Sam Vecenie of The Athletic recently put together his NBA Trade Board and named the Cavaliers as a fit for Utah forward John Collins. Cleveland desperately needs more forward depth, especially after the recent injuries to Caris Levert and Isaac Okoro. Collins could be an intriguing option for the front office to pursue.
Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks and NBA Finals
The Los Angeles Lakers could land a Dallas Mavericks star guard known for his clutch late-game play in the 2016 NBA finals.
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has been selected to lead one of the four teams in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.
After the Celtics' latest win, the NBC Sports Boston crew shared their thoughts on the game. They broke down White's big third quarter, shared an interview with Jaylen Brown, and discussed the upcoming schedule. You can watch the full post-game podcast by clicking on the embedded video above.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have largely avoided any major injuries up to this point in the season. However, the Wine and Gold are now dealing with a pair of critical player injuries, and some of them have already been ruled out for the Cavaliers' matchup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks will play at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, this evening, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. The defending NBA champions have the second seed in the Eastern Conference, only topped by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The New York Knicks trail behind the Celtics.
Irving is listed on the injury report as he continues to deal with a lumbar back sprain. Meanwhile, Dereck Lively II (right ankle sprain), Luka Doncic (left calf strain) and Dante Exum (right wrist surgery) are all out for Friday's game. It is worth noting that Mavs head coach Jason Kidd previously said he expects Irving to play on Friday.
The Thunder own the NBA’s best record against the spread (ATS) at 27-9-3. A cover percentage of .750 is absurdly high. By comparison, the single-season top mark over the past decade is the Memphis Grizzlies at .628 in the 2021-22 season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Stephen Curry were voted as the backcourt representatives in the Western Conference.
The Minnesota Timberwolves head to American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are 22-21, which puts them in ninth place. The Mavs are 23-20, which puts them in seventh place.
The Knicks have won three in a row. They scored 143 points in a blowout win against the Kings. Four Knicks players scored 20-plus points. New York has one of the league's best starting lineups, but the bench is filled with questionable players.