The Golden State Warriors were dealt a significant blow on Monday night when small forward Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending ACL tear, according ESPN’s Shams Charania . Golden State had been trending up prior to the injury and walked away with a win against the Miami Heat even after Butler went down in the third quarter.
The Warriors have won seven of their last 10 contests, and, at 24-19, are suddenly within range of a top-six seed in the Western Conference.
But losing their sec...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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BOSTON — Jaylen Brown is on the injury report ahead of the Celtics’ Wednesday night game against the Indiana Pacers, listed as probable with left hamstring tightness. Brown is fresh off a 32-point, 11-rebound night against the Detroit Pistons, where he missed a potential game-winner just hours after being named an All-Star starter for the […]
From CelticsBlog
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The San Francisco 49ers are now in offseason mode after their disappointing loss to the Seattle Seahawks over the weekend. It was a tough finish to an otherwise impressive year for head coach Kyle Shanahan and Co., as the 49ers navigated through a number of crushing injuries to still win 13 games, including a road […]
From Niners Nation
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The Golden State Warriors’ fringe hopes of making an actual run for title glory (likely requiring a trade for some size) were likely dashed on Monday night when six-time All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler suffered a torn ACL after an awkward landing in a win over the Miami Heat, Butler has already been ruled out for the rest of the season, per ESPN’s Shams Charania .
Before the injury, the Warriors had actually been trending upward. After Butler departed midgame, the Warriors went on to beat ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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NBA King of the Court contests reward one thing above all else. Raw scoring volume. You are not chasing efficiency or peripheral stats. You are targeting players who can realistically lead the entire slate in points on a single night. January 20 presents several spots where usage, matchup, and recent trends align. Two of the clearest names at the top are James Harden and Steph Curry. But they are not the only paths you can take.
This breakdown is designed to help you decide how to approac...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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Herald Jaylen Brown misses would-be game-winner as Celtics fall to Pistons Jayson Tatum showcases Achilles recovery in extended workout Jaylen Brown earns first career NBA All-Star start, fifth selection Globe Joe Mazzulla produced another humorous quote when asked about Jayson Tatum’s return timeline Jaylen Brown scores 32, but Celtics fall to Pistons in potential ECF […]
From CelticsBlog
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Herald Jaylen Brown misses would-be game-winner as Celtics fall to Pistons
Jayson Tatum showcases Achilles recovery in extended workout
Jaylen Brown earns first career NBA All-Star start, fifth selection
Globe Joe Mazzulla produced another humorous quote when asked about Jayson Tatum's return timeline
Jaylen Brown scores 32, but Celtics fall to Pistons in potential ECF showdown: 7 takeaways
Jaylen Brown misses potential game-winner as Pistons hold off Celtics 104-103
Jaylen Brown’s...
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The Seattle Seahawks running back room was dealt a huge blow when Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL in the NFC Divisional Round against the San Francisco 49ers. Charbonnet led the team with 12 touchdowns as part of a 1-2 punch alongside Kenneth Walker III, who dominated the 49ers apart with 116 yards and three touchdowns. […]
From Field Gulls
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The New York Knicks have signed Rip City Remix forward Dillon Jones to a two-way contract. The news comes from NBA reporter Michael Scotto on X. Jones played 14 games for the Remix this season, averaging 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 8.2 assists, and 1.9 steals in 35.7 minutes per game. The Blazers and Remix acquired […]
From Blazer's Edge
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Tyrese Maxey is making a leap and is fresh off a 29-point, eight-assist, eight-steal performance in a win over the lowly Pacers on Monday evening. Let’s lean into the energy Maxey is creating and do a “5 Sixers thoughts” column dedicated solely to him… Maxey: All-Star Game starter and… future All-Star Game MVP? No guard […]
From Liberty Ballers
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During the four games Rui Hachimura has played in since returning from his calf injury, his play hasn’t necessarily impressed. The Lakers forward is averaging 7.8 points, and shooting just 31.3% from 3-point range. Those numbers are a far cry from his season averages of 12.1 points per game and 42.9% shooting percentage from deep. […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
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The trade deadline is two weeks from Friday, and if you’ve been following along, the Bucks are kicking the tires on just about everyone rumored to be available. We’ve been covering those rumors as well as analyzing possible trades that could bring said player to Milwaukee, and you can read more about those below. But […]
From Brew Hoop
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Matthew Stafford hasn’t been playing his best football recently, but he’s one win away from becoming the 25th starting quarterback in NFL history to reach a second Super Bowl. Would redeeming the Rams’ loss to the Seahawks a month ago and reaching the Super Bowl put any debate to rest on Stafford’s place in the […]
From Turf Show Times
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Welcome to another week of The Long Forecast on NetsDaily. Another week of college basketball is in the books, which means a deeper look at this year’s incoming NBA draft class. Where do the Nets’ picks sit? Since last week’s column, the Nets went 1-3 and hold the league’s fifth-worst record at 12-29, a game […]
From NetsDaily
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January 2026 has been a shock for the Washington Wizards. Early in the month, there was speculation that then-Atlanta Hawks guard Trey Young may be a target for Washington and that Young preferred the Wizards. In a matter of days, Young got traded to the Wizards for a relatively low price asset-wise: Corey Kispert and […]
From Bullets Forever
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When the Knicks first started to struggle, fans and analysts were quick to diagnose the problem as fatigue, with a side of some schematic issues, and players just playing badly. But with every passing game, their so-called rough stretch looks less and less like a stretch, and more and more like who they actually are […]
From Posting and Toasting
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Two major subtexts have dominated the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025-26 season. The rise of Deni Avdija to an All-Star, maybe All-League, level has been the primary story. The spate of injuries the Blazers have suffered has followed close on its heels. The last injury report for Portland’s game against Sacramento on Sunday looked like this: […]
From Blazer's Edge
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If you’ve watched any Tottenham games this season you’ll be feeling optimistic about Borussia Dortmund’s chances tonight. They have been abject, and it’s important BVB make the most of Thomas Frank’s struggles to claim all three points. It’s going to be 90 minutes of some of the most unwatchable football you’ve ever witnessed, but it […]
From Fear The Wall
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Bill Kennedy is the NBA's gay referee who isn't afraid to have some fun during games. Fans will miss his routine while he's out.
The post The gay NBA ref fans actually love is injured, and some fans are not OK appeared first on Outsports .
From Outsports
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Like a lot of NBA players, Tyrese Maxey’s pregame routine includes a post-shootaround nap. That nap happens to occur during the 2 p.m. hour, the very time the league was set to announce its starters Monday for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. So, when the news broke, everyone was excited for him, […]
From Liberty Ballers
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Tonight’s Spurs vs Rockets Texas Tussle at the Toyota Center features one of the most intriguing divisional rivalries in the Western Conference. The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most consistent teams in the West this year, sitting near the top of the standings at 30-13, while the Houston Rockets (25-15) are looking to defend home court and prove they belong in the hunt for a top-four seed.
With both sides featuring elite, unicorn-like stars in Victor Wembanyama and Kevin Dur...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The dust has settled on the regular season series between Boston and Detroit right at the midway point in the season, culminating in a 104-103 Pistons win that came down to the final possession. After four games, we have a pretty clear idea of what to expect of this matchup between the Eastern Conference’s two […]
From CelticsBlog
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Get ready for a fun showdown out West in the NBA tonight!
This evening in Denver, the Los Angeles Lakers will visit the Nuggets in a battle between two Western Conference squads competing for playoff positioning. Can the Lakers pull off the road win, or will a shorthanded Denver team come out on top without their best player, Nikola Jokic?
Let’s look at some odds, player props, and game lines for this evening’s Mile High matchup.
Apr 26, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; De...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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Well, after the Winnipeg Jets dropped a 2-0 contest to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night, they have remained with the 2nd best odds for the upcoming 1st overall selection in June ( a 13.5% shot at 1st overall, a 14.4% chance at the 2nd pick, odds of 30.7% for the 3rd selection, and 41.7% of the time will end up in 4th ). Once again I simulated the lottery via Tankathon and here is who got the top 5 picks this time:
Vancouver Canucks ( 25.5% odds )
Chicago Blackhawks ( 9.5% odd...
From Arctic Ice Hockey
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick spoke to the press on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s crucial Champions League match away to Slavia Prague. Barça need all three points to keep their slim hopes of a Top 8 finish alive, and Flick spoke about the availability of Pedri and Raphinha, the form of Roony Bardghji who could replace […]
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