St. Louis is making it clear they are not giving Justin Faulk away for a small price. Elliotte Friedman’s latest chatter has the Blues aiming for an asking price that mirrors what the Calgary Flames just pulled off for Rasmus Andersson, which is basically the “serious contender tax” in a thin defense market right now.
Blues Setting the Bar at the Andersson Trade Package
The Andersson deal set a loud benchmark: the Vegas Golden Knights landed the 29-year-old right shot for Zach Whitec...
The big news of the day, dominating talk in NBA circles across the globe, was Shams Charania’s report that Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will likely be traded by summer, perhaps as soon as next week’s NBA Trade Deadline. Reaction to the news was off the charts, particularly when Antetokounmpo’s name was linked with the […]
After a rare, mid-season extended break from games due to their plane freezing to the runway after their loss to the Lakers, Dallas must get right back to work by hosting the Charlotte Hornets for a game that will be the second night of a back-to-back for both teams. For Dallas, Cooper Flagg and Klay […]
Another game against a quality team equals another blowout loss for the Lakers. In defeats, the Lakers have continued to have the same problems and they were exposed once again in Cleveland. LA struggled to slow down the Cavaliers’ offense, and in the third quarter, they got outscored by 20, which essentially ended the game. […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers ran the Los Angeles Lakers off the floor 129-99. Their youth stole the show. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 25 points, 4 assists, 5 rebounds Mitchell has had to carry a lot of weight without Darius Garland. Opposing defenses have made him their primary […]
With eight days remaining until the NBA trade deadline, the Boston Celtics are running short on time to decide which direction they’ll go. During the offseason, and shortly after acquiring guard Afernee Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jrue Holiday, the organization quickly explored its options. Boston spoke with the Brooklyn Nets […]
The Lakers suffered a brutal third-quarter meltdown, getting outscored 42–22 as the Cavaliers pulled away for a 129-99 win Wednesday night. The game began with the Cavaliers quickly going up by five. LA missed their first two shot attempts, both by Luka Dončić. The deficit grew to seven after a dunk by Jarrett Allen. Deandre […]
We don’t know how many more times LeBron James will play in the arena he called home for 11 years. As such, the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled out all the stops to make sure that the current Los Angeles Lakers star knew that what he’s done for the team and community is appreciated. First, the crowd […]
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ annual trip to play the Cleveland Cavaliers always brings extra attention. This season, it was the report that the Cavs would reportedly be interested in a reunion with James. According to head coach Kenny Atkinson, that isn’t something he’s put much thought into. “Oh man, that’s above my […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been dealt a rough hand this season. Injuries have already caused them to deploy more starting lineups than all of last season. And while they still don’t have Darius Garland or Max Strus, they will at least get a few rotational players back in the lineup tonight with De’Andre Hunter and […]
Shortly after officially hiring former Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel as their offensive coordinator, the Chargers hired a familiar face to join him in L.A.
The Anaheim Ducks (28-22-3) are favored when they hit the road against the Vancouver Canucks (17-31-5) on Thursday, Jan. 29. The Ducks are -135 on the moneyline to win against the Canucks (+114) in the game, which begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Tune in to ESPN+ to see the Ducks and the Canucks take the ice.
Ducks vs. Canucks Game Info & Odds
When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Br...
If one thing became clear for the Los Angeles Rams, it’s that they need help at the cornerback position in 2026. It’s not something that they can continue to ignore. With two first-round picks in the upcoming draft, the Rams should be able to add a talented player or two in the secondary. The season […]
Everyone can see that LeBron James’ basketball career is approaching its conclusion. He is the oldest player in the NBA at 41 and has played a league record 23 seasons. With injuries like his sciatica keeping him out of games and LeBron on the final year of his Lakers deal, what he will do next […]
We’re two weeks away from the official start of the 2026 NFL offseason and the Chargers have already been paired with a number of top defensive tackle prospects in this year’s draft class. Now I know the consensus seems to be that the Chargers HAVE TO draft a new center or guard in the first […]
It’s no secret that the Lakers want better wing options. They’ve been connected to players like Donte DiVincenzo and Keon Ellis as potential targets as the trade deadline fast approaches. While this season is the primary focus for Lakers fans, the front office has to look at the big picture, including this summer, as they […]
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...
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 […]
The Los Angeles Rams may finally start investing in their special teams roles, starting with a new coordinator in 2026. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Rams have requested to interview Bubba Ventrone, the assistant head coach and special teams coordinator of the Cleveland Browns. The Browns hired Todd Monken as their new head […]
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 […]
One of the hottest names who has risen up the coaching ranks in recent years is former Broncos safety and current assistant head coach Jim Leonhard. Leonhard has been with the Broncos the past two seasons where he has also held the roles of defensive backs coach and defensive pass game coordinator. Leonhard starred for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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After I posted this article Tuesday citing a Joon Lee report on the Dodgers supposedly not paying their fair share of TV revenue sharing, my attention was called to this Los Angeles Times article by Bill Shaikin, in which Lee’s claims are, well, basically refuted: It also revived a strange chapter in team history, with […]