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NBC Sports
2 days ago
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- NBC Sports
2025 WNBA MVP Odds: Betting, futures, predictions including Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier, frontrunners
We are in Week 5 of the WNBA season and the award races are heating up as two of the biggest names in women's basketball returned from minor injuries. Caitlin Clark balled out in her return to upset the undefeated Liberty with 32 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds to put some heat on Napheesa Collier for MVP as the two will meet in the Commissioners Cup Championship on July 1st. Paige Bueckers also came back from a minor injury and put up eye-popping numbers with a career-high 35 points on 13-of-17 from the field and 5-of-7 from three. The conversation between A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier for Defensive Player of the Year appears to be a two-player race, but I think there is another name worth targeting in that field and it's more open than we think, so let's talk about it. All odds are courtesy of DraftKings and subject to change. WNBA MVP Ladder: Caitlin Clark (+275) went nuts in his return with 32 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds to knock off the Liberty, while Napheesa Collier (-370) continues her impressive 50/40/90 shooting splits this season with 3.6 combined blocks and steals on the defensive end. It'll be a two-player race all year with the sports books and myself rooting for Collier. Clark had over 70% of the handle and bets to win MVP entering the season, so her being plus money will only drive that figure higher. Collier and the Lynx could be the best team in the WNBA and with Collier's two-way play through 10 games, she is the rightful favorite for MVP. A'ja Wilson (+7500) suffered an injury and has missed two games, so she has dropped out of the race, while Breanna Stewart (+5000) is the latest long shot to enter the chat. Stewart averages 19.8 points per game on the season and has six 20-plus point games, but her career-low 15.6% from three-point distance will keep her out the MVP race. WNBA DPOY Ladder: Despite being out with a short-term injury, A'ja Wilson (+250) is tied or right behind Napheesa Collier (+225) for the DPOY award in multiple markets. While either aren't a bad bet, nor Collier's teammate, Alanna Smith (+600) who is gaining steam, but I think there is value in the field right now as the sports books will be rooting against both Wilson and Collier. Jonquel Jones (+3000) made her return from a short stint with an injury to help lead the Liberty in a comeback win over the Dream. Jones double-doubled with 10 points and 10 rebounds extending her undefeated streak with New York when doing so. Jones ranks 3rd in defensive win shares, 4th in defensive rebound percentage, 8th in defensive net rating, and 11th in blocks per game, but the downfall is she ranks 50th in minutes played at 24.7 per game. If her minutes increase, Jones is a great bet for this award, so I only threw a half-unit on Jones to win DPOY at +3000. WNBA ROY Ladder: Paige Bueckers (-950) returned from injury and lit up the Mercury for 35 points and 5 assists in a losing effort. She followed that up with 20 and 16 points, with six and seven combined assists and rebounds over the next two games. Bueckers has three 20-plus point games this season, while the rest of the rookie class has three combined. Kiki Iriafen (+750) has one of those 20-point games and the former Trojan has separated herself from the rest of the field as the main competitor to Bueckers. However, with 8.6 points and 6.3 rebound over the last three games, Iriafen has dwindled off in the race. Vaughn Dalzell's WNBA Futures Bets: 2 units: Stephanie White to win Coach of the Year (+115) 2 units: Minnesota Lynx to win Championship (+340) 2 units: A'ja Wilson to win MVP (+225) 2 units: Napheesa Collier to win MVP (+150) 0.5 unit: Jonquel Jones to win DPOY (+3000) 0.5 unit: Napheesa Collier to win MVP (+300) 0.5 unit: Angel Reese to win DPOY (+2000) 0.5 unit: Aliyah Boston to win DPOY (+3500) 0.5 unit: Kamila Cardoso to win DPOY (+5500) 0.5 unit: Aliyah Boston to win Most Improved Player (+1500) 0.5 unit: Kamila Cardoso to win Most Improved Player (+3000) Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: - Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) - Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) - Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) - Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Time of India
13-06-2025
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- Time of India
Boston Celtics insider pulls out crucial statistic as Derrick White bags important title in 2025 Awards Series
Boston Celtics insider pulls out crucial statistic as Derrick White bags important title in 2025 Awards Series (Image Credit: Getty Images) Derrick White from the Boston Celtics has bagged the Defensive Player of the Year Award in the 2025 Awards Series. The Boston Celtics insider took to X to highlight why the star shot-blocking guard deserved the recognition by sharing a crucial performance statistic. According to the tweet, White achieved 1.6 blocks/100 possessions, topping the list of players who had played at least 400 games. Boston Celtics insider highlighted why Derrick White deserved DPOY in 2025 Awards Series It is a celebration time in the Boston Celtics camp as their star shot-blocking guard, Derrick White, has bagged the Defensive Player of the Year Award in the 2025 Awards series. The team's insider, Taylor Snow, wrote about White's achievement on X. He tweeted: 'Derrick White is the NBA's all-time leading guard in blocks/100 possessions (min. 400 GP), per @bball_ref: 1. D. White – 1.6 BLK/100 2. Danny Green – 1.5 3. Dwyane Wade – 1.3 4. Michael Jordan – 1.2 Todd Day – 1.2 Ron Harper – 1.2 SGA – 1.2 Brandon Rush – 1.2' According to the statistic shared by Snow, the 6'4' Celtics guard surpassed all NBA star guards in the parameter of the number of blocks per 100 possessions. While White's score is 1.6 Block/100, the next one trailed behind him at 1.5. His achievement is precious as he has surpassed records of biggies like Michael Jordan and Dwyane Wade, who had scored only 1.3 and 1.2 blocks/100, respectively. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Hunstetten: Gutes Hören sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung Gutes Hören Undo While the Celtics' star guard has height issues to deal with, he has achieved this honor by not letting his physical attributes get in the way of his dreams. White has registered his presence with sheer athleticism and impeccable IQ, giving other 7-footers of the team a run for their money. Top Derrick White quotes that reflect his leadership skills, camaraderie, and competitive spirit Derrick White creates magic on the court with an unprecedented show of alacrity and sharp IQ. And, off the court, his words reflect the stature he has acquired in his NBA journey. When the Celtics lost the playoff game to the New York Knicks, leading to their exit, White could not keep his emotions and said at the postgame presser: 'It sucks. You'll never get this season back. You're never going to have the exact same team again. So obviously there were some highs and obviously some lows of the season, but at the moment it's just kinda down.' Jaylen Brown and Derrick White on Celtics' season ending: 'Losing to the Knicks feels like death' His quote summed up the emotion of the entire team, which reportedly was the fourth reigning NBA champion who had to face the exit. Earlier, the Celtics star shut the critics down after the Finals win in 2024 and said to the reporters, 'They kept saying we weren't battle-tested. What, did the last two years mean nothing?' It showed how he used criticism as a power and employed it to master the craft. White stood by injured Jayson Tatum and sent him a heartfelt message, filled with motivation, as per the Celtics blog, by saying: 'All I can do … is text him and tell him I believe in him and know he's gonna have a great comeback from this setback. I know he's gonna do whatever he needs …' Also Read: Jrue Holiday's $32.4M cap hit makes him trade candidate for cost-cutting Boston Celtics Derrick White's achievement placed him above all the star NBA guards. NBA mentioned that he foiled about 80 shot attempts, leading the other contenders by a big margin.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Aggressive Draft For The Atlanta Falcons Could Result In One Defensive Rookie Earning DROY Honors
Aggressive Draft For The Atlanta Falcons Could Result In One Defensive Rookie Earning DROY Honors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The inconsistency of the pass rush in Atlanta has been the butt of jokes for awhile now, but CBS Sports predicts that to change with one rookie winning DPOY. Advertisement The Falcons had the second-fewest sacks in the NFL last year and have been inconsistent at putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks since John Abraham patrolled the edge. I'm sorry, Vic Beasley, but stats do not lie. James Pearce Jr. has his video board displayed after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL Draft. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso named rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. his pick to win Defensive Rookie of the Year honors at season's end. Atlanta would listen to the fans this year and be aggressive in finding that next great edge rusher to wreak havoc on opposing QBs. The team traded back into the first round to snag Pearce Jr. after drafting Jalon Walker with the 15th pick. Some fans and officials think that Atlanta may have given up too much to get back into the first round to draft Pearce Jr, but they wanted another dynamic rusher to set the tone for the offseason in addressing pressing needs. They would give up a 2026 first-round selection in doing so. Advertisement According to PFF, Atlanta would also finish third worst in pass-rushing defense. With the glaring needs on the defensive side of the football, Chris Trapasso was very high on Pearce Jr. coming into this year's draft. "With Pearce as my No. 1 overall prospect in the 2025 class, I'm not backing away from that before any games are played,' said Trapasso of CBS Sports. 'Pearce is a sizable, athletic, refined, and deceptively powerful outside rusher who demolished the SEC the past two seasons with a cumulative pressure rate over 21%. I've written that statistic like 50 times the past four months, and I'm still astonished by it.' 'His situation in Atlanta couldn't be more conducive to DROY hype,' Trapasso said. 'Atlanta has finished 32nd in sacks twice (2015, 2021) and 31st a ridiculous five times (2013, 2014, 2019, 2022, and 2024) over the past decade. Any uptick in team pass-rushing production will be viewed as a ginormous win for the Falcons.' Related: The Dawn Of A Dangerous Contender In Atlanta Related: Are The Atlanta Falcons The NFL's Wildcard In 2025 With The Team's New Identity? This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
NBC Sports
11-06-2025
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- NBC Sports
WNBA Futures 2025: Betting, odds, expert picks, best bets including Clark, Collier, Wilson, and More
We are almost at the 25% mark for the WNBA regular season and with injuries to Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, let's take a look at the updated race for MVP and Rookie of the Year, plus the battle between A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, and more for Defensive Player of the Year. All odds are courtesy of DraftKings and subject to change. WNBA MVP Ladder: The MVP market continues to look like a runaway in favor of Napheesa Collier (-350) as Caitlin Clark (+425) remains sidelined. Collier is shooting a ridiculous 50/40/90 split this season — 52.5% from the field, 42.5% from three, and 91.7% from the free-throw line with 25.5 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game — all career-highs so far except for rebounds. Collier's been a brick wall on defense too with 2.3 steals and 1.4 blocks per game, which is why she is the favorite for DPOY now. Collier's MVP odds moved from -250 to -350 over the past week, while Clark dropped from +375 to +425 and A'ja Wilson to +1600 from +750. Breanna Stewart is +3500 as the next closest in terms of odds before there is a plethora of 100-to-1 options tied for fifth. WNBA DPOY Ladder: Napheesa Collier (+225) has overtaken A'ja Wilson (+250) as the slight favorite for the DPOY, but Wilson is doing everything she can to keep opponents from scoring 100 on that Aces' defense. The Aces rank 9th in defensive efficiency versus the Lynx who are 2nd. The Liberty lead the WNBA in defensive rating, steal percentage, block percentage and top three in opponent last break points per game and points in the paint. A lot of that has to do with Jonquel Jones' (+800) dominance down low. The 6-foot-6 center missed the previous game, but is listed as game-to-game, so her price shouldn't be impacted much. I am keeping my eye on her because it's starting to feel like she is the bet to make in this market. WNBA ROY Ladder: Paige Buckers (-950) hasn't played in June (5/29), but she will return Wednesday, June 11, so there was no movement worth mentioning in this race over the past week. While Kiki Irafen (+800) and Sonia Citron (+1600) remain impressive second and third options for the award — there isn't much hope either player can take home this hardware over Bueckers. Vaughn Dalzell's WNBA Futures Bets: 2 units: Stephanie White to win Coach of the Year (+115) 2 units: Minnesota Lynx to win Championship (+340) 2 units: A'ja Wilson to win MVP (+225) 2 units: Napheesa Collier to win MVP (+150) 0.5 unit: Napheesa Collier to win MVP (+300) 0.5 unit: Angel Reese to win DPOY (+2000) 0.5 unit: Aliyah Boston to win DPOY (+3500) 0.5 unit: Kamila Cardoso to win DPOY (+5500) 0.5 unit: Aliyah Boston to win Most Improved Player (+1500) 0.5 unit: Kamila Cardoso to win Most Improved Player (+3000) Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: - Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) - Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) - Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) - Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Steelers Fans Get Bad News on T.J. Watt to Open Mandatory Minicamp
Steelers Fans Get Bad News on T.J. Watt to Open Mandatory Minicamp originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Aaron Rodgers was hard. T.J. Watt might be even more difficult. We're talking Pittsburgh Steelers contracts, of course, and on Tuesday, as the team launched its mandatory minicamp? Advertisement The new QB is in the fold. The ol' QB chaser is not. Pass rushers have enjoyed a massive jump in the market this NFL offseason. Maxx Crosby, Myles Garrett and eventually Micah Parsons and Trey Hendrickson are all examples of new contracts reaching up near $40 million annually for the position. Watt wants ... something. And so NFL Network is noting that on Tuesday morning, he's a no-show for minicamp. This is presently a problem. And it might linger. Watt, who is entering the final year of a four-year $112 million contract, had been absent from OTAs as he campaigns for a new deal. The former Defensive Player of the Year previously had the record for the highest-paid contract at his position when he signed his current deal in 2021. This season, without an extension, he'll make $21.05 million on salary and cost $30.4 million total on the cap. Advertisement Watt, 30, is entering his ninth year in the NFL and remains one of the game's best defensive players. In 2024, he totaled 11.5 sacks and a league-leading six forced fumbles. He has in his career led the league in sacks a record three times and owns four First Team All-Pro honors to go with his 2021 DPOY. It's been written that there is the "expectation" that Watt and the Steelers will find a common ground before Pittsburgh opens the 2025 regular season with a matchup at the New York Jets on Sept. 7. But for now? Steelers fans get the feel-good story of Aaron Rodgers signing on at $13.65 million ... and the bad-news story of T.J. Watt's unhappiness with Pittsburgh. Advertisement Related: Steelers Signing 'Filet Mignon' Aaron Rodgers Makes QB Room a 'Meat Market' Related: Details Emerge on Aaron Rodgers' 'Cheap' Contract With Steelers As Signing Official This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
