Europa League roundup: Jadon Sancho strikes to seal Aston Villa’s last-16 place

  • Emery’s side win 1-0 against Fenerbahce

  • Ten-man Celtic hold on for point at Bologna

Aston Villa secured a top-eight finish in the Europa League after Jadon Sancho’s first-half header gave them a 1-0 victory over Fenerbahce in Turkey. Villa’s win was their sixth from seven European matches this season and ended Fenerbahce’s unbeaten home record.

Sancho opened his account in Villa colours to put the visitors in the driving seat amid a loud Sukru Saracoglu Stadium atmosphere.

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Bulls vs Timberwolves Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

A three-game losing streak can knock you from thinking about the No. 2 seed to worrying about the Play-In Tournament in the Western Conference. The Minnesota Timberwolves cannot let this slide continue, but fortunately, hosting the Chicago Bulls is a ripe chance to right things.

My Bulls vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks recognize the value presented by a possible Minnesota injury.

Bulls vs Timberwolves prediction

Bulls vs Timberwolves best bet: Jaden McDaniels Over 16.5 points (+100)

With Julius Randle questionable tonight due to left foot soreness, the quick question becomes who will handle the ball more if Randle is out of this Minnesota Timberwolves lineup. The first instinct is Naz Reid, as he could slide into the starting lineup if Randle is indeed ruled out.

Howeve, Reid banged up his shoulder on Saturday, and his 5-for-15 shooting on Tuesday did not ease those worries. 

Then look to Jaden McDaniels. The wing has already been handling the ball more often for Minnesota, often initiating the offense as Mike Conley continues to struggle and Donte DiVincenzo seems to play best in an off-ball role. Randle often initiates the offense, as well, but if he is indeed ruled out, that work should land more on McDaniels’ shoulders.

He has already cleared this prop in five of his last eight games. That trend should continue with or without Randle, but particularly if the Timberwolves are without him tonight.

Bulls vs Timberwolves same-game parlay

Jaden McDaniels is not much of a pull-up shooter from deep. His threes usually come on catch-and-shoot chances, and with the thought that Randle may be sidelined, those chances will be fewer. Furthermore, McDaniels has cleared this scoring prop while not hitting multiple 3-pointers four times since Christmas. 

Bulls vs Timberwolves SGP

  • Jaden McDaniels Over 16.5 points
  • Jaden McDaniels Under 1.5 threes
  • Timberwolves moneyline

Our "from downtown" SGP: Wolf pack of props

This is not doubt in Reid. This is seeing value in an Under if his shoulder is indeed bothering him, and Tuesday’s 5-for-15 shooting was his worst showing of January, a decent indication his shoulder is indeed bothering him. 

Bulls vs Timberwolves SGP

  • Jaden McDaniels Over 16.5 points
  • Jaden McDaniels Under 1.5 threes
  • Timberwolves moneyline
  • Naz Reid Under 15.5 points

Bulls vs Timberwolves odds

  • Spread: Bulls +8.5 | Timberwolves -8.5
  • Moneyline: Bulls +270 | Timberwolves -340
  • Over/Under: Over 238 | Under 238

Bulls vs Timberwolves betting trend to know

The Timberwolves are 3-0 ATS against the Bulls in the last two seasons, all of those coming as at least a three-bucket favorite. Find more NBA betting trends for Bulls vs. Timberwolves.

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LocationTarget Center, Minneapolis, MN
DateThursday, January 22, 2026
Tip-off8:00 p.m. ET
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NBA 2025-26 midseason Sixth Man of the Year: Naz Reid is man to beat, plus betting tips on race

We've reached the midpoint of an NBA season that has been filled with surprises — Detroit and Boston lead the East, San Antonio is second in the West — and also far too many injuries to stars. It's also given us jaw-dropping moments, and not just the ones Victor Wembanyama seems to deliver us on a nightly basis.

The midpoint also means it's time to take stock of the NBA postseason awards. All week long, I will make my picks for some of the NBA's top awards at this point in the season, plus get betting angles from NBC Sports experts. Today: Sixth Man of the Year.

NBA Sixth Man of the Year: Naz Reid

2. Jaime Jaquez Jr.
3. Ajay Mitchell

Analysis of Sixth Man of the Year race

Naz Reid won Sixth Man of the Year two years ago with stats that are not as good as the ones he is putting up for the Timberwolves this season, including a career-high 14.5 points per game. He is also someone coach Chris Finch leans on in clutch minutes (depending on the matchup) because of his versatility and ability to play both ends of the floor (he is a plus defender and a big shooting 38.8% from 3-point range).

Usually, the Sixth Man of the Year race sees a lot of movement in the second half of the season, but it feels like someone else is going to win the award this year, they are going to have to prove themselves better than Reid. Good luck with that.

Miami's Jamie Jaquez Jr. — who has carried the Heat offense for stretches — might be the guy to pull that off, although he needs to be a little more efficient with his scoring to win this. Ajay Mitchell has been a revelation off the bench in Oklahoma City in his second season, and the fact that he tends to be on the court with a stacked roster — have you seen the Thunder bench? — shouldn't be held against him. Mitchell has been fantastic.

Three other names to watch in this race are Reed Sheppard in Houston, Keldon Johnson in San Antonio, and the hot Anfernee Simons in Boston. Any of them could climb into the top three — or the top spot itself — with a strong second half of the season.

Orlando's Anthony Black, Atlanta's Nickiel Alexander-Walker and Phoenix's Collin Gilespi are not on this list because all three have become regular starters and have started more than half of their team's games to this point.

Betting Sixth Man Race

We reached out to the NBC Sports betting experts for their thoughts on the Rookie of the Year race and how they might bet it.

Drew Dinsick, NBC Sports Betting Analyst

The rubric for this award is the most productive bench player in terms of raw scoring for a Top 3 seed in either conference. We've seen a rotating cast of favorites for this award throughout the season at this point but the man coming on strong at the moment is clearly Anfernee Simons of the Boston Celtics. His price at 14/1 does not capture the recent surge which find him Top 3 in points scored off the bench, slightly behind Naz Reid and Jaime Jaquez Jr. It seems likely he will lead bench scoring by the All-Star break for the 2-seed Celtics which will likely mean he will be the market favorite and the best awards bet on the board at this time. 

Winter Storm Warning: Which college games are affected by weather?

As a winter storm delivers brutally low temperatures and the threat of snow and ice across the United States, some collegiate sports teams are taking precautions to make sure players and fans are safe.

Several games on Saturday, Jan. 24 have been either postponed or had their tip-off times pushed up, including Duke's ACC bout with Wake Forest and North Carolina's conference game against Virginia, which would have also included the dedication of Virginia's court to former head coach Tony Bennett.

College basketball looks like it's going to deal with quite a few shake-ups, with several situations pending.

Here are the events that have been affected in anticipation of the inclement weather.

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College sports rescheduled due to winter storm warning

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Men's basketball

  • Saturday's Virginia vs North Carolina tip-off pushed up to noon from 2 p.m. (court dedication to Tony Bennett postponed) (ESPN2)
  • Saturday's Wake Forest vs Duke tip-off pushed up to noon from 5:45 p.m (The CW)
  • Saturday's Louisville vs Virginia Tech tip-off pushed up to 2:15 p.m. from 3:15 p.m. (The CW)
  • Saturday's Little Rock vs UT Martin doubleheader postponed
  • Saturday's Towson vs North Carolina A&T tip-off pushed up to noon
  • Saturday's James Madison vs Texas State tip-off pushed up to 1 p.m.
  • Jacksonville State vs MTSU rescheduled to Friday at 6:30 p.m. from Saturday
  • Lipscomb vs Florida Gulf Coast rescheduled to Friday, Jan. 23 from Saturday, Jan. 24

Women's basketball

  • UConn vs Seton Hall tip-off pushed up to noon on Saturday, Jan. 24 from Sunday, Jan. 25
  • Saturday's Princeton vs Brown tip-off pushed up to noon
  • Saturday's Eastern Kentucky vs North Florida tip-off pushed up to 11 a.m.

Swimming

  • Tennessee vs Georgia swim meet rescheduled to 1 p.m. Friday from Saturday

Gymnastics

  • Friday's Georgia vs Oklahoma meet pushed up to 2:45 p.m. from 6 p.m.

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Lakers vs Clippers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

As we hit the halfway point in the NBA schedule, the Los Angeles Clippers finally seem to be salvaging their season, but that progress will be tested tonight when they host the Los Angeles Lakers at Intuit Dome.

The Battle of L.A. season series sits at 1-1 heading into this matchup, and my Lakers vs. Clippers predictions expect LeBron James to be one of the swing factors here for the visitors.

Take a closer look at this marquee January 22 showdown with my free NBA picks.

Lakers vs Clippers prediction

Lakers vs Clippers best bet: LeBron James Over 12.5 rebounds + assists (-112 Bet365)

LeBron James' injury issues may point to a 41-year-old in his 23rd season, but his stat lines suggest he’s got something left in the tank. James has been able to keep his sciatica and arthritis at bay while starting 2026 with a bang, so look for his fingerprints to be all over tonight’s clash with the Los Angeles Clippers.

With Luka Doncic doing so much of the scoring for the Los Angeles Lakers, I’m targeting LeBron’s rebounds and assists here, and he’s gone past this combo O/U number in four of his past five outings.

James has been getting the job done in both these categories so far this month, with averages of 7.7 RPG and 7.6 APG in January, and he was closing in on a triple-double in L.A.’s win over the Denver Nuggets earlier this week.

Until Austin Reaves returns, LeBron is going to have a larger share of the playmaking, particularly when Luka is on the bench, and there’s just not a lot of secondary ball-handling in the current rotation. Equally, he’s got a big role to play alongside Deandre Ayton on the boards.

At this stage of his career, James can still do the little things that drive winning, and the Lakers will need all of that veteran savvy to hold off their cross-city rivals tonight.

Lakers vs Clippers same-game parlay

The Lakers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 meetings with the Clippers, and an impressive 14-8 on the road this season. With Kawhi Leonard still listed as questionable, the burden on James Harden could once again be massive, and the hosts gave up 138 points to the Chicago Bulls this week.

Harden continues to put up big numbers, and I’ll take the Over on his rebounds prop here. He’s grabbed 4+ boards in six of his last seven games, and the Clippers will gladly keep him closer to the rim if it avoids the Luka defensive assignment.

Lakers vs Clippers SGP

  • James Over 12.5 reb+ast
  • Lakers moneyline
  • Harden Over 3.5 rebounds

Our "from downtown" SGP: Brick by brick

Ivica Zubac has had some miserable possessions trying to guard Doncic on switches in the past, but the Clippers will lean on him for big minutes here. Zubac has posted three straight double-doubles, and he’s finished with 11+ rebounds in his last four games. 

Lakers vs Clippers SGP

  • James Over 12.5 reb+ast
  • Lakers moneyline
  • Harden Over 3.5 rebounds
  • Zubac double-double

Lakers vs Clippers odds

  • Spread: Lakers -1.5 (+100) | Clippers +1.5 (-120)
  • Moneyline: Lakers -110 | Clippers -110
  • Over/Under: Over 223.5 (-110) | Under 223.5 (-110)

Lakers vs Clippers betting trend to know

The Lakers are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings between these teams. Find more NBA betting trends for Lakers vs. Clippers.

How to watch Lakers vs Clippers

LocationIntuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
DateThursday, January 22, 2026
Tip-off10:00 p.m. ET
TVPrime Video

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Spurs vs Jazz Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Victor Wembanyama plus the Utah Jazz means buckets. The San Antonio Spurs star is in the zone, and the Jazz are one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA, but they’ve been putting up a fight on offense lately.

So, my Spurs vs. Jazz predictions explain why these Western Conference foes will light up the scoreboard tonight, and bring you all manner of NBA picks, including a Wemby-fueled SGP.

Spurs vs Jazz prediction

Spurs vs Jazz best bet: Over 237 (-110)

The San Antonio Spurs have jumped to contender status thanks in large part to Victor Wembanyama

Wemby has averaged 25.8 points per game over the last 12 games, and helping San Antonio put up 119-plus in three of their last four. He’ll keep cooking against the Utah Jazz

Utah doesn’t play defense, ranking dead last in defensive rating while surrendering an NBA-worst 127.5 points per game. They allowed 123 points to the Spurs just two games ago.

But the Jazz aren’t rolling over. Even without Lauri Markkanen, they’ve scored 121 ppg over the last six games, cashing the Over in four of their last five. 

Spurs vs Jazz same-game parlay

Wemby has a point total of 26.5 for this matchup. He’s topped that number in six times in the last 12 games, including putting up 33 in that recent meeting against the Jazz.

Utah also struggles to defend the perimeter, ranking dead last in opponent 3-point attempts per game, and surrendering the third-highest 3-point shooting percentage.

So, let’s add Stephon Castle Over 1.5 threes to this SGP. He’s shooting 39.1% from deep over the last five games and has gone Over this number three times during that stretch.

Spurs vs Jazz SGP

  • Over 237
  • Victor Wembanyama Over 26.5 points
  • Stephon Castle Over 1.5 threes

Our "from downtown" SGP: George puts in the work from three

Keyonte George will do his part to send this game Over. He went for 30 in that recent game against the Spurs and has hit four or more threes in three straight games.

Spurs vs Jazz SGP

  • Over 237
  • Victor Wembayama Over 26.5 points
  • Stephon Castle Over 1.5 threes
  • Keyonte George Over 2.5 threes

Spurs vs Jazz odds

  • Spread: Spurs -12.5 | Jazz +12.5
  • Moneyline: Spurs -650 | Jazz +475
  • Over/Under: Over 237 | Under 237

Spurs vs Jazz betting trend to know

The Jazz have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 40 games at home for +19.00 Units and a 43% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends for Spurs vs. Jazz.

How to watch Spurs vs Jazz

LocationDelta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
DateThursday, January 22, 2026
Tip-off9:00 p.m. ET
TVKJZZ, FDSN-SW

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Warriors vs Mavericks Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Don’t overreact to the Golden State Warriors. They’re still 5.5 games clear of missing the Play-In Tournament.

That said, losing Jimmy Butler this week flips their season on its head.

My Warriors vs. Mavericks predictions take that urgency into account, and I expect Jonathan Kuminga to step up in Butler’s absence.

Read more in my NBA picks for Thursday, January 22.

Warriors vs Mavericks prediction

Warriors vs Mavericks best bet: Jonathan Kuminga Over 11.5 points (-115)

The Golden State Warriors no longer have a choice. They have to play Jonathan Kuminga.

Kuminga has a standing trade demand, one that Golden State has openly scoffed at. Before Tuesday, Kuminga had sat for 16 straight games, all while the Warriors' front office publicly knocked his trade value.

This stalemate had simply gotten ugly.

But with Jimmy Butler’s ACL tear, Golden State needs to not only play Kuminga but also feature him. It was no coincidence he scored 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting in the first game after Butler’s injury.

Ahead of tonight's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, the Warriors lack dynamic wings to take the pressure off Steph Curry. Kuminga is one of their only remaining options.

Warriors vs Mavericks same-game parlay

Kuminga isn’t a strong deep shooter, but he takes more shots with Butler out, including from beyond the arc. He averages 3.3 attempts from deep per game without Butler, up from 2.7 when Butler plays. 

However, taking more long-range shots — and missing most of them — won’t help Golden State navigate life without the player meant to extend Steph Curry’s title window.

Warriors vs Mavericks SGP

  • Jonathan Kuminga Over 11.5 points
  • Jonathan Kuminga Over 0.5 threes
  • Mavericks +5.5

Our "from downtown" SGP: Dray Fell Off

If Draymond Green was going to summon some gusto to keep the season alive sans Butler, it did not show up on Tuesday, posting a -27 in 22 minutes in an 18-point loss to the Raptors.

Including that night, Green has fallen short of this modest rebounding prop in three straight games and in seven of nine since New Year’s Day.

Warriors vs Mavericks SGP

  • Jonathan Kuminga Over 11.5 points
  • Jonathan Kuminga Over 0.5 threes
  • Mavericks moneyline
  • Draymond Green Under 6.5 rebounds

Warriors vs Mavericks odds

  • Spread: Warriors -5.5 (-110) | Mavericks +5.5 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Warriors -225 | Mavericks +185
  • Over/Under: Over 234.5 (-110) | Under 234.5 (-110)

Warriors vs Mavericks betting trend to know

Dallas has gone 4-1 against the spread in its last five games, exceeding bookmakers’ expectations by an average of 9.7 points per game. Find more NBA betting trends for Warriors vs. Mavericks.

How to watch Warriors vs Mavericks

LocationAmerican Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
DateThursday, January 22, 2026
Tip-off7:30 p.m. ET
TVPrime Video

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Borthwick a contrast to Galthié as he picks England squad from position of strength

France selection for Six Nations caused a huge stir but England’s head coach has no need to spring any shocks

Steve Borthwick names his England squad for the Six Nations on Friday and as much as we do not know about the precise makeup of the chosen party, there is plenty that we do. As much fun as it may be to imagine Borthwick rocking up at Twickenham in a sharp navy suit, ice-white trainers and a few selection bombshells in his pocket, the England head coach is not about to borrow from Fabien Galthié’s playbook.

Galthié’s decision to omit Damian Penaud, Grégory Alldritt and Gaël Fickou has created such a stir because it is radical by any measure but the point here is that Borthwick’s squad, in comparison to England’s closest rivals for the Six Nations title, is significantly more settled. He has a couple of injury concerns, as is always the case at this time of year, and he is expected to reward the recent form of the uncapped Greg Fisilau with a call-up, but what is likely to be most telling is how few surprises it contains.

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Rockets vs 76ers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

The Houston Rockets start a two-game road swing tonight, while the Philadelphia 76ers finish a five-game homestand, looking for just their second win of the stretch.

The Rockets will be without big man Steven Adams, while Philadelphia may get both Joel Embiid and Paul George back into the rotation.

That’s why my Rockets vs. 76ers  predictions and NBA picks call for Philly to win outright as a home dog on Thursday, January 22.

Rockets vs 76ers prediction

Rockets vs 76ers best bet: 76ers moneyline (+115)

Veteran Houston Rockets center Steven Adams suffered a serious ankle sprain in the last game. “I don't think he'll be back anytime soon,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka later said.

Adams leads the NBA in offensive rebounding, so his absence will be felt on a team that is also No. 1 in the league in that category. The Rockets’ No. 6 shot blocking performance will also suffer.

That lack of a presence in the paint will be a problem, as the Philadelphia 76ers should welcome Joel Embiid back after he missed the last game with an ankle injury. 

There’s also a chance Philly gets Paul George back. He’s missed two games with a knee injury and is questionable. The Sixers are just 4-7 this season with neither in the lineup, and seven games over .500 with one or both active.  

Regression to the mean should work in Philly’s favor. 

Tyrese Maxey, shooting 47% and 40% from three this season, has hit 33 of 88 — 7 of 28 from three — over the last four. He’s ripe for a bounce back, especially with two other scorers in the lineup to help draw attention away from him.

Rockets vs 76ers same-game parlay

The Rockets have gone under in nine of their last 10 games. They are 28th in pace, while the Sixers are 19th. 

This cutoff is in line with what Houston has been seeing recently, however. The Rockets faced four Over/Unders this low in the last 10 games and went Under on all of them. Philly faced two this low in its last 10 and split. 

Amen Thompson has 34 rebounds in his last four games, nearly one rebound per game higher than his season average. And that was with Adams in the paint. With Adams out, he’s unlikely to see his workload on the boards go down. 

Rockets vs 76ers SGP

  • 76ers moneyline
  • Under 221.5
  • Amen Thompson Over 7.5 rebounds

Our "from downtown" SGP: By George, He's Still Got It

George playing is the big question mark here, and if he doesn’t, this pushes. So we’ll take him reaching 15 if he suits up. 

Rockets vs 76ers SGP

  • 76ers moneyline
  • Under 221.5
  • Amen Thompson Over 7.5 rebounds
  • Paul George Over 14.5 points

Rockets vs 76ers odds

  • Spread: Rockets -2 (-110) | 76ers 2 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Rockets -135 | 76ers +115
  • Over/Under: Over 221.5 (-110) | Under 221.5 (-110)

Rockets vs 76ers betting trend to know

The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 45 away games. Find more NBA betting trends for Rockets vs. 76ers.

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LocationXfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
DateThursday, January 22, 2026
Tip-off7:00 p.m. ET
TVNBCS-Philadelphia, SCHN

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Panthers vs Jets Prediction, Picks & Same-Game Parlay for Tonight’s NHL Game

The Winnipeg Jets host the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in a tape-measuring matchup at Canada Life Centre on Thursday, January 22.

Winnipeg needs to start stringing together wins to climb the standings, and my top NHL picks and Panthers vs. Jets predictions are calling for back-to-back Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck to play a leading role in picking up the victory tonight.

Panthers vs Jets prediction

Panthers vs Jets best bet: Connor Hellebuyck Over 24.5 saves (-135)

Winnipeg Jets No. 1 goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has hit the Over in this market in six of his past seven games, and he’s been particularly sharp across his past three starts with a .926 SV% and a 2.23 GAA.

This is also a plus-matchup, with the Florida Panthers ranking eighth in shots per game (29.1) and seventh in Corsi For percentage at 5-on-5.

With Winnipeg allowing 28.0 shots per game and ranking 21st in CF% at 5-on-5, I’m anticipating Hellebuyck seeing more than enough rubber to clear this saves total tonight. 

Panthers vs Jets same-game parlay

Winnipeg has won five of its past seven games while scoring 3.71 goals per and posting a plus-nine goal differential. On the opposite bench, Florida is hovering along a 4-5-1 stretch with 3.9 goals against per game and a minus-17 goal differential.

Turning to the final leg of this same-game parlay, Jets winger Cole Perfetti has recorded two or more shots in nine of his past 14 games for 27 total on 58 attempts. Perfetti also sports a 52.5 CF% and 53.5% shot share at 5-on-5 during the stretch, and is cemented into a Top 6 role with secondary looks on the power play.

Panthers vs Jets SGP

  • Jets moneyline
  • Connor Hellebuyck Over 24.5 saves
  • Cole Perfetti Over 1.5 shots on goal

Panthers vs Jets odds

  • Moneyline: Panthers -110 | Jets -110
  • Puck Line: Panthers +1.5 | Jets -1.5
  • Over/Under: Over 5.5 | Under 5.5

Panthers vs Jets trend

The Winnipeg Jets have hit the Over in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.55 Units / 35% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Panthers vs. Jets.

How to watch Panthers vs Jets

LocationCanada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
DateThursday, January 22, 2026
Puck drop8:00 p.m. ET
TVWHDT-TV, TSN3

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Taylor Rogers, Twins Agree to Reunion

Almost exactly four years after trading him to the Padres, the Twins agreed to a one year contract with left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. The pact will pay Rogers $2M in 2026.

Rogers has been bouncing around National League contenders since leaving the Twin Cities. He split 2022 between the Padres and Brewers when he was dealt to Milwaukee as part of the infamous Josh Hader trade. Rogers then signed a three year, $30M deal with the Giants prior to the 2023 season and split the final year of that contract between the Reds and Cubs where he had a 3.38 ERA/4.38 FIP in 50.2 innings. Unfortunately for those teams, after putting up at least 1.5 fWAR every season from 2018-2022 (COVID-shortened 2020 season excluded), Rogers maxed out at 0.3 fWAR in 2023.

It’s fair to question what Rogers can provide at this state of his career, but the same could have been said of the Danny Coulombe signing last year and the Twins were able to squeeze a bit more usefulness out of him in 2025. Rogers’ signature sweeper is still a well above-average pitch and a Griffin Jax-esque approach could benefit him greatly. In 2025, opposing hitters hit .168 with a .337 SLG against his sweeper while his sinker allowed a .326 BA and .537 SLG. As a two pitch pitcher, seems like an obvious solution when one of your pitches turns opposing hitters in to Aaron Judge and the other turns them into James Outman.

At this stage in his career, I would expect Rogers to be deployed as more of a lefty specialist than a true late game option. The Twins could still bring in another closing option like Seranthony Dominguez, but even as it stands he slots in firmly behind Justin Topa, Cole Sands, and Kody Funderburk (who quietly had an excellent second half). And that’s before getting into the Twins’ plethora of SP options, some of which will have to transition to the bullpen due to the sheer depth in the system.

With nearly all of the big relief names off the free agency board, the Twins will likely employ a Rays-style mix and match system at the end of games. Pete Maki’s bullpen wizardry will be put to the test early in 2026.

Best NBA Player Props Today for January 22: Jazz Surrender to Castle

With eight games on the NBA schedule, there is no shortage of options in the player prop market.

I’ve dug through the league's odds and found my three favorites for today, which include a bounce back for LaMelo Ball and a solid shooting night for Stephon Castle.

Check out those and more NBA picks for Thursday, January 22 below.

Best NBA player props today

PlayerPickbet365
Hornets LaMelo BallOver 16.5 points<<-125>>
Rockets Jabari Smith Jr.Over 6.5 rebounds<<+102>>
Spurs Stephon CastleOver 1.5 threes<<+160>>

Prop #1: LaMelo Ball Over 16.5 points

-125 at bet365

LaMelo Ball is in a bit of a slump, but that’s creating some value in tonight’s game against the Orlando Magic.

Ball has scored just 27 points over his last three games, including just two in a 1-of-15 shooting night last time out against the Cavaliers. 

That is resulting in a low 16.5-point total tonight. Ball is still averaging 19.4 points and went over 16.5 points in 10 of his previous 13 games, including putting up 22 vs. this same Magic team on Dec. 26.

Orlando’s best perimeter defender, Jalen Suggs, is also banged up and is questionable to play.

  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: FanDuel Sports Network SE-Charlotte, FanDuel Sports Network-Florida

Prop #2: Jabari Smith Jr. Over 6.5 rebounds

+102 at bet365

The Houston Rockets are a team built with great length and athleticism, and it’s why they are arguably the best rebounding team in the NBA. 

They lead the NBA in rebounding late while allowing the fewest opponent rebounds per game.

That could spell trouble for the Philadelphia 76ers. Philly is one of the least efficient shooting teams in the NBA, with the third-worst eFG%.

Mix in ranking 18th in rebounding rate, and I’m looking at Jabari Smith Jr. to have a big night on the boards.

Smith has topped 6.5 rebounds in 10 of his last 14 games.

  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: SCHN, NBCSP

Prop #3: Stephon Castle Over 1.5 threes

+160 at bet365

Stephon Castle has been shooting the ball well lately, and he’ll look to stay hot when the San Antonio Spurs visit the Utah Jazz.

Castle is shooting 39.1% from three-point range over the last five games, and now he faces the team with the worst perimeter defense in the NBA.

The Jazz enter this matchup, surrendering the most three-point attempts per game while allowing opponents to shoot the third-highest percentage from downtown (37.6%).

Castle has hit two or more threes in three of his last five games, and at this price, I love backing him to drain a couple more here.

  • Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: FanDuel Sports Network-SW, KJZZ

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Giannis Antetokounmpo expresses frustration with Bucks' 'selfish' play

Add another uncomfortable moment for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

The star forward who has expressed his frustrations over Milwaukee’s play multiple times this season once again questioned his team’s performance, this time saying that some of his teammates were being “selfish.”

Antetokounmpo has taken just 48 shots over his last four games, including 11 Wednesday, Jan. 21, in a 20-point loss against the Thunder.

"We’re not playing hard," Antetokounmpo told reporters after the game. "We’re not doing the right thing. We’re not playing to win. We’re not playing together. Our chemistry is not there. Guys are being selfish, trying to look for their own shots instead of looking for the right shot for the team. Guys trying to do it on their own.

"At times, I feel like when we're down 10, down 15, down 20, we try to make it up in one play, and it's not going to work – we’ve just got to keep on chipping away, possession by possession."

Antetokounmpo has had an eventful season with the Bucks.

Recently, he booed back to the home fans at Fiserv Forum after they had booed the team’s performance. Earlier in the year, he scrubbed his social media of most mentions of the Bucks, leading to rampant speculation that he was looking to be traded.

According to multiple reports, Antetokounmpo broached the topic with Bucks management through his representatives, but he addressed the rumors and said "there will never be a moment that I will come out and say: ‘I want a trade.’ " In mid-December, however, he didn’t rule out that his agent may be having conversations about his future with the Bucks.

Antetokounmpo has maintained that he wants to compete for a championship, but the Bucks (18-25) are languishing in the East and have lost five of their last seven games.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Giannis Antetokounmpo frustrated by Bucks' 'selfish' play

Rangers Reacts Survey: Divisional Finish

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Yo yo yo…spring training isn’t far away. Pitchers and catchers will be reporting soon. Hope springs eternal.

Opening Day is still a little over two months away, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t start prognosticating about what 2026 might bring for Your Texas Rangers.

So we want to know…where do you think the Rangers will finish in the A.L. West this year?

Cast your vote below…