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Fantasy Basketball Trade Analyzer: Time to invest in Donovan Mitchell

Injuries, injuries and more injuries have been a common theme in the NBA this season. We have seen teams lose multiple stars already, which has a ripple effect across the fantasy landscape. One way to try and help your fantasy basketball team stay afloat through injuries is to make trades. Let’s discuss some players to buy low on, sell high …

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Ex-Celtic Robert Williams makes NBA history with wild stat line

Ex-Celtic Robert Williams makes NBA history with wild stat line originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston If you’re a Celtics fan looking for a pick-me-up after Boston’s stunning NBA Cup loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, we have three words for you: Robert Williams highlights. The former Celtics big man missed the Portland Trail Blazers’ first nine games while …

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Erik Spoelstra’s ‘horrendous’ mistake calling timeout when Heat don’t have one gives Pistons unlikely win

Even the best coach in the NBA has the occasional epic screw-up. Enter Erik Spoelstra. The Heat were in overtime of a tight NBA Cup game with a feisty Pistons team on Wednesday night, but Tyler Herro was keeping them afloat — he finished with 40 points, making 10 3-pointers, plus dishing out eight assists, including this incredibly alley-oop to …

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Popovich to make ‘full recovery’ from mild stroke

Gregg Popovich has been head coach of the San Antonio Spurs since 1996 [Getty Images] The San Antonio Spurs say veteran coach Gregg Popovich is “expected to make a full recovery” after he suffered a mild stroke earlier this month. The 75-year-old has missed the Spurs’ last six games with what was originally described as an undisclosed health issue. He …

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NBA referee Scott Wall undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 15: Referee Scott Wall #31 looks on during the first quarter of the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) Veteran NBA referee Scott Wall was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia earlier this year, the National Basketball Referees Association announced …

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How LeBron influenced Draymond’s decision to re-sign with Warriors

How LeBron influenced Draymond’s decision to re-sign with Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green, similar to one of his longtime Warriors teammates, contemplated a fresh start elsewhere but unlike Klay Thompson, ultimately decided to remain with the only NBA franchise he has ever known. Before Green, a first-time free agent, decided to return to Golden State …

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Don’t expect Doc Rivers to take fall for Milwaukee Bucks 3-8 start

There are about 40 million reasons Doc Rivers isn’t going to take the fall for the Bucks’ 3-8 start to the NBA season. Not that he’s blameless for Milwaukee stumbling out of the gate with the league’s 21st-ranked defense and 17th-ranked offense, but it’s not going to cost him his job. The Bucks are dealing with the aftermath of a …

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Gregg Popovich recovering from mild stroke, no timeline for return set

San Antonio Spurs v Houston Rockets San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich, the oldest coach in the NBA, suffered a mild stroke on Nov. 2 and is recovering from that, although there is no timeline on his return. The Spurs announced the diagnosis on Wednesday. The Spurs organization had closed ranks around Popovich since he went out on Nov. 2 with what …

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Embiid and George both out for second leg of back-to-back vs. unbeaten Cavs

Embiid and George both out for second leg of back-to-back vs. unbeaten Cavs originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers will have no All-Stars available for the second leg of a back-to-back Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Center vs. the Cavs. Joel Embiid and Paul George have both been ruled out with a “left knee injury management” designation. Tyrese …

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76ers sitting Joel Embiid, Paul George for ‘injury management’ vs. 1st-place Cavs

Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid reacts during an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) The Philadelphia 76ers are following through on their plan. Joel Embiid and Paul George are both listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to “left knee injury management.” Their status confirms a plan by president …

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Klay doesn’t regret Steph shimmy after Warriors star’s signature flurry

Klay doesn’t regret Steph shimmy after Warriors star’s signature flurry originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Klay Thompson had the most difficult defensive assignment in the Dallas Mavericks’ 120-117 loss to the Warriors on Tuesday at Chase Center: former teammate and fellow Splash Brother, Steph Curry. Because, of course, the two would be matched up against each other for …

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FanDuel Draws Backlash for Odds of Cavaliers Going Undefeated

Sportsbooks never give odds that accurately reflect real world probabilities. A recent line offered by FanDuel, however, took the discrepancy to a new level. A post on X from the FanDuel Sportsbook account on Tuesday afternoon promoted odds of +100000 for betting on the Cleveland Cavaliers to go 82-0 in the 2024-25 NBA regular season. The Cavs are the league’s …

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Wiggins’ fourth-quarter Luka defense helped seal Warriors’ win

Wiggins’ fourth-quarter Luka defense helped seal Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Luka Dončić was well on his way to another big game and stealing the spotlight during Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay Area before Andrew Wiggins stepped up and squashed just about everything that Dončić tried in the fourth quarter. Dončić, who …

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Eddie House identifies ‘tiny red flag’ for Celtics early in season

Eddie House identifies ‘tiny red flag’ for Celtics early in season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston When you’re the reigning NBA champion, you hold yourself to a higher standard. So, while the Boston Celtics own the second-best record in the Eastern Conference at 9-3, there’s still room for improvement. That much was evident Tuesday night, when the Atlanta Hawks …

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Fantasy Basketball Pickups: The return of the Time Lord

Few players have been more frustrating to have rostered in fantasy leagues than Robert Williams (12% rostered, Yahoo), as he’s been unable to stay on the court. He returned from a strained hamstring last week, and there were questions regarding how (or if) Blazers coach Chauncey Billups would play all three of his big men. But things sorted themselves out …

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Klay grateful for unforgettable return vs. Steph, Warriors

Klay grateful for unforgettable return vs. Steph, Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – How many times have we seen this movie before? One made shot ignites the flame. The next make sees flames turn to fire, ready to grow. Blink, and flames are fully developed, decaying all opposition in the fire’s way. Klay Thompson’s right …

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Why Draymond purposely kept emotions in check for Klay’s return

Why Draymond purposely kept emotions in check for Klay’s return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – On a night when emotions ran high on the Chase Center court and in the crowd, the Warriors’ most passionate player did a great job keeping his own feelings in check. Draymond Green put together a typical scoreline that has …

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Steph’s epic flurry sends 49ers players Deebo, Pearsall into frenzy

Steph’s epic flurry sends 49ers players Deebo, Pearsall into frenzy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Deebo Samuel and Ricky Pearsall had a courtside view of Steph Curry’s late heroics in the Warriors’ 120-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. And like the rest of Chase Center — and the NBA world watching — the San Francisco …

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