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It’s not a stretch to say that in most fantasy basketball drafts, the late rounds can often separate the contenders from the pretenders. Pulling the lever on selections that require a bit of faith in the unseen or yet-to-be-realized potential takes a bit of fortitude but can pay handsome dividends when they hit. Accordingly, we’re highlighting multiple options at guard, …

2020 NBA Finals – Los Angeles Lakers v Miami Heat There was a time, not so long ago, when Danny Green was the veteran 3&D wing every contending team wanted to bring in — a solid defender and career 40% shooter from 3, he could fit in any system and make any team better. It’s why he has three championship …

Ten can’t-miss stops on the Celtics’ upcoming revenge tour originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Winning an NBA championship was supposed to silence the doubters, but it has instead fueled them. The Celtics may be favored to repeat, but that doesn’t mean they were treated to a coronation. Quite the contrary, July and August brought incoming flak from virtually every …

The American flag that Michael Jordan used to cover up a Reebok logo on the 1992 Olympic medal stand is going to auction. The flag is one of the items in Sotheby’s Colossal | The Ultimate Jordan Collection online auction that runs from Oct. 23 to Nov. 4. The flag is signed by all 12 members of the Dream Team, …

Danny Green, a 3-time champion and former Sixers leader, announces retirement originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Three-time NBA champion wing Danny Green announced his retirement on Thursday. “I never imagined writing this letter, even though I knew this day would eventually come,” Green said in a social media post. “My life has revolved around this game, taking me all …

It feels like a now-or-never year for the New York Liberty. They are back in the WNBA Finals and have the star power to win it with Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones. They have the best record in the WNBA this season and the best net rating by 3.1 points per 100 possessions (and +3.6 over their finals …

Opening night is almost here. Contenders are taking stock, evaluating their rosters from top to bottom. Even the smallest changes — a new role for a key piece, the addition of a player, or the health of a veteran — could swing the pendulum between a season brimming with championship promise and a slow slide toward an inevitable early exit. …

Stotts’ influence on display in Warriors’ preseason win vs. Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – On multiple occasions since joining the Warriors as part of a historic six-team trade over the offseason, Buddy Hield has said he probably wouldn’t have been drafted so high if it weren’t for his new teammate Steph Curry. As Curry was …

The Curious Mind of Caleb Martin: A Fresh Face in Philadelphia Basketball is not just about skill; it’s also about understanding the game. As teams shake up rosters and players adapt to new environments, the ability to ask questions and seek clarity becomes vital, just ask the Philadelphia 76ers’ newest forward, Caleb Martin. In this blog, we’ll delve into Martin’s …

(Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports Illustration) The 2024-25 NBA season is here! We’re breaking down the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlooks for all 30 teams. Enjoy! MIAMI HEAT 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Alec Burks, Nassir Little, Kel’el Ware, Pelle Larsson Subtractions: Caleb Martin, Delon Wright, Patty Mills, Orlando Robinson Complete roster The Big Question: Is there a …

(Amber Matsumoto/Yahoo Sports Illustration) The 2024-25 NBA season is here! We’re breaking down the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlooks for all 30 teams. Enjoy! NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Dejounte Murray, Javonte Green, Daniel Theis, Yves Missi, Antonio Reeves, Karlo Matković Subtractions: Jonas Valančiūnas, Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, Naji Marshall, Cody Zeller, …

The Knicks have one of the NBA’s best on-ball defenders (Mikal Bridges) and two of its best off-ball defenders (OG Anunoby and Josh Hart). What happens when you put all three in the same lineup? “That could add a whole different element to our defense,” Tom Thibodeau said recently. That element was on full display Wednesday during New York’s preseason …

Warriors’ 3-point frenzy exposes early concern for Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – If this was the regular season, the Kings would have been on the wrong side of history Wednesday night. The Golden State Warriors made 28 3-pointers in their 122-112 preseason win against Sacramento at Golden 1 Center, surpassing their franchise record of 27 …

What we learned in DeRozan’s perfect Kings preseason debut vs. Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SACRAMENTO — There was good, bad and ugly in the Kings’ 122-112 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center. But relax. It was just the preseason opener. While Sacramento undoubtedly has a long list …

What we learned as JK, Buddy lift Warriors to preseason win vs. Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – The last time the Warriors stepped foot on the Golden 1 Center court, their season came to an embarrassing end at the hands of a blowout loss from the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Play-In Tournament six months …

Orlando Magic v San Antonio Spurs We’re going to see a lot of this. Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama made their preseason debut together and they didn’t disappoint. The highlights included a lob to Wembanyama that included an and-1. Moritz Wagner isn’t even sure what he was supposed to do. CP3 is the greatest lob passer of a generation — …

On Tuesday evening, I participated in a 12-team, nine-category, head-to-head fantasy basketball mock draft hosted on Yahoo Fantasy. I joined a completely random mock, picking from the No. 3 spot against other semi-anonymous fantasy basketball diehards. Below, I’ll post my team, followed by some round-by-round analysis of surprises, lessons and general takeaways. Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: My Team Luka Dončić …

NBA: Dallas Mavericks-Media Day The Dallas Mavericks guard depth will get tested in the first part of the season following a new report that Dante Exum will be out for three months due to wrist surgery. Last week the Mavericks announced Exum’s wrist injury during training camp, and on Wednesday they confirmed he underwent surgery on Tuesday. Shams Charania of …

What Melton’s fitting nickname says about new Warriors guard originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Perhaps De’Anthony Melton’s potential impact on the Warriors this season is summed up best by the fitting nickname he received early in his NBA career. In an exclusive interview with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Kerith Burke at Warriors Media Day, Melton explained the origin …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Good Word with Goodwill Vincent Goodwill is joined by Isis “Ice” Young, as he is every Wednesday on the Good Word with Goodwill podcast, and the two of them open up the show by reacting to NBA.com’s survey of GMs around the NBA. Why are they picking the Celtics …

Anthony Edwards trash talks Jayson Tatum in ‘Starting 5′ clip originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jayson Tatum and Anthony Edwards were two of the five NBA stars to be followed by Netflix cameras for the “Starting 5” docuseries throughout the 2023-24 NBA season. They provided plenty of content during their first matchup in November. The premiere episode of the …

It’s one of the big-picture issues for the NBA: The best teams tend to win. We go into the season knowing exactly who the contenders will be come April, May and June. While that seems intuitive and a good thing, it’s not what we like as fans — we want teams to face jeopardy, we love underdogs and upsets. We …

LeBron James isn’t happy with the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason schedule. While five of their six games are manageable, it was this week’s quick trip from Southern California to Milwaukee that seemed to set the 39-year-old off. James took to social media Wednesday morning ahead of the team’s nearly four-hour flight from Los Angeles to Milwaukee for a preseason game …

Bronny James thinks they’re “pretty nice.” Max Christie says they’re “super cool.” D’Angelo Russell declared them his “favorite.” The Lakers revealed their 2024-2025 City Edition uniforms Tuesday, with a video that features several players — the ones mentioned above, as well as LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves — sporting the new duds and reacting to them. …

LeBron James isn’t happy with the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason schedule. While five of their six games are manageable, it was this week’s quick road trip from Southern California to Milwaukee that seemed to set the 39-year-old off. James took to social media on Wednesday morning ahead of the team’s nearly four-hour flight from Los Angeles to Milwaukee for a …