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Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. The Spurs face the Rockets for the third time this season, […]
The Jazz had their first nationally televised game, and it did not disappoint… for the first half. In the second half, they fell apart and struggled mightily without Keyonte George. They also faced some familiar faces in John Collins, and Kriss Dunn. Dunn had a fantastic night, notching 5 steals and 14 points. These were […]
The Dallas Mavericks (19-27) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (28-19) on Wednesday evening. It’s the first game of a back-to-back for the Mavericks; they unexpectedly had three days off when their Sunday game was postponed due to weather. Dallas has won four out of their last five, with the lone loss coming last Saturday to the […]
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 […]
The Sacramento Kings (12-36) are heavy, 12-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a six-game losing streak when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers (25-21) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on NBCS-PH and NBCS-CA. The matchup has an over/under of 227.5 points. 76ers vs. Kings Odds 76ers odds to win: -521 Kings odds to win: +400 Spread: 76ers (-12) Total: 227.5 How to Bet on 76ers vs. Kings Game Time and Information ...
The Denver Nuggets (31-16) are 7.5-point favorites as they look to stop a three-game home losing streak when they host the Brooklyn Nets (12-33) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Ball Arena. The game airs at 9 p.m. ET on YES, ALT2, and KTVD. The over/under for the matchup is 212.5. Nuggets vs. Nets Odds Nuggets odds to win: -270 Nets odds to win: +220 Spread: Nuggets (-7.5) Total: 212.5 How to Bet on Nuggets vs. Nets Game Time and Information When: Thursday, January 29, ...
Could Brooklyn Nets swoop in and steal Giannis Antetokounmpo from the New York Knicks … using the Knicks own first round picks? Wouldn’t that be juicy? Well, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps, Dave McMenamin agree there’s indeed a possibility of a Nets offer in the Wednesday edition of their Hoop Collective podcast.“ Windhorst took the […]
Here’s our game thread! Injury Report: Orlando Magic: Miami Heat: Starting 5: Orlando Magic: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Spanish Radio: WAQI 710 AM & The HEAT Spanish Radio Network (José Pañeda) Tipoff: 7:30 PM EST TV: FanDuel Sports Network Sun (Eric Reid & John Crotty) Radio: AM 560 Sports WQAM & The HEAT Radio Network […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Orlando Magic (23-22) @ Miami Heat (25-22) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Milwaukee Bucks (18-27) are favored (-3.5) to end a three-game losing streak when they visit the Washington Wizards (11-34) at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Capital One Arena. The matchup airs on Amazon Prime Video. The matchup has an over/under of 224.5 points. Before you make an informed wager on the matchup, see the best bets available for Thursday’s game according to our computer predictions. How to Bet on Bucks vs. Wizards Pick the Wizards (+3.5) to Cover In t...
The Sacramento Kings (12-36) will look to stop a six-game losing streak when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers (25-21) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena as big, 12-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on NBCS-PH and NBCS-CA. The point total in the matchup is set at 227.5. Our computer predictions in this article will help you pick what are the best bets available for Thursday’s game. How to Bet on 76ers vs. Kings Pick the 76ers (-12) to Cover The 76ers...
The Sacramento Kings (12-36) aim to end a six-game losing skid when visiting the Philadelphia 76ers (25-21) at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The game airs on NBCS-PH and NBCS-CA. In their last game on Tuesday, the 76ers earned a 139-122 victory over the Bucks. The Kings are coming off of a 103-87 loss to the Knicks in their most recent outing on Tuesday. Paul George put up 32 points, five rebounds and five assists for the 76ers. DeMar DeRozan totaled 34 poi...
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 Knicks (28*-18) sweep into the frigid northlands to face off with the Toronto Raptors (29-19) tonight. It’s a battle for third place in the east, and while the oddsmakers favor New York, you’d be justified to have concerns. It’s the second night of a back-to-back for the ‘Bockers, who had trouble knocking off the […]
The Washington Wizards have a decent shot at another winning streak Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One Arena. Game info When: Thursday, Jan, 29 at 7:00 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. How to watch: Prime Video, Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Injuries: For the Wizards, Marvin Bagley III (back) and Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring) are […]
Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs January 28, 2026 Location: Toyota Center – Houston, TX TV: Space City Home Network, ESPN Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+, ESPN App Time: 8:30pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Spurs: Stephon Castle, Julian Champagnie, De’Aaron Fox, Harrison […]
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 […]
Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell is set to miss his fourth-straight game with a shoulder injury, last playing just 19 minutes in their 130-117 win over the Sacramento Kings on Jan. 19. Head coach Erik Spoelstra offered an injury update on the 6-foot point guard ahead of their game against the Orlando Magic. “While he’s […] The post Heat head coach provides update on Davion Mitchell’s injury appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Your Oregon Ducks basketball programs both play tonight! The women’s team heads to New Jersey to take on Rutgers, while the men’s team plays host to UCLA! When: Wednesday, January 28th @ 4:00 PM PST Where: Jersey Mike’s Arena, Piscataway, NJ Watch: BigTen+ When: Wednesday, January 28th @ 8:00 PM PST Where: Matthew Knight Arena, […]
The Atlanta Hawks (23-25) try to make amends for the previous catastrophe against the Boston Celtics (29-17) tonight. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA Start Time: 7:30 PM EDT TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSNSE) Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the Game (WZGC-FM) […]
ESPN’s Shams Charania has reported that Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has undergone surgery on his left ankle, citing sources. Adams, 32, will miss the rest of the season. The Rockets currently stand in fourth place in the Western Conference, and the loss of Adams will be significant. He’s been averaging 5.8 points and 8.6 […]
The Iowa Hawkeyes (14-5, 4-4) look to get above the .500 mark in conference with the USC Trojans (15-5, 4-5) coming to town this evening. The Hawks let the game in LA get away from them last year amidst the wildfires in California in what seemed, retrospectively, like the beginning of the end for Fran […]
Could Giannis Antetokounmpo land on the Chicago Bulls this season, after all? A new Wednesday report from Shams Charania of ESPN suggests that, while the two-time MVP hasn’t outright demanded a trade, the 10-time All-Star Milwaukee Bucks power forward is “ready for a new home” as soon as this season’s Feb. 5 trade deadline. Sources inform Charania that the Bucks are finally amenable to moving off Antetokounmpo. The injured 31-year-old big man finds himself trapped in an absolutely hopeles...
The Utah Jazz will take on the Golden State Warriors with a mostly full strength team, something that hasn’t happened in some time. Lauri Markkanen is back after returning yesterday against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Jazz were without Jusuf Nurkic and Keyonte George in that one and were soundly beaten. Today, on the back […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks was a ticking time bomb. At 18-27, the Bucks are falling out of the race for the play-in in the weakest Eastern Conference in recent memory. And Antetokounmpo’s latest injury suggested there wasn’t going to be a conceivable path for them to stay relevant. According to ESPN NBA […] The post What’s the best offer Heat can currently put on table for Giannis Antetokounmpo? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
With a little more than a week remaining until this season’s Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, rumors are swirling about how the Chicago Bulls intend to handle their seven expiring contracts — eight if you count Julian Phillips’ team option for 2026-27, which seems unlikely to be picked up. And the Bulls’ intentions before the trade deadline are suddenly mixed. Weeks ago, word on the street was that Chicago president Arturas Karnisovas was finally going to sell his veterans this year. However, e...