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Nick Smith Jr. stepping up for the Lakers against the Blazers had all the makings of a feel-good Hollywood movie. The shorthanded Lakers relied on their two-way guy to play 27 minutes on the road and he delivered, scoring 25 points in the road win. To add even more drama, Smith Jr. was not feeling […]
The Los Angeles Kings are in the market for a top-six forward, and rumor has it general manager Ken Holland has been working the phones. Trade talks have picked up significantly around the league as we creep closer to the milestone American Thanksgiving weekend. The Kings are off to a strong start this season, posting a 5-4-4 record through their first 13 games. Holland has $3.2 million in cap space to work with, and he's well aware that Anze Kopitar's $7 million is coming off the books this s...
Nick Smith Jr. went nuclear against the Blazers for the shorthanded Lakers on Monday, scoring 25 points in the shocking win, leaving it all on the floor in the process. Well, not literally. He actually left some bad parts elsewhere in Moda Center. Midway through his memorable night, Smith Jr. raced off the court and […]
The Portland Trail Blazers suffered a dispiriting loss to the Los Angeles Lakers last night. It’s the first morale-buster the franchise has endured since the unexpected Week 1 loss of their head coach Chauncey Billups. The Tiago Splitter era hasn’t been full of wins, but hard effort and upward trajectories have blossomed, along with a […]
The Chargers squeaked in a trade just before the league’s deadline past at 4:00 p.m. ET as it’s being reported they’re trading for Saints offensive lineman Trevor Penning. The deal is for a 2027 sixth round pick and teeters on a passed physical. Penning missed the first three weeks of the season with turf toe. […]
There was a time when L.A. Rams general manager Les Snead would have heard that Sauce Gardner was available for two first round picks and jumped on it, but this time the team showed self-control despite having the ammunition to do whatever they wanted at the deadline. The Rams ended up resting on their move […]
Realistically, Steve Nash’s three seasons with the Lakers could hardly have gone worse. All the hope that came with the team unexpectedly trading was dashed away nearly immediately once he started playing games and his body began breaking down. At a certain point for Lakers fans, it became pretty clear Nash was never going to […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Lakers are known for their star power and championships. This season, though, they’ve been more […]
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
Despite injuries to three key players to start the season, the Winnipeg Jets have somehow managed to vault out to a 9-3-0 start to the NHL’s 2025-26 campaign. The underlying numbers aren’t anywhere near as good as they were last season, but the True Northers have been picking up wins regardless. The door to Winnipeg’s rehabilitation center should be a revolving one with the number of players going in & out to begin this year. Issues started early when Adam Lowry underwent hip surgery in t...
Amid the joy of the Dodgers’ second straight World Series win and subsequent championship parade and celebration on Monday was the absence of pitcher Alex Vesia, one of the team’s best relief pitchers for the last five seasons. Vesia pitched in seven of the Dodgers’ 10 playoff games through the National League Championship Series, but […]
Following the Los Angeles Rams beating the New Orleans Saints in Week 9, head coach Sean McVay said about the current field goal issues, “It’s cost us already and it’s been a momentum killer. The truth of it is this is not sustainable to continuously go where we want to go.” McVay continued on Monday […]
The Chargers moved to 6-3 with a 27-20 win over the Titans in Week Nine. Ahead of their bye in Week 12, they have a primetime game against the Steelers (Sunday Night Football) and dates with the Jaguars and Raiders. Let’s go ahead and see where the Chargers landed this week amongst the media’s various […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder (7-0) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (3-3) after winning three home road in a row. The Thunder are favored by 7.5 points in the contest, which begins at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The matchup has an over/under of 221.5. Check out below to find the best bets you can place on Tuesday’s game, based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Thunder vs. Clippers Pick the Clippers (+7.5) to Cover In the Thunder’s seven games this season, they have...
The oddsmakers fancy the Los Angeles Kings at home (-125) over the Winnipeg Jets (+105) when they play on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 10:30 p.m. ET. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Kings vs. Jets Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Kings (-125) Underdog: Jets (+105) Total: 5.5 Best Kings vs. Jets Promo Codes How to Watch Kings vs. Jets Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Time: 10:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Los Angeles, California Venue: Crypto.com Arena Live St...
The oddsmakers like the Florida Panthers to beat the Anaheim Ducks in their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, with the visiting Panthers given moneyline odds of -162, and the Ducks at +136. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Panthers vs. Ducks Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Panthers (-162) Underdog: Ducks (+136) Total: 6 Best Panthers vs. Ducks Promo Codes How to Watch Panthers vs. Ducks Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Time: 10 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Anah...
The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 PM eastern, giving L.A. Rams general manager Les Snead hours left to potentially make the roster better headed into the second half of a season that is sure to bring drama in the NFC West. If the Rams do not make a move, or if they make […]
The Chargers survived a scare by the Titans 27-20 on Sunday. While the usual suspects performed and carried the team to victory, it was a pair of first-year Chargers that helped spur their team to victory. Let’s go ahead and take a look at this week’s winners and losers from Week Nine. Winners EDGE Odafe […]
The Good: Tyler Shough Rookie QB Tyler Shough had a decent first start for the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. He completed 15 of 24 passes for 176 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Not much went right for the Saints in LA, but this is pretty good game for a rookie QB making […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers held their World Series parade yesterday, and while it’s healthier to ignore what’s going on with other teams, it’s easier said than done as a Giants fan. Despite what some really ignorant and angry people will tell you, the Dodgers winning the last two World Series won’t be the worst thing […]
Adrian Kempe is one of the next stars who is going to get a massive deal coming his way, whether that be before the season ends or in the offseason. The Los Angeles Kings ' winger is in the final year of his deal and is a UFA in the summer. The current cap hit for the 29-year-old in his prime is $5.5 million AAV, which is far too low for the production and impact he has on the team. Kempe is currently leading the Kings with five goals and 15 points in 13 games. He has scored 109 goals and 230 ...
The football season is at its halfway point, and the NFL MVP odds race is a close one! Four quarterbacks – Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Drake Maye, and Matthew Stafford – have begun separating themselves from the rest of the pack a bit. Will one of them take home the award, or is there someone waiting to make a second-half run? Here’s a look at the latest NFL MVP odds. Oct 12, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball again...
The New Orleans Saints were no match for the Los Angeles Rams, as they fell 34–10 in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season at SoFi Stadium. The breakout player from the Saints’ loss to the Rams turned in his second straight impressive performance, building on what was arguably his best game in Black and […]
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Takeaways from Monday’s presser with Jim Harbaugh (Chargers.com) What you need to know about the Chargers ahead of Week 10 (Chargers.com) Joe Alt will undergo season-ending ankle surgery (Chargers Wire) The Titans game only highlighted a big Chargers need […]
The NFC West is back after the trio of byes, and once again, it shows how it’s a powerhouse in the NFL. All four teams won this week, which means nothing much changes in the rankings. What is important is what happens next week. Next week, the entire division is in divisional games. The San […]