Best NBA Blog Posts of Jan 5–11, 2026

Hanifan: The Heat’s biggest X-Factor isn’t a player, it’s a style

After three straight seasons as a bottom-third offense, the Miami Heat and head coach Erik Spoelstra spent much of the offseason not only uncovering, but drilling a completely new offensive style into the team. For most of Spoelstra’s previous 17 years with the Heat, they only knew one pace: A deliberate, methodical one, at that. […] The post Hanifan: The Heat’s biggest X-Factor isn’t a player, it’s a style appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

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Hot Hot Hoops · Dec 30 · 8 reads that week

Sixers continue road trip against defending champion Thunder

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off arguably their worst two-game stretch of the season, a dreadful performance in a home loss to the Brooklyn Nets, and then a late-game collapse to see a victory slip through their fingers in Chicago. It would be nice if the Sixers had a soft landing spot coming up with […]

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Liberty Ballers · Dec 28 · 8 reads that week

Luke Travers’s game winning alley-oop powers Charge to 115-113 victory over Herd

The Cleveland Charge, G League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers, were tied with the Wisconsin Herd with just over four seconds left and possession of the ball after a timeout. New head coach Eli Kell-Abrams went to the play he felt most comfortable with: A dribble-hand-off that flowed into a pick-and-roll and wheel route that […]

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Fear The Sword · Nov 15 · 7 reads that week

Raptors sweep season series against Atlanta Hawks

It feels like the 87th meeting between the Toronto Raptors and the Atlanta Hawks this season. In reality, it’s the fourth, but it feels like more. Especially given that these two teams played on Saturday and then Monday again, with no games in between. Before the game, Darko Rajakovic said he liked playing teams again […]

Raptors HQ · Jan 6 · 6 reads that week

Hawks hang 25 threes but fall short against defending champion Thunder

The Atlanta Hawks suffered a seventh consecutive loss as they fell to a 140-129 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night at Paycom Arena. Without Trae Young and Jalen Johnson, the Hawks were led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 30 points, while Onyeka Okongwu added 26 points and 14 rebounds. For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander […]

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Peachtree Hoops · Dec 30 · 6 reads that week

Top Player Prop Bets for Nuggets vs. Timberwolves on December 25, 2025

Sportsbooks have set player props for Nikola Jokic, Julius Randle and others when the Denver Nuggets host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena on Thursday at 10:30 p.m. ET. How to Watch Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025 Time: 10:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ABC and ESPN Live Stream: Fubo Location: Denver, Colorado Venue: Ball Arena NBA Props Today: Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokić Props PTS REB AST 3PM 29.5 (Over: -104) ...

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Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession · Dec 25 · 6 reads that week

LeBron James discussed how Lakers must improve defensively after Spurs loss

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 […]

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Silver Screen and Roll · Dec 11 · 6 reads that week

Key Heat forward exits with sprained ankle vs. Timberwolves

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. exited Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves early with a sprained right ankle, the team announced. He will not return. Initially, the team indicated that he was “likely” to return, just to rule him out shortly thereafter. The third-year wing finished with just six points, three rebounds, one assist, […] The post Key Heat forward exits with sprained ankle vs. Timberwolves appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

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Hot Hot Hoops · Jan 3 · 5 reads that week

Game Preview #35 – Timberwolves at Heat

Minnesota Timberwolves at Miami HeatDate: January 3rd, 2026Time: 4:00 PM CSTLocation: Kaseya CenterTelevision Coverage: NBA TV, FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio For the Minnesota Timberwolves, 2025 will be remembered as the Year of the Whimper. Every time an opportunity arose to finish on a strong note, the team chose to […]

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Canis Hoopus · Jan 2 · 5 reads that week

The 5 biggest Miami Heat storylines from 2025

The Miami Heat are ending 2025 on a high note, winning each of their final three games against the Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets. As we continue to recap the year, what were the Heat’s biggest storylines from the calendar year? Let’s examine! The Jimmy Butler Divorce: Everything from Pat Riley’s end of […] The post The 5 biggest Miami Heat storylines from 2025 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

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Hot Hot Hoops · Dec 31 · 5 reads that week

NBA insider laments Bam Adebayo’s trade (un)availability

Even with his recent slump, there’s no doubt that MiamI Heat big Bam Adebayo is the franchise’s most important player. When you think about him as the team’s Captain, it’s with a capital “C.” He’s the pillar of the franchise — even though there needs to be a better supplement of talent around him. With […] The post NBA insider laments Bam Adebayo’s trade (un)availability appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

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Hot Hot Hoops · Jan 3 · 5 reads that week

Spurs prove they have Thunder’s number with dominant Christmas win

The Silver and Black did it again. San Antonio beat the Thunder for the third time in as many matchups, and looked fully in control for most of the game en route to a 117-102 win. It was an impressive performance that showed off their improving defense and their multi-dimensional attack, for which the reigning […]

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Pounding The Rock · Dec 25 · 5 reads that week

Cooper Flagg sets another NBA record

The Dallas Mavericks have been playing their best basketball of the season of late, though they did fall short in a 140-133 OT loss to the Jazz Monday night. In what was a fun high octane game even though Dallas couldn’t pull off the win, Cooper Flagg left Mavs’ fans with a silver lining with […]

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Mavs Moneyball · Dec 17 · 5 reads that week

Top Player Prop Bets for Clippers vs. Grizzlies on December 15, 2025

You can see player prop bet odds for James Harden, Santi Aldama and other players on the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies ahead of their matchup at 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday at Intuit Dome. How to Watch Clippers vs. Grizzlies Date: Monday, December 15, 2025 Time: 10:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSSC and FDSSE Live Stream: Fubo Location: Inglewood, California Venue: Intuit Dome NBA Props Today: Los Angeles Clippers James Harden Props PTS REB AST ...

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Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession · Dec 15 · 5 reads that week

San Antonio at Los Angeles, Final Score: Spurs advance to the NBA Cup semis with a 132-119 win over the Lakers

The Silver and Black rode their speed advantage and balanced team play to get past a Los Angeles team that had a great night from their superstars as Luka Doncic scored 35, and LeBron had 19, but they did not get much in the way of contributions from anyone else, except for Marcus Smart who […]

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Pounding The Rock · Dec 11 · 5 reads that week

NBA Cup Quarterfinal Odds for Suns vs Thunder and Spurs vs Lakers on Wednesday, December 10th

he NBA Cup Quarterfinals are here, and if you’re looking to place a bet, the odds for tonight’s two matchups are intriguing, as a couple of massive injury questions loom. First you have the dominant Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Phoenix Suns, whose chances to keep it competitive all come down to whether superstar Devin Booker suits up. In the late game, it’s the Los Angeles Lakers welcoming the San Antonio Spurs, who will be missing their star big man, Victor Wembanyama, to Crypto dot com ...

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Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession · Dec 10 · 5 reads that week

Rich Paul had lots to say about the Lakers, LeBron James and Austin Reaves in his debut podcast episode

The unlikely pairing of Max Kellerman and Rich Paul made their podcasting debut on Tuesday with the show titled “Game Over,” and boy was it something. Naturally, a good chunk of the 90-minute conversation centered on the Lakers and LeBron James. Given the last notable public comments from Paul about the Lakers came when LeBron […]

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Silver Screen and Roll · Dec 10 · 5 reads that week

Sixers Torch Nets as concern grows about effort from NBA’s youngest team

For a team already off to a rough start, running into one of the NBA’s most efficient scoring machines wasn’t exactly the ideal get-right game for the Brooklyn Nets. However, Sunday night’s 129-105 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers wound up meaning even more than that. This loss was a loud alarm. The team’s effort, especially […]

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NetsDaily · Nov 3 · 5 reads that week

Real Talk: Can the Blazers Win a Championship as Constructed?

The Portland Trail Blazers are fresh off a win against the San Antonio Spurs, a feel-good start to the 2026 calendar year. The Utah Jazz are on tap tomorrow. If Portland weren’t so random, it’d be easy to predict a three-game winning streak and a genuine hot streak on the rise. As Portland fans know, […]

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Blazer's Edge · Jan 5 · 4 reads that week

Knicks Week Preview: Jan. 4-10, 2026

The New York Knicks head into the week at a moment when things feel slightly unsettled. They’re still frontrunners for best of the conference, if not the league, but they’re searching for traction after a rough stretch. A tough road test, a brief return home, and a late-night stop out West will offer a clearer […]

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Posting and Toasting · Jan 4 · 4 reads that week

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