NBA All-Star ballots and explaining the coaching changes for Bucks & Wizards

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Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie Jake Fischer and Dan Devine discuss the NBA coaching changes in Milwaukee and DC, discuss Team USA, reveal Dan’s All-Star selections and more. On this episode of No Cap Room, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine talk about everything that’s going … Read more

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Marvin Bagley shines again as reserve

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Wednesday night in the NBA consisted of eight games, though only one game down to the wire. Jerami Grant hit an insane bank shot from beyond the arc to force overtime in Houston, where Portland was able to hold on and secure the win. It’s “rivalry week” in the NBA, but the rest of the … Read more

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With a decrease in minutes, it may be time to say goodbye to Dennis Schroder

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Averaging 11.7 points over a recent three-game stretch, Malik Monk is in a cold streak for the Sacramento Kings and is a drop candidate in fantasy leagues. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Special to Yahoo Sports With just over two weeks remaining until the NBA trade deadline, fantasy managers know that one of the … Read more

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Decrease in minutes, say goodbye to Dennis Schroder

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Averaging 11.7 points over a recent three-game stretch, Malik Monk is in a cold streak for the Sacramento Kings and is a drop candidate in fantasy leagues. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Special to Yahoo Sports With just over two weeks remaining until the NBA trade deadline, fantasy managers know that one of the … Read more

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Who to Play, Who to Avoid for 1/24

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We’re teed up for an eight-game slate Wednesday night, and there are some big-name injuries worth monitoring. However, with 16 teams in action, we still have plenty of options across the salary scale, including some particularly welcoming matchups given some of the most vulnerable defensive teams in the league will be taking the floor. As … Read more

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Fantasy Impact: Heat acquire Terry Rozier

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A third significant move has reportedly been made with the NBA trade deadline a little over two weeks away. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Heat have acquired Terry Rozier from the Hornets in exchange for Kyle Lowry and a 2027 first-round pick. “Scary Terry” is amid the best season of his NBA career, averaging … Read more

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Roob’s 10 mind-blowing Joel Embiid stats

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Roob’s 10 mind-blowing Joel Embiid stats originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Whenever you can break a record held by Wilt Chamberlain, it’s been a pretty good day. Joel Embiid scored 70 points Monday night in the 76ers’ 133-123 win over the Spurs at the Wells Fargo Center, breaking the franchise scoring record of 68 … Read more

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A historic night for hoops

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We hope you enjoy this edition of Yahoo Sports AM, our daily newsletter that keeps you up to date on all things sports. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. 🚨 Headlines 🎾 While you were sleeping: Coco Gauff beat Marta Kostyuk to reach her first Australian Open semifinal … Read more

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The Clippers’ winning ways began with a change of mindset

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Veteran guard Russell Westbrook is one of many Clippers who have accepted new roles during their recent winning ways. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) The Clippers’ rebound from being one of the NBA’s most-maligned teams in November to one of its most dangerous two months later can be explained by any number of ways, … Read more

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Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Is Beef Stew back?

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Since returning from a toe injury that sidelined him for eight games, Pistons power forward/center Isaiah Stewart (42% rostered, Yahoo) has reached double figures in four straight outings. However, while he started the first three games, Beef Stew was brought off the bench for Monday’s game against the Bucks. And he flourished, finishing the home … Read more

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