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LA’s game against San Antonio brought the return of Marcus Smart to the Laker lineup. Smart had missed the last six games due to a back injury, but he came back to play in the NBA Cup quarterfinal. While Smart is known for his defensive ability, it was his offense that really stood out. Smart […]
Karim Benzema spoke in a wide-ranging interview with L’Équipe. The former Real Madrid captain delivered a frank, incisive assessment of his former club’s superstar-laden attack. From tactical clarity to ego management, Benzema laid out what he believes is missing at the Santiago Bernabéu this season. “What Real Madrid lack is simply a connection” For Benzema, […]
Boston Celtics (15-9) at Milwaukee Bucks (10-15)Thursday, November 11, 20258:00 PM ETTV: NBCSB, FDSWI, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, WTMJ (103..3), Sirius XMRegular Season Game #25, Road Game #13Fiserv Forum The Celtics visit the Milwaukee Bucks for the first of 4 games between these two teams this season. They will play in Boston on February 1 […]
It’s no secret that the Lakers are a bad defensive team. They have a defensive rating of 116.7, which is 21st in the NBA. Every team with a defensive rating worse than the Lakers has a losing record. In their loss against the Spurs in the NBA Cup quarterfinal, this flaw was as loud as […]
It’s been a weird week for the casual NBA fan flipping from game to game on League Pass. The options have dwindled as about 75% of the league has gone idle for the teams that have advanced to the knockout stage of the NBA Cup continue the tournament. It’s given teams like the Sixers something […]
Globe Jaylen Brown reveals Kevin Garnett as his favorite Celtic of all time ‘Every single guy has something to prove’: Bill Simmons tried to explain Celtics’ strong start Celtics at Bucks: Boston seeking sixth straight win in trip to Milwaukee Celtics remain mum on a potential return by Jayson Tatum this season CelticsBlog Three Big […]
Globe Jaylen Brown reveals Kevin Garnett as his favorite Celtic of all time 'Every single guy has something to prove': Bill Simmons tried to explain Celtics' strong start Celtics at Bucks: Boston seeking sixth straight win in trip to Milwaukee Celtics remain mum on a potential return by Jayson Tatum this season CelticsBlog Three Big Questions for Celtics–Bucks CelticsBlog film room: Jordan Walsh The Celtics are still playing the same way (and it’s working) Boston’s key offseason ...
What a week of Lakers basketball. First was LeBron James ending his double-digit scoring streak in the most dramatic of fashions, passing up the game-winning shot against the Raptors so that Rui Hachimura could win it from three. Then, in the rubber match of the road trip, the Lakers won with LeBron taking a backseat […]
Sam Merrill reportedly went through a post-practice workout with the Cleveland Cavaliers today. The three-point sniper has been sidelined since November 17 with a hand sprain. “Sam, as you can see, really good news, is actually shooting,” Kenny Atkinson said after practice today. “He’s actually shooting with his shooting hand, which is a pleasant sight […]
After an eventful summer, the Celtics’ offensive identity has shifted in subtle but meaningful ways this season. As we are getting closer to Christmas, we can start using statistics with the confidence that they reflect reality. For example, the playtype data. These metrics from NBA.com give insights to better understand a team’s offensive approach. Therefore, […]
In a new interview, the NBA's first active out gay player Jason Collins explains the treatment for his courageous fight with cancer. The post Jason Collins reveals he has Stage 4 brain cancer, and he’s fighting every step of the way appeared first on Outsports .
The Emirates NBA Cup doesn’t always indicate who the best teams in the league for the season will be, but in 2025, the Western Conference bracket features two of the toughies. Last night in the completion of quarterfinals action for the annual tournament, the Oklahoma City Thunder crushed the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio […]
The Philadelphia Eagles are struggling. They’ve now lost three games in a row — the latest a turnover-filled mess in overtime against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football. Just eight months ago, Jalen Hurts was the MVP of Super Bowl LIX as the team ended a dominant season in dominant fashion. Today, the […]
The Portland Trail Blazers are finishing up a long road trip today with a visit to New Orleans to face the Pelicans. Both teams are coming into this game well rested while watching the Emirates NBA Cup action over the last few days. The banged up Blazers are 1-3 on this road trip, and have […]
Many fans of the Portland Trail Blazers are under the impression that their team has been short-handed most of the current season due to injuries, but is that actually the case? The team’s injury list is required by the NBA to be accurate, so the answer to this question seems self-evident—yeah, the team has truly […]
The NBA season is rolling along right now, as is the college schedule. Players all over the NCAA ranks are building resumes for NBA front offices to consider at the 2026 NBA Draft. And those front offices are starting to identify the issues their roster needs to address, both before the trade deadline this season and for the long term thru the draft. So why not jump into an updated first round mock draft? There some exciting talent on the board for the 2026 NBA Draft, so putting toge...
The Celtics travel to Milwaukee for their first meeting with the Bucks this season. Here are three questions before tipoff. Can Boston keep its momentum? The Celtics have won five straight and eight of their last 10. They now face a Bucks team off to a difficult start, sitting 10th in the East at 10-15. […]
I get it. This week has been quiet because of the ongoing NBA Cup elimination round games, so the Wizards have been on a de-facto break to get their legs fresh before Friday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the meantime, Washington is 3-19 so far this season. As Kevin Broom wrote earlier today, the […]
Whoever was concerned about the Spurs having “too much guard talent” can rest assured, it’s not a bad problem to have. Much ado was made about the Spurs giving De’Aaron Fox a max contract extension this summer, which was an expected move when they traded for him last February, but the Spurs lucking into the […]
LeBron James brought the greatest era of Miami Heat basketball in franchise history from 2010-2014. That four-year run with the James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh “Big 3” was highlighted by four straight trips to the NBA Finals and back-to-back championships in the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Unfortunately, that time came to a quicker than […] The post LeBron James’ agent hints that the LA Lakers don’t have a better culture than the Miami Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Syracuse Orange (5-3) are finally back in action tonight as the St. Joseph’s Hawks (6-3) visit the JMA Wireless Dome. It’s another 9:00 pm tip on the ACC Network and here’s what we’re watching for: James: Rebounding St. Joe’s team rebounds well, grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game to Syracuse’s 35.9. Interestingly, not one Hawks […]
Simone Fontecchio’s start to his Miami Heat career couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. Acquired in the Duncan Robinson sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons this offseason, the 30-year-old wing averaged 11.5 points on 50.0 percent shooting from beyond the arc (5.3 3PA) over his first 14 games. He’s since returned to earth, averaging […] The post Is this recent addition the Miami Heat’s most expendable player? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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Jermaine Pennant has compared Mohamed Salah with the best right wingers in Europe and he believes there is only one player in the position better than the Liverpool goal machine. The 2025 Ballon d’Or caused as much outrage as usual, with many supporters left frustrated by the 30-man rankings drawn up by France Football. It […] The post Jermaine Pennant rates Mohamed Salah more highly than Ballon d’Or winner appeared first on Paisley Gates .