Veteran agent Bill Duffy, who is representing Zion Williamson after the Pelicans forward parted with CAA earlier in the season, doesn’t intend to push New Orleans to move his client before this season’s trade deadline, sources tell Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks of ESPN. The focus for both the Pelicans and Williamson’s camp, according to MacMahon and Marks, is to get the … [Read more...] about Pelicans Rumors: Williamson, Ingram, Potential Trades
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Chicago Blackhawks Activate Craig Smith
Veteran forward Craig Smith has the opportunity to play in today’s Winter Classic after all. The Chicago Blackhawks announced they’ve activated Smith from the injured reserve after missing the last eight games with a back injury. Smith is expected to reprise his role on the Blackhawks’ fourth line next to Pat Maroon and Lukas Reichel. He scored six goals and 10 points in 26 … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Activate Craig Smith
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Spencer Dinwiddie shining as starter
Spencer Dinwiddie and Yves Missi were among the players that are worth adding after Monday's seven-game slate. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Spencer Dinwiddie shining as starter
Coby White, Torrey Craig lead the Bulls past the Hornets in overtime, 115-108
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Coby White narrowly missed his first career triple-double, finishing with 23 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and Torrey Craig scored 18 with five 3-pointers after halftime as the Chicago Bulls held on to beat the Charlotte Hornets 115-108 in overtime Monday night. Nikola Vucevic added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls (15-18). Miles … [Read more...] about Coby White, Torrey Craig lead the Bulls past the Hornets in overtime, 115-108
How Concerning is the Celtics’ Recent Stretch?
With a 23-9 record, the defending champion Boston Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference. At face value, this sounds pretty good. However, the Celtics have a 7-6 record in December and are 5-5 in their last 10 games. Moreover, this is the worst month since December 2022, and the Celtics have lost three out of their last four games. Let’s dive into some issues … [Read more...] about How Concerning is the Celtics’ Recent Stretch?