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Brooklyn Nets’ James Harden misses third straight game because of hamstring injury amid trade speculation
It was the third consecutive missed game for Harden, and it remains unclear when he’ll be able to return to the floor. Coach Steve Nash said before Tuesday’s game that he wasn’t sure whether Harden would be ready to play Thursday against the Washington Wizards. “I think he’s still doing his strengthening,” Nash said. “He’ll […]
Continue readingCoach Steve Nash says Brooklyn Nets are not trading James Harden
“Yes,” Nash said. “That’s correct.” Nash also said Harden has repeatedly told him that he wants to stay in Brooklyn for the foreseeable future. “I’ve talked to James; he wants to be here,” Nash said. “He wants to be here long term as well, so I don’t think anything’s changed other than noise from the […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball daily notes for Friday: Saddiq Bey sustains value upon Jerami Grant’s return
Maybe fantasy managers have been hesitant to trust Bey’s production with Grant’s recent return, but last night suggests the Villanova product can sustain real statistical value even with his veteran peer in the rotation. After all, Bey is rostered in just 64.3% of ESPN leagues despite averaging 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.9 3-pointers in […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball daily notes for Thursday: Luguentz Dort brings the thunder
Doncic delivered his eighth career game with 40 points and 10 assists, breaking a tie with Oscar Robertson and Trae Young for the most by any player before turning 23. However, it was Dort who tallied 14 of his 30 points in the decisive overtime period, matching Russell Westbrook‘s franchise record for the most points […]
Continue readingFantasy 30: Wendell Carter Jr. is breaking out in Orlando
Here’s a look around the league at the most fantasy relevant news and notes for all 30 teams: Atlanta Hawks Onyeka Okongwu is sharing time with starter Clint Capela, but his efficiency makes him a candidate for fantasy lineups, especially in deeper formats. This season, Okongwu has averaged 23.2 MPG. However, he averages 16.7 PPG, […]
Continue readingKevin Durant (left knee sprain) set to undergo MRI, while Brooklyn Nets ‘hope for the best outcome’
The team called it a sprain, and it occurred with just under six minutes left in the quarter as Pelicans guard Herb Jones drove to the basket and collided with Nets guard Bruce Brown, who fell backward into Durant, who was standing behind the play. Nets coach Steve Nash said Durant would undergo an MRI […]
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 readingKevin Durant, Kyrie Irving enter NBA’s health and safety protocols, among 10 Brooklyn Nets players added this week
Less than a day after deciding to bring Kyrie Irving back as a part-time player, the Brooklyn Nets saw their roster become further decimated with Kevin Durant and Irving entering the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Saturday. The Nets’ roster has been crushed by COVID-19, with 10 players now in protocols, including Durant, Irving, […]
Continue readingBrooklyn Nets to bring back Kyrie Irving for road games outside New York, Toronto
The Brooklyn Nets are bringing back All-Star guard Kyrie Irving as a part-time player for games outside of New York and Toronto, the team announced Friday. Irving, who has been unwilling to satisfy New York City mandates and become vaccinated to play in home games or road games at Madison Square Garden, will be eligible […]
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