Tag Archives: Outsiders

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 »

The Playlist: Week 23: Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Picks and Championship Lineup 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. Below you’ll see a compilation of the pickups you need to make, lineup notes (who’s in and out of rotations),… Read More »

Fantasy Basketball Drop Candidates: Time for hard cuts with just a month left in the season

Averaging under 10 points and shooting 30% in his last 11 games, Jaden McDaniels could be cut from fantasy basketball leagues to make room for roster upgrades. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Specially for Yahoo Sports There’s only one month left in the NBA regular season, which means it’s officially do-or-die time in most fantasy… 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 »

The Playlist: Week 18, 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 »

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Final call-up for prolific Hornets Tre Mann, Nick Richards

After Mark Williams’ extended absence, Nick Richards has stepped up his play in several categories and is a great player in fantasy basketball leagues. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) Specially for Yahoo Sports Two-thirds of the NBA regular season is in the books and All-Star weekend is here; now it’s time to rest and recharge as you… Read More »

10 wild contract provisions that rival Spencer Dinwiddie’s strange $1 bonus

Spencer Dinwiddie of the Brooklyn Nets isn’t afraid to be different. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Spencer Dinwiddie isn’t the first professional athlete to have a strange clause in his contract. Dinwiddie’s contract with the Los Angeles Lakers includes a $1 bonus if the Lakers win the NBA Finals. That’s not much of a bonus, although Dinwiddie… Read More »