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NBA Best Bets & Player Props Today, 2/13: Deandre Ayton Kept in Check
The sportsbooks have brought in relief pitchers, and they worked a great breaking ball yesterday. Three up and three down. Jamal Murray was injured, Luka Doncic was under by over ten points, and Victor Wembanyama had a triple double – some nights are like that in the betting world. Not to worry as we are still well on pace for forty units, but we want winners, and today we look for some great lines with six games.
NBA DFS Show DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Preview January 23
NBA DFS Strategy & DraftKings Top Picks 1/23 We have a five-game NBA DFS main slate on Tuesday, January 23rd, on DraftKings and FanDuel. We have elite options that are hitting the floor with Anthony Davis, Nikola Jokic, Jalen Brunson, and Tyrese Haliburton playing. Unfortunately, the slate will be without LeBron James as he's already been ruled out. Let's dive into the NBA DFS podcast for 1/23 and break down our top NBA DFS plays of the day.
NBA Daily Fantasy Picks & Playbook November 20
We kick off Thanksgiving week with an eight game NBA DFS main slate with big names leading the way like Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama and Domantas Sabonis. We also have quite a few games with large spreads and some key players listed as out or questionable that will impact our roster builds. NBA DFS Tools to dominate tonight's NBA DFS slate! Make sure to check out today's NBA DFS projections and NBA DFS ownership projections before finalizing your lineups today.
This Nets-Pistons Trade Is Headlined By Kyrie Irving To Detroit
NBA Analysis Network The Brooklyn Nets will be one of the favorites to win the NBA Championship this season but they might have to do it without their All-Star point guard. Kyrie Irving will likely not play for the Nets this season and that will continue to be a storyline over the beginning of the regular season. Irving refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine and this will not allow him to play in games in the state of New York.
This Sixers-Spurs Trade Is Focused On Ben Simmons
NBA Analysis Network The San Antonio Spurs are currently stuck in the dreaded middle land of the NBA. They have one of the greatest coaches in the history of the league in Gregg Popovich, so you know they aren’t going to tank. But, at the same time, they aren’t good enough to compete. So, they are stuck in that middle trying to decide what direction they want to take. Based on their moves this offseason, they don’t seem to know which way they want to go either.
This Knicks-Spurs Trade Is Headlined By Thaddeus Young
NBA Analysis Network One of the biggest offseason moves in the NBA was DeMar DeRozan joining the Chicago Bulls via a sign-and-trade deal that sent Thaddeus Young and Al-Farouq Aminu to the San Antonio Spurs. Young is coming off a terrific year and now, on a rebuilding team, the veteran forward may not hold much of a long-term role.
This Hawks-Kings Trade Is Focused On Buddy Hield To Atlanta
NBA Analysis Network Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield is no stranger to NBA trade rumors. He has been included in them for months and it is something at this point he is probably used to. But, even he experienced something new this offseason. Chatter swirled that the Kings and Los Angeles Lakers were engaged in trade talks centered around Hield. He was rumored to be heading to Los Angeles in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and the No. 22 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
This Knicks-Thunder Trade Is Centered Around Kevin Knox II
NBA Analysis Network The New York Knicks have done a great job of building depth on their roster in recent NBA seasons. Leon Rose has put a plan in place and has been able to execute it to perfection. Thus far, everything he has done has worked out. The Knicks made the playoffs in Tom Thibodeau’s first season as head coach as Rose provided him with players that fit his game plan. He did a good job continuing that plan this offseason, as he upgraded multiple spots in the starting lineup.
3 Trade Targets For Golden State Warriors Ahead Of Title Run
NBA Analysis Network The Golden State Warriors came into the offseason with lofty expectations. After losing in the NBA Play-In Tournament to the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies, they wanted to upgrade their roster in a big way. Armed with multiple assets, Golden State had the ammunition to pull off a blockbuster trade. They had two lottery picks in this year’s draft and James Wiseman, the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, as centerpieces of a deal.
Russell Westbrook On Fit With LeBron James: 'Will Work'
NBA Analysis Network When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired NBA Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards, people immediately began analyzing the move. There were a lot of negative takes about the trade, as many people don’t see it being one that works out for the purple and gold. Westbrook is used to dominating the ball, something he won’t be able to do as much with the Lakers. LeBron James and Anthony Davis will have the ball in their hands a fair amount of time as well.
Kyrie Irving’s Trade Value “Virtually Zero” For Brooklyn Nets
NBA Analysis Network Recently, Stephen A. Smith made some headlines when discussing the situation with the Philadelphia 76ers and NBA All-Star Ben Simmons. Everyone knows by this point that Simmons wants out of Philly and is trying to figure out where he may end up next. There have been numerous teams connected to him, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Sacramento Kings sounding the likeliest of landing spots.
NBA Scout Reveals Biggest X-Factor For Dallas Mavericks This Season
NBA Analysis Network There was a lot of attention on the Dallas Mavericks this NBA offseason. They made sweeping changes to their brain trust, as Donnie Nelson and Rick Carlisle are both moving on. Replacing Nelson in the front office will be Nico Harrison. On the sidelines, Jason Kidd is replacing Carlisle as head coach.
Klay Thompson Has 'Healthy Appreciation' For Basketball After Injuries
NBA Analysis Network The Golden State Warriors are hopeful that Klay Thompson will be able to return to the court for them this NBA season. Thompson has suffered two major injuries that have kept him away from the court for more than two years. The last time we saw Thompson play was during the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. During Game 6 of that series, Thompson tore the ACL in his left knee. That injury caused him to miss the entire 2019-20 season.
4 Stars To Monitor For Trade If Team Underachieves Early
NBA Analysis Network There were a lot of rumors this NBA offseason about All-Star and All-NBA caliber players that could be on the move via trade. Nothing ended up coming to fruition, as Russell Westbrook was the biggest name player that ended up being traded. We are still waiting for the Ben Simmons saga to come to an end. At this point, despite the best efforts from the Philadelphia 76ers, it seems as if it is a matter of when not if, Simmons is traded out of town.
Utah Jazz beat Chicago Bulls for record 21st straight at home
14m ago The Canadian Press Donovan Mitchell, Thaddeus Young , The Canadian Press SALT LAKE CITY — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points and the Utah Jazz beat the Chicago Bulls 113-106 on Friday night for their 21st straight victory at home, a franchise record. Rudy Gobert had 19 points and 13 rebounds as Utah (37-11) won its eighth in a row overall despite getting outscored 68-40 in the paint. Jordan Clarkson scored 19 off the bench. Bojan Bogdanovic added 18 points and a season-high eight rebounds.
Devin Booker scores season-high 45, Phoenix Suns beat Chicago Bulls
40m ago The Canadian Press PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored a season-high 45 points, Chris Paul added 19 points and 14 assists, and the Phoenix Suns held on to beat the Chicago Bulls 121-116 on Wednesday night. The Suns built a 16-point lead midway through the third quarter, but the Bulls cut that advantage to 94-86 by the start of the fourth. Chicago hung close throughout the final minutes, pulling within three points multiple times.
Chicago Bulls take on Washington Wizards, looks to halt five-game slide
Chicago Bulls (19-35, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (18-33, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago enters the matchup against Washington as losers of five in a row. One more game before the All-Star break tonight.@ctsbulls has the preview from DC and more: — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 11, 2020 The Wizards are 12-19 in conference play.
Furkan Korkmaz, Joel Embiid lead Philadelphia 76ers past Chicago Bulls
PHILADELPHIA — Furkan Korkmaz scored 31 points, Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 118-111 on Sunday night to improve their NBA-best home record to 24-2. Ben Simmons added 19 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds for the 76ers. Korkmaz stayed hot after netting a career-high 34 points in Friday’s 119-107 home win over Memphis. He made 12 of 17 field goals, going 6 of 11 on 3-pointers.
Game Preview: Pacers at Celtics (Game 1)
Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 1:00 PM ET at TD Garden Last Updated: April 12 at 3:45 PM ET Matchup The Pacers enter the postseason looking to showcase the grit that carried them to a 48-win season. Despite losing All-Star Victor Oladipo to season-ending knee surgery in January, the Pacers (48-34) have remained a tightly tethered unit, wrapping up their regular season with a win over the Hawks on Wednesday.
Bogdanovic leads late charge to help Pacers sweep past Bulls
Read more NBA tweets from TSN! 36m ago The Canadian Press Thaddeus Young and Robin Lopez , The Canadian Press INDIANAPOLIS — Bojan Bogdanovic scored 27 points, Darren Collison added 22 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 105-96 on Tuesday night. Indiana was looking to build momentum heading into a crucial 11-game stretch during which the Pacers will play Oklahoma City and Denver twice each and visit Milwaukee, Golden State and Boston. Chicago was led by Zach LaVine with 27 points.
Pacers top Heat to end four-game winless streak
MIAMI — Bojan Bogdanovic scored 31 points, Darren Collison added 20 and the Indiana Pacers had a big third quarter to beat the stumbling Miami Heat 95-88 on Saturday night. Indiana ended a season-long four-game losing streak, which started in the game immediately following the one where All-Star Victor Oladipo left with a season-ending knee injury. The Pacers feasted on Miami turnovers, turning 24 of them into 31 points — while seeing their 14 giveaways become only seven Heat points.
Pacers beat Hawks for fifth consecutive victory
Read more NBA tweets from TSN! 18m ago The Canadian Press Thaddeus Young , The Canadian Press INDIANAPOLIS — Victor Oladipo scored 22 points while Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner each added 20 to lead the Indiana Pacers past the Atlanta Hawks 116-108 on Monday. Indiana has won five straight and 12 of 14 to became the third team in the league with 25 wins this season. John Collins finished with 22 points and 16 rebounds to lead Atlanta.
Pacers get balanced effort to crush Pistons - TSN.ca
Read more NBA tweets from TSN! 14m ago The Canadian Press Thaddeus Young , The Canadian Press INDIANAPOLIS — Domantas Sabonis got his league-leading 15th double-double as a reserve, Darren Collison scored 19 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-88 on Friday night. Sabonis had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and Thaddeus Young and Myles Turner each had 17 points. Bojan Bogdanovic and Doug McDermott each scored 12 points.
Oladipo, Pacers end Nets' 7-game win streak
​ Read more NBA tweets from TSN! 30m ago The Canadian Press Joe Harris, Thaddeus Young and Victor Oladipo , The Canadian Press NEW YORK — Victor Oladipo scored 14 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Thaddeus Young added 21, and the Indiana Pacers beat Brooklyn 114-106 Friday night, ending the Nets' seven-game winning streak. Bojan Bogdanovic and Domantas Sabonis each added 17 point for the Pacers, who had lost their previous two.
Pacers spoil Embiid's 40-point night, beat Sixers
PHILADELPHIA — Thaddeus Young had 26 points and 10 rebounds against his former team, and the Indiana Pacers overcame Joel Embiid's 40-point night to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-101 on Friday in a matchup of Eastern Conference contenders. Embiid also had 21 rebounds, becoming the first Sixers player with at least 30 points and 20 rebounds in a game since Charles Barkley on Dec. 7, 1990. Embiid is the first player in the NBA this season with a 40-point, 20-rebound game.
Pacers rout Hawks, win fourth straight game
INDIANAPOLIS — Thaddeus Young just wanted to supply the Indiana Pacers with energy. He ended up giving them plenty of points, too. Young scored 16 of his 20 points in the first half and the Pacers never trailed in a 116-93 rout of the hapless Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. The 11th-year pro had 10 points by the end of the opening quarter and the Pacers led by 17 by halftime. They were ahead 83-66 entering the final quarter. "I just wanted to be the engine for the guys," Young said.
Game Preview: Pacers vs Maccabi Haifa (Preseason) | Indiana Pacers
On Monday, the Pacers suffered their first defeat of the preseason in a 107-97 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Indiana, however, was hardly at full strength, resting four of five starters but still hanging in the game until the final minutes of the fourth quarter. Come Tuesday, Indiana is expected to start its presumptive starting five, giving fans at Bankers Life Fieldhouse their first look at the team on a new court with new jerseys.
Game Preview: Pacers vs Bucks (Preseason) | Indiana Pacers
Last preseason, the Pacers trekked north to Fort Wayne for a preseason game. This year, they head south to Evansville, where they face off against the dynamic Milwaukee Bucks. After the Pacers (2-1) lost their first game of the preseason on Saturday night to the Chicago Bulls, Indiana looks to regroup, and may have an opportunity to see the presumptive starting five on the floor for the first time this preseason.
In Power Rankings, Nets going down, down, down
Thank God this exercise is almost over! With the team's top two players resting --and the team on a five-game losing streak-- power rankings are as to be expected bad news, with none of the pundits putting them higher than 27 and several putting them at 29. But hooray, no one has them at No. 30. That circle of hell is reserved for the Philadelphia 76ers who if they don't win another game will finish with nine wins, tying the NBA record.
Kevin Love: Expects to hear boos in 1st game in Minnesota - NBC4: Columbus, Ohio News, Weather, and Sports (WCMH-TV)
Kevin Love: Expects to hear boos in 1st game in Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Kevin Love says he isn't expecting a warm welcome when he plays in Minnesota for the first time since he was traded to Cleveland. The Cavaliers visit the Timberwolves on Saturday night. Love says he expects to hear plenty of boos. Love spent six years in Minnesota before he was traded to Cleveland last summer. He supplanted Kevin Garnett as the face of the Timberwolves franchise, but the team never made the playoffs.
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