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Dunks, game winners and a TD pass: Our favorite play of the season for all 30 teams
But that won’t stop us from reliving some of the best plays we’ve already witnessed from the 2019-20 season. From a powerful slam from the MVP favorite, to a full-court touchdown pass from OKC’s big man, to a free throw magic trick by Sacramento’s clever point guard, our NBA experts are breaking down their favorite […]
Continue readingThe all-time starting five for every NBA Western Conference team
We asked our NBA writers to come up with an all-time starting five for every current NBA franchise, along with one additional blast from the past. Only a player’s contributions during his time with that franchise were considered. (So, no, LeBron James doesn’t crack the Lakers’ all-time list … yet.) In this era of “positionless” […]
Continue readingOlympic basketball qualifying for Tokyo Games rescheduled
It remains unclear, however, if those spots will be earned while an NBA season is happening or if NBA players will be able to take part. FIBA has pushed back the dates for the four remaining qualifying tournaments to June 29 through July 4, 2021, meaning they would end 19 days before the rescheduled start […]
Continue readingFormer Celtics, Canisius guard John McCarthy dies at 86
Canisius announced that McCarthy died Saturday of natural causes in the Buffalo suburbs, where he grew up and lived most of his life. McCarthy spent six seasons in the NBA, playing guard from 1956 to 1964. He closed his career by playing 28 games with the Red Auerbach-coached Celtics, who were in the midst of […]
Continue readingPlaying fantasy football but not fantasy hoops? Here’s why you’re missing out
“I don’t care, I’m still taking Zeke at No. 2. No way the Cowboys throw this season away — they’re paying him.” “Yeah, but what about Melvin Gordon? I don’t think the Chargers are going to budge, so I’m not drafting him at all, I don’t care how far he falls.” “I’m taking Mahomes in […]
Continue readingSources: Bulls tab Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas to lead basketball ops
The Chicago Bulls are hiring Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas to become the franchise’s new executive vice president of basketball operations, league sources told ESPN. The sides were finalizing contractual details on a multiyear deal late Wednesday night, after offering the job to Karnisovas shortly after completing a second-round of interviews, sources said. Karnisovas, […]
Continue readingThe most likely Hall of Fame player on every current NBA roster
But which active players are on track for basketball immortality? Ahead of Saturday’s announcement of the full class, our NBA experts examined which player on each current NBA roster — from the locks to the long shots — is on track to join the all-time greats in Springfield, Massachusetts. MORE: Everything to know for the […]
Continue readingBulls seeking top executive with full authority on basketball decisions
Among the Bulls’ initial plans will be to seek permission to interview Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas and Toronto GM Bobby Webster, among other candidates, sources told ESPN. Chicago ownership has discussed the plan with executive VP of basketball operations John Paxson and GM Gar Forman, sources said. Paxson is likely to continue in […]
Continue readingNBA debate: The biggest threats to the Lakers and Clippers in the West
Is Denver the biggest title contender outside of Los Angeles? Which teams are the biggest threats to a Lakers-Clippers Western Conference finals? Our experts answer the biggest questions and make their bold predictions about the likely West playoff teams. MORE: How many real title contenders are there in the East? Kirk Goldsberry: Fiction. You want […]
Continue readingFantasy 30: Will we see Capela in a Hawks uniform this season?
To help, I’ve done the work for you and compiled a look at the most fantasy-relevant news and notes for all 30 teams around the league. Atlanta Hawks: The timetable has been pushed back for Clint Capela, who has yet to appear in a game for the Hawks since being acquired from the Rockets back […]
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