Still, superstars like Bradley Beal, James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook could become free agents if they don’t sign extensions between now and June. Here’s our team-by-team look at all the players who can and will hit free agency over the next two seasons. Key: Restricted = restricted free agent; player = player option; […]
Continue readingThey’re hoping Cade Cunningham can be the player to finally get them back to prominence after making the Oklahoma State star the top overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft on Thursday night at Barclays Center in New York. “It’s still crazy to be in the moment,” Cunningham, wearing an all-black suit, shirt and tie, […]
Continue readingDoncic had 18 points and 10 assists, Klemen Prepelic scored 17 points and Slovenia rolled past Poland 112-77 on Thursday at Kaunas, Lithuania, to clinch a spot in Saturday’s Olympic qualifying tournament semifinals in that region. Slovenia (2-0) won its two games in group play by a combined 85 points. It now must win on […]
Continue readingAmong 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 readingHere’s a list of the most fantasy relevant trade rumors for all 30 teams: Atlanta Hawks: The Hawks have shown interest in Marcus Smart and Malcolm Brogdon and have been rumored to be willing to unload John Collins and Bogdan Bogdanovic. Another name to watch out for is Lonzo Ball, who has interest from multiple […]
Continue readingWith Delon Wright and Killian Hayes both sidelined by injuries, Lee and Dennis Smith Jr. have been the only available point guards on the Detroit roster for the last two games. Smith started on Sunday and once again last night, but has averaged just 16.9 minutes, 10.0 points, and 1.5 assists in this role. Lee, […]
Continue readingThe fantasy fallout for this injury is fairly clear, with forward Kyle Kuzma becoming a prominent offensive contributor and likely starter with Davis sidelined. Whenever Kuzma has been on the floor this season without Davis, his usage rate has jumped by 1.9% and he’s averaged 16.5 PPG, 9.7 RPG, and 2.4 3PG on a team-high […]
Continue readingFor nine days, the closest Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks came to some of his players was when he would pass by them on his way in or out of the gated parking lot where they received their daily COVID-19 tests. Brooks would wave and honk. No one dared roll their windows down — […]
Continue readingAfter scoring 40 or more points for the third time this season in yet another Washington Wizards loss, an exasperated Bradley Beal isn’t hiding his misery. Following his 47-point effort in a 124-106 defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans, Beal was asked if he’s frustrated. “Is the sky blue?” he said calmly. Beal is doing […]
Continue readingThe Wizards haven’t played since Jan. 11, and they are scheduled to play next at the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The Wizards said Deni Avdija, Davis Bertans, Troy Brown Jr., Rui Hachimura, Ish Smith and Moritz Wagner are listed as out for that game because of health & safety protocols. Thomas Bryant (left ACL) and […]
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