2020 NBA trade deadline: Best-case scenarios for Bucks, Heat, Celtics and every Eastern Conference contender


NBA trade-deadline buyers are not created equal. While every contender would like to improve before the (metaphorical) clock strikes 3 p.m. ET on Feb. 6, some teams are in a far stronger position to do so than others. As it stands right now, there are six teams with a meaningful chance to win the Eastern Conference. What would constitute a successful trade deadline varies wildly for each of them. Some have far more to trade than others. Some have more financial flexibility in adding talent....

LeBron James responds to trash being thrown at his son, Bronny, during game: ‘Hating has no age limit’


Before he and the Los Angeles Lakers took on the rival Celtics in Boston on Monday night, LeBron James attended his son Bronny's game with Sierra Canyon at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield. Unfortunately, the game came with a bit of a blemish for the James family. In the second half of action, the game had to be briefly stopped as a fan threw something at James Jr. as he was standing on the sideline waiting to inbound the ball. The object hit Bronny in the back, at which time the...

Mavericks vs. Clippers odds, line: 2020 NBA picks, Jan. 21 predictions from model on 32-16 roll


Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks (27-15) will host Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers (30-13) in the only game on the Tuesday NBA schedule. Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is hoping suit up Tuesday's game after missing the last 10 contests. The Clippers will again be without Paul George (hamstring) but are expected to have Maurice Harkless (back) back in the lineup. Tip-off for this one is set for 8:30 p.m ET from American Airlines Arena. Sportsbooks list the Mavericks as 1.5-point home favorites, while the over-under for total points is 232.5 in the latest Clippers vs. Mavericks odds....

F0REST LEAVES NIP; NAWWK JOINS THE ROSTER


NiP and Patrik "f0rest" Lindberg are parting ways after a seven and a half year partnership, making room for the Swedish organization to sign AWPer Tim "nawwk" Jonasson. f0rest was the last remaining player of the legendary NiP lineup that went 87-0 and dominated the scene in the early days of CS:GO. During his time in NiP, the 31-year-old won 24 events, including the ESL One Cologne 2014 Major, and claimed eight MVP awards. https://twitter.com/NiPGaming/status/1219635768722960384 The veteran Swede will close a chapter in NiP history, putting an end to the slow disintegration of the team that won over a...

Chandler Parsons, possible career-ending injuries from car crash


Atlanta Hawks forward Chandler Parsons says he suffered "multiple severe and permanent injuries" as the result of a car crash Jan. 15 that could "potentially" end his career. The law firm Morgan & Morgan issued a statement (h/t Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes) detailing the crash. A driver later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence struck Parsons as he was on his way home from Hawks practice: The statement said Parsons suffered a brain injury, a herniated disc and a torn labrum in the crash. "Chandler was...

NBA Power Rankings: Bucks take top spot back from Lakers; Pacers make huge leap; Celtics, Rockets fall


Things change quickly in the NBA. Just last week the Lakers beat the Thunder in Oklahoma City without LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and then this week they lose at home to the Magic. Go figure. It's just one loss, but with the Bucks playing so well that's all it took for the Lakers to relinquish the top spot this week to Milwaukee. Meanwhile, the Pacers are on fire, skyrocketing up the rankings on the heels of a five-game winning streak. The Clippers and 76ers also moved up despite being without their stars, Paul George and Joel Embiid, for the entire week. Some bad...

Derrick Rose trade rumors: Lakers, 76ers reportedly interested in former MVP, Clippers have also called


Derrick Rose is having his best season since leaving the Chicago Bulls as he is averaging 18.3 points and 5.9 assists per game on over 50 percent shooting, and it seems as though the rest of the NBA has taken notice. With the Detroit Pistons falling out of the playoff race, a number of contenders have reportedly inquired on Rose's availability. That list includes championship contenders like the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, who also reported that the Clippers have called about Rose, but in a more exploratory manner. Rose's impact...

Blazers vs. Warriors odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Jan. 20 predictions from advanced computer model


The Golden State Warriors will take on the Portland Trail Blazers at 10 p.m. ET on Monday at the Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Portland is 18-26 overall and 9-10 at home, while Golden State is 10-34 overall and 3-19 on the road.The Warriors snapped a 10-game losing streak on Saturday. The Blazers have lost four of their past six games. Portland is favored by 6.5 points in the latest Blazers vs. Warriors odds, while the over-under is set at 221.5. Before entering any Warriors vs. Blazers picks, you'll...

Spurs vs. Suns odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Jan. 20 predictions from advanced computer model


The Phoenix Suns will take on the San Antonio Spurs at 9 p.m. ET on Monday at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Phoenix is 18-24 overall and 9-14 at home, while San Antonio is 18-23 overall and 6-13 on the road. The Suns have won four of their past five games and seven of their last 11. The Spurs have lost three of their past five games. Phoenix is favored by 4.5 points in the latest Suns vs. Spurs odds, while the over-under is set at 229.5. Before entering any...

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DPC 2019-2020 Rankings

# Team Points
1 TNC Predator 5320
2 Vici Gaming 5100
3 Team Secret 4950
4 Evil Geniuses 4450
5 Invictus Gaming 3100
6 Alliance 1920
7 Team Liquid 1820
8 business associates 960
9 beastcoast 820
10 Team Aster 440
11 Fnatic 400
12 Chaos Esports Club 241.44
13 Royal Never Give Up 232.8
14 Gambit Esports 231
15 Natus Vincere 226
16 EHOME 216
17 Team Adroit 210
18 Geek Fam 208.8
19 CR4ZY 194.4
20 Virtus.pro 172
21 Team Nigma 170
22 Ninjas in Pyjamas 151.2
23 paiN Gaming 129.6
24 Reality Rift 128
25 BOOM Esports 122
26 Team Spirit 118.8
27 OG 100
27 Thunder Predator 100
29 Cyber Legacy 100
30 FURIA Esports 64