Las Vegas is famous for many things – a city in the middle of the sand, night after night of solid entertainment and some of the hottest casinos this side of China. Believe it or not, the state of Nevada actually plays a pretty mean game of basketball, as shown by the fact that their university team is gunning for the Conference Title this weekend. The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels are taking to the hardwood at Thomas & Mack Center in Vegas
DraftKings Advice: I Like DeMarcus Cousins; Win $100,000 Free
Still not playing daily fantasy at DraftKings? Tonight’s the night to give it a try. Somebody will win $100,000 and there are more than 40,000 other cash prizes in a massive contest that is free to enter with your first deposit. [Read more…]
All-Star dilemma: The last Eastern Conference PG
In choosing the All-Star reserves, the Eastern Conference is much less complicated than the West. But it appears that a backcourt position could be a point of contention. Kyle Lowry and Dwyane Wade are locked in as starters. Jimmy Butler and DeMar DeRozan have the strongest cases among non-starters. [Read more…]
Sheridan: MVP Rankings, Edition IV: The Post-Blatt Effect
What is the takeaway from David Blatt’s shocking dismissal as coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers? A few things, all of them related to the Cavs being weak-minded. (Hey, you make a move like that, and you open a window into dysfunction junction.) 1. The East is now a lot more wide open than people might have realized. Exhibit A was the Cavs’ mail-it-in effort in Saturday night’s home loss to the Chicago Bulls, with new coach Tyronn Lue explaining afterward that his
DraftKings Advice: I Like Jared Sullinger; Win $10,000 Free
There are two NBA games at 3:30 Eastern, with the Thunder huge favorites in Brooklyn and the Mavericks visiting Houston. The injury list, always important, is critical in that one. Dwight Howard (ankle) is out, so Clint Capela $6000 will start again, with Terrence Jones $5200 getting extra run. [Read more…]
All-Star dilemma: The West Frontcourt
Every year, All-Star debate centers around a team or player. Player X was snubbed. Team Y needs more All-Stars because of their record. We could see a convergence of debate in the Western Conference frontcourt this season. Players that deserve consideration for these spots include Draymond Green, DeMarcus Cousins, Blake Griffin, Dirk Nowitzki, LaMarcus Aldridge and Anthony Davis. [Read more…]
Sixth Man Rankings: Will Barton, Darren Collison lead Top 5
Some people perform best when there’s not as much pressure. You know, like when they’re not hearing their name and educational history shouted by an overzealous announcer in front of thousands of screaming fans. When they aren’t expected to “dab” or “quan-quan” as they greet their teammates after said introductions. Or when they don’t have to high-five the mascot on their way out to the center court, dap up their homies on the opposing team and listen to confrontational non-sequitors from Joey Crawford before tip-off. Don’t start
The Calm Before The San Antonio Storm
Whoever made the NBA schedule was a tricky fellow, especially when it comes to the Spurs. Through the middle of January, San Antonio will see both ends of the spectrum. Unfortunately for them, they will have to face the weaker grouping before the elite. In other words, they won’t need to up their game before facing the best the league has to offer. Thus far this season, San Antonio has shown that they are one of the best in the league
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