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Though the Rockets are currently fifth in the Western Conference, they are still considered by most to be true title contenders, and rightfully so. They have the third-highest offensive rating in the NBA and the fifth-highest defensive rating. That is an excellent formula for success. Knowing how stacked the west is, it’s no surprise that […]
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, December 17. The Cleveland Cavaliers are still 15-12. They play today on the road against the Chicago Bulls. Let’s look ahead at today’s slate of NBA games. Today’s game of the day Well, we might as well focus on this one. The Cavs are sliding backwards and quickly. They’ve dropped two […]
Kon Knueppel wasn’t thought of as a home run pick when the Charlotte Hornets selected him with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. For whatever reason, there were questions about his ceiling and his ability to impact the game beyond his outside shooting despite plenty of evidence at Duke that he’s more […] The post Kon Knueppel should be frontrunner for Rookie of the Year first appeared on At The Hive .
The Chicago Bulls (10-15) are underdogs (by 5.5 points) to stop a four-game home losing streak when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-12) on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET. The point total in the matchup is set at 243.5. Our computer predictions for Wednesday’s game can help you make an informed wager by picking the best bets available. How to Bet on Cavaliers vs. Bulls Pick the Bulls (+5.5) to Cover The Cavaliers have played 27 games, with nine wins against the spre...
The Minnesota Timberwolves (17-9) hit the court against the Memphis Grizzlies (12-14) as 7.5-point favorites on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET on FDSN, FDSSE, and NBA TV. The point total in the matchup is 232.5. Our computer predictions below will help you pick what are the best bets available for Wednesday’s game. How to Bet on Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies Pick the Grizzlies (+7.5) to Cover Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 10-16-0 this season. In the Grizzlies’ ...
The Utah Jazz have to keep their pick this season. It’s a non-negotiable. Ending this season without a top-8 pick with a 10-15 roster that, even with some impressive wins, is not a credible contender for the championship. That said, they have a chance to get there if they keep this pick and keep this […]
The Milwaukee Bucks may be interested in Portland Trail Blazers wing Jerami Grant as a potential trade target, according to The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer (subscription required): After repeatedly telling teams that Antetokounmpo is not available and that it is not interested in fielding trade offers for him, now Milwaukee is messaging that it wants […]
After perhaps their most satisfying victory in years — a win over the defending champion Thunder to get to the NBA Cup Finals — the Spurs had one more hurdle in their way of some hardware: the New York Knicks. The two teams have put out a couple of entertaining match-ups over the last couple […]
The New York Knicks have won the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup! Maybe it means nothing to you, but some of us are reveling in it. To finally add another trophy to the case (and another banner in the rafters), to beat the San Antonio Spurs 124-113, and to see our Knickerbockers celebrating with confetti on […]
The Spurs kept the game close for three quarters, but were outworked by a tough Knicks team in the fourth, as they got to every rebound and every loose ball. The Knicks overcame a 92-81 point lead from the Spurs late in the third quarter and outscored them the rest of the way 43-21 to […]
When you come to McCamish Pavilion the week after finals to see Georgia Tech play a non-power opponent in the swell of holiday party season, it never hurts to trot out your ACC Player of the Year quarterback (Haynes King, in this case) to do some autographs and help boost attendance. It also helps that […]
The Portland Trail Blazers hit the practice floor in Tualatin on Tuesday with two days of preparation before they host the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Interim coach Tiago Splitter said the team’s 136-131 win against the Golden State Warriors over the weekend gave the group a nice morale boost, but the message at practice […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers have struggled against their last two subpar opponents. The Chicago Bulls are better than the Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets, but are still a team that, on paper, the Cavs should be able to handle. The offensive side of the ball let Cleveland down in their overtime loss to Charlotte. As has […]
UPDATE: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 8:45 p.m. ET It keeps getting stranger. The NBA Referees X account is back at it again on Tuesday night with another “explanation” regarding this situation. I put explanation in quotes because… well, you tell me how much this helps explain for you. This post only raises more questions than it […]
Since Nike became the NBA’s official jersey partner in 2017, the Utah Jazz have seen a total of 16 new jerseys. Some are among the greatest the NBA have ever seen, and others are an abomination to the sport of basketball. For no particular reason, I’ve decided to rank every single Utah Jazz jersey in […]
NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed reporters in Las Vegas, Nev., on Friday to discuss a variety of topics. One of those was the expected timetable for the conclusion of the cases for Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups. Rozier was arrested by the FBI in late October in an illegal gambling probe and pleaded not guilty […] The post Adam Silver says there’s ‘no obvious solution’ to Terry Rozier situation appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Toronto Tempo have finally announced the look of the jerseys for their inaugural season, and it seems that the team in the 6ix will be dressed to the nines when they take the court next year. The Tempo will play in two different kits, the “Explorer” in the wine-coloured Bordeaux, and the “Heroine” in […]
Heard the news? The New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs will meet in the NBA Cup Final tonight. It’s Jalen Brunson versus Victor Wembanyama in a Battle Royale. Though the game won’t count in the standings, it represents New York’s trophy tilt in decades. San Antonio’s fortunes hinge on Wemby, whose presence transforms […]
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. It’s tempting to think that the Spurs won the cup on […]
The NBA Cup concludes tonight with a showdown between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in Las Vegas. In the process of dashing the Portland Trail Blazers’ Cup dreams, the Spurs emerged out of West Group C, dubbed the Group of Death. Then they eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder […]
Fifth-year reserve Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu has been missed while sitting out the team’s last two contests with thumb injuries, and has now taken the time to provide an update on the extent of the problem. Or, more concerningly, problems. Per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network , Dosunmu has revealed that both his thumbs are sprained. While he asserts that his left thumb is more painful, he is also dealing with a bone bruise in his right thumb. The 6-foot-4 University of Illinoi...
They say giving is the best part of Christmas and it seems that Luka Dončić agrees with that sentiment. Luka has shown his generous side multiple times already during his 11 months as a Laker. Last year, he donated $500,000 to LA wildfire relief and for his first game against the Mavericks in LA, he bought […]
The rumors have been circulating since earlier this month: LA Kings veteran center Phillip Danault, who has struggled mightily on the offensive end this season, has asked for a trade. This comes to us from insider Marco D'Amico. Sources indicate that Phil Danault has asked for a tradein LA. His camp hopes a deal gets done sooner than later; prior to the Trade Freeze. Kings are willing to wait it out, looking for a player-for-player trade. MTL, NJD and CAR are some of the teams to kicked ...
There’s no need to rehash my feelings about the Cup from Saturday night. I hate it. My feelings are that this carries the same level of importance as a Summer League championship, with the exception being the names representing the Knicks during tonight’s matchup. Judging by the response to my last post, most of our […]
The Milwaukee Bucks have now officially lost one of their key reserves for the rest of the season. Per Eric Nehm of The Athletic, the Bucks have applied for a disabled player exception for Taurean Prince, effectively ruling him out for the rest of the season. Prince played in just eight games this season before […]