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As a Duke grad and a guy who clearly loves basketball, Adam Silver understands that Cameron Indoor Stadium is a special place. Now he’s considering having NBA Cup games on campuses and in college arenas. Will that work at Duke? Well, maybe. There are some obvious issues, with the first being the size of the […]
From Duke Basketball Report | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Ben Pope at the Chicago Sun-Times wrote a really good piece on Friday after a lengthy conversation with Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson. The focus of this story was the Blackhawks’ goaltending situation. Davidson told Pope they’re still committed to Arvid Söderblom as the NHL back-up. “There’s no real discussion at this point to making any change. We just have to be a little more consistent in front of him.” But behind Spencer Knight and Söderblom is a mess right now. Since ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Madden season is coming to a close. With just three Detroit Lions games left, there are only three games left to simulate on the popular video game series. Unfortunately, next week’s game against the Minnesota Vikings falls on Christmas, and I will not be in town to simulate Lions vs. Vikings on Madden. So that […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Dallas Mavericks (11–17, 3–7 Away) are coming off a gritty 116–114 overtime win in Detroit — a game that may have been too close for comfort, but still marked another notch in their December climb. Now they head to Philadelphia to face the 76ers (15–11, 8–7 Home), who remain uncertain on the status of […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens were rumored to be involved in trade talks for weeks, and late Friday night, the two teams finally pulled off the speculated deal. The Kings shipped two-way center Phillip Danault back to the Montreal Canadiens, in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick. The Kings receive the draft pick which was originally acquired by the Canadiens from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Meanwhile Danault heads back to Montreal where he began his career, and looks to hit th...
From NHL Trade Rumors | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
In 2023, the Spurs drafted Victor Wembanyama, the most anticipated star since LeBron James. They needed someone who could control steer the ship, bring in leadership, and pair with a generational talent. On February 3rd, the San Antonio Spurs made a big trade — something they are not known for. But this move was special. […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped their second-straight game to the Chicago Bulls on Friday, 136-125. It’s their third loss in a row and their fifth in their last seven. Things are not going well. Inconsistent performances from their top remaining players have been one of the key contributing factors to the team’s struggles. Cleveland […]
From Fear The Sword | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Miami Heat snapped their five-game losing streak on Thursday in a win against the Brooklyn Nets, but staying in the win column didn’t last very long. On the second night of a back-to-back, they failed to get any momentum going again as they suffered another disappointing loss to the rival Boston Celtics inside TD […] The post Heat fall to Celtics 129-116 after fourth quarter collapse appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Today’s NBA schedule has lots in store. Among those 10 games is the Houston Rockets playing the Denver Nuggets. Looking for NBA player prop bets for today’s games? This article includes NBA player props for every contest, so take a look. Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets Player Props The Rockets play the Nuggets on Saturday, with the contest starting at 5:00 PM ET from Ball Arena. Rockets Alperen Sengun Odds Points Over/Under: 22.5 (Over odds: -118) Rebounds Over/Under: 8.5 (O...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
1. 4th Quarter Explosion On a night that was honoring Isaiah Thomas, it seemed fitting that the Celtics used a huge fourth quarter to take down the Miami Heat 129-116. Boston shot 13-21 from the field and hit a new franchise record 10 three-pointers, shooting 10-15 from beyond the arc. The Celtics had a 3-point […]
From CelticsBlog | about 2 months ago | 1 read
There’s an endless argument online about whether or not Larry Bird could play today. The answer to that is pretty easy: he’d be far better today than he was in the 1980’s. Why? Because defense is more restricted today than it was in the 1980’s. When you look back at what guys like Bill Laimbeer […]
From Duke Basketball Report | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Jazz (10-16) homestand caps off with the Magic (15-12) hobbling into town — five of their guys are listed on the injury report. Utah’s still riding off the high from their close 143-135 loss with the LA Lakers in the same building, and now they can take on the world. That’s right, the Jazz […]
From SLC Dunk | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Good morning, it’s Saturday, December 20. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 15-14. Yeah, I know. It’s bad. They don’t play again until Monday. Maybe that’s a good thing. Today’s game of the day I understand that some people hate watching Alperen Sengun. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been annoyed by some of his theatrics, as well. […]
From Fear The Sword | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Toronto Raptors (17-11) are just 2-point underdogs as they look to end a four-game home losing streak when they square off against the Boston Celtics (16-11) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Scotiabank Arena. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on NBCS-BOS and TSN. The matchup’s over/under is set at 223.5. Celtics vs. Raptors Odds Celtics odds to win: -126 Raptors odds to win: +108 Spread: Celtics (-2) Total: 223.5 How to Bet on Celtics vs. Raptors Game Time and Information ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Philadelphia 76ers (15-11) are favored by 2 points against the Dallas Mavericks (11-17) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on KFAA and NBCS-PH. The matchup has a point total of 227.5. 76ers vs. Mavericks Odds 76ers odds to win: -134 Mavericks odds to win: +114 Spread: 76ers (-2) Total: 227.5 How to Bet on 76ers vs. Mavericks Game Time and Information When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelph...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
BOSTON — In a Monday night loss against the Detroit Pistons, Hugo Gonzalez came in to close the third quarter for the Celtics — only to immediately get scored on, and subsequently turn over the ball. In response to the disappointing sequence of plays, the 19-year-old punched the Celtics’ bench in frustration, angered at his […]
From CelticsBlog | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
For the second time this week the Denver Nuggets host the Houston Rockets. The first contest went to overtime, with the Nuggets… The post Preview: Nuggets look to continue their winning streak as they host they host the Rockets – again appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
From Denver Stiffs | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Barcelona look to cement their status as the winter champions of La Liga when they play a monster game against third-place Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica in their final match of 2025. The Blaugrana can head into the holiday break with a comfortable lead at the top of the table with a win […]
From Barca Blaugranes | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Game Story There are the haves and the have-nots in the NBA; the teams whose fourth starter could be another team’s best player get to waltz through the regular season while lottery locks spin the tankathon wheel in hopes that it will change. Much has been said about how the Oklahoma City Thunder inexplicably have […]
From Canis Hoopus | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
NBA All-Star voting has changed over time, but this season’s process looks quite similar to last year’s. How All-Star Starters Are Picked The starters for the NBA All-Star Game are chosen through a hybrid voting system designed to mix public opinion with inside perspectives: Each group submits ballots, and the votes are combined to determine […]
From NetsDaily | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The final injury reports of the week are out for both the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants ahead of this Sunday’s contest at MetLife Stadium. Let’s see which players have been given injury designations for this week, shall we? Minnesota Vikings Hargrave is the only one who will definitely be sitting this one […]
From Daily Norseman | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Lakers (19-7) are back in Los Angeles for a couple of days as they continue their road trip against the LA Clippers (6-21) on Saturday. This will be the second time these two teams have seen each other this season. The Lakers won the first matchup. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 2 months ago | 1 read
There was no rest for the weary as the travel-worn Spurs were right back out on the road after a one-game stop at home the night before. This was second time in a little over two weeks that the Spurs traveled from San Antonio to an East Coast game the next night, losing an hour […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Montreal Canadiens have brought back forward Phillip Danault, acquiring him in a trade from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The Canadiens have acquired forward Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick. News release ↓ #GoHabsGo https://t.co/u7S9L9pJnb — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) December 20, 2025 Danault has only five assists in 30 games this season, but his underlying po...
From Eyes On The Prize | about 2 months ago | 1 read
2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer standings:Tyrese Maxey – 11VJ Edgecombe – 2Andre Drummond – 2Paul George – 2Dominick Barlow – 1Adem Bona – 1Justin Edwards – 1Joel Embiid – 1Quentin Grimes – 1Jared McCain – 1Kelly Oubre Jr. – 1Trendon Watford – 115th roster spot – 1 The Philadelphia 76ers outlasted the New York Knicks in […]
From Liberty Ballers | about 2 months ago | 4 reads