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[ad_1] The NBA trade deadline is rapidly approaching. There are also plenty of trades to be made to help bolster fantasy squads for the second half of the season. Let’s discuss some players to buy low on, sell high on or hold based on their current production. Candidates to buy in fantasy P.J. Washington Jr., Dallas Mavericks Washington is averaging …

[ad_1] The fires raging in Southern California have forced the evacuation of more than 30,000 people, including the families of two NBA coaches. (Tiffany Rose/Getty Images) Three intense and destructive wildfires are raging in Southern California, fueled by the powerful Santa Ana winds. The evacuation orders, which now include parts of the Los Angeles area, have caused tens of thousands …

[ad_1] Already without Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers were also without Paul George for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards. Things got a bit tricky as Washington mounted a rally during the fourth quarter, but the 76ers held on partially due to the play of SG/SF Kelly Oubre Jr. (35%) and PF/C Guerschon Yabusele (14%). Oubre, who has long been on …

[ad_1] Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Donovan Mitchell. League-best offense vs. league-best defense. In a season where fans have seemed to fixate on the fading stars of the past, this is the game of the season. This is the game looking to the future: The West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder head to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers in a showdown of the …

[ad_1] Miami Heat v Orlando Magic It’s been impressive — the Orlando Magic have gone 6-7 despite being without their two leading scorers and shot creators, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, both with a torn oblique (plus several other players being in and out with injuries). That stretch is about to end — Banchero is set to return this Thursday …

[ad_1] The Cavaliers won a wrestling match on Wednesday. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) The Cleveland Cavaliers can officially lay claim for the title of the NBA’s top team. For now. The Cavs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-122 on Wednesday in a matchup that lived up to its billing of the best in the East meeting the best in …

[ad_1] Oklahoma City Thunder v Cleveland Cavaliers Oklahoma City came into Wednesday night with not just the best defense in the NBA this season, but it was on pace to be a historically great defense. Cleveland put up 129 points on it. As he has been all season, Evan Mobley’s offensive step forward as a shot creator was the difference …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Big Number The Sacramento Kings are on a five-game win streak with the latest two victories coming with De’Aaron Fox on the sidelines. With this in mind, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number and evaluate if the Kings are better off WITHOUT De’Aaron …

[ad_1] The Knicks snapped their three-game losing streak with a 112-98 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night at the Garden. Here are some takeaways… – The Knicks had a bit of a scare early in this one, as Josh Hart was briefly forced to the locker room after taking a shot to the rib area midway through the …

[ad_1] As we approach the midway point of the regular season, three teams in the NBA stand out as real contenders. This isn’t to say all three will find themselves in the conference finals, nor is it to say another squad won’t enter the picture. But as of right now, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers appear …

[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — Malik Beasley scored 23 points, Cade Cunningham had 13 points, five assists and five rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game, 113-98 over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Detroit’s bench outscored Brooklyn’s 50-20, led by reserves Simone Fontecchio with 17 points and Marcus Sasser, who added 15 points. Detroit has won …

[ad_1] 3 observations after Sixers blow late lead but survive to beat Wizards originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The shorthanded Sixers didn’t exactly coast to the finish line Wednesday night. Still, after squandering a fourth-quarter lead, they managed to earn a 109-103 victory over the Wizards at Wells Fargo Center. Tyrese Maxey led the 15-20 Sixers with 29 points. …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, January 8, and the San Antonio Spurs (18-18) and the Milwaukee Bucks (18-16) are all set to square off from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Spurs have lost 2 of 3 in 2025. Monday night they lost 114-110 in Chicago. Victor Wembanyama had 23 points and 14 rebounds but disappeared in the 4th quarter. San Antonio led …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, January 8, and the Detroit Pistons (18-18) and the Brooklyn Nets (13-23) are all set to square off from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Detroit has yet to lose in 2025. The Pistons have won 4 straight. Monday night they knocked off the Trail Blazers 118-115 in Motown. Cade Cunningham led the way for Detroit with 32 points. …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, January 8, and the Toronto Raptors (8-28) and the New York Knicks (24-13) are all set to square off from Madison Square Garden in New York. Since ringing in 2025 with a win over the Jazz, the Knicks have lost three straight. They lost most recently Monday night to a depleted Orlando Magic squad 103-94. Karl-Anthony Towns …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, January 8, and the Portland Trail Blazers (12-23) and New Orleans Pelicans (7-30) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. New Orleans lost last night at home to the Timberwolves, 104-97. Zion Williamson had 22 on 9 of 15 shooting in the loss. The Blazers lost in Motown Monday night to …

[ad_1] Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is stepping away from the team to be with and help his family, which was impacted due to the massive fires that have erupted in Southern California in recent days, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Specifics on Leonard’s family are still unknown. It’s also unclear how long Leonard will be away from …

[ad_1] fire in palisades and malibu LOS ANGELES — The NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings’ home game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday with several massive wildfires still burning across the greater Los Angeles area. The Kings and Flames were scheduled to play Wednesday night at the Kings’ downtown arena. The NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to host …

[ad_1] Dwight Howard isn’t telling the truth, at least according to the NBA. The eight-time NBA All Star recently said he was told to delete a 2014 tweet supporting Palestine after he was called by league commissioner Adam Silver. That claim is “categorically false” and Silver did not contact the former Orlando Magic star, NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in …

[ad_1] Bradley Beal, at least for now, has no interest in being traded away from the Phoenix Suns. Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, told ESPN on Wednesday that Beal has not waived his no-trade clause with the Suns, and there have not been any discussions with the team about doing so. Beal has been linked to trade rumors in recent days, …

[ad_1] The NHL has postponed Wednesday night’s scheduled game between the Kings and the Calgary Flames at Crypto.com Arena because of the wildfires burning across L.A. County. “Our hearts are with our entire Los Angeles community,” the Kings said in a statement. “We appreciate the hard working First Responders who are diligently working to contain the fire and protect our …

[ad_1] Kerr identifies issues behind Warriors’ poor free throws, layups originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steve Kerr clearly explained why the Warriors are unable to make free throws and layups. The Golden State coach offered his thoughts on the team’s struggles from the free-throw line during the 2024-25 NBA season. “Some of that is just personnel,” Kerr told …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, January 8, and the Los Angeles Clippers (20-16) and the Denver Nuggets (20-15) are all set to square off from Ball Arena in Denver. Los Angeles has lost three of their last four. Monday night they lost a squeaker in Minnesota 108-106. Norman Powell led the Clippers with 25 in the loss. Nikola Jokic sat out last …

[ad_1] Khris Middleton is a three-time All-Star and was at the heart of the Bucks 2021 NBA Championship. His game has slipped since then, and this season he has played in just a dozen games while coming off surgery to both ankles during the offseason. He sat out Monday night in Toronto for “injury management,” and upon his return Doc …

[ad_1] Paolo Banchero hasn’t played since Oct. 30. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) Injured Orlando Magic All-Star Paolo Banchero is expected to return to the court this week, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Per the report, Banchero will make his return either on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves or Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Banchero has been sidelined since Oct. 30 …