After coming a game (and several missed threes) shy of a Finals appearance last season, expectations for the Boston Celtics were sky high this past summer. On paper, the Celtics had a star-studded roster with a deep bench and elite coach. Continuity was on their side. Aside from the Golden State Warriors, it was hard…
The fantasy basketball playoffs have arrived in most leagues, which means you can no longer afford to keep dead weight on your roster. That means it’s time to say “Bye, Felicia” to the following players. Boston Celtics swingman Gordon Hayward (84.5% owned in ESPN.com leagues) has played better as of late, but you can’t depend…
The origins of the Princeton offense predate the NBA itself, first popping up at, you guessed it, Princeton University in the late 1930s. 80 years later, it’s alive and well in the best basketball league in the world, with variations and updates made to the core principles along the way. While it’s rare to see…
The Milwaukee Bucks entered this season as a trendy pick to make a jump. Giannis Antetokounmpo and The Others—headlined by perennially underrated Khris Middleton and new signee Brook Lopez—were natural complements. It was up to new head coach, Mike Budenholzer, to bring order to a talented-but-underwhelming roster. That bet seemed safe enough. I’m just not…
The loose collection of men that gathers on the Boston Garden’s sidelines, carrying clipboards and wearing shamrock jerseys is not a team, just “a bunch of individuals.” What is wrong with the Boston Celtics? Finding that answer is an infuriating challenge. What’s missing? Everything should be feeling right for this roster. The team rolled into…
Fantasy owners, Indiana Pacers followers and NBA fans alike suffered a gut-punch Wednesday, as All-Star 2-guard Victor Oladipo went down with a season-ending knee injury against the Toronto Raptors. If you had Oladipo on your roster prior to his injury, all hope is not lost. While neither you nor the Pacers will be able to…
