3-pointers. Karl-Anthony Towns also shined for the team with 32 points and he now has scored 30-plus in four of his last seven games. The Timberwolves have now won […]
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