Skip to main content

NBA

Latest blog entries about NBA

RSS Feed

Filter by Team

Timberwolves 118, Mavericks 105: Homecoming for Julius Randle

Game Story Wednesday evening was just another game for the Minnesota Timberwolves where their opponents, the Dallas Mavericks, were missing the majority of their rotation players. The number one overall pick, Cooper Flagg, was out for just the fourth game of the season. Joining him on the sidelines was Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, […]

From Canis Hoopus | 10 days ago | 1 read

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Cavs

Another game against a quality team equals another blowout loss for the Lakers. In defeats, the Lakers have continued to have the same problems and they were exposed once again in Cleveland. LA struggled to slow down the Cavaliers’ offense, and in the third quarter, they got outscored by 20, which essentially ended the game. […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 10 days ago | 3 reads

Raptors lose steam against Knicks in second half

Neither head coach in tonight’s Raptors vs Knicks match-up pays much attention to the NBA standings. Darko Rajakovic made a pact with himself to avoid them until the All-Star break. Mike Brown, coach of the Knicks, also commented that he doesn’t pay much attention to his team’s place in the rankings. It’s more about focusing […]

From Raptors HQ | 10 days ago | 5 reads

Hawks overcome slow start, hang on against USC 73-72

The Iowa Hawkeyes (15-5, 5-4) showed grit coming back from a 10-0 deficit to build a 17-point second half lead. Yet they let their foot off the gas and the USC Trojans (15-6, 4-6) capitalized on it to get a 1-point lead inside of a minute. Two Bennett Stirtz free throws gave Iowa the lead […]

From Black Heart Gold Pants | 10 days ago | 0 reads

Bulls Blow Massive Late Lead, Drop Third Game To Pacers This Season, 113-110 (Jan 28, 2026)

The Chicago Bulls have done it again! On Wednesday, playing the first night of a back-to-back, they allowed the lowly Indiana Pacers to snatch a defeat from the jaws of victory. Indiana mounted a stunning fourth-quarter rally, outscoring Chicago 26-9 during the last 7:13 of regulation to steal a rare win in what has generally been a 2025-26 season to forget. Although the Pacers are just 12-36 on the year, three of those victories have come against our hapless Bulls. Chicago has now d...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 10 days ago | 1 read

Celtics make 3rd quarter run, but drop to hot Hawks, 117-106

The Boston Celtics hosted the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night at TD Garden. Boston was without Hawks who went 18/42 from three as they led from start to finish to beat Boston 117-106. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics in scoring with 21 points, but the team racked up 16 turnovers and were on their heels […]

From CelticsBlog | 10 days ago | 1 read

Report: Celtics submitted trade offer for Ivica Zubac to Clippers — to no avail

With eight days remaining until the NBA trade deadline, the Boston Celtics are running short on time to decide which direction they’ll go. During the offseason, and shortly after acquiring guard Afernee Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jrue Holiday, the organization quickly explored its options. Boston spoke with the Brooklyn Nets […]

From CelticsBlog | 10 days ago | 3 reads

Cavs spoil LeBron James’s homecoming with resounding 129-99 victory

CLEVELAND — The emotion and energy in the building when LeBron James is in town is distinctly different. Every move that he makes elicits a reaction from the crowd. It did when he was 18. And it does when he’s 41. This creates an interesting atmosphere to play a basketball game, like the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

From Fear The Sword | 10 days ago | 1 read

Lakers collapse in third quarter, fall to Cavaliers

The Lakers suffered a brutal third-quarter meltdown, getting outscored 42–22 as the Cavaliers pulled away for a 129-99 win Wednesday night. The game began with the Cavaliers quickly going up by five. LA missed their first two shot attempts, both by Luka Dončić. The deficit grew to seven after a dunk by Jarrett Allen. Deandre […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 10 days ago | 1 read

Klint Kubiak coaching news: Seahawks OC to interview with Raiders again

After the end of the NFL’s regular season, Seattle Seahawks’ offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak appeared to be one of the hottest names in the coaching carousel. However, a month later, that landscape looks completely different. Kubiak’s Seahawks are headed to the Super Bowl after a masterclass performance by him against the Los Angeles Rams, and […]

From Field Gulls | 10 days ago | 1 read

The Bulls Reportedly Tried to Trade Vučević … but Failed

Man… has anyone else’s timeline been absolutely flooded with trade rumors today, or is it just me? From Giannis Antetokounmpo to Trey Murphy, everybody caught a stray. Fortunately for the Bulls, Nikola Vučević’s name was in the mix too, and unfortunately for the Bulls, it involved a trade that went absolutely nowhere. © Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images Nikola Vučević Offered to the Celtics Michael Scotto, NBA insider for HoopsHype , reported that the Chicago Bulls offered the Bo...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 10 days ago | 3 reads

Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Clippers Player Grades

The Jazz had their first nationally televised game, and it did not disappoint… for the first half. In the second half, they fell apart and struggled mightily without Keyonte George. They also faced some familiar faces in John Collins, and Kriss Dunn. Dunn had a fantastic night, notching 5 steals and 14 points. These were […]

From SLC Dunk | 10 days ago | 0 reads

LeBron James brought to tears after Cavs tribute video

We don’t know how many more times LeBron James will play in the arena he called home for 11 years. As such, the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled out all the stops to make sure that the current Los Angeles Lakers star knew that what he’s done for the team and community is appreciated. First, the crowd […]

From Fear The Sword | 10 days ago | 0 reads

76ers vs. Kings Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Sacramento Kings (12-36) are heavy, 12-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a six-game losing streak when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers (25-21) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on NBCS-PH and NBCS-CA. The matchup has an over/under of 227.5 points. 76ers vs. Kings Odds 76ers odds to win: -521 Kings odds to win: +400 Spread: 76ers (-12) Total: 227.5 How to Bet on 76ers vs. Kings Game Time and Information ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 11 days ago | 1 read

Nuggets vs. Nets Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Denver Nuggets (31-16) are 7.5-point favorites as they look to stop a three-game home losing streak when they host the Brooklyn Nets (12-33) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Ball Arena. The game airs at 9 p.m. ET on YES, ALT2, and KTVD. The over/under for the matchup is 212.5. Nuggets vs. Nets Odds Nuggets odds to win: -270 Nets odds to win: +220 Spread: Nuggets (-7.5) Total: 212.5 How to Bet on Nuggets vs. Nets Game Time and Information When: Thursday, January 29, ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 11 days ago | 3 reads

NBA GAMETHREAD: Orlando Magic (23-22) @ Miami Heat (25-22)

Here’s our game thread! Injury Report: Orlando Magic: Miami Heat:   Starting 5: Orlando Magic: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Spanish Radio: WAQI 710 AM & The HEAT Spanish Radio Network (José Pañeda) Tipoff: 7:30 PM EST TV: FanDuel Sports Network Sun (Eric Reid & John Crotty) Radio: AM 560 Sports WQAM & The HEAT Radio Network […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Orlando Magic (23-22) @ Miami Heat (25-22) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 11 days ago | 1 read

Bucks vs. Wizards Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Milwaukee Bucks (18-27) are favored (-3.5) to end a three-game losing streak when they visit the Washington Wizards (11-34) at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Capital One Arena. The matchup airs on Amazon Prime Video. The matchup has an over/under of 224.5 points. Before you make an informed wager on the matchup, see the best bets available for Thursday’s game according to our computer predictions. How to Bet on Bucks vs. Wizards Pick the Wizards (+3.5) to Cover In t...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 11 days ago | 0 reads

76ers vs. Kings Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Sacramento Kings (12-36) will look to stop a six-game losing streak when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers (25-21) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena as big, 12-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on NBCS-PH and NBCS-CA. The point total in the matchup is set at 227.5. Our computer predictions in this article will help you pick what are the best bets available for Thursday’s game. How to Bet on 76ers vs. Kings Pick the 76ers (-12) to Cover The 76ers...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 11 days ago | 2 reads