Special to Yahoo Sports Fantasy managers are gearing up for the inaugural In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals next week and what this new format means for fantasy leagues. During the special tournament, every team will play two games from Monday through Friday, both of which will count toward fantasy scores. Losing teams in the …
Two of the most promising young stars in fantasy basketball are currently teammates, a rare and exciting occurrence in the world of sports. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) As we enter the second month of the fantasy basketball season, it’s a great time to revisit the power rankings and take a closer look at which …
The Boston Celtics took care of business in the final night of NBA in-season tourney group play. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) (Brian Fluharty via Getty Images) The NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament reached its climax during the final day of group play, delivering high-stakes basketball action and suspenseful tiebreaker scenarios. It resulted in an East …
Jaylen Brown ‘wasn’t the biggest fan’ of Marcus Smart when he joined C’s originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jaylen Brown’s tumultuous relationship with Marcus Smart is well-documented. The former Boston Celtics teammates were at the center of controversy during the 2020 playoffs when they reportedly had to be separated in the locker room. Brown …
The NBA in-season tournament’s second day featured an epic showdown between two basketball legends, LeBron James and Kevin Durant, with the Los Angeles Lakers securing a crucial 122-119 comeback victory over the Phoenix Suns. Amidst a three-game losing streak, the Lakers made significant changes, trading Austin Reaves for Cam Reddish. Despite the Suns missing Devin …
Desmond Bane delivered a passionate speech to his Memphis Grizzlies teammates during their huddle as they faced a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks. The team responded admirably, narrowing the once 17-point gap to just four. However, the Mavericks had a response of their own, led by their star player Luka …
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans kicked off their season with a 111-104 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. CJ McCollum led the Pelicans with 24 points, while Zion Williamson contributed 23 points and seven rebounds. New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) handles the ball in the first half of …
Marcus Smart has big plans for his role off the court in Memphis this season, showcasing his leadership skills. After being part of a three-team trade that brought Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Smart is now a key player for the Grizzlies while Ja Morant serves a 25-game suspension at the start of the 2023-24 campaign. …
Ja Morant, the star point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, may not be able to play at the beginning of next season due to a suspension, but that hasn’t dampened his enthusiasm for his team. Despite being suspended for 25 games because of a controversial Instagram video, Morant is excited about the roster decisions the …
1/5 Veteran guard Marcus Smart spent his first nine seasons with the Boston Celtics. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo June 22 (UPI) — In a significant three-team NBA trade, the Boston Celtics will acquire center Kristaps Porzingis, the Memphis Grizzlies will receive guard Marcus Smart, and the Washington Wizards will obtain guard …