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The 2025-26 Washington Wizards have two main problems that keep them from winning: Aside from that, they’re…well…bad at most of the other parts of the game. But hey, someday in the future, maybe they won’t be bad at everything. By the way, the list above was in rank order. They’re 30th in defensive rating — […]
From Bullets Forever | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Many people today know Bill Walton as an eccentric basketball broadcaster, but he had a long and interesting path before he got behind the mic. As a young man, he was introverted and uncomfortable but found an outlet in basketball. At UCLA, he won two national championships and entered the NBA highly regarded. Unbeknownst to […]
From Duke Basketball Report | 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Nebraska Cornhuskers (9-0) aim to continue a seven-game home winning streak when they host the Omaha Mavericks (1-8) on December 9, 2025. Nebraska was victorious in its most recent game versus Penn State, 101-83, on Saturday. Amiah Hargrove was its leading scorer with 26 points. In its previous game, Omaha lost to Northern Colorado on Saturday, 71-60. Its leading scorer was Sarai Estupinan with 23 points. Watch women’s college basketball , other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fu...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
Since arriving in Boston, Derrick White has ascended through the ranks of NBA role players and become something much more substantial. He’s a star — not defined by championship hardware and subjective accolades, but by impact and how essential he is to winning basketball. This season has thrown new challenges his way, and he’s hit […]
From CelticsBlog | 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks (5-3) hope to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Coppin State Eagles (2-10) on December 9, 2025 at Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. On Saturday, in its most recent game, Saint Joseph’s (PA) beat Temple 70-69. With 17 points, Deuce Jones was its high scorer. In its most recent game, Coppin State fell to Liberty on Saturday, 92-50. Nelson Lamizana scored a team-high 13 points (and chipped in zero assists and three boards). When is Saint Joseph’s (PA)...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Toronto Raptors (15-10) host the New York Knicks (16-7) after losing three home games in a row. The Knicks are favored by 4.5 points in the contest, which tips at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The point total for the matchup is set at 225.5. Dive into the best bets available (according to our computer predictions) for Tuesday’s game, before you place an informed wager on the contest. How to Bet on Knicks vs. Raptors Pick the Raptors (+4.5) to Cover The Knicks are 1...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 4 reads
It’s hard to believe this is a real thing that is happening in 2025, but the Indianapolis Colts need a lot of quarterback help, and they may need the services of a literal grandfather in an emergency. Daniel Jones is out for the year after tearing his Achilles, Anthony Richardson is on IR with an […]
From Field Gulls | 2 months ago | 3 reads
Yes. …okay, but seriously, the Portland Trail Blazers might have Deni Avdija on the best non-rookie contract in the NBA, and his 26 points, 7 boards, and 6 assists a game look an AWFUL like All-Star stats. We talked about that on the latest We Like the Blazers podcast, with Conor arguing that Avdija has […]
From Blazer's Edge | 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Los Angeles Rams lost the top spot in the NFC last week, but they regained it in Week 14 with the Chicago Bears losing. The Rams are once again the top team in the NFC thanks to their tiebreaker win over the Seattle Seahawks. The Green Bay Packers are the new second-place team after […]
From Turf Show Times | 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Green Bay Packers are back where they should be atop the NFC North after their win over the Chicago Bears. they sit second in the NFC. The Los Angeles Rams remain in first place after their win, moving to 10-3. The Seattle Seahawks tied them but they are in the same division and the […]
From Acme Packing Company | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Just two days after giving up 44 third-quarter points to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a loss on Friday, the San Antonio Spurs found themselves in a similar position in New Orleans. The Spurs saw their 20-point halftime lead evaporate into a 2-point deficit after giving up 45 third-quarter points to the Pelicans’ 26th-ranked offense. They […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Toronto Raptors (15-10) will host the New York Knicks (16-7) after dropping three home games in a row. It starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The Knicks enter this matchup after a 106-100 victory against the Magic on Sunday. The Raptors’ most recent contest was a 121-113 loss to the Celtics on Sunday. Jalen Brunson scored a team-high 30 points for the Knicks in the win. Brandon Ingram scored 30 points in the Raptors’ loss, leading the team. When is Knicks vs. Raptors? ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 3 reads
It looked like the Spurs were going to do what good teams do and cruise to a victory over the worst team in the league after a rare two days of rest, but they had other plans. After San Antonio led by as much as 25 in the first half, the New Orleans Pelicans found […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Did someone say another inferior opponent on paper descending into Target Center to play the Minnesota Timberwolves? Just me? While playing great basketball so far this season and well above expectations, the Phoenix Suns came into Monday night playing two games in eight days. 1.75 of those games were without Devin Booker, and their obligation […]
From Canis Hoopus | 2 months ago | 5 reads
Unless you’re Draymond Green, it’s commonplace in the NBA for players to step away during the season for the birth of their children. It goes without saying, but it’s obviously a monumental milestone moment in the lives of players in which everyone understands why they want to be in attendance. What’s not normal, though, is […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 2 months ago | 5 reads
According to Ben Anderson of KSL, the Indiana Pacers have interest in Walker Kessler. On the most recent episode of the Jazz Notes podcast, he talked about what he’s heard about the Utah Jazz center. From Anderson “I’ve heard the Indiana Pacers have inquired about Walker Kessler for a long time …. a lot. That’s […]
From SLC Dunk | 2 months ago | 4 reads
Deandre Ayton’s arrival in Los Angeles has brought tons of positives on the court. In a basketball sense, he’s been a near perfect fit as a pick-and-roll partner for all of the Lakers’ ballhandlers, whether it’s Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves or LeBron James. He’s brought enough physicality defensively to pair with his rebounding, giving the […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 2 months ago | 1 read
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 the 23rd game of the season, and the third meeting […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Miami Heat (14-10) are 1-point favorites as they attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they visit the Orlando Magic (14-10) on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Kia Center. The matchup airs at 6 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video. The over/under is set at 232.5 for the matchup. Looking to make an informed wager on Tuesday’s game? Find out the best bets available for this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in this article. How to Bet on Heat vs. Magic Pick the Magic (+1) to...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 4 reads
Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Mets and Michael King met over a video meeting today as part of the Winter Meetings. King, 30, was a member of the Yankees from 2019 to 2023 and for the past two years pitched for the Padres. King reportedly met with other teams besides […]
From Amazin' Avenue | 2 months ago | 1 read
Following the loss of defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt, who had previously started for the Green Bay Packers in the under tackle position, the Packers signed two defensive tackles last week: Jordon Riley and Quinton Bohanna. Both Riley, poached from the New York Giants’ practice squad, and Bohanna, claimed on waivers via the Seattle Seahawks, are […]
From Acme Packing Company | 2 months ago | 3 reads
Roughly 48 hours ago, the Miami Heat concluded their two-game road trip against the Orlando Magic, whose three stars played their first game together since Nov. 12. However, Orlando will be down one of its stars when it sees the Heat again on Tuesday, this time in the Emirates Cup quarterfinals with a trip to […] The post Magic will be down key player in Emirates Cup quarterfinals versus Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Dan Quinn spoke to reporters for his weekly “Tell the Truth Monday”. The Washington Commanders lost their eighth-straight game, getting shut out by the Minnesota Vikings 31-0. Quinn said that was not acceptable in any way, shape, or form. This was a team failure from coaches to players to the front office, and things need […]
From Hogs Haven | 2 months ago | 2 reads
By the time you read this, Giannis Antetokounmpo might be on the move in the NBA. Crazier things have happened in the NBA, just in this calendar year alone. The Dallas Mavericks swapped Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, for crying out loud! The Houston Rockets landed Kevin Durant in a seven-team trade....
From Hockey Wilderness | 2 months ago | 7 reads
Ohio State entered the Big Ten Championship with momentum and a chance to solidify the top seed in the College Football Playoff, but a 13–10 loss to Indiana exposed familiar issues that resurfaced at the worst possible time. In a game defined by defense, field position, and missed offensive opportunities, the Buckeyes struggled to generate […]
From Land-Grant Holy Land | 2 months ago | 3 reads