No coach in history has spent more time leading the Toronto Raptors than Dwane Casey. During his 538 regular season games at the helm of the organization, Casey saw the team go from an Eastern Conference afterthought to a perennial playoff presence during his eight seasons with the team. Casey coached the Raptors from 2011 to 2018, when he was fired following a 2017-18 season in which he was named NBA Coach of the Year. After leaving Toronto, Casey then became head coach of the Detroit Pistons for five seasons, resigning at the end of last season to take a…
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Bazley’s signing wasn’t official until yesterday afternoon. Like Lofton, Bazley spent most of the season in the G-League. The 23-year-old, a first-round pick of the Jazz in 2018, has seen 10 minutes of action in three appearances for the 76ers this season. The Jazz are Bazley’s seventh team. Bazley has appeared in 221 career games, including 118 starts, averaging 8.9 points and 5.3 rebounds in 23.3 minutes while shooting .410/.323.673. Bazley has shown his ability to score during his career, averaging double figures for the season on two occasions. The athletic 6-8, 208-pound forward/center typically attempts shots within 10 feet…
There are six games on Thursday’s NBA slate, which puts some constraints on where DFS managers can go to look for value options. Unlike the NFL DFSWhere a single pick can make or break your roster or where it’s difficult to find low-level quality value, NBA DFS differs. In the NBA DFS, you can find quality plays worth $5,000 or less that can quickly give you 10 points off the bench, grab a few rebounds, or fill up the stat sheet. We will provide you with three players that you I have to put in your alignment. Daniel Gafford, Mavericks,…
District E doubleheader will be televised on NBC Sports Boston and Monumental Sports Network BOSTON, MA/WASHINGTON, DC – Celtics Gaming (CLTX), the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Boston Celtics and Wizards District Gaming, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Washington Wizards, today announced the second edition of the Corridor Cup. The Corridor Cup, named after the Northeast Corridor rail line that connects Boston to Washington, D.C., will feature a 5v5 series between the teams on Sunday, March 17 at 4 p.m. ET at District E Powered by Ticketmaster. This competition will be available in person in…
Chet Holmgren has been running the show this season. We review the film and the numbers. This article is part of a four-part series titled “What we saw”, which examines the two best candidates on the Kia rookie scale And Kia MVP Ladder. A new edition will be released over the next four weeks. They had to wait a year, but the Oklahoma City Thunder clearly have a franchise cornerstone in Kia Rookie of the Year candidate Chet Holmgren. The Thunder were the most improved team in the league in winning percentage and the second most improved team in point…
MILWAUKEE — The Philadelphia 76ers have played 31 games in the 2023-24 season without the services of Joel Embiid. The reigning league MVP was averaging 35.3 points before injuring the meniscus in his left knee and carrying the Sixers on his back. In the 31 games without Embiid, the Sixers are 10-21 in those contests. By StatMuse, Philadelphia’s offensive rating goes from 122.9 with him to 112.0 without him and their net rating is +10.3 with him compared to -6.2 without him. To say the Sixers miss him is an understatement. Paul Reed, who has done an admirable job of…
Jaylen Brown is doubtful to return against the Phoenix Suns after missing Tuesday’s 123-107 win over the Utah Jazz for the Boston Celtics. Brown has been healthy for most of the season, but has been a vital part of the team’s injury report in recent games. He has missed six games this year. The Celtics All-Star is averaging 22.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 59 appearances. However, Boston has won all of its games in Brown’s absence this year. But most of them were easy games. The Celtics will need him against the Suns, who will…
THE New York Knicks (38-27) and Portland Trail Blazers (19-46) meet on Thursday. Tip-off from the Moda Center is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sports Betting lines around the Knicks vs. Trail Blazers odds and make sure our expert NBA picks and predictions. Season series: Knicks lead 1-0 The Knicks come out of cover as 6-point home favorites with a 106-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday as the Under (208.5) hits. F OG Anunoby returned to the lineup after missing 18 games and contributing 14 points. The Trail Blazers, who were 4-point underdogs, won 106-102…
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THE The Chicago Bulls host the LA Clippers THURSDAY. THE Clippers won 112-102 against the Bulls on Saturday. James Harden’s triple-double helped Los Angeles come back from a 14-point deficit to win the contest. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George’s combined 21-point second halves proved crucial. The Clippers hope to get off to a better start in Thursday’s game. Chicago missed the opportunity once, but it’s unlikely they’ll let that happen with home-court advantage. • LA Clippers vs Chicago Bulls preview, betting tips, odds and predictions Local television operators Bally Sports SoCal and NBC Sports Chicago will cover the Clippers…