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NHL Mock Draft Season Has Arrived! (Let’s Talk About Projected Blackhawks Picks)

As we inch closer to the end of January, the excitement builds for NHL players to return to the Olympics. But, for fans of teams that don’t have any/many players headed to Italy for the Games, it’s also a fun time to start talking about two other subjects: the trade deadline, and breaking down mock drafts. I’ve been writing mock drafts throughout the season ( my most recent ), so don’t worry about my specific picks. We’ll have a fresh on in the coming days (and more during the Olympic bre...

Sixers host Knicks in weekend matinee

Before the big snowstorm of 2026 hits us here on the East Coast, the Sixers will look to turn up the heat at Xfinity Mobile Arena as they host the New York Knicks. While the Knickerbockers have generally had Philadelphia’s number in recent years, the Sixers have turned the tide this season, securing a pair […]

GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to get back on track against Utah Jazz

In the midst of a five-game road trip, the Miami Heat travel to Utah to take on the Jazz, with tip-off set to be at 9:30 p.m. EST. The Heat are coming off an ugly 127-110 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, who more than doubled the Heat up from 3-point range (20-9). Portland was […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to get back on track against Utah Jazz appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Rockets rebound with 111-104 victory over Pistons

The Houston Rockets were struggling on the road and on the second night of a back-to-back, but they went into Detroit and beat one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference anyway, downing the Pistons 111-104 behind a total team effort. Kevin Durant once again led the way, scoring 32 points on 11-for-19 shooting, […]

Meghan McPeak leaves Monumental Sports Network for Versant’s WNBA coverage

Monumental Sports Network reporter Meghan McPeak will be leaving for Versant to serve as a play-by-play announcer for the WNBA for its expanded coverage for the 2026 season. McPeak serves Monumental Sports Network as the Washington Mystics’ play-by-play announcer and the Washington Wizards’ sideline reporter. McPeak came to the network seven years ago as the […]

I’m struggling to understand how the Celtics beat the Nets

I am going to try my hardest to remain calm during this. To keep things relaxed, I’ll start with a simple list of things that happened during that Celtics win: Late substitution, choreographed Hugo Gonzalez game tying three with .4 seconds left in overtime… ok? All that after a comeback to take a big lead […]

Top Player Prop Bets for Timberwolves vs. Warriors on January 24, 2026

Player props are available for Julius Randle and Stephen Curry, among others, when the Minnesota Timberwolves host the Golden State Warriors at Target Center on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET. How to Watch Timberwolves vs. Warriors Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time: 5:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ABC Live Stream: Fubo Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Venue: Target Center NBA Props Today: Minnesota Timberwolves Julius Randle Props PTS REB AST 3PM ...

Top Player Prop Bets for Knicks vs. 76ers on January 24, 2026

Player prop betting options for Karl-Anthony Towns, Tyrese Maxey and others are available in the New York Knicks-Philadelphia 76ers matchup at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday (starting at 3 p.m. ET). How to Watch Knicks vs. 76ers Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time: 3 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ABC Live Stream: Fubo Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena NBA Props Today: New York Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns Props PTS REB 3PM ...

Top Player Prop Bets for Hornets vs. Wizards on January 24, 2026

Player prop betting options for Miles Bridges, Alex Sarr and others are available in the Charlotte Hornets-Washington Wizards matchup at Spectrum Center on Saturday (starting at 12 p.m. ET). How to Watch Hornets vs. Wizards Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time: 12 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSSE and MNMT Live Stream: Fubo Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Venue: Spectrum Center NBA Props Today: Charlotte Hornets Miles Bridges Props PTS REB AST 3PM ...

Top Player Prop Bets for Lakers vs. Mavericks on January 24, 2026

Cooper Flagg and Luka Doncic are two of the players with prop bets for the taking when the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers play at American Airlines Center on Saturday (with opening tip at 8:30 p.m. ET). How to Watch Lakers vs. Mavericks Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time: 8:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ABC Live Stream: Fubo Location: Dallas, Texas Venue: American Airlines Center NBA Props Today: Los Angeles Lakers Luka Dončić Props PTS REB ...

Cavs at Magic: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be taking on the Orlando Magic on the second end of a back-to-back on Saturday. They’ll face off against the Magic twice in three days. The Magic haven’t had the season many envisioned after they traded for Desmond Bane this offseason. The offense is still a mess as they lack a […]

Kings vs. Blues NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Jan. 24

The Los Angeles Kings meet the St. Louis Blues at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, and if you’re considering making a wager, we have best bets suggestions below. Best Kings vs. Blues Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Adrian Kempe, Kings +180 17 G in 49 GP Kevin Fiala, Kings +180 18 G in 49 GP Jordan Kyrou, Blues +230 9 G in 41 GP Jake Neighbours, Blues +290 12 G in 39 GP Quinton Byfield, Kings +290 9 G ...

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Preview: Game 46

What: Charlotte Hornets (17-28) (7-13 home) vs Washington Wizards (10-33) (4-18 away) When: 12:00pm Eastern Where: Spectrum Center; Charlotte, NC How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–City (orange/yellow), Wizards–Statement (navy) Game Lines: Hornets -10.5, Hornets money line -485, O/U 232.5 Injuries:Hornets: Branon Miller-probable (ankle), Ryan Kalkbrenner-probable (wrist), Mason Plumlee-out (groin) Wizards: […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wi...

Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Saturday, Jan. 24

Good morning, it’s Saturday, January 24th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 26-20 and play the Orlando Magic on the road tonight at 7 PM. This is Cleveland’s first game of the season against Orlando. They went 2-1 against the Magic last season. They will play each other again on Monday, this time in Cleveland. Today’s Game […]

Game Preview: Knicks at 76ers, January 24, 2026

The Knicks hit ABC this afternoon trying to stop Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers and to avoid an 0–3 hole in the season series. A matinee . . . oh joy. New York enters at 26*–18, while Philadelphia is 24–19. The Sixers bring the confidence of a team that has already beaten the Knicks twice […]

Blazers Can’t Overcome Woeful First Quarter Against Raptors

The Portland Trail Blazers tried to beat the Toronto Raptors without Deni Advija in NBA action tonight and didn’t enjoy the process very much. They ended up on the wrong end of a 110-98 final score in spite of several successful runs. Guards Jrue Holiday and Shaedon Sharpe scored 21 points apiece to lead Portland. […]

In wake of historic beatdown, Nets talked about moving on

The Brooklyn Nets sulked back to the visitors’ locker room after a historic, 54-point loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Jordi Fernández headed to a brief postgame presser, where he fell on the sword in his typically monotone style. Did the head coach really believe he was “responsible” for the ass-kicking, that […]

In wake of historic beatdown, brutal loss, all Nets can do is move on

The Brooklyn Nets sulked back to the visitors’ locker room after a historic, 54-point loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Jordi Fernández headed to a brief postgame presser, where he fell on the sword in his typically monotone style. Did the head coach really believe he was “responsible” for the ass-kicking, that […]

Grant Nelson shines in just 19 minutes as Long Island wins big

The Long Island Nets returned to their home court on Friday night, January 23, for a showdown with the 10-2 Toronto Raptors 905, the G League’s best team. Long Island featured the three Brooklyn two-ways – E.J. Liddell, Tyson Etienne and Chaney Johnson – as well as Brooklyn’s rookie assignee, Ben Saraf but 7-footer Grant […]

3 considerations as the Mavericks host the Los Angeles Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks (19-26) host the Los Angeles Lakers (26-17) on a potentially snowy Saturday night at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks are arguably playing their best team basketball of the regular season to date and are currently riding a four-game win streak against a wide variety of opponents. The Lakers visit Dallas after […]

4 Takeaways from Cavs 123-118 win over Kings: Evan Mobley puts together ‘dominant’ game

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers have won nine of their last 13 games, and still aren’t close to playing up to their full potential. That’s both encouraging and frustrating. Friday’s ugly 123-118 win against the Sacramento Kings showed why. Head coach Kenny Atkinson has made some crazy comparisons during his two seasons in Cleveland. After […]