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Amidst arguably the most disappointing season in recent memory, the Cleveland Cavaliers are at a tipping point with the NBA trade deadline right around the corner. Even with very limited mobility due to their bloated salary sheet and constrained draft capital control, there are some options. Namely, moving a big salary to get under the […]
This part of the NBA schedule has been pretty tough for the Lakers. They have five games over seven days, are dealing with a slew of injuries and are currently on a three-game losing streak. LA is also set to play the second leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday, with their biggest star’s availability very […]
The Chicago Bulls are set to take on a tough Western Conference opponent in the Houston Rockets tonight. This will be the first time these two teams face each other this season, and there’s no reason to lean on past matchups, because the Rockets look completely different from a year ago. The biggest change, of course, is the addition of Kevin Durant. Houston is considered one of the favorites to win the West, and maybe even a contender for the NBA title. But right now, they’re in the midd...
DraftKings King of the Court is one of the most popular NBA promotions because it rewards player analysis over game outcomes. Instead of picking winners, you are trying to identify the single player who will finish the night with the highest combined total of points, rebounds, and assists. On January 13, the slate offers several high-usage stars and a few matchups that quietly create ideal conditions for ceiling performances. One of the most interesting names in the mix is Alperen Sengun, whos...
Atlético Madrid are through to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, thanks to a 1-0 win away to Deportivo La Coruña. A sublime Antoine Griezmann free-kick was the only difference on the scoresheet, but Atleti were comfortably in charge against the team from the second division. Into the Calderón rates the Atlético players for […]
Herald Joe Mazzulla repeats ‘illegal screen’ six times after Celtics’ loss to Pacers With Jaylen Brown out, Celtics lose to last-place Pacers Globe Joe Mazzulla repeated the same two words for an entire press conference after Celtics’ loss Pascal Siakam and Pacers nip Celtics 98-96 ‘I knew’: Caitlin Clark was well aware of Celtics backup […]
Herald Joe Mazzulla repeats ‘illegal screen’ six times after Celtics’ loss to Pacers With Jaylen Brown out, Celtics lose to last-place Pacers Globe Joe Mazzulla repeated the same two words for an entire press conference after Celtics' loss Pascal Siakam and Pacers nip Celtics 98-96 ‘I knew’: Caitlin Clark was well aware of Celtics backup center Luka Garza’s long-range shooting potential After another frustrating Celtics loss, a terse Joe Mazzulla was in no mood to talk about it Cel...
On Monday night in Toronto, Joel Embiid was in the lineup for the 20th time this season. It’s the middle of January and the former MVP has already played more games than he did in all of 2024-25. While playing this many games is an accomplishment in and of itself, the level of Embiid’s play […]
Chicago was supposed to be “big sellers,” a lie told about as often as Santa Claus. Isaac Okoro is the most recent name to draw some interest, but could this one actually materialize? We’re about 23 days away from the NBA trade deadline, and all we have so far are rumors and no real transactions. After Trae Young got dealt to the Wizards, we assumed the floodgates would’ve opened, but so far—nada. Why Do the Lakers Want Isaac Okoro? Per Evan Sidery, the Los Angeles Lakers have “...
The Vegas Golden Knights (21-11-12) are short favorites when they visit the Los Angeles Kings (19-16-10) on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 10 p.m. ET on TNT. The Golden Knights are -111 on the moneyline to win, while the Kings have -109 moneyline odds. Watch TNT to see the match unfold as the Golden Knights and Kings hit the ice. Golden Knights vs. Kings Game Info & Odds When: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET TV Channel: TNT Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California Favo...
The Portland Trail Blazers have multiple missions during the 2025-26 NBA season: win games, incorporate new players, develop their young core, and overcome a spate of injuries that has dogged the team since November. Amid the ups and downs, one player has toiled relatively anonymously, give or take a spectacular dunk or two. Shaedon Sharpe […]
With Rui Hachimura off the injury report ahead of the Lakers’ game against the Kings, it was expected that he would play in Sacramento. Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioned during practice that Hachimura would be on a minutes restriction. He also stated he would be coming off the bench as he ramps up to […]
Last night’s Toronto Raptors game was so bad that it doesn’t warrant a recap. If you saw it, you know. If you didn’t, the Raptors got blown out by the Sixers, who welcomed back both Joel Embiid and Paul George into the lineup. It sucked. What didn’t suck, though, was Kyle Lowry entering the game […]
Tonight’s Spurs vs Thunder showdown at Paycom Center is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing matchups of the week. While OKC has dominated the Western Conference this season, San Antonio has surprisingly owned the head-to-head battle, winning all three previous meetings. This game offers a snapshot of a budding rivalry between two young powerhouses as OKC looks to protect its home court and a surging San Antonio team tries to prove they have the Thunder’s number. Despite losing...
The Lakers have finally made a roster move, albeit a minor and short-term one. On Tuesday morning, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the team was signing Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day contract. Bufkin has been a bright spot with the South Bay Lakers this season. In 12 games this season, Bufkin is averaging 26.1 […]
The Anthony Davis experiment in Dallas has reached its most familiar endpoint. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Davis is likely to undergo surgery to repair ligament damage in his left hand, sidelining him for several months and effectively ending his season with the Mavericks. Given both the medical prognosis and the organization’s current direction, this […]
I once knew a couple who visited Hawaii several times a year. They kept going back and going back until finally they decided to purchase property there. Might as well, right? If you substitute “Portland Trail Blazers” for “a couple” and “20th place” for “Hawaii”, you have the perfect description of the Blazers in the […]
Soon after we polled you all last week, Giannis had a lengthy one-on-one with The Athletic’s Sam Amick, discussing his future with the Bucks. You can read the full interview here and also my reaction to it, but the the main takeaways are: What never ceases to amaze me is that some, even after reading […]
The last two games for the Philadelphia 76ers have summed up their season in some ways. Both were against the Toronto Raptors. On Sunday, Philadelphia lost a tight game in overtime without Joel Embiid. There was enough good in the loss on Sunday for someone to be intrigued enough to watch the next game. Then […]
Not a good game from the Celtics. It's always puzzling to me how one game they can't miss and the next they can't throw it in the ocean. Pacers fans can't agree on whether to continue to tank or try to win. It's funny how they trash Jarace Walker but he actually played pretty well. I cracked up on the comment about Jaylen counting out the 3.5 million pennies. I really wouldn't put it past him. On to the next one and hopefully they can snap out of whatever th...
Tonight, the Portland Trail Blazers travel to San Francisco, looking for a season sweep of the Golden State Warriors. The Blazers have emerged victors in each of the teams’ first three meetings this season. The Warriors had rattled off a run of eight wins in 11 games before the Hawks swooped into town and delivered […]
The San Francisco 49ers have floated around the NFC Championship as a potential game for linebacker Fred Warner to return. Warner has not appeared in a game since October 12, when he dislocated his ankle in Week 6. After Sunday’s game, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said the chances are “Not very high” of Warner […]
The Mavericks were 2-2 this past week and stayed in 11th place in the West. They lost to Utah (116-114) and Chicago (125-107), and beat Sacramento (100-98) and Brooklyn (113-105). Cooper Flagg led the team in scoring this with 21 points per game. Kyrie Irving (knee) and P.J. Washington (ankle) remained out, while Anthony Davis […]
We are cruising into the New Year, and NBA scouts are busy evaluating the top talent across the nation and the world. There are several elite players in the mix for the top pick. Let’s look at the odds for which player will go No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. $250 deposit bonus for pick’em contests! 2026 NBA Draft No. 1 Odds Kansas’ Darryn Peterson tops the odds to go first in the upcoming NBA Draft, but AJ Dybantsa from BYU is close behind him, according to FanDuel Sportsbo...
The Miami Heat have lost four of the last five games and are currently in the midst of one of the most difficult stretches this season. And it isn’t getting any easier. After three consecutive double-digit road losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Indiana Pacers and OKC Thunder, respectively— the Heat are back home. However, they […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat back home to host Suns amid three-game skid appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .