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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Spurs vs. Raptors, NHL and more
Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts
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West contenders face big questions in sprint to playoffs: Which teams have fatal flaws?
Who will win the battle for the top seed in the West? And will any other challengers arise?
4 months ago
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Lakers hire former Virginia coach Tony Bennett as an NBA Draft advisor for GM Rob Pelinka
Bennett will offer his expertise on the college game to the Lakers as they prepare for the 2026 NBA Draft
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USA Basketball's road to 2028: New era, new coach, new decisions
With Los Angeles 2028 up next on the Olympic calendar, what lies ahead for USA Basketball?
4 months ago
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Fantasy Basketball Week 18 Injury Report: Hawks lose Jalen Johnson, gain Jonathan Kuminga
Johnson was the latest star to go down with an injury, and it has not been determined how much time he'll miss.
4 months ago
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Yahoo Fantasy x Arena Club Basketball Slab Packs Week 18 drop – Luka Dončić KABOOM! Horizontal among chase cards
Yahoo and Arena Club are back with slab packs featuring some of the top names in fantasy hoops.
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Fantasy Basketball Trade Tips: Moves One Week Before Fantasy Deadline
RotoWire's Mike Barner highlights some of his favorite trade options in fantasy basketball before the impending deadline.
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Old Ball's creators unpack his journey to All-Star Weekend
Internet sensation Old Ball's human creators talk shop with The Sporting News in an exclusive new interview.
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Tyler Herro and the Heat appreciate that ball movement is a big part of their offense
The Miami Heat have some of the most unselfish offenses in the league, and the players appreciate the system.
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Pat Riley revives the NBA coach suit debate. Erik Spoelstra wants to keep sideline wear casual
Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra don't disagree on much. Riley, the always-dapper Miami Heat president, wants NBA coaches to wear suits again. Spoelstra, the Heat coach, prefers the more-casual look used in recent years.
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Trail Blazers guard Sharpe diagnosed with stress reaction in left fibula
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe was diagnosed with a stress reaction of the left fibula and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, the team said Tuesday. Sharpe had already missed the past six games because of a left calf strain. Follow-up ima…
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Pacers coach Rick Carlisle says NBA investigator did not speak with team doctors before issuing fine
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday that the NBA's investigators did not speak with team doctors or players before issuing a recent $100,000 fine for violating the league’s player participation policy. Carlisle made the comments during his weekly …
4 months ago
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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Knicks at Cavaliers, NC State at No. 11 Virginia and more
Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Tuesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts
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NBA MVP Rankings: Victor Wembanyama jumps into top three, Cade Cunningham could win by default
Cunningham and SGA are the only two candidates currently on track to hit the 65-game threshold this season
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Lakers linked to trade for $87 million 7-foot Thunder NBA champion center
An NBA writer believes the Los Angeles Lakers could acquire a versatile Oklahoma City Thunder big man.
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SEASON LEADERS
POINTS PTS
1
Luka Dončić
Luka Dončić LAL
33.5
2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC
31.1
3
Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards MIN
28.8
4
Jaylen Brown
Jaylen Brown BOS
28.7
5
Tyrese Maxey
Tyrese Maxey PHI
28.3
6
Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard LAC
27.9
7
Donovan Mitchell
Donovan Mitchell CLE
27.9
8
Nikola Jokić
Nikola Jokić DEN
27.7
9
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL
27.6
REBOUNDS REB
1
Nikola Jokić
Nikola Jokić DEN
12.9
2
Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK
11.9
3
Donovan Clingan
Donovan Clingan POR
11.6
4
Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama SAS
11.5
5
Rudy Gobert
Rudy Gobert MIN
11.5
6
Domantas Sabonis
Domantas Sabonis SAC
11.4
7
Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis WAS
11.1
8
Zach Edey
Zach Edey MEM
11.1
9
Walker Kessler
Walker Kessler UTA
10.8
ASSISTS AST
1
Nikola Jokić
Nikola Jokić DEN
10.7
2
Cade Cunningham
Cade Cunningham DET
9.9
3
Josh Giddey
Josh Giddey CHI
9.1
4
Luka Dončić
Luka Dončić LAL
8.3
5
Ja Morant
Ja Morant MEM
8.1
6
James Harden
James Harden CLE
8.0
7
Trae Young
Trae Young WAS
8.0
8
Jalen Johnson
Jalen Johnson ATL
7.9
9
Andrew Nembhard
Andrew Nembhard IND
7.7
BLOCKS BLK
1
Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama SAS
3.1
2
Alex Sarr
Alex Sarr WAS
2.0
3
Chet Holmgren
Chet Holmgren OKC
1.9
4
Zach Edey
Zach Edey MEM
1.9
5
Jay Huff
Jay Huff IND
1.9
6
Walker Kessler
Walker Kessler UTA
1.8
7
Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis WAS
1.7
8
Donovan Clingan
Donovan Clingan POR
1.7
9
Evan Mobley
Evan Mobley CLE
1.7
STEALS STL
1
Kadary Richmond
Kadary Richmond WAS
2.7
2
Bez Mbeng
Bez Mbeng UTA
2.3
3
Kevin Porter Jr.
Kevin Porter Jr. MIL
2.2
4
Ausar Thompson
Ausar Thompson DET
2.0
5
Matisse Thybulle
Matisse Thybulle POR
2.0
6
Dyson Daniels
Dyson Daniels ATL
2.0
7
Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard LAC
1.9
8
Cason Wallace
Cason Wallace OKC
1.9
9
Scotty Pippen Jr.
Scotty Pippen Jr. MEM
1.9