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How player development keeps the Spurs a playoff staple
As Davis Bertans began his walk, the high-pitched crackle of the broken bits under the feet of the Spurs rookie resonated with each cautious step. This — clearly — was not a Spurs exercise. This was a “trust walk” in Latvia to prepare the national basketball team for EuroBasket 2017. The Spurs might not go […]
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 Wednesday
NBA action ramps up on Wednesday with a nine-game slate featuring the Denver Nuggets at the Miami Heat on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET and then the Los Angeles Lakers at the Sacramento Kings on ESPN at 10 p.m. ET. Other key matchups include the Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers, the Cleveland Cavaliers at the […]
Continue readingNBA betting: A dog that should be favored and four other picks for Sunday’s slate
LA Clippers +5.5 over Milwaukee Bucks (-105). The Bucks won six straight games out the All-Star Break, including a seven-point win over the Clippers without Giannis Antetokounmpo on the floor, with a heavy defensive effort that held their opponents to an average of only 98.7 PPG. Their defense has reverted in their last two games, […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Sunday
New this season, ESPN Analytics will also generate daily NBA fantasy projections. By combining historical player and team data and specific game factors, ESPN is able to accurately predict player box score stats. Accounting for injuries, trends in playing time, and other factors impacting future performance the statistical models can be used to help NBA […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Saturday
New this season, ESPN Analytics will also generate daily NBA fantasy projections. By combining historical player and team data and specific game factors, ESPN is able to accurately predict player box score stats. Accounting for injuries, trends in playing time, and other factors impacting future performance the statistical models can be used to help NBA […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Thursday
Rookie of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama won’t face Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings this evening due to an ailing ankle. Former Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons was shut down for the season by the Brooklyn Nets given an ongoing back injury. Karl-Anthony Towns and the top-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves face uncertainty over his […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Monday
New this season, ESPN Analytics will also generate daily NBA fantasy projections. By combining historical player and team data and specific game factors ESPN is able to accurately predict player box score stats. Accounting for injuries, trends in playing time, and other factors impacting future performance the statistical models can be used to help NBA […]
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