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In the final minute of the Dallas Mavericks’ 116-114 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night, “Fire Nico” chants could be heard loud and clear throughout the American Airlines Center. The fans ultimately received what they wanted on Tuesday, as the Mavs fired general manager Nico Harrison. There were rumors of player frustration as a result of the chants, though, and head coach Jason Kidd even said that Monday’s chants were “disrespectful.” Kidd also revealed how Flagg handled the chants. “I would just say look at his game. Simple answer,” Kidd told reporters ahead of Wednesday’s contest against the Phoenix Suns. “He’s very mature for an 18-year-old. If you were to grade his game, it was one of his best. He’s a winner, he wants to win. He wants his teammates to make every shot… He’s 18, but he’s not afraid.” Flagg scored 26 points to go along with nine rebounds and four assists in the competitive defeat. Kidd was impressed with the way Flagg played despite the adversity. With Harrison now fired, the Mavs are looking forward to the end of the “Fire Nico” chant era. Still, Flagg’s maturity at only 18 years old has been undeniable. “He’s been great,” PJ Washington said of Flagg, before adding that he believes the 18-year-old will become a great player. The Mavericks are going with a fresh start in a sense as the franchise moves on from Harrison. Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks will now be able to strictly place their focus on winning games while not having to deal with negative chants in their home arena from the fans. The post Mavericks’ Jason Kidd reveals how Cooper Flagg handled ‘Fire Nico’ chants appeared first on ClutchPoints.

There are only five weeks left until fantasy football playoffs begin in Week 15. Rosters should be taking shape, with most leagues’ trade deadlines likely coming up next week. Each week, fantasy managers need to make roster decisions to put themselves in the best position possible. During the middle portion of the season, that usually includes working around bye weeks. But in Week 11, only the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints do not play. From a fantasy quarterback perspective, your starter is probably not affected. At least not with bye weeks. But there are several top-ranked QBs facing difficult matchups. For instance, Patrick Mahomes plays in Denver, and Lamar Jackson is in Cleveland. You are obviously still starting both of those players. But there are other pitfalls that you can avoid, hence part of the reason for this column. So, let’s get to our Week 11 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em. Start 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers © Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images This may sound crazy, but Aaron Rodgers should be started this week in almost every league. I know, I know, he and the Pittsburgh Steelers offense were completely inept last week. But the Los Angeles Chargers defense has been doing that most of the season. This week, the Steelers face the Cincinnati Bengals at home. The same Bengals defense that made Justin Fields look like an All-Pro two weeks ago, before throwing for 12 yards through three quarters last week. Rodgers threw for 249 yards and four touchdowns against Cincinnati a month ago. That was his second 4-touchdown game of the season. He should throw a minimum of two this week, with upside for more. Start J.J. McCarthy The next player on the list might surprise you also. Minnesota Vikings signal-caller J.J. McCarthy can also be streamed. Similar to Rodgers, he has a great matchup in front of him against a flailing Chicago Bears defense. Chicago has especially struggled against mobile quarterbacks. Last week, Jaxson Dart had 25 fantasy points through three quarters before sustaining a concussion. He did so utilizing his legs effectively and often. That is what puts McCarthy on this list. He is averaging 28 rush yards per game with two scores (in four games). His floor is solid, even if his ceiling is not. Jacoby Brissett can be started The Arizona Cardinals have turned the page on Kyler Murray. Sure, Murray is on injured reserve, but the writing is on the wall. Jacoby Brissett injected life into the Cardinals’ offense. He should do so again this week against the San Francisco 49ers. In a game where the Cardinals are 2.5-point underdogs at home, they should be trailing. Even without Marvin Harrison Jr., who is out with appendicitis, the Cards should be able to move the ball against this 49ers secondary. If you are in a pinch, you could do worse. Sit Bo Nix © Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Earlier, we mentioned that Mahomes has a tough matchup against the Broncos. But he is Mahomes, and you are starting him. His counterpart in that game, who was actually drafted in fantasy football leagues ahead of him, Bo Nix, will also face a stiff test. The Chiefs’ defense, outside of two games this year, has looked stellar. Meanwhile, the Broncos’ offense has been putrid. There is zero reason to expect that to change in Week 11. Do not start Nix this week. I would happily play both McCarthy and Rodgers over him. Sit Lions QB Jared Goff Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been feast or famine this year. Most of the time, he has feasted on opposing secondaries. It isn’t that hard to do with so much talent around him. But this week, Goff travels to Philadelphia to play the Eagles. Not only does Philly present a difficult challenge for Goff, but so too does the weather. Let’s not forget Goff outdoors in the cold. Temperatures are expected to be in the 40s, so not’s not that bad. But there is a chance for precipitation, making matters worse. I am staying away from Goff in all leagues. The post Fantasy Football Week 11 Start ‘Em…

Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer has revealed that the late Marshawn Kneeland’s girlfriend is pregnant. Schottenheimer met with the media following the Cowboys’ bye week when he revealed that Kneeland’s girlfriend, Catalina Mancera, is expecting the couple’s first child together. She spoke out on Monday (Nov. 10) following the Cowboys’ defensive end’s death last week. “I’m grieving hard right now,” Catalina Mancera told the Daily Mail on Monday, November 10. “It will be a long time before I’ll feel ready to talk at any length.” During Schottenheimer’s first meeting with the media since Kneeland’s death, the first-year head coach remembered Kneeland for his warmth and contagious smile. “Marshawn loved the words one love, so we talked a lot about love as we grieved,” Schottenheimer said of the Cowboys’ private celebration of Kneeland’s life. “His smile could take you to your knees. In terms of him as an athlete, no one had a better motor than him.” Kneeland died on Thursday, Nov. 6, following a brief police chase. The NFL star was found dead near his abandoned car on the Dallas Parkway due to an apparent suicide. Mancera told authorities that Kneeland had “a history of mental illness.” The family spoke out following the death of Kneeland who was in his second-year in the NFL. He scored his first-ever career touchdown during the Monday Night Football game against the Arizona Cardinals. While Mancera hasn’t responded to the pregnancy reveal, she stated on Monday that the family is continuing to grieve the loss of Kneeland and are preparing for burial services. “We’re still in the early stages of everything,” Mancera added. “We are working on the funeral arrangements. I don’t know where it’s going to be yet.” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently revealed that the team will honor Kneeland throughout the season with special decals on their helmets. The post Marshawn Kneeland’s girlfriend is pregnant, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer reveals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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