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Getty Images With the NBA trade deadline rapidly approaching, the rumors continue to come fast and furious. This season's Feb. 9 deadline could be especially intriguing given the parity in the league this season. A lot of teams feel like they have a chance to make a real run, and thus could be looking to make moves. It can be a lot to stay on top of, but we'll do our best to keep you covered. Here's a look at a few fresh rumblings from across the league's landscape. Plenty of interest in Fred VanVleet If the Toronto Raptors decide to make Fred VanVleet available prior to the trade deadline, the veteran guard will have no shortage of suitors. VanVleet could become an unrestricted free agent over the summer if he opts to turn down his player option for next season, and if the Raptors think they might lose him in free agency, they could instead look to trade him and get some value in return while they still have the opportunity to do so. If that second scenario occurs, expect … [Read more...] about NBA trade rumors: Nets willing to trade Seth Curry, Joe Harris; playoff contenders interested in Fred VanVleet

Getty Images During a full slate of NBA games Wednesday night, there was only one matchup that had the potential to feature two players who have both won back-to-back MVPs. It was neither of the nationally televised games, though both of those matchups had their own built-in storylines as part of the league's "Rivals Week." It was the Denver Nuggets against the Milwaukee Bucks , where the two players who have combined to win the last four MVP awards were set to face off. But with the Nuggets on the second night of a back-to-back, reigning MVP Nikola Jokic didn't play, neither did Jamal Murray or Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in a 107-99 loss against Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee. It zapped all of the excitement out of what could've been one of the most thrilling matchups this season, especially considering both teams rank at or near the top of each conference. With a matchup like that, as rare as it happens every year, you would think the league would want to market … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic sitting out vs. Bucks and Giannis is latest example of why NBA should shorten the schedule

USATSI TD Garden showcases a high-profile tilt between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics on Thursday evening. The Knicks are 26-23 overall and 14-10 on the road this season. The Celtics are 18-5 at home, with an East-leading 35-14 overall mark in 2022-23. Marcus Smart (ankle) is out for the Celtics, with Mitchell Robinson (thumb) and Evan Fournier (personal) ruled out for the Knicks. Caesars Sportsbook lists Boston as an 8.5-point favorite, and tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over/under, is 221 in the latest Knicks vs. Celtics odds. Before you make any NBA predictions with the Celtics vs. Knicks match-up, you need to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer simulation model . The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past … [Read more...] about Celtics vs. Knicks prediction, odds, spread, start time: 2023 NBA picks, Jan. 26 best bets from proven model

USATSI The Dallas Mavericks (25-24) go on the road to take on the Phoenix Suns (25-24) in a Western Conference tilt on Thursday evening. The Suns are playing solid basketball right now, winning four straight games, and on Tuesday, Phoenix topped the Charlotte Hornets 128-97. Meanwhile, Dallas has lost five of its past six matchups, including on Jan. 24 when the Mavericks fell to the Washington Wizards 127-126. Devin Booker (groin) and Cameron Payne (foot) are out for Phoenix, while Christian Wood (thumb) and Maxi Kleber (hamstring) are out for Dallas. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Suns as a 1.5-point favorite in the latest Mavericks vs. Suns odds The over/under for total points is set at 221. Before making any Suns vs. Mavericks picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine . The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every … [Read more...] about Suns vs. Mavericks prediction, odds, line, spread: 2023 NBA picks, Jan. 26 best bets from proven model

“It needs to have a bigger sample size.” You might expect that from a statistics nerd, but Denny Hamlin said it. He was addressing questions raised by Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the Dale Jr. Download last fall about changing the playoff format. “I think Dale Jr. covered it perfectly,” Hamlin told NBC Sports’ Dustin Long. “Should one season come down to this three-hour window?” It shouldn’t. Here’s why. NASCAR is not like other sports Under points systems up to 2003, a driver could secure the championship before the season’s final race. NASCAR’s playoff structure eliminates that possibility. The last 10 races build excitement through multiple elimination rounds and lay the groundwork for more of those elusive “Game 7 moments.” Just like other sports. But NASCAR isn’t “just like” other sports. The first difference is the field of play. Every NFL game is played on basically the same field. The difference between artificial and natural turf is minuscule compared to the … [Read more...] about Hamlin right about changing playoff format – NASCAR Talk | NBC Sports

Sky Sports statistician Benedict Bermange picks out the best stats the NFL has to offer from the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, including another monster day for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as he closes in on Jerry Rice's postseason receptions record... The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars to reach their fifth-straight AFC Championship game. The Chiefs will now have hosted five conference title games in a row, the longest streak since the first conference championship game was played in 1966. They had never hosted one at all in franchise history before drafting Patrick Mahomes, having played three in total prior, all of them on the road from 1966-2016. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs Highlights of the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Kansas City Chiefs … [Read more...] about NFL Stats divisional playoffs: Joe Burrow extends winning run, Travis Kelce closes in on Jerry Rice postseason record

Getty Images The NFL is officially down to its final four teams, and by Sunday night, we'll know which two teams will be heading to Arizona to battle it out in Super Bowl LVII. After a divisional round that didn't provide much excitement, we could be in for a wild Sunday. Both games this week currently have a point spread of under three points and if things stay that way, it would mark just the third time ever that both conference championship games have a spread that small (The other two times it happened came in 1982 and 1997). In the NFC, things went exactly as expected with the top-two seeds advancing to the conference title game. At the top, we have the Eagles, who will be hosting the second-seeded 49ers in the early game on Sunday. In the AFC, the top-seeded Chiefs will be hosting a Bengals team that made it to the conference title round by destroying the second-seeded Bills, 27-10. Although the playoffs can be nearly impossible to predict, we're going to try to do … [Read more...] about 2023 NFL playoffs: Bold predictions for 49ers-Eagles and Bengals-Chiefs championship games

We're down to just three games left in the NFL season and Sunday's matchups in the conference title games are as good as it gets. We've got a rematch on the AFC side as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Cincinnati Bengals. On the NFC side, the Philadelphia Eagles host the San Francisco 49ers. Two teams look to punch their tickets to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona. This year will mark the fourth Super Bowl played in Arizona and the first since the Patriots rallied to defeat the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX. Super Wild Card Weekend Saturday, Jan. 14 (4) 49ers 41, (7) Seahawks 23 (4) Jaguars 31, (5) Chargers 30 Sunday, Jan. 15 (2) Bills 34, (7) Dolphins 31 (6) Giants 31, (3) Vikings 24 (3) Bengals 24, (6) Ravens 17 Monday, Jan. 16 (5) Cowboys 31, (4) Buccaneers 14 Divisional Round Saturday, Jan. 21 (1) Eagles 38, (6) Giants 7 (1) Chiefs 27, (4) Jaguars 20 Sunday, Jan. 22 (2) 49ers 19, (5) Cowboys 12 (3) Bengals 27, (2) … [Read more...] about 2023 NFL playoff schedule, bracket: Dates, times, live stream, TV networks for Championship Sunday

Only two people have more 60+-point NBA games than Damian Lillard : Kobe Bryant (6) and Wilt Chamberlain (32… that man warped record books). Lillard joined Michael Jordan and James Harden with four in his career — and he moved into sixth all-time in 50+ point games — by dropping 60 on the Jazz on Wednesday, and he did it on 21-of-29 shooting (72.4%). That includes a couple of free throws to both get to 60 and put the final nail in the coffin. DAMIAN. LILLARD. 60 points pic.twitter.com/NoTJstv2XG — NBA (@NBA) January 26, 2023 Lillard’s outing impressed another guy who knows how to put up points, Devin Booker . Damn dame — Book (@DevinBook) January 26, 2023 Lillard’s insane numbers had Portland leading the entire second half, often by double digits, but the Jazz never went away, but in the end fell 134-124. Lauri Markkanen led seven Jazz players in double figures with 24. In a West where three games now separate the No. 4 and 13 seeds — the … [Read more...] about Watch Damian Lillard drop 60, seal Trail Blazers win over Jazz

World No 1 Rory McIlroy makes his first appearance of the year at a familiar success spot this week at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, live on Sky Sports. McIlroy headlines a strong field for the second of back-to-back Rolex Series events, with Ryder Cup team-mates Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton among those in action along with several players hoping to feature for Team Europe this September in Rome. The Northern Irishman enjoyed one of the best years of his career to date during 2022, where he posted top-eight finishes in all four majors, won three times on the PGA Tour and won both the FedExCup and the DP World Tour's Order of Merit. Rory's 2022 highlights: McIlroy's memorable year Latest DP World Tour headlines and highlights DP World Tour: Latest 2023 schedule and results Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player After climbing back to world number one this year, relive Rory … [Read more...] about Rory McIlroy headlines Hero Dubai Desert Classic: World No 1 chasing winning start to 2023