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Rafael Stone was once the NBA’s pariah. It’s hard to recall now, but it’s true. He was the scourge of the league. How dare Stone engineer intentional losses? It seems the league always needs a tanking scapegoat. It’s a practice as old as superstition, but it has changed. When the league flattened the lottery odds, […]
The end of the month has approached, thus bringing us our second edition of Eyes on Iowa Wolves. In case this is your first time tuning in, Canis Hoopus will be bringing you monthly updates on Timberwolves G League affiliate, their two-way players, and promising prospects putting in work. November Overview (Click to open) […]
LOS ANGELES – Kahlil Benson and Louis Moore started their IU careers in a locker room that, more often than not, was a losing one. They were among the masses who begrudgingly sang the fight song after beating Akron in ... The post ‘It’s more business this time around’: Benson, Moore make their mark in return to Bloomington appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .
The Toronto Raptors didn’t wait for the calendar to turn for a reason to initiate the early stages of a sorely needed transformation. They’re still a long way from being the type of team they want to be. But from the perspective of those not privy to what’s going on inside the locker room, the […]
The Atlanta Hawks have been bad over the past month-plus. The Atlanta Hawks’ defense has been atrocious over the past month-plus. With this season not going the way any of us had hoped, rumors have begun swirling about a roster shakeup to kickstart the team. Earlier this month, I walked through scenarios involving Giannis Antetokounmpo […]
Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago BullsDate: December 31st, 2025Time: 2:00 PM CSTLocation: State Farm ArenaTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio The Wolves Finally Woke Up. Now It’s Time to Close 2025 the Right Way in Atlanta After the most abysmal performance of the season, that lifeless no-show against Brooklyn to […]
What: Charlotte Hornets (11-21) (7-9 home) vs Golden State Warriors (17-16) (7-12 away) When: 1:00pm Eastern Where: Spectrum Center; Charlotte, NC How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–City (yellow/orange), Warriors–Icon (blue) Game Lines: Hornets +7.5, Hornets money line +280, O/U 232.5 Injuries: Hornets: Kon Knueppel-probable (ankle), Miles Bridges-questionable (ankle), Pat Connaughton-questionable […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors ...
Well, if we’ve learned anything over the last two weeks, it’s that the Lakers absolutely do not have it. They have had different lineups, different rotations, different teams and different settings. In all but one — which barely counts since it is against the Kings — they not only lost, but did so in blowout […]
After a competitive game through the first three quarters, the Lakers completely let go of the rope in the fourth quarter. Rightfully, they were blown out by the Pistons, losing 128-106. After trailing by eight heading into the fourth, Detroit took full control of the sloppy Lakers, opening up a 20-point lead in the period. […]
The Utah Jazz have been on a bit of a tear lately, stealing a couple wins from some of the best teams in the NBA. The Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs lost a couple of close games to a surprisingly upstart Utah team that refuses to tank (or at least has figured out how […]
The 15-16 Chicago Bulls were dealt a massive blow with just over a month remaining before this season’s Feb. 5 trade deadline. Shams Charania of ESPN reports that Chicago’s best player, point guard Josh Giddey, will miss multiple weeks with a strained left hamstring, suffered midway through the club’s eventual blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey has sustained a left hamstring strain and will miss at least a few weeks, sources tell ESPN. ...
The Clippers and Kings battle at 11 pm ET tonight out west. Let’s look at the odds, first basket props, and more for tonight. $250 deposit bonus for NBA pick’em contests! Kings at Clippers Odds (11 pm ET) The Clippers are a double-digit favorite with a spread of -10.5 according to DraftKings Sportsbook . Check out the odds for the game. Zach LaVine, the Kings’ leading scorer at 20.2 points per game, is expected to be out with an ankle injury. Domantas Sabonis (knee) is expected ...
The Buffalo Bulls (2-9) will visit the Toledo Rockets (5-5) after losing seven straight road games. Toledo was victorious in its most recent game versus Long Beach State, 64-43, on Monday. Miriam Diala led the way with 12 points, and also had one rebounds and zero assists. In its most recent game, Buffalo fell to Abilene Christian on Saturday, 72-48. Gabby McDuffie scored a team-high 15 points (and added zero assists and one rebound). Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus or...
Game Details When: Tuesday, December 30, 8 p.m. ETWhere: FedEx Forum, Memphis, TNWatch: NBC, PeacockRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
The Spurs are on a two-game losing streak that could realistically extend to three when they host the Knicks, a team that has already beaten them and matches up well with them. Fortunately, the recent struggles came after a fantastic stretch that positioned the Silver and Black well in the standings and showcased the team’s […]
The Washington Wizards pay a visit to a desperate Milwaukee Bucks team on Thursday night at Fiserv Forum. Game info When: Thursday, Dec. 31st at 8:00 p.m. ET Where: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Injuries: For the Wizards, Kyshawn George (hip), Corey Kispert (hamstring), and Cam Whitmore (shoulder) are out, while Malaki […]
Game Details When: Tuesday, December 30, 8 p.m. ETWhere: FedEx Forum, Memphis, TNWatch: NBC, Peacock Radio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
Real Madrid continue to set the benchmark in European football, sitting atop the latest UEFA club coefficient rankings ahead of Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. The standings, calculated based on performances in European competitions over the past five seasons, once again underline Madrid’s sustained dominance on the continental stage. According to the figures published by […]
The New Orleans Pelicans (8-26) are favored (-1.5) to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the Chicago Bulls (15-17) at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at United Center. The contest airs on CHSN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WVUE. The matchup’s over/under is 247.5. Dig into the best bets available (according to our computer predictions) for Wednesday’s game, before you place an informed wager on the contest. How to Bet on Pelicans vs. Bulls Pick the Bulls (+1.5...
The Phoenix Suns (19-13) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (18-16) after winning three straight road games. The Cavaliers are favored by 6.5 points in the contest, which begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The point total is set at 236.5 for the matchup. Dig into the best bets available (according to our computer predictions) in Wednesday’s game, before you place an informed wager on the contest. How to Bet on Cavaliers vs. Suns Pick the Suns (+6.5) to Cover The Cav...
The New York Knicks (23-9) will attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the San Antonio Spurs (23-9) on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Frost Bank Center as only 2-point underdogs. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on MSG, FDSSW, and NBA TV. The matchup has an over/under of 236.5. Aiming to make an informed wager on Wednesday’s game? Find out the best bets available for this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in the article below. How to Bet on Spur...
The Atlanta Hawks (15-19) are underdogs (by 3.5 points) to stop a five-game home losing streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (21-12) on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET. The over/under in the matchup is 243.5. Our computer predictions for Wednesday’s game will help you place an informed wager by picking the best bets available. How to Bet on Timberwolves vs. Hawks Pick the Hawks (+3.5) to Cover Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 13-20-0 this year. The H...
The Indiana Pacers (6-27) host the Orlando Magic (18-15) after losing four home games in a row. The Magic are favored by 3.5 points in the contest, which begins at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The over/under is 225.5 in the matchup. Dive into the best bets available (according to our computer predictions) for Wednesday’s game, before you make an informed wager on the contest. How to Bet on Magic vs. Pacers Pick the Magic (-3.5) to Cover The Magic are 14-19-0 against t...
The Spurs will be shorthanded when they host the Knicks on Wednesday, as Devin Vassell has been ruled out due to an adductor strain. Stephon Castle could also miss the game with a sprained thumb, but there’s a chance he suits up as he was listed as questionable. Vassell headed to the locker room with […]
The New York Knicks (23-9) will try to extend a three-game winning streak when visiting the San Antonio Spurs (23-9) on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Frost Bank Center. This matchup is at 7 p.m. ET on MSG, FDSSW, and NBA TV. In their last game on Monday, the Spurs suffered a 113-101 loss to the Cavaliers. In their last game on Monday, the Knicks secured a 130-125 win against the Pelicans. Victor Wembanyama’s team-high 26 points paced the Spurs in the losing effort. Jalen Brunson’s team-lea...