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The Utah Jazz have their second game in a row against the Dallas Mavericks. Last time they played, Lauri Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkic rested, and the Jazz lost by a lot. What was lost in all the talk about the Jazz was that it was the back end of a back-to-back for the Jazz as […]
The Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic Experience might finally, mercifully be nearing its end. The former two-time All-Star’s $21.5 million salary comes off Chicago’s books this summer. So it’s encouraging to hear that Chicago is potentially in the market to add more center help this year. Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal reports that the Bulls and Indiana Pacers are both considering trades for second-year New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints has also recently sugg...
The Nuggets bench has turned the doldrums of pre-All Star break games into one of the most fun runs in Nuggets history. In this… The post THE DIG: Jokic Shmokic | ft. Miroslav Ćuk and Jeremy Poley appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
Joe Cronin has worn several hats over his 20 years with the Portland Trail Blazers organization. Originally hired in 2006 as a Basketball Operations intern, Cronin worked his way up the sports executive ladder. He held the titles of Pro Scout, Salary Capologist, Director of Player Personnel, and Assistant General Manager before being appointed the […]
Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen helped the G League’s Rip City Remix to another win on Friday night at the Chiles Center. Yang posted 14 points, 17 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in a 127-111 win over the Oklahoma City Blue, beating the OKC G League affiliate for the second time in three […]
As the Chicago Bulls gear up for a second United Center Derrick Rose Night in as many years, this time to retire his jersey (a thing they could have easily done the first time around, had Michael Reinsdorf gotten his act together), they’ve been ramping up the hype machine. It’s a good thing, too, because the on-court product has been woefully inconsistent. On Friday night, the Bulls blew a fourth-quarter comeback attempt against the lowly Brooklyn Nets , thanks in large part to a pair of ...
Moda Center will be packed with Blazers fans screaming “Beat LA” and Lakers fans decked out in purple and gold tonight as the beat-up Portland Trail Blazers host the battered visiting Los Angeles Lakers. Each team’s roster is decimated by injury to key contributors. LA will sit Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves (and perhaps Deandre Ayton and […]
We have officially reached the halfway point of the 2025-26 Miami Heat season! They are 21-20 with sole possession of the No. 8 seed in the East. Previously, we did a 25-game evaluation of each player! Now, let’s do one midway through! Bam Adebayo: Skinny: After 25 games, we gave Adebayo an A- for his efforts […] The post Grading each Miami Heat player halfway through season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
It’s another installment of Mile High Pollster! Should the Avalanche buck the trend and actually think about load management? How important is it to win the Presidents Trophy and break Boston’s 22’-23’ wins record? What’s Gavin Brindley’s role after the deadline? How good does the power play need to be? Let’s see what the fans […]
Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio SpursDate: January 17th, 2026Time: 7:00 PM CSTLocation: Frost Bank CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio There are losses where you shrug, chalk it up as a schedule loss, and move on. And then there are losses that linger because you know exactly how winnable […]
Another day, another tough matchup for the Miami Heat in the midst of what’s been a difficult first half of season schedule. After falling to the reigning NBA Champion OKC Thunder on the road last weekend, the Heat are set to rematch on their home floor this time for some Saturday night hoops. Miami has […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat host reigning NBA Champion Thunder to conclude homestand appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Christian Koloko has found a new landing spot in the NBA. The former Arizona Wildcats big man has signed on with the Atlanta Hawks on a two-way contract. Koloko became available after the Memphis Grizzlies didn’t resign him following the expiration of a second 10-day contract. Koloko will be hoping for a longer stay with […]
This year the Nuggets will desperately try to remember the Wizards get paid too The post Preview: Denver Nuggets face rebuilding Washington Wizards team appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
The San Antonio Spurs (28-13) are favored by 6 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-15) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on FDSN and FDSSW. The point total in the matchup is set at 229.5. Trying to make an informed wager on Saturday’s game? Find out the best bets available for this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in this article. How to Bet on Spurs vs. Timberwolves Pick the Timberwolves (+6) to Cover The Spurs have played 41 games, ...
In this week’s Tuesday Tracker, we asked you about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s recent comments to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Do you believe what Giannis said about his future with the Bucks, especially with losses continuing to pile up and rumors still being pushed by some? Will he sign an extension when he becomes eligible on […]
Miami Heat sophomore Kel’el Ware appears to be back in the dog house. Ware has had an unfortunate up and down 2025-26 season that doesn’t have anything to really do with his performance, but more so his role. He has been in and out of the starting lineup as the starting big man alongside Bam […] The post Erik Spoelstra provides alarming Kel’el Ware comments after questionable benching move appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
This is the fourth and final meeting between these two flawed-but-feisty Western Conference also-rans. Dallas won Game 3 of the season series just two days ago in a 144–122 blowout behind Klay Thompson’s 26 points and an unexpected 3-point deluge. Utah leads the season series 2–1, but both wins came at home — one in […]
This city can handle frustrating roster-building moves, and it can certainly handle losing. The constant barrage it’s come in this fall and winter is quite a lot to process. It hasn’t just been a bad week for the Sixers, who capped off a 1-3 week by blowing a 10-point fourth quarter lead to an Eastern […]
The Dallas Mavericks (16-26) meet the Utah Jazz (14-27) Saturday in a game with an early 4:00pm CST tipoff at American Airlines Center. If any of that sounds familiar, it’s because the two teams faced off Thursday, with the home team Mavericks winning in a blowout, 144-122. Both teams were coming off a loss the […]
When the Los Angeles Kings face the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, is Kevin Fiala going to score? Stats and trends to help you make the best bet are provided in this article, so take advantage before the puck drops at 10:00 PM ET. Kevin Fiala Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Ducks Anytime Goal Odds: +200 (Bet $10 to win $20.00 if he scores a goal) Fiala Goals Betting Stats Fiala has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 47 games, Fiala has 33...
When the Anaheim Ducks face the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, is Beckett Sennecke likely to score? Stats and info to help you make the right wager are available in this article, so take advantage before the game starts at 10:00 PM ET. Beckett Sennecke Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Kings Anytime Goal Odds: +200 (Bet $10 to win $20.00 if he scores a goal) Sennecke Goals Betting Stats Through 47 games, Sennecke has 37 points, including eight multi-point contests. Sennecke has scored in...
Will Adrian Kempe score for the Los Angeles Kings against the Anaheim Ducks, on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET? Stats and info to help you make the right wager are available below. Adrian Kempe Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Ducks Anytime Goal Odds: +200 (Bet $10 to win $20.00 if he scores a goal) Kempe Goals Betting Stats Kempe has topped his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a set points prop. In 47 games played this season, Kempe has posted 36 points, with eight multi-point eff...
On Saturday at 10:00 PM ET, the Los Angeles Kings face the Anaheim Ducks — will Joel Armia score a goal? There are stats and insights in this article, to help you make the right wager. Joel Armia Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Ducks Anytime Goal Odds: +360 (Bet $10 to win $36.00 if he scores a goal) Armia Goals Betting Stats In 42 games played this season, Armia has recorded 18 points, with three multi-point efforts. Armia has scored in nine of 42 games this season, with multiple goal...
After a rocky road trip, the Knicks (25*-16) return to Madison Square Garden tonight for a rematch with the Phoenix Suns (24-17). Not ten days ago, New York lost in Arizona, 112-107. The game was tight until Phoenix hit the gas, leaning on Devin Booker’s shot-making and a timely third-quarter surge to seize control. Jalen […]
Last time they took the court, Vinyl finally secured their first win, with an Unrivaled-record 40 points from Dearica Hamby ensuring a convincing victory over Hive. The emphasis, however, is on finally because Vinyl, arguably, should be 3-0, as they fumbled halftime leads against Laces and Rose in somewhat embarrassing fashion. In their opener, Vinyl […]