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The Milwaukee Bucks try to start another of those pesky winning streaks tonight in Fiserv against the Oklahoma City Thunder. As we’ve all been patiently waiting for, it’s NBA Rivals Week, so who better for the Bucks to lock horns with than the Pacers, Celtics, Heat, Suns Thunder! Of course, this extremely bitter rivalry was […]
Points for Miller and Mika, pain for Jonathan Quick, kids getting minutes, and the Rangers inching closer to the bottom—call it all bad, which is good (for now).
The assumption has been since the Blackhawks won the right to select Connor Bedard in the draft lottery that he is the heir to the captaincy in Chicago. In our bullets yesterday I shared a comment from Jonathan Toews when he was asked about Bedard’s maturation and growth as the face of the Blackhawks. So this really good read from Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus at The Athletic about the future of the Blackhawks’ captaincy resonates. This quote from Nick Foligno is very on-brand for Foligno...
Commanders links Tweets Articles Commanders Roundtable Washington Commanders to fill two more offensive staff vacancies Stapleton was recently named a possible name to know by ESPN’s John Keim after noting he’s someone the coaching staff is high on. Stapleton is in his third season with the organization and previously serving as the assistant offensive line […]
How many times does a team need to learn the same lesson before it’s legitimately recitified? The San Antonio Spurs blew another double-digit lead on Tuesday night in a 111-106 loss to the Houston Rockets. This time, it was a 16-point lead that disappeared halfway through the fourth quarter after a big run from the […]
The Dallas Mavericks’ rookie star and number one overall pick Cooper Flagg just played the 41st game of his young career on Monday against the New York Knicks. His inaugural season has been a little interesting. Head coach Jason Kidd experimented with Flagg at point guard to open the season, a tough situation for any […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers are playing their third game of the season against the Charlotte Hornets. They are 1-1 in their season series so far. Let’s take a look at what we should keep our eyes on tonight. 3PT Shooting Last season, the Cavs were one of the top three-point shooting teams in the NBA. I’d […]
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Will Arvid Soderblom’s subpar results open the door for Drew Commesso? ( Sun-Times ) What can Connor Bedard learn from Toews’ legendary run as Blackhawks captain? ( Athletic ) Blashill the Turtle ( Fels ) RECAPS: Blackhawks 2, Jets 0 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) Toews, Blackhawks fans renew a “special” bond for one night ( Sun-Times ) Next up for Slaggert: Learning ho...
When I say the word, “cornerback,” who comes to your mind? Deion Sanders? Charles Woodson? Champ Bailey? Willie Brown? It’s probably the era I grew up in, but Richard Sherman is enshrined in my head forever as the idyllic corner. Tall, physical, fast, braggadocios: He had everything you want for a guy whose job it […]
Alberto Mendoza commits to GA Tech! Could he return in ‘27? IU Hoops listless in loss! Pacers tonight!
The Miami Heat got themselves back in the win column on the second matchup of a West Coast back-to-back against the Sacramento Kings. They earned the bounce back victory with a final score of 130-117 on Tuesday night. Miami got a balanced attack offensively from four starters in Ban Adebayo, Normal Powell, Andrew Wiggins and […] The post Heat bounce back and take down Kings, 130-117 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
During halftime of Monday night’s Spurs game, Harrison Barnes made a surprise donation to the San Antonio MLK Commission. His $50,000 contribution was the largest in the fund’s history. Established in 1986, the Commission is a volunteer organization that helps assemble the annual MLK March. They host a variety of community events and programs encouraging awareness, […]
A season for the Hawks that started with so much promise has quickly turned into a nightmare. I wrote last month that the season was close to being flushed down the drain for good if they didn’t improve on three key areas. They didn’t improve on any of those three key areas. Let’s list off […]
DETROIT — Jaylen Brown was asleep when the news first broke out: for the first time in his 10-year NBA career, he was selected as an All-Star starter. Monday’s primetime game between the Celtics and the Pistons was hours away, and Brown was taking his usual midday nap. By the time he awoke, his phone […]
The 2025-26 NBA rookie class is absolutely packed with characters certain to draw intrigue from all corners of the basketball map. Of course, you have your Cooper Flagg, VJ Edgecombe, and Kon Knueppel upper-echelon of players who seem poised to one day control the ground they walk upon, but it isn’t challenging or interesting to […]
Good morning, BBN! After one of the crazier weeks I can remember watching Kentucky Basketball, the vibes are back with BBN. Two straight comebacks from the Cats, paired with a hard-fought, heated win against their rivals in Tennessee, it looks like this team has found its heart. Just take a second and imagine how you’d […]
Following another playoff-like matchup against the Eastern Conference–leading Detroit Pistons, head coach Joe Mazzulla praised the defensive strides second-year wing Baylor Scheierman has made, even in defeat. When asked about Scheierman’s growth as a decision-maker on both ends of the floor, Mazzulla pointed to a different area of development. “To me, his growth is more about his defensive versatility,” he said. That versatility […]
The Detroit Pistons visit the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday (tip at 8 p.m. ET). Those looking to place a player prop bet can find odds for Cade Cunningham, Trey Murphy III and others in this contest. How to Watch Pistons vs. Pelicans Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSDET, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+ Live Stream: Fubo Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Venue: Smoothie King Center NBA Props Today: Detroit P...
Bookmakers have set player props for Donovan Mitchell, Miles Bridges and others when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET. How to Watch Cavaliers vs. Hornets Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN, FDSSE, and FDSOH Live Stream: Fubo Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Venue: Spectrum Center NBA Props Today: Cleveland Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Props PTS REB AST ...
Sportsbooks have set player props for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo and others when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET. How to Watch Thunder vs. Bucks Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: 9:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN, FDSWI, and FDSOK Live Stream: Fubo Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Venue: Fiserv Forum NBA Props Today: Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Props PT...
What: Charlotte Hornets (16-27) (7-12 home) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (24-20) (10-9 away) When: 7:00pm Eastern Where: Spectrum Center; Charlotte, NC How to watch: ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–Icon (teal), Cavaliers–Statement (black) Game Lines: Hornets +2.5, Hornets money line +120, O/U 236.5 Injuries:Hornets: Tidjane Salaun-probable (achilles), Mason Plumlee-out (groin) Cavaliers: Darius Garland-out […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prev...
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, January 21st. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 24-20 and play the Charlotte Hornets tonight on the road. Cleveland is 1-1 against the Hornets this season. They dropped their first meeting in a disappointing overtime loss, then bounced back a week later to beat the Hornets 139-132 in Rocket Arena. The Cavs were […]
In back-to-back games, the Lakers have rallied in the second half to pull out wins. On Sunday against the Raptors, they trailed by three entering the fourth before coming out on top. Then, on Tuesday in Denver, they were down by 14 entering the third quarter and shut down the Nuggets’ offense, holding them to […]
Three-point shooting has been a major need for the Toronto Raptors this season, who are shooting the worst percentage in the league. But that was not nearly the case tonight. The Raptors’s offense erupted in Chase Center Tuesday night, fuelled by a red-hot 21/34 shooting night from beyond the arc and crisp ball movement that […]
It was the best of games, it was the worst of games. It was peak Murray, it was no Murray. It was good Watson, it was bad Watson.… The post Recap: Luka and LeBron outduel Murray in second-half collapse appeared first on Denver Stiffs .