NBA Playoff Thursday discussion
Here are the NBA playoff games for Thursday, April 23, 2026: All three games tonight are streaming on Prime Video, so please keep that in mind! Enjoy the basketball!
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Playoff Game Thread: Knicks vs. Hawks, Game 3, April 23, 2026
The Knicks head to Atlanta for Game Three with their First Round series knotted at one, still stinging from a Game Two fourth-quarter collapse. Although they led through most of the first two games, concerning (effort, mental) lapses and disconnect on offense have the alarm bells clanging. New York is still in command of the […]
Austin Reaves upgraded to questionable for Game 3 vs. Rockets
There are still some steps left, but Lakers fans can start getting excited about Austin Reaves returning. Reaves has missed all of the postseason so far, but he is now listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Rockets. He has been doing on-court work, but this is the first time he’s been upgraded to […]
Blazers Prepare to Attack Spurs With or Without Wembanyama
UPDATE: San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is questionable to play versus the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at the Moda Center Friday night due to the concussion protocol, the Spurs announced. The Portland Trail Blazers are carrying momentum after a 106-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs on […]
Bucks hire Taylor Jenkins as next head coach
The Bucks will hire ex-Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins to take over their coaching vacancy, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Milwaukee’s ownership group, including GM Jon Horst and owners Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam, flew down to Memphis last week to discuss the team’s potential future under Jenkins. This follows Doc Rivers’ resignation as Bucks […]
NFL Draft 2026 rumors: Seahawks have already received calls for pick 32
The Seattle Seahawks have made it crystal clear that they want to move back from pick 32 (the spot reserved for Super Bowl winners, such as the Seahawks). They want to leave this draft with more than the four picks they have right now, but finding a trade partner is not always so simple. Hours […]
Knicks at Hawks, Game 3: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread
The Atlanta Hawks (1-1) return home to defend home court against the New York Knicks. Jock Landale (ankle sprain) has been ruled out. Starting lineup: Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA Start Time: 7:00 PM EDT TV: N/A Radio: Sports Radio […]
NHL Rumors: 2 Blackhawks Offseason Forward Trade Candidates
The Chicago Blackhawks were once again one of the worst teams in the NHL this season. This was not necessarily surprising, as they are still in the middle of a rebuild. With the Blackhawks having so many promising young forward prospects, it would not be surprising if they moved on from some of their veterans this offseason. Because of this, let's look at two forwards who could end up being traded this summer by Chicago. Teuvo Teravainen Teravainen could be a veteran forward to wat...
Hugo Ekitike Successfully Undergoes Surgery on Ruptured Achilles
Hugo Ekitike’s season is over and the 23-year-old French international knows that he will miss the World Cup this summer and then pre-season and the start of the 2026-27 season with Liverpool, but he has already begun the long road to recovery following news that he successfully underwent surgery on his ruptured achilles. Confirmation comes […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/23/26
Globe TD Garden unveils $100M revamp of premium suites Complete with a bear visit and one wrong turn, Celtics owner Bill Chisholm talks about hiking the Appalachian Trail Celtics need to take a long look at how they defend against the 3-pointer if they want to beat 76ers CelticsBlog The Celtics have a Game 2 […]
Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 4/23/26
Globe TD Garden unveils $100M revamp of premium suites Complete with a bear visit and one wrong turn, Celtics owner Bill Chisholm talks about hiking the Appalachian Trail Celtics need to take a long look at how they defend against the 3-pointer if they want to beat 76ers CelticsBlog The Celtics have a Game 2 problem How concerned should we be about Derrick White’s shooting? (Feed post of the day) Celtics .com A Familiar Script: Celtics Eye Another Bounce-Back After Game 2 Loss NESN...
Milwaukee Bucks Hire Taylor Jenkins as New Head Coach
The Milwaukee Bucks are hiring veteran coach Taylor Jenkins to take over their franchise in the wake of the departed Doc Rivers. Jenkins coached six years for the Memphis Grizzlies between 2019 and 2025, compiling a 250-214 regular-season record, leading his team to three postseason appearances in the process. Before that he served as an […]
Thunder Lose Jalen Williams to Hamstring Injury
The Oklahoma City Thunder received some bad news today in the midst of their run through the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Wing Jalen Williams has sustained a Grade 1 hamstring strain, reaggravating an injury that has plagued him all season. He will now be evaluated on a weekly basis. Shams Charania of ESPN reported the news. […]
JJ Redick says Jake LaRavia is day to day with ‘minor’ ankle sprain
Besides Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, the Lakers have had the rest of their roster available during the playoffs. However, they might be playing without a member of their rotation for Friday’s Game 3. After Thursday’s practice, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Jake LaRavia is dealing with an ankle sprain and is considered day-to-day […]
Jordi Fernández talks extension on, of course, Sant Jordi Day
Jordi Fernández, fresh off singing his contract extension, is building a tradition in Brooklyn. For the second straight year, he celebrated Saint George’s Day at P.S. 001 in Sunset Park, also known as the Day of Books and Roses. Known in his native Catalan as Diada de Sant Jordi, the national holiday celebrates the patron […]
Rui Hachimura, Luke Kennard praised Marcus Smart for setting tone for Lakers in Game 2
The Lakers don’t win Game 2 against the Rockets without Marcus Smart’s efforts. In the opening quarter, he was the most aggressive player on the court. He took seven shots and converted on five of them, including a trio of threes. Smart ended the quarter with 14 points, which was part of a 25-point performance. […]
NFL Trade Rumors: Eagles-Vikings deal for Jonathan Greenard already done?
The Eagles have been linked to veteran edge rusher Jonathan Greenard since the early days of free agency, but nothing has officially transpired between Howie Roseman and the Minnesota Vikings’ front office. As teams prepare for the first round of the NFL Draft, a potential trade may have been leaked that sends Greenard to Philadelphia […]
Will the Trail Blazers Win Game 3 over the Spurs?
The Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs are tied 1-1 in their best-of-seven, first-round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The first two games of the series were played in San Antonio. Now the venue moves to Portland for Games 3 and 4. Spurs center Victor Wembanyama’s status is still undetermined for the third […]
Brayden Taylor is ready for a new challenge
After treading water in Double-A Montgomery for parts of the last two seasons, here’s a hot take: Brayden Taylor appears ready for a promotion to Durham. If you look him up, his 99 wRC+ through 14 games doesn’t jump off the page, but the underlying data suggests he’s ready for a new challenge. Taylor was […]
NFL Draft 2026: Predicting what the Seattle Seahawks will do with pick 32
We’re just hours away from the 2026 NFL Draft. The Seattle Seahawks are on the clock at pick 32, but it’s more likely than not they’ll try to push themselves back to Friday for the early portion of Round 2. If they don’t? Well, they’ve done the “stick-and-pick” with their top choice in each of […]
Joel Embiid participated in Sixers’ practice on Thursday ahead of Game 3 against Boston
After an upset win in Boston in Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Sixers could have reinforcements on the way as the series turns to South Philadelphia. The Sixers said on Thursday afternoon that Joel Embiid participated “in parts” of practice the day before the team’s Game 3 matchup with […]
Report: Victor Wembanyama will travel with the Spurs to Portland, Game 3 status uncertain
In some potentially good news for the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama is going to travel with the team to Portland, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Wemby entered concussion protocol after falling and smacking his chin on the court in the second quarter of Game 2 on Tuesday. He appeared dazed before getting up and heading to the […]
NFL Draft 2026: What time are the Seahawks picking in the first round?
The day is finally upon us, folks—the 2026 NFL Draft is here! Fresh off a win in Super Bowl 60, the Seattle Seahawks are set to pick at the No. 32 spot in this year’s draft. At the moment, Seattle only has four draft picks to choose from, focusing more on strengthening a championship core […]
The Rockets had no answers for the Lakers’ defense on Kevin Durant
After the Lakers took Game 1, desperation naturally had to set in for the Rockets. No team wants to fall down 2-0, as those who hold that lead go on to win 92.7% of the time. Houston was held to an abysmal 37% from the floor in the playoff opener, setting the stage for superstar […]
Can Rockets Alperen Sengun prove he is a true star?
I don’t know if the Rockets are going to come back and win this series or not. I’ll admit it looks bleak. However, I’ve seen too many things happen in sports to write them off completely. Here’s what I do know. If they go out, they better go out with a fight, and that starts […]
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