Tag Archives: 76ers

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wired: Silly Season Edition

We’re changing the layout for this column. Normally we compare who is ‘tired’ and who is ‘wired’, but at this time of year things are very different. We can usually identify where a player is tired or unsure by the number of leagues he’s placed in, but that number won’t be super accurate at this… Read More »

Four burning NBA questions with playoffs a month away: Can the Heat make it to the Finals?

The long grind of the regular season is coming to an end, with a new, more urgent grind on the horizon. Here are a few burning questions facing the NBA, a month away from the start of the playoffs. The refereeing has become lighter, the number of fouls has dropped and the scores are not… Read More »

The Playlist: Week 20: Fantasy Basketball Waiver Picks and Drafting Advice

Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that tells you who and what to play — when it comes to music or other things in my rotation — for the week ahead in fantasy basketball. Each week you’ll see a compilation of the pickups you need to make, lineup notes (who’s in and out of… Read More »

After another trade, Buddy Hield will look for his place with a contender

The trade deadline brought another change of scenery for Buddy Hield, the third midseason move of his career. And yet his move to Philadelphia offered a different twist than the first two blockbusters that uprooted the Bahamian gunslinger. Midway through his rookie campaign in New Orleans, Hield landed in Sacramento, remember, when the Kings parted… Read More »

The Playlist: Week 19 fantasy basketball waiver call and lineup advice

Kyle Lowry has made a fantastic impact since joining the 76ers. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that tells you who and what to play — when it comes to music or other things in my rotation — for the week ahead in fantasy basketball. Each week you’ll see… Read More »

Fantasy Basketball First of the Month: What to do if you’re fighting for a playoff spot

It’s the first of the month and Week 19 is approaching, and so are the fantasy basketball playoffs. Fighting for a spot in the playoffs can get ugly, so you should try to control your destiny as much as possible. As we head into fantasy season, we’ll be checking for weaknesses in every matchup so… Read More »

How to watch the NBA Dunk Contest, the 3-Point Contest, and Steph vs. You can watch Sabrina during the 2024 All-Star Weekend

Stephen Curry will take on Sabrina Ionescu on the court this All-Star Weekend for the first-ever three-point battle between the NBA and WNBA. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) It’s time for the 73rd NBA All-Star Weekend, as Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James once again face off as the captains of Teams East and West, respectively, in… Read More »

Fantasy Basketball Trade Analyzer: Who to Target and Deal with the NBA Trade Deadline in the Rearview Mirror

Darius Garland is the perfect buy-low candidate right now. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) Specially for Yahoo Sports A buyers’ market is emerging. Multiple changes in scenery after the trade deadline and teams developing into ultimate form throughout the season have produced some intriguing fantasy basketball trade candidates. Trade for: Darius Garland, Cavaliers Garland’s production… Read More »

Yahoo Sports AM: The Final Four

We hope you enjoy this edition of Yahoo Sports AMour daily newsletter that keeps you informed of everything sports related. Register here to receive it in your inbox every weekday morning. 🚨Heads ⚾️ Hader to Houston: The Astros signed five-time All-Star closer Josh Hader to a five-year, $95 million deal, the largest current value contract… Read More »

Yahoo Sports AM: Joel Embiid is unstoppable

We hope you enjoy this edition of Yahoo Sports AMour daily newsletter that keeps you informed of everything sports related. Register here to receive it in your inbox every weekday morning. 🚨Heads 🏀 College hoops scoreboard: Seton Hall upset No. 5 UConn, No. 21 Duke defeated No. 10 Baylor, Villanova knocked off No. 12 Creighton… Read More »