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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cavaliers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. We’re two games into the James Harden Cleveland Cavaliers era, and things couldn’t be going much better. The initial chemistry he’s …

The NBA’s Trade Deadline came and went with much fanfare, affecting several players who are now adjusting to new roles. This week also marks the final week before NBA All-Star Weekend. Let’s take a look at where things stand during this unique time of the season.  Want more fantasy coverage and Rotoworld player news in your Google feed? Add NBCSports.com as …

Vibes matter in the NBA. They always have. The Cleveland Cavaliers built a historic 64-win team last year largely on vibes. Sure, immense talent across the roster is a barrier for entry. But we’ve seen talented squads struggle to play with the joy and harmony the Cavaliers played with last season. Advertisement Even the Cavs themselves had trouble replicating it. …

The NBA trade deadline charts the course for the rest of the season, and now it’s in the rearview mirror ahead of the 2026 playoffs. In the wake of the trade wreckage, there’s a small inner circle of championship contenders, and a slightly larger group of teams with a puncher’s chance of winning it all. Some teams, even good ones, …

LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — Norway’s Birk Ruud added an Olympic slopestyle skiing gold medal in Italy to the big air title he won four years ago in China, overcoming bad sightlines on a gray day to land one of the contest’s few flawless runs. Ruud put down his best run on his first trip down the mountain Tuesday, after eight …

We may be one step closer to having two more teams join the NBA. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver first acknowledged the possibility of expansion in a news conference before the 2020-21 season, and then, a few months ago, said he believes he will have a resolution on the idea at some point in 2026. It seems that the time for …

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool’s season has been far from perfect. Now coach Arne Slot says the remainder of the campaign will have to be near-faultless if the defending Premier League champion is to secure Champions League qualification. It says everything about Liverpool’s ever-worsening title defense that Slot is focusing on a top-four finish with 13 rounds still to play. …

A wise man once said, “the road goes on forever, and the party never ends.” Well for the Dallas Mavericks (19-33, 12th in the Western Conference), the road is certainly going on forever, as they will not play at home again until Feb. 26. As for the party, well that depends on what your definition of a good time is. …

2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer standings:Tyrese Maxey – 19Joel Embiid – 9VJ Edgecombe – 7Paul George – 6Dominick Barlow – 2Andre Drummond – 2Jared McCain :’( – 2Adem Bona – 1Justin Edwards – 1Quentin Grimes – 1Kelly Oubre Jr. – 1Trendon Watford – 115th roster spot – 1 The Sixers finished their road trip 3-2 after dropping the final matchup to …

Four players were ejected after a mass brawl as the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 110-104 in a bad-tempered NBA fixture. Detroit’s Jalen Duren was fouled by Charlotte’s Moussa Diabate during the third quarter, with the pair then confronting one another and appearing to butt heads. Advertisement Diabate had to be held back as he tried to hit Duren, …

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas climb picked up more steam Monday night as the No. 9 Jayhawks knocked off top-ranked Arizona 82-78. Less than a month after falling out of The Associated Press Top 25, Kansas (19-5, 9-2 Big 12) has won eight in a row and clawed its way back into Big 12 title contention, trailing previously unbeaten …

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off one of their most encouraging wins of the season, downing the Denver Nuggets 119-117. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 32 points, 10 assists, 1 rebound, 2 steals, 2 blocks Advertisement Mitchell came out guns blazing in this game. He scored 13 points in the first quarter and …

MIAMI (AP) — Brice Sensabaugh made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 47 seconds remaining to lift the Utah Jazz to a 115-111 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 points, Lauri Markkanen added 17, Kyle Filipowski had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Ace Bailey also scored 16 for the Jazz, who won for only …

The Cleveland Cavaliers have updated availability for numerous key players for tonight’s game against the Denver Nuggets. Dean Wade is OUT with an ankle injury, while Jaylon Tyson, who was also listed as questionable with an ankle injury, will be available to play. Rookie Tyrese Proctor will be available to play after being questionable with an illness. Advertisement Max Strus …

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The injury-depleted Indiana Pacers have been dealt another blow, announcing Monday that second-year forward Johnny Furphy is expected to miss the rest of this season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Furphy was hurt during the third quarter of Sunday’s 122-104 loss at Toronto. Team officials issued a three-paragraph statement Monday saying the …

BOSTON (AP) — Boston All-Star Jayson Tatum took a big step toward returning from his torn Achilles tendon when he was assigned to practice with the Maine Celtics, the organization’s G-League team, on Monday. The organization said he would immediately be recalled to the Boston Celtics and continue to rehab the injury he sustained in the Eastern Conference semifinals last …

The NBA is investigating the Oklahoma City Thunder for sitting 10 players out due to injury for their nationally televised matchup with the San Antonio Spurs last week, according to The Athletic’s Dan Woike. Since 2023, NBA rules dictate that teams ensure star players are available for nationally televised and in-season tournament games that presumably attract more fan interest. The …

VILLARREAL, Spain (AP) — Villarreal scored twice in each half to hammer Espanyol 4-1 in La Liga and hand the Catalan club its heaviest defeat of the season on Monday. The result ended a poor run which had seen Villarreal take one point from its previous three games. The win lifted it to equal on points with third-placed Atletico Madrid …

All-Star weekend is back in California for the second straight year, this time moving to Inglewood for the NBA’s annual midseason showcase. Among the on-court events are the celebrity game and Rising Stars competition on Friday night, 3-point, Shooting Stars and slam-dunk contests on Saturday and a new All-Star game format on Sunday that features the USA vs. the World. …

Thousands gathered in San Francisco in the days leading up to the most anticipated game on the NFL calendar. But before the Seahawks and Patriots took center stage in Super Bowl LX, it was the contactless version of the game that repeatedly found itself in the spotlight. Whether it was the NFL’s top players going head-to-head in the Pro Bowl, …

The Fear the Sword staff has had some time to digest the James Harden for Darius Garland trade, as well as see what Harden looks like in wine and gold. That makes it a perfect time to answer five questions about the trade and what it means for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. What are your first impressions of Harden …

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — German teammates Julia Taubitz and Merle Fraebel have pulled away after the first two runs of the women’s singles luge event at the Milan Cortina Olympics, opening up a sizable lead over the rest of the field going into Tuesday’s medal-deciding heats. Taubitz is the leader, finishing her two runs Monday in 1 minute, 45.188 …

Shorthanded Western Conference heavyweights go head-to-head on Monday as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Luka Doncic out, LeBron James should operate as LA’s primary facilitator, and my Thunder vs. Lakers predictions expect him to get teammates involved early and often. Advertisement Here are my best free NBA picks for this Western Conference showdown on Monday, …

A wild week in men’s college basketball produced considerable shuffling in the updated USA TODAY Sports Top 25 coaches poll. The changes didn’t quite reach the very top, but that could change soon. Arizona will spend at least one more week as the No. 1 team. The Wildcats received 30 of 31 first-place votes, but their perfect record will be …

The Milwaukee Bucks will try to extend their winning streak to four games as they visit the Orlando Magic tonight. Milwaukee has shown it can compete with much better teams even without its biggest star, which is why I’m taking it to cover in my Bucks vs. Magic predictions below. Advertisement Let’s take a look at how bettors can approach …