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The Celtics are still playing the same way (and it’s working)

After an eventful summer, the Celtics’ offensive identity has shifted in subtle but meaningful ways this season. As we are getting closer to Christmas, we can start using statistics with the confidence that they reflect reality. For example, the playtype data. These metrics from NBA.com give insights to better understand a team’s offensive approach. Therefore, […]

A Ray of Sunshine Peeks Through

That performance was the reason I believed a 12-5 season was possible. True to the Vikings’ pattern of being inconsistently consistent, they became the first team since the 1992 Denver Broncos to be shut out one week, only to do the same to an opponent the next week. Also, true to Vikings’ style, it’s almost […]

Thunder, Spurs Advance in NBA Cup

The Emirates NBA Cup doesn’t always indicate who the best teams in the league for the season will be, but in 2025, the Western Conference bracket features two of the toughies. Last night in the completion of quarterfinals action for the annual tournament, the Oklahoma City Thunder crushed the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio […]

Maybe Joel Embiid deserves an ounce of grace

The Philadelphia Eagles are struggling. They’ve now lost three games in a row — the latest a turnover-filled mess in overtime against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football. Just eight months ago, Jalen Hurts was the MVP of Super Bowl LIX as the team ended a dominant season in dominant fashion. Today, the […]

Blazers vs. Pelicans Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers are finishing up a long road trip today with a visit to New Orleans to face the Pelicans. Both teams are coming into this game well rested while watching the Emirates NBA Cup action over the last few days. The banged up Blazers are 1-3 on this road trip, and have […]

Lamenting the Trail Blazers Who Got Away

Many fans of the Portland Trail Blazers are under the impression that their team has been short-handed most of the current season due to injuries, but is that actually the case? The team’s injury list is required by the NBA to be accurate, so the answer to this question seems self-evident—yeah, the team has truly […]

A look at Seahawks Pro Bowl prospects, via SumerSports

The fan portion of the Pro Bowl voting is underway! Each game takes on just a touch more meaning for some players down the stretch, even if their team has nothing to do with the playoff race. The Seattle Seahawks have the enjoyable position of meaningful December football across the board. But several key players […]

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Boozer, Peterson, Dybantsa Headline First Round Projections

The NBA season is rolling along right now, as is the college schedule. Players all over the NCAA ranks are building resumes for NBA front offices to consider at the 2026 NBA Draft. And those front offices are starting to identify the issues their roster needs to address, both before the trade deadline this season and for the long term thru the draft. So why not jump into an updated first round mock draft? There some exciting talent on the board for the 2026 NBA Draft, so putting toge...

Three Big Questions for Celtics–Bucks

The Celtics travel to Milwaukee for their first meeting with the Bucks this season. Here are three questions before tipoff. Can Boston keep its momentum?  The Celtics have won five straight and eight of their last 10. They now face a Bucks team off to a difficult start, sitting 10th in the East at 10-15. […]

If you haven’t bought Nick Emmanwori stock yet, don’t worry — it’s too late

Throughout the 2025 NFL season, SB Nation’s Doug Farrar writes about the game’s Secret Superstars — those players whose performances might slip under the radar for whatever reasons. In this installment, we focus on Seattle Seahawks defensive back Nick Emmanwori, who has broken out in his rookie season to an extreme degree, and got all historical against the Atlanta […]

LeBron James’ agent hints that the LA Lakers don’t have a better culture than the Miami Heat

LeBron James brought the greatest era of Miami Heat basketball in franchise history from 2010-2014.  That four-year run with the James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh “Big 3” was highlighted by four straight trips to the NBA Finals and back-to-back championships in the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Unfortunately, that time came to a quicker than […] The post LeBron James’ agent hints that the LA Lakers don’t have a better culture than the Miami Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Is this recent addition the Miami Heat’s most expendable player?

Simone Fontecchio’s start to his Miami Heat career couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. Acquired in the Duncan Robinson sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons this offseason, the 30-year-old wing averaged 11.5 points on 50.0 percent shooting from beyond the arc (5.3 3PA) over his first 14 games. He’s since returned to earth, averaging […] The post Is this recent addition the Miami Heat’s most expendable player? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

SB Nation: Mavericks and tanking

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Dallas Mavericks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Read these questions closely! Please take our survey

Jermaine Pennant rates Mohamed Salah more highly than Ballon d’Or winner

Jermaine Pennant has compared Mohamed Salah with the best right wingers in Europe and he believes there is only one player in the position better than the Liverpool goal machine. The 2025 Ballon d’Or caused as much outrage as usual, with many supporters left frustrated by the 30-man rankings drawn up by France Football. It […] The post Jermaine Pennant rates Mohamed Salah more highly than Ballon d’Or winner appeared first on Paisley Gates .

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics Preview: A silver linings playbook

Coming off an extended break due to the NBA Cup quarterfinals, the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics are back in action tonight at Fiserv Forum. Trending in opposite directions—the Bucks are 2-8 over their last ten games while the Celtics are 8-2—tonight’s grapple of the greens will be a difficult one for the Bucks, but […]