Tonight in the NBA, we will be treated to a huge Western Conference showdown between two title contenders when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Houston Rockets.
The Thunder come in having won four consecutive games, including finally getting by San Antonio in their last time out. The Rockets, on the other hand, just snapped a three-game losing streak with a 119-113 win over the Bulls in their last outing.
Who will come out on top tonight in Houston?
Let’s take a look at some ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
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The New York Knicks (25*–15) visit the Golden State Warriors (22–19, eighth in the West) tonight at Chase Center in San Francisco. This cross-conference matchup pairs a stumbling team that can occasionally be great against a Warriors team that has steadied itself behind veteran leadership and a strong home-court energy. Stay up late with us […]
From Posting and Toasting
| about 1 month ago
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The Miami Heat are back in action Thursday night, as they will play host to Jaylen Brown and the rival Boston Celtics inside the Kaseya Center. After a slow start to the season, the Celtics currently sit at the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 24-15 record. As Jayson Tatum has been sidelined […]
The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat host rival Boston Celtics looking to pick up two straight wins appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops
| about 1 month ago
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Prediction markets are getting a ton of buzz across the nation, and you can get a Kalshi promo code for a $10 bonus by making trades on sports, business, culture, and more. Here is how.
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
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The Seattle Seahawks are in the postseason and set to face off against the division rival San Francisco 49ers in primetime on Saturday for the second time in January. The first time the two teams met up, the winner got the NFC West title and top seed in the NFC while the loser would go […]
From Field Gulls
| about 1 month ago
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New users can score a Fanatics Sportsbook promo code to get up to $2,000 in FanCash over 10 days. Here are the important details you need to know.
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
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Earlier this week, Darren Dreger reported the now rebuilding Vancouver Canucks are now actually potentially listening to calls on center Elias Pettersson . The 27-year-old “star” is signed to a massive contract that carries an $11.6 million cap hit through the 2031-32 season.
He put up a career high 102 points during the 2022-23 season, but has seen his production go down in the subsequent seasons. He appeared in only 64 games and scored only 15 goals last year.
Whenever there’s a bi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
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The competitive portion of this game seemed to end early. The Wizards fell behind by as much as 24 points in the first half, trailed by 19 at the midpoint, and then staged a furious third-quarter comeback to get as close as 89-88 late in the third quarter. At that point, the Los Angeles Clipper […]
From Bullets Forever
| about 1 month ago
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Now that we’re full-on into the playoffs, it’s time to stop looking in the rearview with our Secret Superstars series, and start looking forward to the next game with Postseason X-Factors. The principle is the same — using game tape and metrics to uncover those hidden gems for every team who are primed to bring […]
From Niners Nation
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The Milwaukee Bucks will face a tough test on the road tonight against the San Antonio Spurs. This is the first time the two teams will duel this season after splitting the 2024-25 series. Of course, the mouth-watering duel between Giannis and Wemby has always delivered. Should be a fun one! Where We’re At The […]
From Brew Hoop
| about 1 month ago
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We’re back! Welcome to the five highest-IQ plays of the week! Sure, we love the high-flying dunks and the deep, off-the-dribble step-back threes, but this is a place for the under-the-radar plays that might not get the credit they deserve. The plays that get the basketball sickos and nerds out of their chairs. The plays […]
From CelticsBlog
| about 1 month ago
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Before Luka Garza ever logged a minute in a Celtics jersey, he told us exactly what he was going to do. In new environments, words are currency, and selflessness is always the safest investment whether the speaker means it or not. So, when he spoke in his first after practice interview as a Celtic and said, “My number one […]
From CelticsBlog
| about 1 month ago
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In Today’s Links: things that analysts get wrong about our squad, how the Seattle Seahawks D makes life hard for opposing QBs, Riq Woolen has changed for the better, the Seahawks and their notable RB tandem, the Sam Darnold story continues, multiple previews of Saturday’s home game against the San Francisco 49ers, and much more. […]
From Field Gulls
| about 1 month ago
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Every NBA team, even the best, hits a rough patch at some point or another. January is a common time considering players are starting to get tired but the All-Star break is still a month away, and a second wind can be hard to come by. The Spurs are currently entrenched in such a slump, […]
From Pounding The Rock
| about 1 month ago
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There are some games in a long NBA season that feel like they count for more than just a single win or loss. On Tuesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks played in one of those games. Without two of their best players, Anthony Edwards (Right Foot Injury Maintenance) and Rudy Gobert (League Suspension), the […]
From Canis Hoopus
| about 1 month ago
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This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.
BLACKHAWKS
How a system change made the Blackhawks’ penalty kill one of the NHL’s best units ( Sun-Times )
Blackhawks stalwart Connor Murphy has become a true Chicagoan — but for how much longer? ( Athletic )
Bedard is back at Blackhawks practice after illness — and Nazar gets in some work ( Tribune )
Nick Lardis is getting more comfortable with the Blackhawks after call up: “It feels a little more normal”...
From Second City Hockey
| about 1 month ago
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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been at the hotbed of trade rumors over the last 72 hours. While his market appears to be fairly thin, the Miami Heat reportedly have (some) interest in the disgruntled star. The star guard recently purchased a $3.2 million home in Miami-Dade County, according to popular Miami Heat Twitter […]
The post Ja Morant reportedly purchases $3.2 million mansion in Miami appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops
| about 1 month ago
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Another year, another season with the Miami Heat being linked as a potential destination to acquire a disgruntled star. And the most recent has now been Ja Morant. With Giannis Antetokounmpo’s fate on the trade market still uncertain, Morant could be a much cheaper pivot to fall right into Pat Riley’s lap. The two-time All-Star’s […]
The post The Miami Heat are viewed as an “attractive landing spot” for Ja Morant and his camp appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops
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Two of the NBA’s top scorers — Stephen Curry (10th, 28.1 points per game) and Jalen Brunson (eighth, 28.2) — square off when the Golden State Warriors (22-19) host the New York Knicks (25-15) on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.
The Warriors head into this contest after a 119-97 victory over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. The Knicks fell in their most recent matchup 112-101 against the Kings on Wednesday. De’Anthony Melton scored a team-high 23 points for the War...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
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Per a Spurs press release: The San Antonio Spurs and Sprite announced the launch of a new cobranded can, which celebrates the culture of San Antonio and Spurs basketball. The cans are now available for purchase at select retailers across the Spurs market including San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, McAllen, and Laredo and the launch […]
From Pounding The Rock
| about 1 month ago
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Barcelona forward Raphinha has reportedly been playing through the pain barrier in recent weeks for Hansi Flick’s side. According to Catalunya Radio, the Brazilian was initially a doubt for Sunday’s Super Cup final against Real Madrid due to a thigh issue but was eventually passed fit to play and scored twice in a 3-2 win. […]
From Barca Blaugranes
| about 1 month ago
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The Knicks of New York (25*-15) now have a road record of 8-11. On the bright side, there’s one game left on their current trip. Tonight, they took on the Sacramento Kings (11-30), cellar dwellers of the West. Although Sac Town came into the contest having won two straight, we expected this to be a […]
From Posting and Toasting
| about 1 month ago
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The noise has only continued to get louder, and the smoke has only gotten cloudier: Ja Morant’s future in Memphis appears to be coming to an end. One of the teams that would — reportedly — be interested in his services is the Miami Heat. Is that surprising? No. Mornat’s market appears to be fairly […]
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From Hot Hot Hoops
| about 1 month ago
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The Knicks lost. The Kings won. I don’t even think I want to mention Jalen Brunson here. Mike Brown On the loss to the Kings: “We didn’t respond. We didn’t respond at all. I got to give the Kings credit because they took it to us. And we didn’t respond in any way, shape or […]
From Posting and Toasting
| about 1 month ago
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Things seem to be looking up for the Houston Rockets right now as Houston snapped their three game loosing streak Tuesday thanks to great performances from Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and clutch scoring from Jabari Smith Jr. Now they’re tested by playing the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Houston last faced the Thunder […]
From The Dream Shake
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