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Picking the right players and knowing who to fade are critical factors in forming a competitive fantasy basketball team. We’ve covered the guards and forwards facing competition or injury concerns; today, we close out our positional look by zeroing in on three centers to avoid in fantasy basketball drafts. Brook Lopez – C, Milwaukee Bucks Lopez, 36, is winning the …

Lowry expects former Heat teammate Martin to have ‘phenomenal impact’ for Sixers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Kyle Lowry isn’t the sort of person to feign enthusiasm for the cameras. If he’s unimpressed or irritated, the six-time All-Star point guard won’t hide it. So when Lowry speaks about former Heat teammate Caleb Martin, his praise jumps out. “I think …

(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! NEW YORK KNICKS 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Karl-Anthony Towns (unofficially!), Mikal Bridges, Cameron Payne, Pacôme Dadiet, Tyler Kolek, Kevin McCullar Jr., Ariel Hukporti, Landry Shamet, the draft rights to James Nnaji …

(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! DENVER NUGGETS 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Russell Westbrook, Dario Saric, DaRon Holmes II Subtractions: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Reggie Jackson, Justin Holiday Complete roster The Big Question: Can the Nuggets stem the tide …

The Las Vegas Aces and reigning league MVP A’ja Wilson may be in trouble. Though Wilson kept the Aces in it down the stretch, it wasn’t enough to get past the New York Liberty on Tuesday night. The Liberty, powered by another huge outing from Breanna Stewart and a clutch finish from Sabrina Ionescu, fended off Wilson and the Aces …

What Edwards learned from Steph during Paris Olympics originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Anthony Edwards learned a lot during his time with Team USA at the Paris Olympics, particularly from Warriors star Steph Curry. Speaking to reporters on Minnesota Timberwolves Media Day, Edwards explained his Olympic experience. “The best thing I learned was from Steph,” Edwards said. “I …

Draymond makes physical prediction for first game vs. Klay originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors star Draymond Green and his former teammate Klay Thompson will be friends for life, even after the sharpshooter left Golden State for the Dallas Mavericks. But things might not be as amicable on the court during the 2024-25 NBA season. “I’m running through …

Three takeaways from Kings’ first training camp practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – The first day of school has come and gone for the Kings, and the new kid in town quickly is getting acclimated to his new class. DeMar DeRozan spoke to media first after practice Tuesday, still a bit winded from one of the …

Victor Wembanyama is to make a leap this season and, to quote him after winning silver in the Paris Olympics, “I’m learning, and I’m worried for the opponents in a couple of years.” Maybe a few specific, well-known opponents in particular. Speaking to CBS Sports’ Ashley Niclole Moss Wembanyama laid out the three players he most would like to dunk …

Steph stresses importance of extension, staying ‘Warrior for life’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Plenty has changed over the past few seasons for the Warriors and franchise legend Steph Curry. Longtime Splash Brother Klay Thompson is with the Dallas Mavericks, former general manager Bob Myers no longer is with the organization and Curry now enters his 16th NBA …

Steph has hilarious self-aware recounting of Olympics dagger shot originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry had a hilarious response when asked about his late-game heroics in Team USA’s gold medal game against France during the Paris Olympics. Speaking to reporters during Warriors Media Day on Monday at Chase Center, Curry was asked if he saw that Kevin …

The NBA season is just a shade over three weeks away. Preseason basketball starts this Friday. Fantasy basketball diehards and mock drafters are already in full swing, however. Players’ average draft positions (ADP) can change significantly this early in the process. Below are six significant fantasy players that have seen their ADPs change meaningfully as of late. Fantasy basketball risers …

Draymond offers truth bomb on Warriors GM Dunleavy’s offseason moves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green is impressed with how the Warriors front office handled the always-turbulent NBA offseason. Speaking to reporters during Warriors Media Day, the 34-year-old gave his take on Golden State’s lack of significant roster moves. “To see them stand pat and say, ‘No, …

Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Vincent Goodwill spoke with the Cavaliers guard about his focus for the upcoming season, his expectations for the team under new head coach Kenny Atkinson and why he decided to sign an extension with Cleveland. Donovan joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of BodyArmor. View more Video Transcript Join us on behalf of body armor, Cleveland …

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — Josh Hart is rarely at a loss for words. But for a second on Monday morning … well, he needed a second. With the reported blockbuster trade sending All-Star forward Julius Randle and sharpshooting guard Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota in exchange for All-Star sharpshooting big man Karl-Anthony Towns evidently not yet consummated, New York could not introduce …

EL SEGUNDO — Dalton Knecht. Bronny James. That’s it for changes to this season’s Los Angeles Lakers roster, two rookies who may not be part of the regular rotation (Knecht has a chance if he shoots 3s like the Lakers hope and shows he can do more than just that). Essentially, the Lakers are running it back with a roster …

Former US presidents, football managers and Olympic athletes were among those paying tribute to Dikembe Mutombo following his death, hailing a man who leaves a legacy beyond the boundaries of a basketball court for those who follow in his giant footsteps. Shortly after the announcement of the 58-year-old’s death from brain cancer on Monday, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Vincent Kompany …

The 2024-25 NBA season tips off on October 22 with a double-header between the Lakers-Timberwolves and Knicks-Celtics. With opening night just three weeks away, fantasy basketball season is officially upon us, meaning multiple platforms have released rankings. Maybe you already have a preferred platform, you’re playing on multiple platforms, or you’re still undecided. In any case, comparing rankings from multiple …

Why DeRozan believes ‘sky’s the limit’ for Kings in stacked West originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – It has been a busy summer for DeMar DeRozan. On top of joining a new team, he ventured on a cross-country book tour to promote “Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm” – a remarkable memoir chronicling his struggle …

Chicago Bulls Media Day After sitting out two-and-a-half seasons and going through three left knee surgeries, Lonzo Ball wants back on the court — and says he’ll be ready opening night. The Bulls are being much more cautious, but would love to see him back on the court. At Media Day Monday, Ball talked about the surgeries and his hopes, …

The Knicks shocked the NBA world for the second time this offseason last Friday night, trading Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns. New York secured a star player at an especially-weak position, in hopes that the deal would propel them into contention, but had to sacrifice some major pieces in the process. While some consider Towns and …

The trade of Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo is not yet official. With the Timberwolves over the luxury tax’s second apron and the Knicks hard capped at that same tax line, there are a lot of restrictions in the new CBA for this trade, forcing the sides to pull in Charlotte as a third …

How long NBA offseason brought underdog Warriors together originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – One after another, they strolled into the Chase Center interview room radiating a similar vibe. It was as if they’d been coached. Or read the 2024-25 version of the “How to be an Ideal Warrior” handbook. Nobody resorted to the old bromide …

Brandon Ingram doesn’t have the best fantasy basketball context around him this season. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) Picking the right players and knowing when to dodge the landmines are critical factors in forming a competitive fantasy basketball team. Yesterday, we covered the guards facing competition or injury concerns; today, we’ll zero in on three forwards to fade in fantasy basketball. …

(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! BOSTON CELTICS 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Lonnie Walker IV, Baylor Scheierman Subtractions: Oshae Brissett, Svi Mykhailiuk Complete roster The Big Question: Are the Celtics as motivated to repeat? The Celtics posted …