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Suns’ Devin Booker: We’ll build on our bubble success for ‘years to come’
After finishing off their seventh consecutive victory in the bubble, a 130-117 victory on Tuesday over the Philadelphia 76ers, the Suns are one game away from being the only team to finish the NBA’s seeding games undefeated, at 8-0. Suns star Devin Booker knows that his team still might not be able to get into […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball: Ben Simmons among key players to watch in NBA bubble action
With appraisal of the 2020-21 fantasy market in mind, let’s highlight several key players and scenarios worth closely watching over the next several weeks in Orlando. Ben Simmons‘ recent shift to power forward from his role as the full-time point guard for the Sixers coincides with a seemingly meaningful shift in his willingness to shoot […]
Continue readingNBA Continuity Rankings: Which teams hold the edge in the bubble?
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, whose team checks in near the top of our list, has high hopes. “Continuity [will] help with trying to create a home-court advantage,” Malone said earlier this month of playing at a neutral-site in Orlando, Florida. “We have guys that have been together for a while, know how to […]
Continue reading2020 NBA awards ballot: Zach Lowe’s picks for MVP, ROY and close races
Remember the regular season? It was a thing, I swear. Here is the first part of my official NBA awards ballot for that season. 1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks 2. LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers 3. James Harden, Houston Rockets 4. Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers 5. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers A few media members […]
Continue readingNBA restart: Rosters, schedules and standings projections for every team
With scrimmages tipping off Wednesday, here’s our breakdown of every team in Orlando, Florida, including: current seed and most likely playoff seeds (via simulations using ESPN’s Basketball Power Index), remaining strength of schedule (ranked from hardest to easiest), seeding-game schedules (with win projections using BPI), full rosters and projected rotations. We’ve also included the number […]
Continue readingSeason’s impact on future salary caps central to NFL talks, sources say; NFLPA reps to talk Friday
NFL Players Association team player representatives are scheduled to convene on a conference call Friday morning as the players work to finalize an agreement with team owners on the rules and finances of the 2020 NFL season, according to sources. The sources said the two sides were still negotiating Thursday night on at least three […]
Continue readingNo. 5 SF Trey Patterson commits to Villanova over Florida, Indiana
The 6-foot-8 Patterson is ranked No. 26 in the 2021 class overall and as the No. 5 small forward. “I felt like I fit into their system and style of play,” Patterson told ESPN. “Their winning culture emphasizes teamwork and brotherhood, and that’s something I gravitate to. I have built a great relationship with coach […]
Continue readingThe cases for and against the NBA’s nine fringe playoff teams
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Wednesday that some players on non-title-contending teams are hesitant to restart. Rosters might be tweaked as a result, but the potential for a surprise postseason run remains. While the Memphis Grizzlies have the inside track at the Western Conference’s eighth seed, five teams are chasing them, including Damian Lillard‘s Portland […]
Continue readingVillanova’s 2016 NCAA title team earns virtual bragging rights over 2018 counterpart
For the past few years, members of Villanova’s 2016 and 2018 national title teams have bickered about a hypothetical matchup: Who would win if the two teams faced each other on the hardwood? That still isn’t clear. But bragging rights, for now, go to the 2016 squad after its 57-55 win over the 2018 team […]
Continue readingEric Paschall among top fantasy basketball free-agent finds
A willingness to entertain competition for the last few spots on your fantasy hoops roster can prove rewarding. When curating this fluid collective of statistical contributors, it helps to consider your end-of-bench players in direct competition with the talent floating in free agency. The goal of this weekly series is to identify players available in […]
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