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We are nearly a month into the NBA season. With a decent sample size in hand, we have a bit of a better gauge of the trade market for fantasy basketball. Let’s discuss some players to buy low on, sell high on or hold based on the first month of the season. Buy Josh Giddey, Chicago Bulls The trade from …

We have what could be considered a modest slate by Wednesday standards, as there are “only” eight games on tap. Naturally, that still gives us a very robust player pool to work with, and we fortunately have several players carrying salaries that render them very high-upside value options. As customary, we’ll highlight multiple advantageous positional matchups to exploit at each …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Good Word with Goodwill On this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Isis “Ice” Young to talk about some of the biggest disappointments in the league so far this season. They start in Philadelphia, where the 76ers …

The finger-pointing has started in Philadelphia, where a team that entered training camp with championship aspirations has stumbled to a 2-11 record and had an hour-long postgame team meeting where Tyrese Maxey is calling out his friend Joel Embiid. ‘ A couple of fingers were pointed in that meeting at head coach Nick Nurse — players said they wanted to …

Three big numbers from Celtics’ streak-busting win over Cavs originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The biggest number from the Boston Celtics’ streak-snapping win over the previously undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night is, rather obviously, 1. The Celtics are now the 1 in Cleveland’s 15-1 record. But that was far from the only notable digit on the night. From …

Cavs’ ownership group launches bid for WNBA team in Cleveland: Why it has a shot CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers are looking to make a second foray into the WNBA, with majority owner Dan Gilbert “actively pursuing” the American pro women’s league’s 16th team. “Cleveland’s vibrant ecosystem of world-class assets, passionate and engaged sports fans, coupled with a culture that has …

Kerr admits Warriors are ‘very concerned’ about Melton’s ACL injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It appears the Warriors could be without one of their starters for an extended period of time. Veteran guard De’Anthony Melton suffered a sprained ACL in Golden State’s 120-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 12, and the team announced the following …

Why Draymond believes Harden deserves top spot on NBA 3-point list originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green believes James Harden, not his Warriors teammate Steph Curry, deserves the No. 1 spot on the NBA’s all-time 3-point list — but not for the reasons one might think. Earlier this month, Harden spoke to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania …

As they embark on the longest road trip of the season, the Knicks look and sound like a team that’s finding a rhythm on offense. “We’re starting to click,” Josh Hart said late Monday night. “I think we’re starting to figure out how to play with each other,” Cam Payne said a few minutes later. The eye test and the …

Steph wants to set unbreakable 3-pointer record but sees one threat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A few days after James Harden moved past Ray Allen and into second place on the NBA’s career list for made 3-pointers, he shared an embrace with the man in first place. That’s about as close as Stephen Curry wants anyone to …

With the NBA season approaching the one-month mark, our writers weigh in on the biggest surprises and disappointments so far, plus rank the top title contenders in the early going. 1. Most pleasant surprise of the season so far? Ben Rohrbach: The Cleveland Cavaliers. I figured last season, when they lost to the Boston Celtics in a five-game, second-round playoff …

Steph cherishing two meaningful Warriors trips in ‘special’ Year 16 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Circling games on the Warriors’ schedule ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season seemed like a handful of obvious choices from afar. Klay Thompson’s Chase Center return was the clear can’t-miss game. Draymond Green’s first time playing former Warrior Jordan Poole was sure to …

D-White’s reaction to Tatum’s ‘favorite teammate’ admission is gold originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston BOSTON — Jayson Tatum-and-Derrick White joint press conferences have become appointment viewing, and Tuesday night didn’t disappoint. The Boston Celtics co-stars — who shared a podium together following a preseason game in Abu Dhabi and a late-October win over the Detroit Pistons — decided to …

Steph wants to be ‘greedy,’ push for fifth NBA championship originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Through 15-plus seasons in the NBA, Stephen Curry has collected enough trophies, plaques, medals, jewelry and keepsakes to fill a wholesale warehouse. His Golden State Warriors career is full, yet there is one more box he wants to check. And it’s one he …

Laker Dalton Knecht celebrates after dunking during a win over the the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena Tuesday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Almost 11 months ago to the date, Dalton Knecht was in his worst slump of the season. The jump from the Big Sky Conference to the SEC had been going great, the points were pouring in, …

Josh Giddey, the Bulls’ starting point guard, might want to consider a position change. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) For well over a hundred years, the world’s population has at large been spellbound by the tale of the Loch Ness monster, also known as Nessie, a prehistoric creature occupying the old waters in Northern Scotland. Interest in the creature peaked …

Yahoo Sports AM is our daily newsletter that keeps you up to date on all things sports. Sign up here to get it every weekday morning. 🚨 Headlines 🏀 Down goes Cleveland: The Celtics beat the Cavaliers, 120-117, in NBA Cup action to hand the Cavs their first loss and halt their historic 15-0 start. Only the 2015-16 Warriors (24-0) …

Due to a sprained ankle, the Lakers have been without Rui Hachimura for the last three games. That opened the door for first-round pick Dalton Knecht to move into the starting lineup, and he’s made the most of his opportunity. A double-digit scorer in four straight, he caught fire in Tuesday’s win over the Jazz. Knecht shot 12-of-16 from the …

Jayson Tatum was one of six Celtics’ players to hit double figures [Getty Images] The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 15-match winning run came to an end in a thrilling 120-117 defeat by the Boston Celtics in the NBA Cup at TD Garden. The Cavaliers became just the fourth franchise in NBA history to go 15-0 at the start of a campaign by …

Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics – Emirates NBA Cup There were a lot of things Boston did right in this game: Great defense, particularly in the first half, taking Cleveland out of its flow and keeping the ball on one side of the court; Jayson Tatum scoring 33; Al Horford hanging with the two big men the Cavaliers roll out …

LeBron James celebrates Dalton Knecht’s three-pointer against the Jazz in the second half. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) LeBron James stood at midcourt early in the fourth, his hands on his hips while a faint cheer began to echo through the building. “M-V-P. M-V-P.” For 22 seasons, James has been on the court while those letters were shouted at …

It looks like the Lakers got exactly the player they needed with Dalton Knecht. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent) Dalton Knecht was the biggest steal of the 2024 NBA Draft, and the Los Angeles Lakers are indeed making out like bandits. In his fourth career start, the guard dropped 37 points on 12-of-16 shooting (9-of-12 from deep) with five rebounds and zero …

How can Celtics advance in NBA Cup? Updated standings and scenarios originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics’ quest for the NBA Cup is back on track. But they’ll need some help. The Celtics handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their first loss of the 2024-25 season Tuesday night with a rousing 120-117 win at TD Garden. The victory also …

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 33 points in their 120-117 victory Tuesday to end Cleveland’s 15-0 start to the season. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images) BOSTON — Everyone knew the deal. The Cleveland Cavaliers entered Tuesday’s game against the reigning champions with a 15-0 record, second-best start to a season ever, and it was an NBA Cup game to …

Russell Westbrook still has some triple-doubles in him. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) There might be some criticisms of his game, but there is one thing Russell Westbrook has done better than anyone in NBA history. The Denver Nuggets guard became the first player to record 200 career triple-doubles on Tuesday, posting 12 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists in a 122-110 …