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Why the Spurs defense is leading the NBA

It’s a tiny sample size of just four games, and they don’t exactly have the strongest strength of schedule yet, but the Spurs are already boasting the best defense in the NBA. They have the top defensive rating at +15.6, as well as leading he league in opponent points per game, blocks, rebounds and the […]

From Pounding The Rock | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Seahawks national power rankings roundup, Week 9: Rams ranked above first-place Seattle

Last week, after beating the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football, the national media maintained their positive outlook on the Seattle Seahawks. However, with positive outlooks and playoff expectations, the bar for success has risen for the Seahawks. Has this high bar maintained through the week eight bye week?   As is the case with […]

From Field Gulls | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Seahawks adding speedy former third round wide receiver

The 2025 NFL trade deadline is officially less than a week away, with 4 pm New York time on November 4 looming just over the horizon. Ahead of the trade deadline the Seattle Seahawks are reportedly set to add a speedy former third round wide receiver. Velus Jones was selected by the Chicago Bears in […]

From Field Gulls | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Wizards vs. Sixers gamethread

The Washington Wizards play the Philadelphia 76ers tonight at 7 p.m. ET. You can watch the game on Monumental Sports Network. The Wizards will look to bounce back from a 26-point loss last time out.

From Bullets Forever | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Two Promising Stats & Two Concerning Stats For the Undefeated Chicago Bulls

Just like everyone predicted, the Chicago Bulls have started the year 3-0. Billy Donovan’s team has picked up three consecutive victories over Eastern Conference squads that many projected to finish ahead of the Bulls this year. It’s made for the organization’s best start in four years … and it’s also made many hungry fans start to believe. Look, the last thing I’m going to do is tell anyone not to be excited about an undefeated start. The Bulls are undeniably more fun to watch right...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Was signing Tyler Lockett a good idea?

We all expected Tyler Lockett to be a Las Vegas Raider. But it’s the timing that’s odd. Monday, as they returned from their bye week with a 2-5 record, the Raiders signed the veteran wide receiver. Lockett played for Las Vegas head coach Pete Carroll for nine seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. They were very […]

From Silver And Black Pride | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Are the Lakers better than expected?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Lakers’ 2-2 start can be interpreted in basically any way you wish. If you take […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

New offensive identity providing growing pains for Knicks

When Mike Brown accepted the job as the Knicks’ head coach, it was evident from the jump that the Knicks were looking to maximize their offense and go all-in on overwhelming teams on that end of the floor. One thing that most fans would agree on entering the season is that the Knicks had too […]

From Posting and Toasting | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Week 9 Cobs: Crazy Comebacks, Shirtless Students and Terrible Special Teams

It’s that time of the week again. Let’s take off our shirts and wave them above our heads to celebrate another week of cob nominations. South Florida The Bulls scored late in the 3rd quarter to take a 14-point lead against the Tigers. Then everything began to unravel. Mississippi State Bulldogs blew a 17-point lead […]

From Corn Nation | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Where Does the Chauncey Billups Scandal Rank in Trail Blazers History?

We’re now nearly a week removed from the news that Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups was arrested on illegal gambling charges connected with organized crime. In the interim I’ve been asked plenty of questions, but one sticks in my mind particularly. A couple people have wanted to know where this unprecedented event ranks […]

From Blazer's Edge | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/28/25

Herald Jaylen Brown asks Celtics fans for patience after first win: ‘We lost four All-Stars’ Two newcomers lead way as Celtics blow out Pelicans for first win Globe Jaylen Brown says fans should have patience with new-look Celtics Anfernee Simons, Celtics catch fire late, blow out Pelicans for first win: 8 takeaways Simons scores 25 […]

From CelticsBlog | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 10/28/25

Herald Jaylen Brown asks Celtics fans for patience after first win: ‘We lost four All-Stars’ Two newcomers lead way as Celtics blow out Pelicans for first win Globe Jaylen Brown says fans should have patience with new-look Celtics Anfernee Simons, Celtics catch fire late, blow out Pelicans for first win: 8 takeaways Simons scores 25 points as the Celtics earn their first victory by beating the Pelicans 122-90 Celtics start fast, pull away from Pelicans for first win of the season H...

From CelticsGreenBlog.com celtics fans only! | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

The Big Question Surrounding Trail Blazers Centers

The Portland Trail Blazers are justifiably proud of their two young centers, Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen. The Blazers spent prime, consecutive draft picks on the pair of pivots. They expect great things from each. Despite that, a Blazer’s Edge Reader has noticed a trend in the way the Blazers use their big men. Let’s […]

From Blazer's Edge | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

JJ Redick ‘hopeful’ Jaxson Hayes, Marcus Smart will play vs. Wolves

Just three games into the NBA season, the Lakers have been decimated by injuries. Against Portland, Los Angeles had seven players out, including their two biggest stars, LeBron James and Luka Dončić. This forced the team to play all three of their two-way players and the end-of-the-bench guys. The result was predictable, as the Lakers […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Shaedon Sharpe Hits Blazers Record Against Lakers

Shaedon Sharpe became the youngest Portland Trail Blazers player to make 1,000 field goals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Sharpe snared the record with his second field goal at Crypto Arena — an emphatic, one-handed dunk. The 22-year-old, who celebrates his next birthday in May, has averaged 5.3 field goal makes per […]

From Blazer's Edge | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Minnesota Vikings News and Links: No Time To Give Up!

After the Carson Wentz impending surgery and move to IR, the Vikings will need to add another QB to the team. The current raging topic is about how the team and, specifically, KOC handled Wentz in the Chargers game. There are plenty of fans who feel it was inexcusable to leave him in the game […]

From Daily Norseman | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Thought You Were Waving: Blackhawks vs. Senators Preview

In their final night at home before a six-game road trip, the Blackhawks will host the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night at the United Center. It’s a slightly atypical 7:45 p.m. start as part of the NHL’s “Frozen Frenzy,” when all 32 teams will skate in 16 games with start times between 5 and 10 p.m. CT, making for the perfect evening to get well acquainted with your living room seat of choice. While team captain Brady Tkachuk remains sidelined following thumb surgery a few weeks ago that’...

From Second City Hockey | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Blackhawks Draft-and-Develop Roster Building Approach Increasingly the NHL Reality

We continue to talk our way thru the Blackhawks’ building process, and the progress we’re starting to see on the NHL ice with younger players beginning to impact the top-level product has started to provide some confidence that the draft-and-develop route the Blackhawks have taken is bearing fruit. But there are still consistent, constant conversations all over Blackhawks nation about how — and with whom — the organization can bolster their roster to go from nice to seriously dangerous. P...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Trendon Watford will make Sixers debut tonight against Wizards

Even amidst the Philadelphia 76ers’ excitedly productive start to the 2025-26 regular season, some injury issues have persisted. As the Sixers now prepare for the second leg of a back-to-back tonight in the nation’s capital, they’ll get some much-needed fresh legs added to the rotation. Watford appeared in 44 games last season for Brooklyn, averaging […]

From Liberty Ballers | about 2 months ago | 2 reads