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Steve Alexander Jan 10, 2025, 01:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Welcome to this week’s roundup of the biggest risers and fallers in fantasy basketball! As the season unfolds, player performances continue to shake up the rankings and impact fantasy rosters. Whether it’s a breakout star making waves or a struggling veteran losing ground, staying

Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterJan 10, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system Open Extended Reactions Much has changed since we last checked in on potential rosters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco a little more

Associated Press Jan 9, 2025, 09:34 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain will miss the rest of the season after left knee surgery last month on a torn meniscus, the team announced Thursday. McCain, 20, spent one season at Duke before the Sixers made him their 2024 first-round draft pick. McCain was

Kalan Hooks, ESPNJan 9, 2025, 08:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Many professional basketball players have dabbled in music, but in 2025, one baller’s rap career is beginning to reach new heights. Editor’s Picks 1 Related LiAngelo Ball, the middle brother of Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, hasn’t seen

Jan 9, 2025, 01:46 PM ET The NBA has postponed Thursday’s game between the Hornets and Lakers in Los Angeles because of the ongoing wildfires in the metropolitan area. The league did not announce a makeup date as of Thursday afternoon. “The entire NBA family sends its thoughts and support to the community of Los

Field Level Media Jan 9, 2025, 02:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Dallas Mavericks moved up their start time for Thursday’s home game against the Portland Trail Blazers one hour to 6:30 p.m. CT because of “inclement weather.” The Dallas area is under a winter storm warning Thursday that includes a mixture of sleet

NBA Insiders Jan 8, 2025, 10:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The highly anticipated matchup between the NBA’s conference leaders — the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder — lived up to the hype and then some Wednesday night in Cleveland. Both teams entered the game riding double-digit win streaks and the game played

Associated Press Jan 8, 2025, 09:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEVELAND — Jarrett Allen scored 25 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Oklahoma City’s 15-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 129-122 on Wednesday night in a marquee meeting between the NBA’s top two teams. The Cavs extended their winning

Jamal Collier, ESPNJan 8, 2025, 08:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton will come off the bench on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs, a move Bucks coach Doc Rivers said has more to do with his health and minutes restriction coming off bilateral ankle surgeries over the summer than

Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterJan 8, 2025, 04:00 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is