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Kevin Porter Jr. sustained meniscus injury, out 4 weeks

Of course, as the good vibes flow for the Bucks, fans have been dealt some bad news: Kevin Porter Jr. sustained a right knee meniscus injury during his on-court return-to-play training yesterday, according to the team. The injury will require a minor orthopaedic procedure that will sideline him for approximately four weeks. Further updates will […]

Skeleton crew Cavs fall to Raptors 112-101

Winning games is tough in the NBA. It’s even harder when you’re missing five of the top eight players in your rotation. The Cleveland Cavaliers fought hard, but it wasn’t enough to get a win over the Toronto Raptors in their NBA Cup opener. They fell 112-101. The Cavs were without the services of Donovan […]

Hawks dominate 3rd quarter, defeat Pacers 128-108

The Atlanta Hawks were in Indiana on Friday evening to face the Pacers in their first game of the NBA Cup this evening. With Trae Young ruled out, the Hawks were looking to get another win on their road trip as it’s near its end. That meant that players would have to step up, similar […]

Wizards vs. Magic preview: Washington hosts Orlando on Saturday

The Washington Wizards play the Orlando Magic tomorrow night. Here’s the preview. Game info When: Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena, Washington DC How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Injuries: For the Wizards, THEY HAVE A FULL ROSTER! For the Magic, Moritz Wagner (knee) is out. What to watch for The Wizards […]

Matisse Thybulle Has Surgery, Out 4 to 6 Weeks

After injuring his left thumb on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz, the Portland Trail Blazers have announced via press release that Matisse Thybulle had successful surgery on Friday and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks. Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle injured his left thumb during Wednesday’s game at Utah. A subsequent MRI […]

Luka Dončić, Marcus Smart available vs. Grizzlies

The Lakers will have much closer to a full roster on Friday night as they begin NBA Cup play. Luka Dončić will be available, making his return to the Lakers after missing the past three games due to a finger sprain and lower left leg contusion. Los Angeles will also have Marcus Smart back. He […]

Darius Garland is ‘close’ to returning

The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t have asked for a worse start to the season from a health perspective. They played without four of their five typical starters from last season and were without a key bench contributor in Sam Merrill in Friday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. No team can be at its best missing that […]

Game Preview #6 – Timberwolves at Hornets

Minnesota Timberwolves at Charlotte HornetsDate: November 1st, 2025Time: 5:00 PM CDTLocation: Spectrum CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio The Timberwolves’ Early Season Reality Check: Time to Grow Up There’s really only one word to sum up the start of this Minnesota Timberwolves season: disappointing. Not “panic-inducing.” Not “hopeless.” Just… […]

It’s TYON for REAL BASKETBALL!

Check out the third episode of the 2025-26 season from Free Ira Brown! Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown. Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X @a_cravalho

Cavs reportedly sign former Akron high-school phenom to two-way deal

The Cleveland Cavaliers filled their last two-way spot on Friday afternoon. ESPN’s Shams Charania has reported that the team will be signing Akron native Chris Livingston to a two-way deal. The Milwaukee Bucks released Livingston before the start of the season. Livingston was a highly touted prospect coming out of high school. He spent one […]

Game Thread: Knicks at Bulls, Oct. 31, 2025

The Knicks and Bulls open their NBA Cup campaigns on opposite trajectories — New York looking to rebound from a shaky 2-2 start, and Chicago riding an unexpected 4-0 surge. The Knicks will need sharper shooting and better defensive focus to hand the Bulls their first loss, but Chicago’s balanced offense and elite perimeter defense […]

Miami Heat: 5 takeaways after 5 games

We are officially one week through the NBA season, with the Miami Heat in the midst of a four-game road trip at 3-2! There is still way too much basketball left to be played, but what are a few of our takeaways? Let’s examine! Pace, pace, pace!: Erik Spoelstra-led teams have never finished top-15 in […] The post Miami Heat: 5 takeaways after 5 games appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Magic vs. Wizards Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Saturday, November 1, 2025

The Washington Wizards (1-4) will try to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Orlando Magic (2-4) on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Capital One Arena as 8.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSFL and MNMT. The matchup has an over/under set at 236.5 points. Check out below to dig into the best bets you can make on Saturday’s game, based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Magic vs. Wizards Pick the Wizards (+8.5) to Cover So far this season the Ma...

Bucks vs. Kings Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Saturday, November 1, 2025

The Milwaukee Bucks (4-1) are favored (by 6.5 points) to continue a three-game home win streak when they host the Sacramento Kings (1-4) on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET. The matchup’s point total is set at 231.5. Before you place an informed wager on the matchup, see the best bets available in Saturday’s game based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Bucks vs. Kings Pick the Bucks (-6.5) to Cover The Bucks have five wins against the spread in five games this seaso...

Timberwolves vs. Hornets Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Saturday, November 1, 2025

The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-3) play the Charlotte Hornets (2-3) as 4.5-point favorites on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 6 p.m. ET on FDSNX and FDSSE. The matchup has an over/under of 229.5 points. If you are aiming to make an informed wager on Saturday’s game, find out the best bets available in this matchup, below (based on our computer predictions). How to Bet on Timberwolves vs. Hornets Pick the Hornets (+4.5) to Cover Thus far this year the Timberwolves are winless against th...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s home burglarized

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar and reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s home was burglarized on Thursday night when the Thunder were hosting the Washington Wizards, per KOCO News. According to the report, the suspects fled before police arrived. Thankfully, the former Kentucky Wildcats star was not home during the break-in on Thursday evening, as no one […]

Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Fan optimism soars on record, Rollins

Last week, I was a little (pleasantly) surprised to see how many Bucks fans were forecasting a high playoff seed for this squad after only one game: 71% of our respondents felt they’d secure home court advantage in their first-round series. That optimism appears to be founded, if Milwaukee’s 4-1 start is any indication, including […]

Hawks at Pacers, NBA Cup: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread

The Atlanta Hawks (2-3) meet the ailing, winless Indiana Pacers (0-4) in their first NBA Cup game of the season. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN Start Time: 7:00 EST PM TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSNSE) Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the […]