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Fantasy basketball: Breaking down the best deep sleepers in drafts
“Sleeper” might be the most popular term in the fantasy lexicon. It’s used to capture players we believe are bound to produce better statistical results than players with a similar average draft position. With the pursuit of such talents in mind, the premise of this piece is to identify players available past the 100th pick […]
Continue readingNew Orleans Pelicans, Larry Nance Jr. reach 2-year, $21.6M extension, agent says
The extension, tying Nance to the franchise through the 2024-2025 season, allows him to join the Pelicans’ key players — including Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum — on long-term deals. Nance was entering the final year of a four-year, $48 million contract. The 29-year-old Nance arrived to the Pelicans in a February trade […]
Continue readingHow New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been preparing for his return from a season-long injury
HOURS BEFORE THE New Orleans Pelicans hosted the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA’s play-in tournament, Zion Williamson took the court with assistant coach Teresa Weatherspoon. Williamson went through light shooting and dribbling drills but certainly saved the best for last. Late in the workout, Williamson got the ball on the baseline with his eyes […]
Continue readingBen Simmons, Kawhi Leonard and Zion Williamson: Reintroducing the NBA players we haven’t seen in a year
The 2021-22 NBA season felt more normal than the previous two seasons, but the sport was without some of its biggest stars. LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons all missed last season because of a variety of injuries, while […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball: These players increased their fantasy value most during NBA Summer League
Not necessarily. While there are many other factors besides pure summer league production to consider when evaluating a player’s fantasy basketball prospects, performance in Vegas does give some valuable insight. By looking at not just what a player did in Vegas, but also how he did it, and combining that with the fit, opportunity and […]
Continue readingNBA summer league 2022: Biggest surprises and disappointments so far in Las Vegas
The 2022 Las Vegas summer league has officially been underway for a week, with plenty of highlights. Several members of the 2022 rookie class debuted in the desert, including No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero and No. 3 overall pick Jabari Smith Jr. The top picks have battled it out, including one matchup between the […]
Continue readingNew Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson after signing extension: Want to prove I’m a winner
NEW ORLEANS — What a difference a year makes. Last year on July 6, his 21st birthday, Zion Williamson found out he had suffered a broken right foot, an injury that ended up costing him the 2021-22 season. This year on July 6, his 22nd birthday, the New Orleans Pelicans’ forward put ink to paper […]
Continue readingThe trio behind the New Orleans Pelicans’ improbable playoff run
Donning a white T-shirt that reads “My heart is on that court” and a pair of high pigtails, she begins the news conference in her dad’s lap. As her dad awaits the first question, she grabs the mic, ready to address the media. Before she can speak, Jose takes the mic back from her, ready […]
Continue readingBrandon Ingram’s 37-point performance on playoff stage helps New Orleans Pelicans even series with Phoenix Suns
“You’re the best player on the floor,” Nance tells him. Nance and Ingram were teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2016-17 season and half of the following year before Nance was dealt to the Cleveland Cavaliers. So Nance has watched Ingram grow over the years from afar, and when he got to New […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball 30: LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards are the real deal
Here’s a look around the league at the most fantasy relevant news and notes for all 30 teams: Atlanta Hawks: Lou Williams is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Mavericks with left hip soreness. If he is inactive then Kevin Huerter would benefit with additional minutes. He’s an excellent source of 3-point shooting in deeper […]
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