We have two pieces of news to pick apart today: The announcement that USA Basketball has released a list of 30 finalists for the 2016 Olympic team, and the “non-commitment” from LeBron James regarding whether he will be part of the party. And yes, it will be a party. The games are in Brazil, after all. And LeBron, whose non-commitment is disingenuous at best, does not miss a good party. So let me tell you a little story about the Brazilians. [Read more…]
In an NBA season marked by unprecedented dominance, has the bar measuring success been raised too high? Are we too quick to criticize teams that are not playing at the level of the Golden State Warriors? Have we forgotten where the Cleveland Cavaliers were a year ago? Sure seems that way sometimes, and never more so than it has since Christmas as the Cavaliers followed up their NBA Finals rematch with a ghastly loss to the reeling Portland Trail Blazers, then struggled to
Thursday’s three-game slate tips off with the much-improved Hornets hosting Toronto. The marquee matchup on TNT has the Thunder in Cleveland. [Read more…]
We’re a quarter of the way through the regular season and the NBA landscape has shifted dramatically. Kobe Bryant is retiring after this season and wants to be remembered as a “talented overachiever” when it’s all said and done. Meanwhile, Bryant’s Los Angeles Lakers (3-15) trail only the Philadelphia 76ers (1-19) for the league’s worst record. With every loss, the Lakers grow closer to keeping their top-three protected draft pick and potentially land top prospect Ben Simmons. On the flip side, the Golden
There are six games on a fairly typical Tuesday NBA schedule. Daily fantasy contests at DraftKings close at 7:00 ET and while there are offerings for every budget, the $375K Tipoff Special is hard to resist. Pick an 8-man lineup within the salary cap, top score earns $50,000 cash. [Read more…]
Saturday’s 7-game slate again features Stephen Curry $10900 and the amazing Warriors, a two-touchdown favorite at home against Sacramento. Draymond Green $7400 triple-doubled as 17-0 Golden State scored 75 points in the first half; the MVP hit nine triples and scored 41 in just 31 minutes. [Read more…]
Last night in Atlanta, the Celtics lost by 24 as only Avery Bradley $5900 played well. Tonight they return home to host the winless 76ers, who might surprise them. [Read more…]
It’s an early 5:00 Eastern start for the Kings and Magic. DeMarcus Cousins $10300 is back from a one-game suspension, rested and dangerous. Nikola Vucevic $7300 will have easier assignments. [Read more…]