Phil Watson

More than 30 years in media, with the first 20-plus in print, before crossing the digital divide in 2012. Am back writing sports -- my first love -- after some time taking on a different challenge and I couldn't be more thrilled to be back. FanSided HOF Class of '18.

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50 Greatest Players Of The 1990s

Perhaps no decade was as defining for the NBA as the 1990s were, featuring a practically unbeatable superstar in Michael Jordan and a cast of...

NBA Draft: 2013 historical redraft shows vast differences

The 2013 NBA Draft was one of the oddest in memory. There was a shocking No. 1 overall pick in a class that has produced 3 All-Stars and many...

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10 best teams that fell short of winning NBA title

Since 1950-51, there have been 52 NBA teams that won at least 60 games (or the equivalent) without winning the title. Here are the best 10 of those...

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NBA Power Rankings: Bucks won't match 2015-16 Warriors

It's official: The Milwaukee Bucks will not match the 73 wins of the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors. But they still lead the NBA Power Rankings by a...

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Bucks bigs climb Defensive Player of the Year Ladder 4.0

Big men dominate voting for NBA Defensive Player of the Year. In the 21st century, only two wings have won the award. Bigs are climbing to the top...

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NBA Power Rankings Week 20: What history will the Bucks make

The Milwaukee Bucks joined an exclusive club and hold an iron grip at the top of the NBA Power Rankings. They'll make history in 2019-20 ... but...

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Top 5 unchanged, but Jayson Tatum lurking on MIP Ladder

Much has been said and written of late about the play of Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum and it's pushed him onto the NBA Most Improved Player...

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NBA Power Rankings: Clippers get aggressive in buyout market

While the LA Clippers are floundering a bit in the NBA Power Rankings, they made some moves both at the deadline and in the buyout market. They're...

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Montrezl Harrell still atop Sixth Man of the Year Ladder

In version 4.0 of our NBA Sixth Man of the Year Ladder, Montrezl Harrell of the LA Clippers still leads, but the rankings have gotten a...

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J.B. Bickerstaff joins small group of NBA coaches

When the Cleveland Cavaliers face the Washington Wizards Friday, new coach J.B. Bickerstaff will become the 12th NBA coach to take over in...

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Is Tom Thibodeau the right target to fix the Knicks?

Leon Rose is on his way in as New York Knicks president and is looking into the past when seeking their next head coach. Could Tom Thibodeau be the...

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John Beilein just latest college coach to fail in NBA

With reports circulating Cleveland Cavaliers coach John Beilein will be out, his name will join the list of college coaches who could not make the...

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Power Rankings at midseason: Bucks who we thought they'd be

Back in October, before the season started, we had the Milwaukee Bucks at No. 1 in the NBA Power Rankings. Nearly everything else hasn't been that...

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It's LeBron, Giannis and everyone else on MVP Ladder 4.0

In version 4.0 of the NBA MVP Ladder, it remains a 2-player race between All-Star Game captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the...

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NBA's buyout market nearly always more style than substance

The NBA buyout market is something NBA voices spend much time dissecting, even if the truth -- particularly recently -- is most often much ado about...

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So now Hornets decide it's time to go young

After spending nearly 7 years on the mediocrity express, it seems that now the Charlotte Hornets are embracing a youth movement. But will the timing...

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Power Rankings Week 17: Brooklyn Nets charge up the middle

While the top and bottom of the NBA Power Rankings remained relatively stable, there was volatility in the middle, with the Brooklyn Nets leaping...

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Gobert, Kawhi break away in DPOY race

Two players who comprise four of the last five NBA Defensive Player of the Year winners have pulled away from the pack on the latest awards...

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Deadline: Makeovers for Timberwolves, Hawks

With the NBA trade deadline behind us, some teams chose to do nothing while others underwent an extreme team makeover. What's left after the...

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Trade Grades: Hawks get Dedmon from Kings for Parker, Len

The Atlanta Hawks continue to be busy before the deadline, sending out Jabari Parker and Alex Len for Dewayne Dedmon. Here are the NBA trade...

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Trade Grades: 76ers add Alec Burks, Glenn Robinson III

The Philadelphia 76ers will reportedly send 3 picks to the Golden State Warriors for Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III. Here are the NBA Trade...

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Knicks rumors: Steve Mills out; Masai Ujiri ultimate target

According to the latest New York Knicks rumors, club president Steve Mills will part ways with the organization as owner Jim Dolan eyes Masai...

Rumors: DeMarre Carroll could be sneaky good pickup

It is definitely NBA trade rumors season, with the San Antonio Spurs looking to find a new home for DeMarre Carroll. The veteran could help a...

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If you're surprised by Nets, you weren't paying attention

Most preseason forecasts had the Brooklyn Nets around 44 wins, with some picks even more dire. At 21-27, the Nets shouldn't be that much of a...

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Power Rankings Week 16: Toronto Raptors up to 6th

Written off as a contender by many after the departure of Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors aren't backing down, moving up to sixth in the NBA...

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