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Phil Watson

Phil Watson

Joined: Oct 21, 2013

I am a veteran of 20-plus years in the newspaper industry as a writer and editor, with my roots as a sports writer and later in my career transitioning to news. As well as being a self-employed sports commentator with a syndicated radio show, I am editor for Dairyland Express, assistant editor at HoopsHabit.com, a news desk writer for FanSided.com and Assistant Editorial Director for FanSided's Locals/Extras Division.

Jan 29, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer (5) reacts against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at the AT&T Center. Chicago beat San Antonio 96-86. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bulls: Carlos Boozer’s Minutes Blast Could Seal Amnesty Fate

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NBA Best Of The Week: Week 14—Trade Deadline Looms

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Feb 2, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (9) drives to the hoop against the Orlando Magic during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Daily NBA Fix 2-3-14: Rajon Rondo Looks Like Rajon Rondo

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Feb 1, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) defends in the second quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Daily NBA Fix 2-2-14: Wizards Cast Spell, Make Thunder Streak Disappear

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Jan 31, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Derek Fisher (6) talks with Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) during a time out against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Oklahoma won 120-95. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Daily NBA Fix: Nets Slow Down Kevin Durant’s Streak With Futility

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Jan 22, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard D.J. Augustin (14) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bulls: D.J. Augustin, Season Saver?

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Jan 26, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Brooklyn Nets small forward Paul Pierce (right) acknowledges the crowd during the first half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Daily NBA Fix: The Truth, Big Ticket Get Hero’s Welcome In Return To Boston

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Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) scores a basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Jared Dudley (9) at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Daily NBA Fix 1-26-14: Ross The Boss In A Loss

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Jan 24, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau looks on as Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers reacts to a call during the second half at the United Center. The Clippers beat the Bulls 112-95. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bulls Weekly: Tom Thibodeau Not Taking The Bait On Coaching Future

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Jan 24, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) smiles at the end of the game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Madison Square Garden. the Knicks won 125-96. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Daily NBA Fix 1-25-14: Heroics Abound, But Carmelo Anthony Steals The Show

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There has been a lot of recent buzz about the viability of a Carmelo Anthony trade to the Chicago Bulls. Under one proposal, Anthony (7) would change uniforms with Taj Gibson, left. But that wouldn't be all that would be headed to New York--not even close. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bulls: Lots Of Carmelo Anthony Buzz Out There, But Does He Fit?

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Jan 19, 2014; Orlando, FL, USAOrlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson (14) passes the ball around Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Daily NBA Fix 1-20-14: Orlando Magic Shorten Bench, End 10-Game Slide

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Jan 18, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) reacts to making a three pointer at the buzzer of the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Daily NBA Fix 1-19-14: Paul George, Indiana Pacers Cool Off Red-Hot Los Angeles Clippers

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Jan 10, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Chicago won 81-72. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bulls: Joakim Noah Earns Straight A’s As Temporary Face Of The Franchise

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Jan 10, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Johnson (7) shoots against the Miami Heat during the second half at Barclays Center. The Brooklyn Nets won the game 104-95 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Daily NBA Fix 1-11-14: 5 Straight For Brooklyn

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Jan 8, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Marco Belinelli (3) shoots during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at AT

NBA Power Rankings, Jan. 9 Edition: A New Face At The Top

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