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The recent defeat dropped the Rockets to fifth in ESPN's latest NBA power rankings. They've lost two of their last three games, but have also seen impressive production from Alperen Sengun. After posting a 33-point triple-double in Denver, the Turkish center is averaging 23.5 points, 9.4 rebounds and 7.1 assists on 50-35-74 shooting splits.
At Kalshi, Seattle's chances of landing an NBA expansion team increased dramatically following Adam Silver's comments on Tuesday.
Las Vegas may seem obvious, but is it still a good option? And are owners willing to split the financial pie even more?
OKC Thunder Wire on MSN
NBA legend believes Thunder are must-watch TV: 'Play [the] right way'
At this point, the Oklahoma City Thunder have made actual game breakdowns a bit mundane. Either they blow out teams or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turns into a scoring machine in high-pressure moments. The reigning NBA champions are on track for one of the greatest seasons ever — once again.
Jarrett Allen returned to the floor on December 14 against the Charlotte Hornets after missing six games. He came off the bench and was limited to just 22 minutes, finishing with nine points, three rebounds and one assist. Those modest numbers will likely push some individuals away.
It didn't take long for Josh Hart to see that his prank on Jalen Brunson was a big topic of discussion amongst NBA fans, and he took to X to post a response. As for what he had to say for himself, he really could only laugh at the situation and how it was caught on camera:
But on the very first night of the new NBA season in October, a scout watching San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama raised a proverbial white flag as the 21-year-old from France completed a 40-point highlight reel of body-contorting dunks, blocked shots, crossover dribbles and deep 3-pointers.
Years ago, when Basketball Reference was emerging as the internet's leading stats website, it decided sports internet nicknames would have a home with them.
There’s an old saying about opinions and the number of people that have them, and boy, has the Knicks’ NBA Cup championship brought out the gauntlet of opinions.
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NBA Best Bets: Top Basketball Betting Picks for Wednesday (Dec. 17)
Dive into our Wednesday NBA betting preview, breaking down Cavaliers-Bulls and Grizzlies-Timberwolves with odds, injury updates, analysis, and where to watch.
Dan Titus examines some of the big names who could be on the move ahead of the NBA trade deadline and impact the fantasy hoops world.