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The Nets are nearing the quarter pole in the season. Twenty games in, teams understand what they need to do to reach their goals, whether it’s contending for a title, finding final pieces or accelerating a rebuild. And two weeks from Monday, can start trading players signed in the summer. So, it’s trade time! It’s […]
I’ve searched long and hard for a unique take on this game. Trust me. I went deep into the Take Mines armed with ropes, ladders, flashlights, pickaxes, dynamite, the whole prospector starter pack. I hunted for hours. Hours that felt like days. I scoured every corner, flipped every rock, and vowed not to rest until […]
Arizona men’s basketball held steady in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 poll. The Wildcats are ranked No. 2 in the country for the second consecutive week after dismantling Denver and Norfolk State. The Purdue Boilermakers remain No. 1. Michigan jumped four spots to No. 3 after winning the Players Era Festival with three dominant […]
Can you already believe it?! We are 20 games into the 2025-26 Miami Heat season. What are 10 of our biggest takeaways through one-fourth of their campaign?! Let’s dive into it! 1. Heat’s emphasis on playing fast has carried over: Before the season, I wanted the Heat to play faster. Well, they have done that, […] The post Miami Heat: 10 important takeaways through 20 games appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Basketball is an ever-changing sport, particularly at the NBA level. As the game evolves and strategies change, last decade’s brilliant schemes can become this decade’s predictable trap. For an example, let’s examine today’s submission to the Blazer’s Edge Mailbag. Hi Dave, I watch every Blazer game on TV with my wife. I will admit that […]
This morning, ESPN’s Jamal Collier dropped a fairly gigantic Bulls rumor. Whether you like it or not is up to you. In an article detailing the Bulls’ mini-collapse following their 6-1 start, Collier revealed that the Bulls have indeed discussed the possibility of acquiring Anthony Davis via trade: “The Bulls have had internal discussions about how to proceed, including conversations about Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis, sources told ESPN, whom they believe could help the team’s porou...
Happy Monday! It usually takes something weird to get me to pay attention these days, and the good thing is that there has been a ton of weird. And weird would be the perfect way to describe everything that everyone’s 2nd-favorite Bloomington Jefferson graduate (after Nick Checco, of course) has done over the past week […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have continued to trudge through a difficult stretch in their schedule to start the season. They went 2-5 over the last two weeks, beating the Golden State Warriors and Milwuakee Bucks and falling to the Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs and two losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite […]
Tiago Splitter, The Portland Trail Blazer’s current Interim Head Coach, got his first head coaching job with Paris Basketball in 2024. His stint in Paris was short, but in his only season he took Paris Basketball to the French Championship as well as the French Cup. He also qualified the club for the EuroLeague playoffs, […]
A rash of injuries? Joel Embiid’s injury status flip-flopping? Super weird games? It sure sounds like the Sixers are back! We’re 19 games into the 2025-26 season and we have little clarity on this team. Embiid and Paul George are just now pushing the 30-minute threshold and have played a combined 12 games — and […]
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The Chicago Bulls, the most dependable play-in spot in the eastern conference, started off hot this season. At one point sitting atop the east there was a brief moment where it looked like perhaps head coach Billy Donovan’s young core were turning a corner with a 6-1 start to the season. Now the team is […]
Midweek USMNT action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get into it! Monday No notable USMNT players in action. Brøndby and Watford both have games, but Gavin Beavers (Brøndby) hasn’t played for the first team since April, and Caleb Wiley (Watford) is out with a muscle injury, expected back in mid-December. Tuesday […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers (15-4) are 5-point favorites as they look to continue a six-game home win streak when they host the Phoenix Suns (12-9) on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena. The matchup airs at 10 p.m. ET on Peacock. The over/under is set at 234.5 for the matchup. Our computer predictions for Monday’s game will help you place an informed wager by picking the best bets available. How to Bet on Lakers vs. Suns Pick the Suns (+5) to Cover The Lakers have 13 wins agai...
In the first game of the season, the Charlotte Hornets gave Nets fans a glimpse of what the season would look like handing the Nets a 136-117 loss. Fast forward to now in December, the two teams sit at 12th and 14th in the Eastern Conference standings amongst trade rumors, promising young talent, and what […]
We are early in a Sixers season in which we are again reexamining the career of Allen Iverson, again reconsidering his legacy. The team has chosen to trot out the uniforms worn by the Iverson-led 2000-01 NBA finalist on occasion, and a recent book and docuseries allow us to revisit the life and career of the […]
Ronald Araujo’s agents have been spotted meeting with Barcelona sporting director Deco to discuss his situation at Barcelona. The defender has not played for the club since being sent off in the Champions League defeat to Chelsea last week. He was ruled out of the win against Alaves and won’t play against Atletico Madrid in […]
Good game by the Celtics while playing back to back. I loved the 3 and whiff comment. I also love the stats on Queta. He's better than most opponents think. I love Payton Pritchard!! Another fan base where they hate their own team more than they do the Celtics. Not knowing what to expect from the team could describe the Celtics as well. But I love this team and would never trash them like the Cavs fans do theirs. My favorites are in bold.&n...
Heading into the season, I agreed with the general consensus that the clear top three in the 2026 NBA Draft would be Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson, BYU freshman wing AJ Dybantsa and Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer. However, in that top three, I felt comfortable putting Boozer as the clear third option behind Peterson […]
After falling short in a late-game comeback against the top seed Detroit Pistons on Saturday, the Miami Heat are looking to respond. And they are now set to host the struggling 5-15 LA Clippers to conclude a four-game homestand. The Heat recently beat the Clippers in Los Angeles earlier this season in a tight game […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat seeking bounce back win against LA Clippers at home appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The NBA let pretenders look like contenders until the Knicks grabbed them wannabe-contenders and sent them back packing to pretender status. New York hosted Toronto, endured a couple of scares, but ultimately put the Raptors in the blender on Sunday. Here’s what the protagonists had to say before and after yesterday’s trouncing. Mike Brown On […]
The Atlanta Hawks survived a double overtime encounter with the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night, securing the 142-134 victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Jalen Johnson posted a new-career high of 41 points to go with 14 rebounds and seven assists. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 34 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. For the Sixers, Tyrese Maxey […]
Player prop betting options for Luka Doncic, Devin Booker and others are available in the Los Angeles Lakers-Phoenix Suns matchup at Crypto.com Arena on Monday (starting at 10 p.m. ET). How to Watch Lakers vs. Suns Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 Time: 10 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: Peacock Location: Los Angeles, California Venue: Crypto.com Arena NBA Props Today: Los Angeles Lakers Luka Dončić Props PTS REB AST 3PM 33.5 (Over: -108) 8.5 (Over: +1...
Player prop bet options for Donovan Mitchell, Pascal Siakam and others are listed when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday (opening tip at 7 p.m. ET). How to Watch Cavaliers vs. Pacers Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSIN and FDSOH Live Stream: Fubo Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse NBA Props Today: Cleveland Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Props PTS REB ...