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Phil Watson

Sports Editor

About

Phil Watson joined Sports7 in 2021, bringing 30 years of sportswriting experience along with him. He enjoys covering the NBA, MLB, and NFL. Phil spends his free time exploring, breaking down, and comparing sports stats in all their forms, which helped him become a member of the Society for American Baseball Research. He is an avid reader (of Zach Lowe, Charles Pierce, James Michener, Robert Heinlein, Jayson Stark, Marc Stein, and others), which helps him stay sharp and well-informed as a writer. A volunteer high school football and baseball coach, Phil also hosted an NFL picks show on local for 16 years.

Articles by Phil Watson (170)

The Whims of James Harden and Other Superstars Might Just Break the NBA

Commissioner Adam Silver is worried about the precedent of forcing deals early in long-term contract, the way Ben Simmons just did to get out of Philadelphia.

Phil Watson 21 Feb 2022
Stephen Curry Sends a Terrifying Message With Humongous All-Star Game Outburst

Stephen Curry went nuclear at the NBA All-Star Game, letting the rest of the league know his shooting slump might be a thing of the past.

Phil Watson 21 Feb 2022
LeBron James Just Tampered With the Entire NBA, and He'll Probably Get Away With It

LeBron James is the poster child for the NBA's player-empowerment era. But in throwing down the gauntlet about his son's future in 2024, The King has gone way too far.

Phil Watson 21 Feb 2022
Daryl Morey's Surreal Plan to ‘Save' the NBA: 58 Games, Single-Elimination Playoffs

Daryl Morey is an innovator. But his idea to radically change the NBA schedule and postseason misses the mark ... by a lot.

Phil Watson 20 Feb 2022
Why James Harden Isn't Wearing No. 13 With the 76ers

James Harden won't wear No. 13 with the Philadelphia 76ers, the first time in his 13-year NBA career he's abandoned the digits.

Phil Watson 19 Feb 2022
Zion Williamson Injury Update Puts New Orleans Pelicans Into an Impossible $181 Million Position

Zion Williamson is injured and becomes extension-eligible in July. The New Orleans Pelicans face a risky decision about the future of the franchise's star.

Phil Watson 17 Feb 2022
NBA Trade Deadline: Norman Powell's Genuine Reaction Reminds Us These Are Real People Being Uprooted

Norman Powell was traded from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Los Angeles Clippers. He had just signed a five-year contract and bought a house.

Phil Watson 14 Feb 2022
Why Is Ben Simmons Wearing No. 10 With the Brooklyn Nets?

Ben Simmons wore No. 25 during his stint with the Philadelphia 76ers. But he had to choose different digits after joining the Brooklyn Nets.

Phil Watson 13 Feb 2022
Charles Barkley Finally Explains Why He Hates Social Media: ‘A Lot of People, Because Their Life Sucks, Are Gonna Take Shots at You'

Charles Barkley doesn't have time for the negativity of social media. So the Hall of Famer just stays out of it entirely.

Phil Watson 12 Feb 2022
NBA Buyout Market Explained: The Dos and Don'ts Heading Toward March 1

The NBA buyout market allows contenders to add veterans on the cheap, but there are some restrictions that apply.

Phil Watson 11 Feb 2022