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The Mavericks had one of the strangest seasons ever last year. They were coming off of an NBA Finals appearance with a bolstered roster, an MVP candidate at the helm, and a Western Conference that was theirs to lose. Riddled with injuries, they hobbled their way to the All-Star break until a shocking (to say […]
The Charlotte Hornets officially announced their roster for the start of the 2025-26 season, and there was one surprising entry. That surprising entry is the inclusion of Pat Connaughton over Spencer Dinwiddie, who was waived last week. I think most people assumed that Dinwiddie was the favorite for the final roster spot given he was […] The post Pat Connaughton makes Hornets final roster over Spencer Dinwiddie first appeared on At The Hive .
At the behest of his head coach, Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara flashed a big smile in front of reporters on Monday. “Show ‘em that $80 million smile, Tou,” Chauncey Billups said as he walked by the media scrum. “Show ‘em them teeth, Tou!” The third-year forward was already beaming as he discussed the […]
Memphis won a very quiet 48 games a season ago. That was good for eighth place in an extremely competitive Western Conference. They were swept in round one by the eventual champions, and for the third consecutive season, they failed to win a playoff series. After another disappointing season, they traded Desmond Bane to Orlando […]
In the first game of the 2025-26 season for both teams, the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, beginning at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The Lakers are 2-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 225.5 points. Our computer predictions for Tuesday’s game will help you make an informed wager by picking the best bets available. How to Bet on Warriors vs. Lakers Pick the Lakers (+2) to Cover Against the spread, the Wa...
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The Thunder are 7-point favorites in this matchup, which will begin the 2025-26 season for both teams. The matchup has a point total of 227.5. Our computer predictions below will help you decide what are the best bets available for Tuesday’s game. How to Bet on Thunder vs. Rockets Pick the Thunder (-7) to Cover The Thunder beat the spread 54 times in 82 games ...
It’s Tuesday, so you know what that means – it’s time for this week’s edition of the Haway The Podcast Q&A show, with questions flying in from all angles after another win for Reggie’s magic mackems at the weekend! On today’s agenda: If you’d like to send a question in for us to answer on […]
Now that the deadline to get an extension done, the Utah Jazz will officially be waiting till restricted free agency to get a contract done for Walker Kessler. We know that the Jazz have incentive to wait, they can make moves this upcoming offseason and then sign Walker Kessler after the fact and go over […]
Tonight begins the most anticipated season in Houston Rockets history since the 2017-18 season that saw Chris Paul force his way out of Los Angeles for the chance to play with James Harden. This version of the Rockets doesn’t have a Harden-level superstar, but they have an exciting young core and a head coach that […]
Two days before the Brooklyn Nets debut in Charlotte vs the Hornets, Jordi Fernandez has not revealed who will start at the point, easily the most important position on his team, what with three players who can play the 1 … but none of whom has reached his 20th birthday. The likely choice it would […]
The Lakers’ season officially commences on Tuesday when take on the Golden State Warriors. Los Angeles looks to set the tone of the season with a strong victory at home where they will play three of their first five games to begin the year. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors […]
Historically, October 20th has been a very busy day for the New York Knicks. From their first ever NBA game to the Karl Anthony-Towns trade, the 20th holds several significant moments in Knicks-tory. 1960 – Although the Knicks played their first franchise game in 1946, that was still during the BAA era. On this date […]
Gonzaga had 11 Zags listed on an NBA opening day roster in 2024-25, so the 2025-26 season took a slight dip, at least for now. Here are all 10 that have been groomed by coach Mark Few over the years: OKC’s Chet Holmgren Sacramento’s Domas Sabonis Indiana’s Andrew Nembhard Orlando’s Jalen Suggs Los Angeles Lakers’ […]
Gonzaga had 11 Zags listed on an NBA opening day roster in 2024-25, so the 2025-26 season will have the exact amount. Here are all those who have been groomed by coach Mark Few over the years: Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren Sacramento Kings’ Domas Sabonis Indiana Pacers’ Andrew Nembhard Orlando Magic’s Jalen Suggs Los […]
What positives did you see from preseason that you believe will translate to the games that count? Marilyn Dubinski: There were certainly plenty, and just like we have to remind ourselves not to take the preseason too seriously when it doesn’t go well, we still have to do the same when it’s the opposite. Still, […]
The Atlanta Hawks square off against the Toronto Raptors as 6-point favorites on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET in the season opener for both teams on FDSSE and SportsNet. The matchup has an over/under of 235.5 points. Hawks vs. Raptors Odds Hawks odds to win: -225 Raptors odds to win: +188 Spread: Hawks (-6) Total: 235.5 How to Bet on Hawks vs. Raptors Game Time and Information When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: State Farm Arena in ...
In the first game of the 2025-26 season for both teams, the Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The 76ers are 2.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has a point total of 227.5. Celtics vs. 76ers Odds Celtics odds to win: -142 76ers odds to win: +120 Spread: Celtics (-2.5) Total: 227.5 How to Bet on Celtics vs. 76ers Game Time and Information When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:30 p...
The Charlotte Hornets host the Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center, tipping off at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The Hornets are 5-point favorites in the game, the first game of the 2025-26 season for the two squads. The matchup’s over/under is set at 226.5. Hornets vs. Nets Odds Hornets odds to win: -194 Nets odds to win: +162 Spread: Hornets (-5) Total: 226.5 How to Bet on Hornets vs. Nets Game Time and Information When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7 p.m. ...
Tottenham Hotspur’s prospects for a win on Wednesday night are probably looking pretty good right now. They’ll travel to AS Monaco, who have just really looked very good, so far in the UEFA Champions League. And while yes, Spurs will indeed be very injury-riddled when they make the trip to the Principality, they still bring […] The post Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Starting XI at AS Monaco appeared first on The Sports Bank .
Today, the San Diego Wave announced that six-time NBA All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist, and superstar Jimmy Butler has joined the club’s investor group. “Soccer has been a passion of mine for a long time, and being part of the game in a meaningful way has always been a dream,” said Butler. “San Diego has become […]
The deadline to sign players to a contract extension came and went at 5:00 PM CT today, and one player whose name never came up is Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan, who was eligible to sign his rookie contract extension. Sochan isn’t the only key player from the the 2022 draft class who didn’t sign an […]
It’s rare in the NBA for a team to part ways with its head coach right after a deep playoff run — and even rarer for the team that coach just eliminated to sit down with him afterward to study film and talk strategy. On Monday, just 48 hours before Opening Night, the Celtics found […]
The regular season hasn’t even started yet, and Matas Buzelis is already turning heads! The Chicago Bulls’ second-year forward came into this season with high expectations. While head coach Billy Donovan tried to start things off slowly, it was only a matter of time before Buzelis moved into the starting lineup. He proceeded to look like one of the top rookies from the 2024 draft class, as his versatile two-way impact helped lead Chicago to a winning record over its final 32 games. W...
The Portland Trail Blazers took the practice floor in Tualatin on Monday morning with just two more days to prepare for their regular-season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. However, the talk of the town wasn’t about the Timberwolves; it was about what happened over the weekend. Toumani Camara and Shaedon Sharpe, two key […]
There are currently three Amen Thompsons. What, you thought there were just two? I don’t mean Amen’s doppelganger, Ausar, though genetically he’s another Amen, or Amen is another Ausar. What I mean is, there seem to be two more versions of Amen Thompson, that have nothing to do with Ausar. One is the version we […]