Chet Holmgren claims #1 spot, surpassing Victor Wembanyama in basketball rankings

Thunder’s Rookie Class Remains Red-Hot In a surprising turn of events, Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama are emerging as strong contenders for the top rookie honor, with both players demonstrating exceptional skill and talent on the court. Despite initial predictions favoring Wembanyama, Holmgren’s impressive performance has made the race for the top spot a nail-biting …

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Malik Beasley’s turnaround: from slow start to valuable pickup

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 …

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Ultimate NBA Team Power Rankings: Updated for 2.0

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 …

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Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony’s homage to LeBron James and Dwyane Wade sparks excitement during Magic’s 8th consecutive win

It was the Magic who controlled the Wizards on Wednesday. (Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports) (USA Today Sports / reuters) The Orlando Magic know how to put an exclamation point on a winning streak. After a 139-120 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, Magic guards Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony showcased their skills with …

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Top NBA Teams, including Bucks, Celtics, and Knicks, advance to the Knockout Stages with Pacers and Lakers

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 …

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LeBron James and Kevin Durant Face Off as Lakers Triumph, Clippers Struggle

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 …

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Miami Heat Appoints Udonis Haslem as Vice President of Basketball Development, Cementing His Role as Franchise Cornerstone

One day after introducing the Heat Culture court, the Miami Heat announced a move that reflects the team’s identity. Franchise cornerstone Udonis Haslem is taking on a new role in the Heat’s front office as vice president of basketball development. The team made the announcement in conjunction with a statement from team president Pat Riley. …

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NFL Network’s Chiefs vs. Dolphins Game in Germany Receives High Ratings

A sold-out Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany watched the Chiefs top the Dolphins and a near record-number tuned in on television back in the United States. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) (Alex Grimm via Getty Images) A sold-out Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany watched the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Miami Dolphins 21-14 …

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Udonis Haslem, Who Retired at 43 After 20 Seasons with Miami Heat, Holds Record as Oldest Player to Attend NBA Finals

Udonis Haslem, the Miami Heat’s longest-tenured player, has officially retired from professional basketball at the remarkable age of 43. After an awe-inspiring career spanning two decades, Haslem has etched his name in NBA history. Undeniably, he is considered a legend in the sport. Haslem, who played as a power forward and center, joined the NBA …

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