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Knicks at Hawks, Game 6: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread
The Atlanta Hawks (2-3) need this to stave off elimination and force a Game 7 against the New York Knicks. Jock Landale (right high ankle sprain) has been ruled out. Starting lineup: Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA Start […]
20 Stats to explain Cavs 125-120 Game 5 win over Raptors
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers regained momentum in the series after gutting out a 125-120 victory in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead over the Toronto Raptors. The stats in the table below are taken from Cleaning the Glass. As a note, the percentiles are in comparison to other playoff games, which influences the […]
Raptors could be without key player in Game 6 vs. Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers have pushed the Toronto Raptors to the brink of elimination with a 125-120 victory in Game 5. The Raptors have persevered through numerous obstacles already this series, including having to play without starting point guard Immanuel Quickley. Their road to stealing the series just became more difficult. Toronto could be without its […]
A final look at the Spurs’ dominant first round series against the Trail Blazers
The Spurs completely dominated the series and would have swept the Trail Blazers had Wembanyama not suffered his concussion: true or false? Marilyn Dubinski: It’s easy to say true since they still got ahead without him later in Game 2 before blowing it, then also made a massive comeback to win Game 3 without him, […]
Hawks' offseason strategy is rapidly taking shape in a direction nobody saw coming
CJ McCollum went from a question mark for the Atlanta Hawks to a player they want to keep around.
Boston Celtics (3-2) at Philadelphia 76ers (2-3) Round 1 Game 6 4/30/26
Boston Celtics (3-2) at Philadelphia 76ers (2-3)Thursday, April 30, 20268:00 PM ETRound 1 Game #6 Road Game #3TV: Peacock/NBCSNRadio: 98.5 The Sports Hub, 97.5 The Fanatic, Sirius XMXfinity Mobile Arena Officials: Marc Davis, Nick Buchert, Ray Acosta The Celtics look to close out their first round series once again as they visit the Philadelphia 76ers for […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/30/26
Herald Celtics veteran has clear message for struggling starter ahead of Game 6 Globe Celtics at 76ers Game 6 preview: Can Boston close it out on the road? Former Hawks executive Lester T. Jones Jr. sentenced to over three years in prison for embezzling $3.7 million from team Cade Cunningham scores 45, Pistons beat Magic […]
Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 4/30/26
Herald Celtics veteran has clear message for struggling starter ahead of Game 6 Globe Celtics at 76ers Game 6 preview: Can Boston close it out on the road? Former Hawks executive Lester T. Jones Jr. sentenced to over three years in prison for embezzling $3.7 million from team Cade Cunningham scores 45, Pistons beat Magic to avoid elimination CelticsBlog Derrick White focused on having fun through shooting struggles How the 76ers exposed Celtics’ drop coverage Celtics, 76ers Game 6 ...
Austin Reaves says he got chills returning from injury for Lakers in Game 5
After missing the end of the regular season and the start of the postseason, Austin Reaves made his playoff debut for the Lakers in Game 5. He received a loud ovation from Lakers fans and played like he didn’t miss a beat. Reaves was back, knocking down shots, drawing fouls and injecting the team with […]
FPL GW35 Captain Picks: Best Six Players to Captain in Gameweek 35
Gameweek 35 is here with just three gameweeks left in the season, so every decision matters more than ever. After a series of double and blank gameweeks, this round returns to a normal schedule, with all 20 teams playing once. That gives Fantasy managers a clearer set of fixtures to plan transfers and captaincy At […]
One Fatal Mistake the NBA is Making with its New Draft Lottery Proposal
Unless you’ve been living under a rock this week, you know that the NBA is now considering a draft lottery system that smooths out the odds for all teams participating in the lottery and favors teams who finish in the middle of the lottery order instead of the teams with the best and worst records […]
Heat returns to participate in 2026 California Classic Summer League event
The Miami Heat are returning to participate in the California Classic Summer League event, hosted in Sacramento and San Francisco, for the eighth-straight season, the league announced Wednesday. The Heat will in the San Francisco pod, which features the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors, held on July 3, 5 and […] The post Heat returns to participate in 2026 California Classic Summer League event appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat to participate in 2026 California Classic Summer League event
The Miami Heat are returning to participate in the California Classic Summer League event, hosted in Sacramento and San Francisco, for the eighth-straight season, the league announced Wednesday. The Heat will in the San Francisco pod, which features the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors, held on July 3, 5 and […] The post Heat to participate in 2026 California Classic Summer League event appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Derrick White focused on having fun through shooting struggles
PHILADELPHIA — Derrick White went through his usual extended shootaround routine on Thursday in Philadelphia. He practiced set shots, mid-rangers, floater and mixed in some high-arcing ones. White missed often, something he continues to struggle with into the late stages of the Celtics’ series against the 76ers, but he’s more focused on shaking the misses […]
New Orleans Pelicans 2026 Offseason Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans 2026 offseason preview is here! Breaking down their cap space and tax situations, players under contract, free agents, extension candidates and much more!
MMB Discussion: Coin flips, GM hired, and the wait to the NBA Lottery, Part 2
Y’all are chatty! The previous thread accrued over 1,000 comments in 11 days. Well done, we’re glad you’re here. Here’s the old thread in case you need to carry over. Since the posting of the last thread, Dallas has lost the coinflip (firmly sitting in eight now) and Cooper Flagg has won Rookie of the […]
Hawks suddenly look a little better for Luke Kennard trade as guard struggles
The Atlanta Hawks' decision to trade Luke Kennard hasn't gone in their favor, but it looks a little better now.
How Alperen Şengün burned Lakers double teams to take Game 5
LOS ANGELES — Not only have brooms been shoved back into closets, but another flight to Houston has also been booked. After being listed as a game-time decision for three straight matchups, Austin Reaves returned for the Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday while superstar Kevin Durant remained out, putting Alperen Şengün at the top […]
3 potential trade partners for this Heat guard
As we summarized in his player review, which you can find here, it was a turbulent 2025-26 season for Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro. And there are breadcrumbs to suggest he may not be back in 2026-27. Now, at the end of the day, all of it speculatory until it’s not. Herro has been at […] The post 3 potential trade partners for this Heat guard appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Canadian Guard Mané Join Saskatoon Mamba
Canadian Guard Mané Join Saskatoon Mamba
Lakers G League affiliate moving to Coachella Valley
Change is coming to the Lakers’ G League team. The South Bay Lakers will become the Coachella Valley Lakers in 2026 as they move their games to Acrisure Arena. The Lakers have had their G League team playing in South Bay since 2017, and before that, in 2006, they played at Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples […]
Playoff Game Preview: Knicks vs Hawks, Game 6, April 30, 2026
A 3–2 series is maybe the trickiest one to gauge in sports. One team clearly has the advantage of needing to win just one of the remaining two games, and if said team was the winner of Game Five, as the Knicks were, then their confidence is likely high. But New York will be heading […]
Preview: Denver Nuggets look to push series against Minnesota Timberwolves to Game 7
Need a big performance from the stars tonight The post Preview: Denver Nuggets look to push series against Minnesota Timberwolves to Game 7 appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
Pat Riley emphasizes what he’s prioritizing this summer with 2 words
Earlier this week, Miami Heat president Pat Riley conducted his annual end-of-season press conference. While many of Riley’s comments were similar to years past, from the team’s anti-tanking doctrine to the 81-year-old, once again, dismissing any rumors about him retiring, the longtime executive — still sharp as a whip — dropped a couple of interesting […] The post Pat Riley emphasizes what he’s prioritizing this summer with 2 words appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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