On Tuesday, we discussed ten players that have improved their dynasty value so far this season. Today, we’re going to look at ten players that have gone the other direction. Just to reiterate what I mentioned in the last column, it takes a lot to alter a player’s dynasty ranking by more than a few … Read more
The drumbeat around Jimmy Butler‘s time in Miami coming to an end has grown louder in recent days as reports indicate the Heat are now listening to trade offers for the six-time All-Star. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Heat are open to dealing the 35-year-old, and his agent – Bernie Lee – has made … Read more
Then there were four. The 2024 NBA Cup quarterfinals concluded Wednesday, with the Houston Rockets booking the last spot in the final four. With the Los Angeles Lakers, last year’s first ever tournament champions, and the Boston Celtics, the reigning NBA champions, both eliminated in group stage play, one of the last remaining teams will … Read more
Jimmy Butler wants to get paid. And when stars like Jimmy start to feel underappreciated, that’s when they develop a wandering eye. Right now, people around the league say the Miami Heat aren’t ready to pony up the kind of extension Butler’s camp desires. Butler is 35 years old, makes $48.8 million, and has an … Read more
For a half on Wednesday, the New York Knicks were in full control of their NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Atlanta Hawks. But Atlanta stormed back with a third-quarter outburst en route to a 108-100 win to advance to a semifinal matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Knicks opened a 28-22 lead after one quarter … Read more
Subscribe to The Big Number As trade rumors circulate about whether or not the Miami Heat could trade Jimmy Butler, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number to explain why now is the perfect time for a trade despite Miami’s recent success. Dan gives us four more numbers, each which makes the … Read more
Late-game scoring issue leading Warriors toward ‘mediocre’ realization originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After a promising start to this season, aided by a significantly revamped roster, the Warriors are tumbling back into their two worst tendencies of last season. Turnovers, which are the subject of incessant discussion. And late-game collapses. Both were on … Read more
In the Emirates NBA Cup, the Atlanta Hawks have proven to be “giant killers” to a certain extent, knocking off Boston and Cleveland to win their group and advance to the quarterfinals. On Wednesday, the Hawks added the Knicks to that list, ratcheting up the defensive effort during the second half to win 108-100. While … Read more
Golden State Warriors v Houston Rockets: Quarterfinals – Emirates NBA Cup “We want more defense, more physicality in the game” — fans have called for it as if the 1990s were the pinnacle of basketball, pundits have called for it, and even Steve Kerr has called for it. Wednesday night’s NBA Cup quarterfinal between the … Read more
Steph reveals if he regrets late shot choice in Warriors’ NBA Cup loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The final seconds of the Warriors’ 91-90 NBA Cup loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday were full of controversial decisions. Gary Payton II’s frantic pass while flat on his stomach. The odd loose ball … Read more