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Sources: Kings' late foul was tactical error, not tanking

Coach Doug Christie made a strategic error by fouling Seth Curry late in the game, leading to criticism and a loss for the Kings.

Chicago Bulls

NBA teams all want to play faster -- is it making them worse?

NBA teams are prioritizing faster play, but faster teams are often less efficient offensively compared to slower teams.

Spurs vs. Nuggets Predictions, Best Bets and Odds - Sunday, April 12, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

The Spurs are favored to win against the Nuggets, who are underdogs, with predictions favoring a high-scoring game.

Chicago Cubs

Lakers vs. Jazz Predictions, Best Bets and Odds - Sunday, April 12, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Raptors film room: KAT and Jalen Brunson cooked an undermanned squad

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns scored over 20 points against a depleted Raptors team, raising questions about Toronto's playoff chances against New York.

LA Clippers

fromPortland Mercury

18 hours ago

Blazers Sink the Clippers Battleship for All the 8th Seed Marbles - Portland Mercury

Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-97, securing a tie for the 8th seed in the Western Conference.

Golden State Warriors

Sources: Kings' late foul was tactical error, not tanking

Coach Doug Christie made a strategic error by fouling Seth Curry late in the game, leading to criticism and a loss for the Kings.

Chicago Bulls

NBA teams all want to play faster -- is it making them worse?

NBA teams are prioritizing faster play, but faster teams are often less efficient offensively compared to slower teams.

Chicago Cubs

Spurs vs. Nuggets Predictions, Best Bets and Odds - Sunday, April 12, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

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12 hours ago

Nuggets sit several players vs. Spurs; Jokic questionable

The Denver Nuggets are prioritizing health and rest, impacting their playoff seeding and matchups.

Heat enter regular-season finale with stakes everyone could see coming

Miami Heat are battling for the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference and need to win two Play-In Tournament games to reach the playoffs.

20 hours ago

Heat's uphill path to the NBA Playoffs is officially set in stone

Miami Heat must win two Play-In Tournament games to qualify for the NBA Playoffs as they can only finish as the 9th or 10th seed.

Heat keep moving up in play-in seeding alive with blowout of Wizards

The Miami Heat bounced back with a 140-117 win over the Washington Wizards after two losses to the Toronto Raptors.

Heat seek a season sweep against Wizards after suffering one of their own

The Miami Heat aim to secure a 4-0 season sweep against the Wizards after struggling against the Raptors.

fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog

What needs to happen for Heat to earn top-8 seed

Miami Heat can still earn the No. 8 seed in the playoffs with specific wins and losses, but the chances are very slim.

Heat fall to Raptors, head to play-in tournament for 4th time

Miami Heat must navigate the play-in tournament to reach the NBA playoffs for the fourth consecutive year.

2 hours ago

Heat enter regular-season finale with stakes everyone could see coming

Miami Heat are battling for the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference and need to win two Play-In Tournament games to reach the playoffs.

20 hours ago

Heat's uphill path to the NBA Playoffs is officially set in stone

Miami Heat must win two Play-In Tournament games to qualify for the NBA Playoffs as they can only finish as the 9th or 10th seed.

Heat keep moving up in play-in seeding alive with blowout of Wizards

The Miami Heat bounced back with a 140-117 win over the Washington Wizards after two losses to the Toronto Raptors.

Heat seek a season sweep against Wizards after suffering one of their own

The Miami Heat aim to secure a 4-0 season sweep against the Wizards after struggling against the Raptors.

fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog

What needs to happen for Heat to earn top-8 seed

Miami Heat can still earn the No. 8 seed in the playoffs with specific wins and losses, but the chances are very slim.

Heat fall to Raptors, head to play-in tournament for 4th time

Miami Heat must navigate the play-in tournament to reach the NBA playoffs for the fourth consecutive year.

Breaking down possible Knicks first-round playoff opponents

The Knicks are locked into the third seed and resting starters, while their first-round opponent likely will be the Raptors.

fromNewsday

Steve Popper: Knicks-Celtics matchup loses luster with Jaylen Brown out

The Knicks faced the Celtics without key players, impacting their postseason hopes and the game's competitive nature.

New York Knicks

fromNew York Post

14 hours ago

Breaking down possible Knicks first-round playoff opponents

The Knicks are locked into the third seed and resting starters, while their first-round opponent likely will be the Raptors.

fromNewsday

Steve Popper: Knicks-Celtics matchup loses luster with Jaylen Brown out

The Knicks faced the Celtics without key players, impacting their postseason hopes and the game's competitive nature.

Celtics' trump move could immediately sink Heat's Giannis dream

The Boston Celtics could disrupt the Miami Heat's plans for Giannis Antetokounmpo by trading Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown.

Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum won't play in Celtics' penultimate regular season matchup

Celtics tie NBA record with 29 3s; clinch No. 2 seed

Boston Celtics set an NBA record with 29 three-pointers in a 144-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, clinching the No. 2 playoff seed.

Boston Celtics

Celtics clinch No. 2 seed in Eastern Conference playoffs with blowout win over Pelicans

6 days ago

Boston Celtics

Tatum, Celtics pull away late to beat Raptors, move closer to 2-seed: 6 takeaways

Celtics' trump move could immediately sink Heat's Giannis dream

The Boston Celtics could disrupt the Miami Heat's plans for Giannis Antetokounmpo by trading Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown.

Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum won't play in Celtics' penultimate regular season matchup

Celtics tie NBA record with 29 3s; clinch No. 2 seed

Boston Celtics set an NBA record with 29 three-pointers in a 144-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, clinching the No. 2 playoff seed.

Boston Celtics

Celtics clinch No. 2 seed in Eastern Conference playoffs with blowout win over Pelicans

6 days ago

Boston Celtics

Tatum, Celtics pull away late to beat Raptors, move closer to 2-seed: 6 takeaways

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fromLos Angeles Times

LeBron James and resilient Lakers defeat Suns, stay in hunt for No. 3 playoff seed

LeBron James leads the Lakers to victory over the Suns, securing a playoff position and showcasing his skills as the team's primary player.

Women

19 hours ago

Report: Tempo sign Allemand to official deal plus six more training camp deals

Toronto Tempo has signed Julie Allemand and other players as part of their free agency moves.

Los Angeles

fromMLB Trade Rumors

Twins To Place Royce Lewis On Injured List

Royce Lewis and Cody Laweryson are headed to the injured list due to injuries, impacting the Twins' roster before the upcoming game.

Wizards next move couldn't be more obvious

The Washington Wizards should sign rookie Julian Reese to a standard deal due to his impressive performance and potential impact on the team.

Washington Wizards

fromWiz of Awes

4 Wizards who won't be back to start the Trae Young and Anthony Davis era

The Washington Wizards are likely to make roster changes this offseason, with several players potentially on the move.

Washington Wizards

fromWiz of Awes

Wizards next move couldn't be more obvious

The Washington Wizards should sign rookie Julian Reese to a standard deal due to his impressive performance and potential impact on the team.

Washington Wizards

fromWiz of Awes

4 Wizards who won't be back to start the Trae Young and Anthony Davis era

The Washington Wizards are likely to make roster changes this offseason, with several players potentially on the move.

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Toronto

fromBlueJaysNation

Blue Jays Series Preview: Toronto welcomes the Twins after snapping six-game losing streak

The Blue Jays ended a six-game losing streak but face challenges with injuries and competition in the American League East.

Brooklyn Nets

fromNew York Daily News

Pacers rout Nets to close Barclays schedule, Brooklyn stays third in lottery race

The Nets lost 123-94 to the Pacers, finishing the season with a 20-60 record and needing to lose their final games for better lottery positioning.

Gameday: Nets @ Raptors, April 12th

Toronto Raptors aim to secure a win against the struggling Brooklyn Nets in their final regular season game.

New York Knicks

Gameday: Raptors @ Knicks, April 10th

Toronto Raptors aim to leverage their healthy roster against the New York Knicks in a crucial game for playoff positioning.

Gameday: Heat vs. Raptors, April 9

Toronto Raptors aim to build on recent victory against Miami Heat in crucial playoff race.

Raptors have no issues handling the Heat in high-stakes matchup

Toronto Raptors secured a decisive 121-95 victory over the Miami Heat, showcasing strong performances from Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram.

1 week ago

Raptors missteps continue with loss against ailing Kings

Toronto Raptors lost to a struggling Sacramento Kings team despite their low ranking in offense and defense.

21 minutes ago

Gameday: Nets @ Raptors, April 12th

Toronto Raptors aim to secure a win against the struggling Brooklyn Nets in their final regular season game.

New York Knicks

Gameday: Raptors @ Knicks, April 10th

Toronto Raptors aim to leverage their healthy roster against the New York Knicks in a crucial game for playoff positioning.

Gameday: Heat vs. Raptors, April 9

Toronto Raptors aim to build on recent victory against Miami Heat in crucial playoff race.

Raptors have no issues handling the Heat in high-stakes matchup

Toronto Raptors secured a decisive 121-95 victory over the Miami Heat, showcasing strong performances from Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram.

1 week ago

Raptors missteps continue with loss against ailing Kings

Toronto Raptors lost to a struggling Sacramento Kings team despite their low ranking in offense and defense.

JJ Redick on short-handed Lakers: 'Everybody wants to play us'

Lakers coach JJ Redick believes other Western Conference teams prefer facing them in the playoffs due to injuries to key players.

Lakers' Redick downplays quarrel with Vanderbilt as 'normal'

A heated exchange occurred between Lakers coach JJ Redick and Jarred Vanderbilt during a game, leading to Vanderbilt being benched for the remainder of the match.

JJ Redick on short-handed Lakers: 'Everybody wants to play us'

Lakers coach JJ Redick believes other Western Conference teams prefer facing them in the playoffs due to injuries to key players.

Lakers' Redick downplays quarrel with Vanderbilt as 'normal'

A heated exchange occurred between Lakers coach JJ Redick and Jarred Vanderbilt during a game, leading to Vanderbilt being benched for the remainder of the match.

Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum returns to MSG, but Knicks hold off Celtics late: 7 takeaways

Celtics' Jayson Tatum checks another box with return to MSG

Jayson Tatum returned to Madison Square Garden, overcoming past injuries and emotions, and performed well despite the Celtics' loss to the Knicks.

Boston Celtics

'I appreciated that': Jayson Tatum credited Knicks fans' applause in MSG return

Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum returns to MSG, but Knicks hold off Celtics late: 7 takeaways

Celtics' Jayson Tatum checks another box with return to MSG

Jayson Tatum returned to Madison Square Garden, overcoming past injuries and emotions, and performed well despite the Celtics' loss to the Knicks.

Boston Celtics

'I appreciated that': Jayson Tatum credited Knicks fans' applause in MSG return

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Thunder vs. Suns Predictions, Best Bets and Odds - Sunday, April 12, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

The Thunder have played 66 games this season with over 212.5 points scored, while the Suns have had 64 games exceeding that total. The two teams average a combined 231.5 points per game, which is 19.0 points more than the game's total of 212.5.

Chicago Cubs

Dreaded playoff matchup could push young Raptor into even bigger role than expected

Raptors are positioned for playoffs but face challenges against Knicks, particularly with Towns and Brunson's performance.

The Raptors are looking for a playoff X-Factor

Ingram's scoring and playmaking were crucial in the Raptors' victory over the Heat.

fromRaptors Rapture

5 days ago

Major Raptors win would also benefit another Eastern Conference team

The Raptors aim to secure the sixth seed to avoid the play-in tournament and increase their playoff chances.

fromRaptors Rapture

Dreaded playoff matchup could push young Raptor into even bigger role than expected

Raptors are positioned for playoffs but face challenges against Knicks, particularly with Towns and Brunson's performance.

The Raptors are looking for a playoff X-Factor

Ingram's scoring and playmaking were crucial in the Raptors' victory over the Heat.

fromRaptors Rapture

5 days ago

Major Raptors win would also benefit another Eastern Conference team

The Raptors aim to secure the sixth seed to avoid the play-in tournament and increase their playoff chances.

more#raptors

fromLos Angeles Times

21 hours ago

'He does so many more things.' How Luke Kennard became the Lakers' emergency point guard

Luke Kennard has proven his versatility as an emergency point guard for the Lakers, recording 31 assists in four games during a playoff push.

Raptors lose, but continue proving Ja'Kobe Walter their most complete role player in years

Ja'Kobe Walter has transformed his game from hyperactivity to intentional play, significantly improving his 3-point shooting accuracy and overall impact on the court.

Checkmates and closeouts: Inside the NBA's quiet chess boom

Antetokounmpo's chess skills enhance his basketball strategy, allowing him to anticipate plays and outmaneuver opponents like LeBron James.

Heat's Nikola Jovic disaster could quietly complicate Tyler Herro's future

Tyler Herro's future with the Miami Heat is uncertain due to Nikola Jovic's decline affecting contract extension decisions.

Raptors film room: Brandon Ingram dominates the Heat

Brandon Ingram scored 38 points, leading the Raptors to a victory over the Heat and moving closer to clinching a playoff spot.

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Chicago Cubs

Pre-Gamin': Bulls vs Magic - Lineups, How to Watch, More

Chicago Cubs

Bulls Rule Out 4 More Key Vets for Rest of Season

Chicago Cubs

Miller, Jones Help Bulls Demolish Wizards, 119-108

Chicago Cubs

Bulls Breaking Point: Why "NOW" for a Major Change?

Chicago Cubs

Pre-Gamin': Bulls vs Magic - Lineups, How to Watch, More

Chicago Cubs

Bulls Rule Out 4 More Key Vets for Rest of Season

Chicago Cubs

Miller, Jones Help Bulls Demolish Wizards, 119-108

Chicago Cubs

Bulls Breaking Point: Why "NOW" for a Major Change?

How Jaylen Brown turbocharged the Boston Celtics back to title contention

Jaylen Brown seeks solitude and self-reflection after surgery, grappling with doubts about his future and leadership amidst team changes.

Celtics vs. Pelicans Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets - Friday, April 10, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Celtics are heavy favorites against the Pelicans, who have lost seven consecutive road games.

Will Matthew Boldy Score a Goal vs. the Dallas Stars on April 9? - Bleacher Nation

Boldy has exceeded his points prop bet in five games with a set points prop out of 10 opportunities, showcasing his scoring potential.

Chicago Cubs

Magic vs. Timberwolves Predictions, Best Bets and Odds - Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

The Magic have played 79 games, with 35 wins against the spread. The Timberwolves are 36-43-0 against the spread this season, indicating a competitive betting landscape.

Chicago Cubs

Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Predictions, Best Bets and Odds - Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

The Nuggets have 42 wins against the spread in 79 games this year, showcasing their strong performance throughout the season.

Chicago Cubs

6 days ago

Suns Save Bulls From Themselves, Pull Away for 120-110 Win

The Bulls were doing what they could to tank this game ahead of time, with Josh Giddey and Nick Richards late additions to a growing Bulls injury report that also includes Matas Buzelis, Jalen Smith, Anfernee Simons, and Zach Collins.

Chicago Cubs

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 months ago

Warriors instant analysis: Golden State overpowered by Wolves as stars sit

The Warriors were without most of their top players. Steph Curry (knee inflammation) and Draymond Green (back) were held out after being questionable earlier in the day. Without their best players and several others the Warriors fell to the Timberwolves 108-83 while suiting up only 10 players. Gui Santos had his first career double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, and Brandin Podziemski had 12 points and seven rebounds.

Golden State Warriors

2 weeks ago

Suns vs. Jazz Predictions, Best Bets and Odds - Saturday, March 28, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

The Utah Jazz are 16.5-point underdogs against the Phoenix Suns, who have a strong winning record this season.