Ranking the best Sixth Men in NBA history

The 2024-25 fantasy basketball season wrapped up with Nikola Jokić leading the eight-cat per-game rankings, followed closely by Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić, and Anthony Davis, who were involved in a notable trade. Player availability was crucial, as five of the top ten played at least 70 games, including Karl-Anthony Towns and James Harden, providing solid returns for fantasy managers. The season's biggest disappointment was Joel Embiid, who only played 19 games, with his...

In a thrilling playoff night, the LA Clippers edged the Denver Nuggets 103-102, tying their series 1-1, fueled by Kawhi Leonard's outstanding 39-point performance. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons won 100-94 against the New York Knicks, also leveling their series 1-1, led by Cade Cunningham's impressive 33 points and clutch plays from Dennis Schroder. Additionally, Damian Lillard may return for the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers after a month-long absence due to...

In a crucial playoff game, the Detroit Pistons rebounded from a disappointing Game 1 loss to defeat the New York Knicks 100-94 in Game 2, tying the series at one game apiece. Despite struggling with shooting, the Pistons, led by Dennis Schröder's pivotal three-pointer, maintained their composure in the final minutes to secure the win and end a long postseason drought. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff emphasized the team's ability to impose their will, as they head...

Marc Gasol and Tony Allen reflected on their experiences during the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award announcement, where Gasol won the award despite Allen's strong claims and contributions to their team's defense. Gasol expressed his feelings about being traded from Memphis to Toronto, admitting it broke his heart, as he wished to stay with the Grizzlies throughout his career. Additionally, Allen discussed his desire to change perceptions of the team and his belief...

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Tie your series today. There is no better time for flaming hot takes that could soon become irrelevant than right now. In both basketball and hockey, we are done with Game 2s in multiple playoff series. For teams down 2-0, it feels like all is lost, though we’ve seen plenty...