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Nets vs. Magic preview: Waiting on Paolo Banchero

A couple of days ago, the Denver Nuggets were able to beat a fully healthy Philadelphia 76ers squad in a 125-124 OT thriller, without Jamal Murray taking offensive control. The day before, Brooklyn had beaten Denver 127-115 with Murray.  Now, it would be hard to talk trash because the Nets themselves got manhandled by the […]

Should Ayo be Starting? 7 Expiring Contracts, Game Day in Detroit and Other Bulls Bullets

Good morning, Bulls fans. Tonight, Chicago heads on the road to face another Eastern Conference powerhouse, the top-seeded Detroit Pistons. Much like the matchup against Boston, this one doesn’t exactly scream “favorable outcome.” But maybe it’s another chance for Billy Donovan to experiment with the rotations and give the young guys a much-deserved run. And maybe, just maybe, they play well enough to sneak out a win. Let’s talk Bulls basketball. The Bulls will make the trip to Det...

What We Learned from the Spurs loss to the Grizzlies

Not what you want. It’s not the end of the world or anything. It’s not like we’re in a full-on crisis like the Thunder, can you even imagine?!?!? But yeah, this wasn’t it. There are things starting to show up now. Trends. Themes. Echoes. Motifs, even. Big-picture issues peeking their little heads up through the […]

What’s the Lakers’ biggest need at the trade deadline?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. With less than a month left before the NBA trade deadline closes, it’s time for the […]

Kings vs. Sharks Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The Los Angeles Kings welcome the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, and are -256 favorites on the moneyline, with the road team a heavy underdog at +207. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Kings vs. Sharks Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Kings (-256) Underdog: Sharks (+207) Total: 6 Best Kings vs. Sharks Promo Codes How to Watch Kings vs. Sharks Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Time: 10:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Los Angeles, California Venue: Crypto.co...

bet365 Bonus Code BNATION Unlocks $200 Bonus Including DEN at BOS, MIL at GSW

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Bucks vs Warriors Odds for Wednesday Night Matchup Out West

We have a massive slate in the NBA tonight with plenty of great matchups on the horizon. One of the biggest will take place out west with the Golden State Warriors hosting the Milwaukee Bucks in a matchup of two teams trying to build some momentum. The Bucks have won three consecutive road games coming into this one, while the Warriors are 11-5 on their home floor this season. So, in theory, we should be in store for a fun matchup! Let’s take a look at some odds, props, and more for ...

Kelly Oubre Jr.’s imminent return should stabilize the rotation

There are probably two distinct mindsets to interpreting the 2025-26 Philadelphia 76ers as we near the halfway point. On one hand, some fans are probably checked out. The last 10 years have been a whirlwind of emotions for Sixers fans and last season’s disaster was probably enough for many to scale back their investment, both […]

Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Preview: Game 37

What: Charlotte Hornets (13-23) (7-10 home) vs Toronto Raptors (22-15) (10-7 away) When: 7:00pm Eastern Where: Spectrum Center; Charlotte, NC How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–Association (white), Raptors–Icon (red) Game Lines: Hornets +2.5, Hornets money line +114, O/U 229.5 Injuries:Hornets: Brandon Miller-probable (knee), Moussa Diabate-probable (wrist), Tidjane Salaün-questionable (ankle), Ryan […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Prev...

Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code NATION $2K Offer Includes Bulls vs Pistons

Wednesday doesn’t have to be a buzzkill, and you can score a Fanatics Sportsbook promo code that unlocks a $2,000 offer, including games like the Pistons vs the Bulls. Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code NATION Just enter the promo code NATION when signing up for Fanatics Sportsbook to unlock this offer. You can wager up to $200 on each day for the first 10 days of your account. If you lose your bet, you get FanCash to cover it! Enter Fanatics promo code NATION. Must be a...

Dallas Mavericks New Year’s Resolutions mean a fresh start

We’ve entered a new year, and while yes the year began nearly a week ago, a fresh start began in earnest this week. For most that means taking stock of lessons learned in the previous 365 and setting sights on actionable goals for a better you. Might we suggest that for the Dallas Mavericks as […]

Game Preview: Knicks vs. Clippers, January 7, 2026

The New York Knicks (23*–13) host the Los Angeles Clippers (13–22) at Madison Square Garden tonight, with the Knicks aiming to stop a four-game slide. Despite their recent stumble, the Knicks remain near the top of the Eastern Conference. The Clippers arrive on a bit of a gust, playing better than they did to start […]

Wizards Stave Off Magic Comeback, Earn 10th Win

Halfway through the third quarter, it looked like the Wizards would coast to a blowout win over the Orlando Magic. They were up 26, the Magic kept bricking shots, fouling, and throwing the ball away, and the Wizards were fast-breaking them into oblivion. Then Magic coach Jamahl Mosley benched his starters and the Orlando bench […]

Erik Spoelstra says Heat showed less ‘spirit’ in loss to Timberwolves

There’s losing, and there’s getting humiliated. If you were to categorize the Miami Heat’s 122-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, it’s much closer to the latter than it was the former. This comes on the heels of losing to the Timberwolves inside Kaseya Center, 125-115, four days prior. While Heat head coach Erik […] The post Erik Spoelstra says Heat showed less ‘spirit’ in loss to Timberwolves appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Trae Young deals I’d do — and ones I wouldn’t

We’re all still going through the stages of grief over the Trae Young news, I know. But it’s time to turn the page. To catch up, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on the latest news that the Hawks and Young’s camp are working together to seek a trade for him: Young’s reps and Hawks general […]

It’s Time to Reset Expectations for the Boston Celtics

The 2025-2026 Boston Celtics are exceeding even the most optimistic expectations. This season was supposed to be a retooling year and a gap year when the Celtics would finally pick inside the top-20 in the NBA Draft, maybe even quietly put their thumb on the scale and stealth-tank their way into the lottery. In hindsight, […]

Wizards at 76ers preview: Washington looks to keep it rolling in Philadelphia

The Washington Wizards will try to keep the good times rolling on the road on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Game info When: Wednesday, Jan, 7 at 7:00 p.m. ET Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pa. How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, Lecorague Pass Injuries: For the Wizards, Kyshawn George (hip), Corey Kispert (rest), and […]