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Phil Watson

Sports Editor

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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)

James Harden Ruined Whatever Remained of His Legacy With Passive-Aggressive ‘Trade Requests'

James Harden quit on two teams in a little more than a year. Daryl Morey is happy for now, but how long will The Beard be happy in his latest new home?

Phil Watson 11 Feb 2022
NBA Trade Rumors: James Harden Sits as the Brooklyn Nets Burn

James Harden missed his third straight game and the Brooklyn Nets took their ninth straight loss. Is a trade imminent? That depends on whom you ask.

Phil Watson 08 Feb 2022
James Harden Is Shopping for an Agent and That Should Terrify the Brooklyn Nets

The last time James Harden hired an agent, he was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets. Should the Nets be worried Harden is shopping for an agent again? You bet they should.

Phil Watson 07 Feb 2022
LeBron James May Be an Unofficial General Manager, But He's Powerless to Solve the Lakers' $19 Million Trade Deadline Problem

The Lakers came into the season with big dreams. The reality for LeBron James and company has fallen significantly short of expectations.

Phil Watson 05 Feb 2022
Ja Morant's Mid-Range Mastery Gets a Glowing Hall of Fame Endorsement From Alex English

Hall of Famer Alex English paid Memphis Grizzlies' star Ja Morant a big compliment when he noted the 22-year-old's improvement from mid-range.

Phil Watson 03 Feb 2022
NBA Trade Deadline: Houston Rockets Hope to Leverage Eric Gordon and Christian Wood Into a Brighter Future

The Houston Rockets are rebuilding but have a couple of pieces that could help them gain more future assets at the NBA trade deadline.

Phil Watson 28 Jan 2022
NBA Trade Deadline: A Russell Westbrook Buyout Explained

If the Houston Rockets re-acquire Russell Westbrook, they plan to buy out the remainder of his contract. How would that process work?

Phil Watson 26 Jan 2022
NBA Trade Deadline: The Sacramento Kings Have to Make a Firm Decision about Marvin Bagley III and Follow Through

Marvin Bagley III hits free agency on July 1. The Sacramento Kings are running out of time to decide whether to try to get something for him.

Phil Watson 25 Jan 2022
Brooklyn Nets Rumors: James Harden Could Quickly Be Losing Patience With Part-Time Backcourt Partner Kyrie Irving

James Harden is reportedly growing more frustrated with the Brooklyn Nets, particularly with the part-time status of Kyrie Irving.

Phil Watson 25 Jan 2022
LeBron James and Anthony Davis Should Avoid Future Front-Office Jobs After Pushing for Ill-Fated Russell Westbrook Trade

If the Russell Westbrook trade is any indicator, LeBron James and Anthony Davis should leave the general manager work to others.

Phil Watson 21 Jan 2022