Three observations after Embid injury scare lead Sixers to crucial win over Magic originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Make it seven straight wins for the Sixers with one game remaining in the 2023-24 season. The team recorded another crucial victory on Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center, taking a 125-113 decision over the… Read More »
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Steve Clifford’s red eyes betrayed his calm exterior as the Hornets’ 62-year-old head coach explained his decision to step down at the end of the season Wednesday afternoon. “This has been going on for weeks as we discussed things,” Clifford told the assembled media at Spectrum Center. “I just don’t see myself… Read More »
It was early March 2023, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s broad smile filled a box during a video call. The two-time MVP had joined us from Milwaukee’s practice facility, relaxed and contemplative as he rocked back and forth in a chair in the conference room, answering questions ranging from his secret pre-draft visit to Atlanta a decade… Read More »
CLEVELAND – The Eastern Conference is tossed with teams that have a degree of dominance mixed with periods of confusion and inconsistency – yet the optimism remains. The Cleveland Cavaliers fit neatly into both categories, sometimes enchanting and sometimes confusing. They’re better built than the pack that meekly fell to the New York Knicks in… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Checking the hype meter on the Celtics’ upcoming big matchups originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics begin an intriguing five-game stretch with Friday night’s visit of the Dallas Mavericks. With a nine-game winning streak and an eight-game lead over the Eastern Conference, the Celtics don’t necessarily have to worry about piling up… Read More »
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 »
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 »