Fantasy Basketball Preview: Pacific Division

The Jets are in talks with Aaron Glenn and Lance Newmark for the head coach position, with positive progress but no deal yet in place. There is strong mutual interest between Glenn and the Jets, with expectations that he could be named the new head coach, pending further discussions. Glenn, currently the Lions' defensive coordinator, is a top candidate for the Jets after a successful season in Detroit and a history with the team as...

On MLK Day, standout fantasy basketball performances included Daniel Gafford's career-best showing with 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 blocks, CJ McCollum's late-game heroics leading the Pelicans to victory, and Jalen Duren's efficient effort for the Pistons. Fantasy flops featured Andrew Wiggins and Bradley Beal struggling, while Nick Richards and Bogdan Bogdanovic disappointed. A pickup worth streaming is Nick Smith Jr. of the Hornets, who showcased scoring potential in the absence of key players, making...

Your support allows The Independent to report on critical issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, providing unbiased journalism accessible to all. In a dramatic Australian Open quarter-final match, Novak Djokovic overcame injury to stage an epic comeback against Carlos Alcaraz, showcasing his resilience and strategic prowess. Despite Alcaraz's initial control of the match, Djokovic's injury became a psychological advantage, leading to his victory and setting up a semi-final clash with Alexander Zverev....

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino assembled a 24-player squad for the January camp, emphasizing that it is not an "alternative" team but an opportunity for newcomers to compete for a spot in the overall player pool. Since 2002, 30 players who debuted in the January window have gone on to make World Cup rosters, with the 2022 squad including nine such players. Debutants Patrick Agyemang and Matko Miljevic impressed in a 3-1 win against Venezuela,...

Arsenal are interested in signing Matheus Cunha from Wolves, while Chelsea plan to hold more talks with Manchester United regarding Alejandro Garnacho. Manchester United are prioritizing the signing of a left-wing back and have made enquiries for players like Milos Kerkez and Rayan Ait-Nouri. West Ham aims to support new manager Graham Potter with additions at centre-back and centre-forward. Chelsea demands £70m for Christopher Nkunku before allowing him to join Bayern Munich. Full Article

In Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football, fantasy analyst Andy Behrens discusses the disappointing performances of rookies Marvin Harrison Jr. and Rome Odunze in the 2024 NFL season. Harrison Jr. had a solid but not spectacular season with the Arizona Cardinals, while Odunze struggled to find consistency with the Chicago Bears. With potential changes in coaching and roster for both players, there is hope for improvement in their second seasons. Full Article