Tag Archives: Milwaukee

Pistons looking for president of basketball operations after worst season in franchise history

General manager Troy Weaver (left) and team owner Tom Gores haven’t had much to smile about with the Pistons. Detroit was 54-192 over the past three seasons. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images) After the worst season in franchise history, the Detroit Pistons need to make some changes. A move for general manager Troy Weaver or even head… Read More »

The Bucks have had a terrible season. Is there hope for better days?

In the span of a few weeks this past fall, the Milwaukee Bucks traded for perennial All-Star point guard Damian Lillard and signed two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to a three-year contract extension, establishing themselves as the betting favorite for the 2024 NBA. championship and possibly beyond. Nothing has gone right for the Bucks since then,… Read More »

Fantasy Baseball: The best starting pitchers streaming this week

Logan Allen is the best two-starter pitcher available to stream in fantasy leagues for Week 2. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) Overall, the two-start options are a mediocre group this week. However, below is a long list of attractive one-start streamers for those who have the lineup and roster space to stream heavily in the… Read More »

The NBA coaching market is starting to take shape for the offseason

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 »

How Jrue Holiday fits in seamlessly with the championship favorites

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 »

Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers focused on playoff success, not future speculation

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 »

NBA playoff races to watch, predictions and first round matchups we want to see

It’s March Madness in the NBA! With only two weeks left in the regular season, many teams are still vying for play-off placement. Which East prospect can avoid the Celtics side of the bracket? Will the Rockets bounce the Warriors out of the play-in tournament? Our NBA writers break down the playoff races to take… Read More »

Bold fantasy baseball predictions for the 2024 MLB season

Now that MLB Opening Day is here and the fantasy baseball season is kicking off in earnest, our teams are making their best predictions for 2024. Which of these will come true? Someone steals 80 bases this season I’m not entirely sure if this is wish-casting or analysis, but let’s give it a try: We’re… Read More »

2024 Fantasy Baseball: 14 possible draft busts at pitcher

Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don offers a series draft bust candidates by position – he ends things with the pitchers. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for the 2024 MLB season] Consider Burnes more overrated than a “bust,” because this is what we’re talking about a pitcher in decline which often costs… Read More »