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There’s something almost poetic about how our last two SB Nation Reacts polls have aged. Not just “a little outdated.” Not just “slightly off.” Completely obliterated by reality within 72 hours. Last week, we asked whether Wolves fans would prefer the Lakers/Spurs path or the Nuggets/Thunder gauntlet. It was a fun, forward-looking exercise, the kind […]
With the season over, attention begins to turn to the NBA Draft and how the order will work out. This is frequently of interest to Duke fans since Blue Devils typically go high, and this year looks like no exception as Cameron Boozer will be off the board early. But how early? That depends on […]
The Chicago Blackhawks will once again finish this season at the bottom of the Central Division standings. It is not surprising, as the Blackhawks are still rebuilding and focused on the future. With this, it would not necessarily be surprising if they move some players during the offseason. Because of this, let's look at three Blackhawks trade candidates for the offseason. Tyler Bertuzzi Bertuzzi has had a strong second season with the Blackhawks, as he has a career-high 32 goals ...
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Hurricanes 7, Blackhawks 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) How Frank Nazar’s confidence swings influenced his second Blackhawks season ( Sun-Times ) How Kevin Korchinski rebuilt his confidence after a shattering rookie season ( Athletic ) Kevin Korchinski aims for a Frank Nazar-esque surge to secure his future with Blackhawks ( Tribune ) The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 4/8: You play...
The New Jersey Devils have had a very disappointing 2025-26 season. Due to this, there is a chance that they could look to shake up their roster this offseason because of it. One Devils forward who is standing out as a potential trade candidate heading into the offseason is Timo Meier. The 29-year-old winger has simply not been a good fit in New Jersey, so let's look at three teams that could target him this offseason. Chicago Blackhawks The Blackhawks could be a team to watch this...
The Miami Heat have failed to compete with the Toronto Raptors all season long, as they were handed their second straight loss to them on the road on Thursday night— this time with a final score of 128-114. The Heat have now lost 10 of their last 13 games. They are on track to finishing […] The post Heat drop another in Toronto 128-114 and suffer 0-4 season sweep versus Raptors appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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The Raptors have one more road game, and one more home contest before the season is over, both against the two New York teams. The bad news: they’ve got to play the 52-win Knicks in Madison Square Garden, a must-win game to keep any type of breathing room between them at the Play-In. The good […]
Jordan McLaughlin came to the Spurs as part of the trade that put De’Aaron Fox in a Spurs jersey. The Silver & Black lost Tre Jones, Zach Collins, and Sidy Cissoko, but gained a clutch starting point guard to pair with Victor Wembanyama while offering a veteran presence to the young squad. While the inclusion […]
Since you’re here reading this site, you’re like us and hang out on the basketball side of the Internet a lot. And the most fun part of the basketball side of the Internet is Larry Bird. You can see the videos of his amazing skills, and that’s always fun, or you can go next-level and […]
NEW YORK CITY — Jayson Tatum made the choice to not bite his tongue a long time ago. At the Celtics’ shootaround on Thursday morning, when he was asked about the emotions of playing at Madison Square Garden for the very first time since his injury, the Celtics star opted to be completely candid. “Nervousness, […]
Baylor Scheierman’s sixth 3-pointer against the New York Knicks on Thursday night brought the entire Boston Celtics bench to its feet. Jordan Walsh did the sharpshooter’s signature thumbs-up celebration, and Luka Garza bunny-hopped with excitement, watching him conquer Madison Square Garden. Scheierman’s step-back three over Karl-Anthony Towns gave the Celtics a 104-103 lead with 2:19 […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers are all but locked into the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with the New York Knicks win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday evening. For the Cavs to move up, they’d have to win both of their last two games, while New York would have to lose their final two games. […]
What: Charlotte Hornets (43-37) (21-19 home) vs Detroit Pistons (58-22) (26-13 away) When: 7:00pm Eastern Where: Spectrum Center; Charlotte, NC How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–City (orange/yellow), Pistons–City (black) Game Lines: Hornets -3.5, Hornets money line -155, O/U 223.5 Injuries:Hornets: Coby White-probable (groin), PJ Hall-out (ankle) Pistons: Kevin Huerter-questionable It’s […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons Preview: Game 81...
Hot green tea at the desk tonight, which either means I’m being responsible or the Coffee Almond Toffee finally caught up with me. Either way, the Dallas Mavericks (25-55) close out their last road game of the season Friday against the San Antonio Spurs (61-19), a team that has locked into the two-seed and is […]
Real Madrid host Girona right in between of the two crucial legs against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The team’s loss to Mallorca last Saturday all but clinched Barcelona’s LaLiga title, so Arbeloa will be tempted to make some rotations in order to keep his players fresh. Madrid should still have what it takes […]
A lot has to happen to get a bucket in the NBA. The right screen creates just enough space to free up the ball. A pass has to be on the money for a player to get a shot off. And even if everything goes right, it’s still a make-or-miss league where a 50% success […]
Aside from Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Awards eligibility and Cooper Flagg’s ROY case, the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks both come into their 4th and final match-up this season with little to play for. The Spurs, locked into the #2 seed, are just waiting for the playoffs to get here, while Dallas has both eyes […]
Real Madrid host Girona in what’s expected to be a good opportunity for coach Arbeloa to give some minutes to players like Bellingham, Camavinga or Mendy as the three of them try to gain momentum ahead of Wednesday’s match against Bayern Munich in the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. Real Madrid predicted XI: […]
The NCAA Tournament can do a whole lot for your NBA Draft stock, provided you are a player who can rise up and carpe diem. Michgan forward Yaxel Lendeborg, the reigning Big Ten Playery of the Year, projected as a potential mid first round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, entering March Madness. However, some […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg Played His Way into NBA Draft Lottery this March Madness appeared first on The Sports Bank .
For at least one game, there is a glimmer of hope in Los Angeles. The Lakers actually beat the Warriors. Now, Steph Curry was out for the contest, so it was the corpse of Golden State against the ghost of LA, but in the win-loss column, the victory counts the same. So, let’s dive into […]
The Lakers (51-29) will complete their final back-to-back of the season on Friday against the Phoenix Suns (44-36). A win would greatly help them secure the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference. With just a couple of games left, this playoff race will come down to the wire. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los […]
The Chicago Blackhawks fell 7-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night at the United Center in a game that unraveled almost immediately. The Hurricanes went up 1-0 just 19 seconds into the game. Nikolaj Ehlers set up Sean Walker, who ripped a wrist shot past Spencer Knight before the Blackhawks had a chance to settle in. Walker opens the scoring: pic.twitter.com/TxRpb9U0Zb — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) April 10, 2026 The Blackhawks responded around the midway point of the...
After a slow start, the Lakers finally snapped their losing streak on Thursday with a blowout win in San Francisco over the Warriors, 119-103. LA led throughout the first quarter, but only by single digits. Golden State, who were without Steph Curry, pulled ahead early in the second before the visitors took the lead and […]
Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon Right off the bat, I’m sorry. What a boring pick. Go find a mock draft site, look up their latest first round mock, and they have Thieneman going to the Vikings at 18. Other than Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders, this has to be the most common pick for mock drafters. […]