As many have speculated over the last several weeks and months, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks was not for long — whether he was dealt ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline or in the summer. Eight days ahead of the trade deadline, we received another hint that he would be dealt sooner […]
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From Hot Hot Hoops
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Are we having fun yet? The Sixers had a rock-solid victory on Wednesday night to carry an otherwise barren Philadelphia sports slate. Let’s talk some ball in my latest “5 Sixers thoughts” column… Is Joel Embiid truly the most talented player Doc Rivers has ever coached? Rivers, the Bucks’ head coach now after formerly holding […]
From Liberty Ballers
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We have a massive slate in the NBA tonight with no bigger matchup than Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the Lakers into Cleveland to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers. Can the Lakers pick up a win in LeBron’s return to Cleveland, or will the Cavs make it five straight wins?
Let’s take a look at some game lines, props, and more for this evening’s showdown.
Jan 6, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) returns to the bench...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The Cleveland Cavaliers host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for their annual trip to Cleveland on Wednesday. These games are always spectacles, given the history between James and the organization. This iteration will likely be no different, as the Cavs will be wearing the throwback jerseys James made famous during his first run […]
From Fear The Sword
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We’re halfway through Season 2 of Unrivaled. At 6-1 with a +58 point differential, Laces are the top team in the league, ahead of second-place and 5-2 Mist. Phantom, Breeze and Rose sport matching 4-3 marks, although the Ghost Gang has the second-best point differential in the league with a +40 scoring margin. Vinyl and […]
From Swish Appeal
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In our first matchup of the “Last Man In” tournament, in which we look at the last free agent signed before the season over the past 16 years, Nick Castellanos breezed past Joe Ross to advance to the next round. On to our next matchup: Seventh-seeded Luis Garcia vs. tenth-seeded David Lough! 7. Luis Garcia, […]
From The Good Phight
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BOSTON — On Saturday, protests broke out in Minneapolis after federal immigration officers killed an ICU nurse, the latest killing perpetrated by an ICE agent in recent weeks. Alex Pretti, who was 37 years old, was killed during an immigration operation that has become more commonplace in Minneapolis and other cities surveilled by the Immigration […]
From CelticsBlog
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Tonight’s Spurs vs Rockets I-10 showdown at the Toyota Center is a massive divisional clash with both jockeying for playoff positioning. The Spurs (31-15) arrive as one of the West’s biggest success stories this season, led by the impossible-to-miss Victor Wembanyama and a backcourt fueled by De’Aaron Fox. They’re looking to shake off a recent stumble against the Pelicans and prove they’re ready for a deep playoff run.
Across the court, the Rockets (28-16) have turned their home floor...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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This NBA trade season has seen very little action compared to previous years. However, with the Feb. 5 deadline fast approaching, rumors continue to swirl as teams aim to make the right deal to improve their chances of a successful season. The Lakers have made moves big and small in this situation, with last year’s […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
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From mid-December until just last week, the Knicks played the worst stretch of basketball they’ve played since 2022. So naturally, it’ll take more than a three-game winning streak, with two of the wins coming against the Nets and Kings, to win back the trust of the fanbase and the belief of the national media. But […]
From Posting and Toasting
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The problem with becoming a “legend” on social media is that it’s tough to shake. Seattle Seahawks right guard Anthony Bradford is surely aware of this particular phenomenon. Seattle selected Bradford in the fourth round of the 2023 draft out of LSU, and in 2025, his snaps jumped from 578 in 2024 to 1,037 in […]
From Field Gulls
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Two pieces dropped on Wednesday morning that give us two unique perspectives on the current state of the Blackhawks’ rebuild. One comes from outside Chicago, an analytically-driven assessment that compares the Blackhawks’ projection for the future (the next seven years in this case) to other organizations in a similar situation. The other is a conversation with Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson about how he views the trajectory of the franchise.
Because the two speak to similar ide...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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Welcome back to the transfer portal team of the week! This is the third weekly edition of the basketball season, with the top 15 transfers of the week being honored. The format will be a little different than the football counterpart, with only one player being in the spotlight each week. The full “Team of […]
From Mountain West Connection
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You may or may not have heard by now that the Seattle Seahawks will be representing the NFC in Super Bowl LX in a couple of weeks. You also may or may not have heard that the Seattle Seahawks are quarterbacked by Sam Darnold, who was the quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings in 2024 and […]
From Daily Norseman
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Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors (26-22) are 9.5-point favorites against Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz (15-32) Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Delta Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on KJZZ, Jazz+, and NBCS-BA. The over/under is set at 239.5 for the matchup.
Our computer predictions below will help you pick what are the best bets available for Wednesday’s game.
How to Bet on Warriors vs. Jazz
Pick the Jazz (+9.5) to Cover
Against the spread, the Warriors are 22-25...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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One of the Lakers’ underlying issues throughout the season has been their paltry bench scoring. While their starting lineup has been great, their bench has left much to be desired. Rui Hachimura’s emergence in recent games as a viable scoring option off the bench has been a huge boost in that regard. For really the […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
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The NBA hosts a Rising Stars tournament on the Friday of its All-Star Weekend festivities, and this year it will feature a heavy UConn flavor. The four teams that make up the Rising Star Challenge will play in a tournament of Final Target Score games. This year, they’re coached by NBA legends Carmelo Anthony, Tracy […]
From The UConn Blog
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Tyrese Maxey will be an All-Star starter for the first time in February. VJ Edgecombe has been electric as a rookie and will be a Rising Star during All-Star festivities in a few weeks as well. Things are looking both good now and for the future when it comes to the Sixers’ backcourt, so much […]
From Liberty Ballers
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Brad Stevens may have done it again. In the ongoing search for a big man rotation capable of anchoring Boston’s next championship run, Amari Williams has flashed the traits of a player who could fit that role. The sample size is small, but Williams has already been a catalyst in several high-leverage moments this season. […]
From CelticsBlog
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Locking in defensive returns is often the difference between a red arrow and a green one in the world of Fantasy Premier League. While goals and assists capture the headlines, the 4-point windfall for a clean sheet remains the gold standard for goalkeepers and defenders, while even midfielders benefit from a sneaky 1-point bonus for […]
From Never Manage Alone
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Joel Embiid is doing things I never imagined he’d do again. After an MVP campaign in 2023, an All-World performance in 2024 that was cut short due to injury and a disastrous season for both him and the franchise all around last year, I was pretty out on this whole ordeal. Oh, the Sixers added […]
From Liberty Ballers
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With the BetMGM bonus code , new users can score a $1,500 offer. Here is how to claim, including for games like the Knicks against the Raptors.
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The Seattle Seahawks’ 2025 rookie class combined for 133 total snaps in the NFC Championship against the Los Angeles Rams. That number was significantly reduced by Robbie Ouzts’ injury, the decision to keep Elijah Arroyo inactive, and the fact that Rylie Mills was virtually a non-factor, playing just a single snap. Once again, the burden […]
From Field Gulls
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A stellar year at the NBA G-League level for Maryland men’s basketball alum Jahmir Young continues with another weekly accolade. The Sioux Falls Skyforce guard — on a two-way contract with the Miami Heat — earned G-League Player of the Week honors for a three-game stretch in which he averaged 32.3 points and 10.3 assists […]
From Testudo Times
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In this series, we’re looking at the biggest statistical differences between last season and the current one to understand how Celtics players have evolved while wearing the same jersey. Not every role change comes with more freedom or visibility. Sometimes, it comes with sharper boundaries. Baylor Scheierman’s season illustrates that balance. Coming into the year, […]
From CelticsBlog
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