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The Sixers are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Orlando Magic, getting blown out by 41 points on their own floor. The good news is that they now face arguably the worst team in the NBA this season, the Brooklyn Nets, which should give them a golden opportunity to get back in the win […]
Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger is the ultimate basketball decision maker for the Washington Wizards and Mystics. Since he was hired in May 2023 (and Greg Finberg has a one year review that you can read here), Winger is in the middle of deconstructing both teams. The Wizards are still in the third year of […]
It’s the Knicks in MSG, so obviously, it’s the perfect time for Giannis to return from the sidelines on Friday. Anyway. Knicks in six, win and in, etc, etc… Here’s everything from your Knickerbockers as we leave Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror and get ready for the next stretch of hoops till Christmas. Mike Brown […]
It’s that time of the year! A day for family, food, fun, and most importantly, taking time to remember what to be thankful for. This Thanksgiving season, Rockets fans have plenty to be thankful for. 1. Reed Sheppard After a rough first game of his season, Reed Shepard’s play these past games have been nothing […]
BOSTON — Celtics rookie center Amari Williams appeared destined for a full season in the G League. Then, in one of the biggest games of the year thus far, he was suddently tasked with slowing down Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren, playing substantial rotation minutes, and helping securing the game-saving rebound. On Wednesday, the Celtics […]
Before every Ohio State men’s basketball game, Connor Lemons gets you ready for that day’s action with key stats, players to know, and prevalent storylines for that day’s game on the “Good Hoops Morning” podcast. Listen to the episode and subscribe: Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Ohio State Buckeyes (-5.5) vs. […]
Happy holidays, Pounders. I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving (for those who partook). I saw this online the other day and just wanted to share. These are just a few of the many, many moments that made Pop one of the most beloved figures in San Antonio. He’s excelled at coaching and is known for […]
“This is a disgrace. An utter disgrace. This is EXACTLY the kind of nonsense that got us relegated in the first place. Sort it out!” A whiteboard marker whizzes through the air at near-terminal velocity. White-hot, pure, incandescent rage. I’ve never felt nuclear fury quite like it. My vision’s gone blurry, and I feel like […]
One of the most interesting storylines in the early portion of this Kentucky basketball season is that there is a projected NBA lottery pick still working his way back from injury. The potential with this player is there in spades, and he can make this team, potentially, exponentially better. Jayden Quaintance, who tore his ACL […]
Almost 3 years removed from winning the title, the Denver Nuggets have continued to stay in the championship mix, due in large part to the basketball wizardry that is Nikola Jokic. After 7-game losses in the Western Conference Semifinals each of the last two seasons, a slight shake-up was in order, moving off the massive […]
The Lakers will continue their home stint as they host the Dallas Mavericks for an NBA Cup game on Friday. This is the third time Luka Dončić will face his former team since being traded to the purple and gold last February. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks When: 7 p.m. PT, […]
With the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup draw coming up on December 9th, we have a look at all six Liga MX teams that will be taking part in the competition. The list of teams includes every Mexico City team (America, Cruz Azul, Pumas) and every Monterrey team (Rayados, Tigres) as well as the current Liga […]
The season hasn’t gone brilliantly for Duke women so far. The Blue Devils have lost to Baylor, West Virginia, South Florida, South Carolina Wednesday night by 17 and now to UCLA on Thanksgiving, 89-59. Ashlon Jackson finished with 18 and Toby Fournier had 17 points and 1o rebounds. Duke shot just 27,3% on threes and […]
The Dallas Mavericks (5-14) are in Los Angeles on Friday night for their first game in a West Coast swing as they play the Lakers (13-4). It will be Dallas’ first game since Monday and Los Angeles’ first game since Tuesday, meaning both teams will be fully rested and ready to go. These two teams […]
Happy Thanksgiving, now let’s get a win.
At Thanksgiving, the Spurs are fifth in the West with a 12-5 record despite some bad injury luck. They turned a surprisingly good start into sustained success even while having to deal with multiple moving pieces, and have gone 4-1 in the last five games, which Victor Wembanyama has missed. They seem to be a […]
After opening the season 6-0 for the first time since 2016, the Tar Heels finally suffered a loss thanks to an aggressive Michigan State team that came into today’s game on a mission. Both teams fought hard for all 40 minutes, but ultimately poor three-point shooting and defensive lapses doomed UNC to leave Florida with […]
The extended deadline for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expires this Sunday, Nov. 30. Based on all indications, the WNBA and WNBPA will not be expressing gratitude for the other side for making concessions, finding common ground and coming to terms on a new CBA this Thanksgiving weekend. Instead, a stalemate that seems as […]
Game Info When: Friday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, LeaguePass Injury Report Wizards: Kyshawn George – Questionable (Illness), Marvin Bagley III – Questionable (Hip), Tre Johnson – Out (Hip), Corey Kispert – Out (Thumb) Pacers: Johnny Furphy – Out (Ankle), Quenton Jackson – Out (Hamstring), Aaron Nesmith […]
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American readers! The NBA has the day off, but we’ve spent the holiday asking you questions about your favorite team, the Portland Trail Blazers. The last one on the docket today is personal. After the meal is done and the discussion fades, there’s always one more bit of business […]
Thanksgiving is supposedly about a lot of things: turkey, football, giving thanks… That’s in theory. In practice, it boils down to one thing for most of us, eating as much as humanly possible around an over-laden table. But that’s not the end of the story. Not everything on that table is created equal. Cranberries and […]
It’s been a slow week for us at Mavs Moneyball, after a ton of games in a row, three days off feels weird. But I had family stuff and the season’s so long it didn’t make sense to bully the staff into things. But I did have a couple of questions for them to answer, […]
It’s Thanksgiving in the U.S.! Most people are gathered around tables, inhaling carbs from potatoes and pie, trying to avoid awkward conversations around the family table while side-eyeing football games on the TV. What a holiday! In case the festivities are leaving you flat, we’re posting a series of questions related to the Portland Trail […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to regain some of the momentum they lost with their defeat to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday as they face the Atlanta Hawks on Black Friday. This will also be the Cavs’ last NBA Cup group stage game. They still have a chance to advance, but they may need some […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers can advance in the NBA Cup despite their loss to the Toronto Raptors in group play. They are currently holding the Eastern Conference wildcard spot heading into the final day of group stage action on Friday. But a lot can change between now and the end of play on Friday. Point differential […]