Wolverines coach Sherrone Moore said Justice Haynes probably is out for the regular season.
Dodgers need an outfielder. Cody Bellinger is a free agent. Could a reunion be possible?
The Dodgers need an outfielder. Cody Bellinger is available.
So, eight years removed from his Rookie of the Year arrival, six years since his 2019 MVP campaign, and three years after an unceremonious end to his Dodgers tenure, could the team and its once-beloved homegrown slugger actually reunite this winter?
It’s not impossible, with the Dodgers believed to have Bellinger on their radar as they evaluate their options in free agency.
In an offseason of wide possibilities, but thus far tempered expectations from the Dodgers’ front office, Bellinger represents something of a wild card in the team’s potential winter plans.
Read more:Why Dodgers are already thinking about endurance test that awaits in 2026 three-peat bid
He is not the top outfielder on this year’s market, which is headlined by former Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker and the $400 million-plus bidding war he is expected to trigger.
But, for a team like the Dodgers, Bellinger could be a better (and more familiar) fit, providing the kind of positional versatility and financial flexibility someone like Tucker wouldn’t.
Granted, the seriousness of the Dodgers’ interest in Bellinger, which was first reported by ESPN, remains unclear. But the mere possibility will make it one of the more intriguing early subplots of the winter, representing one potentially splashier option for the club to consider in pursuit of 2026 roster upgrades.
To this point of the offseason, of course, the Dodgers have signaled a reluctance to add more lucrative, long-term, free-agent contracts to their steadily aging core. It’s shown up in their pursuit of relievers, with their preference seemingly being a shorter-term deal after being burned by big bullpen spending last year. It has also influenced the way they’ve viewed the outfield market, cooling summer-long expectations that they would be leading contenders in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes.
After all, the Dodgers have two starting outfielders currently on their roster in Teoscar Hernández (who is entering the second of his three-year, $66 million deal) and Andy Pages (who is coming off a 27-homer campaign in his second MLB season). They have plenty of depth options at the position, from Alex Call to Ryan Ward to the versatility provided by utility players Tommy Edman and Hyeseong Kim (and maybe even backup catcher Dalton Rushing, who could experiment in the outfield again in 2026).
They also, importantly, have a promising wave of outfield prospects expected to reach the majors in the next 2-3 years, a group headlined by Josue De Paula (the top prospect in their farm system); Eduardo Quintero (their 2025 minor-league hitter of the year); Zyhir Hope, Mike Sirota, James Tibbs III and Zach Ehrhard (promising talents acquired in trades over the last two years); and Charles Davalan and Kendall George (recent first-round draft picks).
The team would still like to add another outfielder, likely of the left-handed-hitting variety, to the mix in 2026. It is hopeful of finding an improved replacement for Michael Conforto, after his woeful performance on a one-year, $17 million deal last season.
At the same time, though, the Dodgers want to preserve their longer-term flexibility at the position — making their odds of giving someone like Tucker the 10-year contract he is expected to receive appear dubious at best.
Bellinger, however, provides a different free-agent proposition.
He is a couple of years older than Tucker, set to turn 31 next season, but is also likely to receive a contract of roughly half the length and much less guaranteed money; pegged by most projections to be in the 5-6 year and $150-$175 million range (though he could reasonably surpass those figures if his market materializes well).
Crucially, Bellinger also offers positional flexibility. At present, he can play all three outfield spots, and remains a plus-defender in the corners. Down the line, he could eventually shift to first base, making him (for a team like the Dodgers) a potential future successor to Freddie Freeman.
Another key factor: Bellinger is a much different player than he was when the Dodgers declined to tender him a contract at the end of the 2022 season.
Back then, Bellinger was coming off two straight years of subpar performance in the wake of a shoulder surgery following the 2020 World Series. Between 2021 and 2022, he hit .193, struck out more than 27% of the time, and had an OPS+ of 66 (an advanced metric in which 100 is considered league average).
The last three years, on the other hand, have seen the former MVP winner stage a mid-career revival. While playing for the Chicago Cubs (who signed Bellinger ahead of the 2023 season) and New York Yankees (who traded for him last offseason), he hit .281, struck out just 15% of the time, and had an OPS+ of 125. Last season, he also hit 29 home runs, his most since collecting 47 in his 2019 MVP season.
Granted, Bellinger did benefit from the hitter-friendly environment at Yankee Stadium, where he had 18 of his long balls last year. He also does not hit the ball as routinely hard as in his peak years with the Dodgers. Yet, he has improved his approach, honed more consistent swing mechanics, and balanced out his platoon splits, batting .353 against left-handed pitching in 2025.
Those strides served as a reminder of Bellinger’s tantalizing talent, as well as a sign of his growing maturation as he enters his 10th year in the majors.
The question now: Whether it will all be enough for the Dodgers to make a legitimate run at bringing him back.
Read more:Shohei Ohtani wins fourth MVP award, joining Barry Bonds as only player with more than three
The nature of free agency, of course, means Bellinger is still likely to land elsewhere this winter. He is expected to field wide interest on the open market, starting with the incumbent Yankees (especially if their other free-agent outfielder, Trent Grisham, turns down a qualifying offer). The Dodgers, meanwhile, remain better positioned to explore the trade market for an outfield addition, possessing the kind of highly-rated farm system that could make them a factor for everyone from Steven Kwan to Brandon Donovan to Jarren Duran.
If Bellinger were to attract his own bidding war, the Dodgers would likely be reluctant to overpay (at least in their view) for his services.
But for now, the possibility of a reunion does at least seemingly exist — thanks to Bellinger’s versatile fit, recent resurgence and lingering familiarity with the franchise.
Years removed from his breakout, then flame-out, during his first tenure with the Dodgers, he could wind up in their winter plans again this offseason.
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This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Grizzlies at Spurs predictions: odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for November 18
The San Antonio Spurs (9-4) and Memphis Grizzlies (4-10) meet at 8 PM Eastern on NBC and Peacock! The storyline of this game is can the Spurs continue their winning ways against the bottom of the league without Victor Wembanyama or can the Grizzlies snap their four-game losing streak and get a much-need win on national TV without Ja Morant?
San Antonio enters led by De'Aaron Fox who will have more on his plate tonight without super star Victor Wembanyama, plus young up and coming guards, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle. The Spurs beat the Kings, 123-110, without Wemby in their previous game after losing two straight to the Warriors.
The Spurs have been a streaky team this year, putting together two winning streaks of five and three games, plus two losing streaks of two games apiece. Let's see if San Antonio can put together another winning streak as home favorites on primetime.
Memphis is on a four-game losing streak and dropped eight of the past nine as they enter this contest. Not much has gone right and with Ja Morant out, Memphis will rely on Jaren Jackson Jr and a plethora of role players. The Grizzlies have one win against a team with a winning record this year and six of the Spurs' nine games have come against teams with losing records.
Let’s dive into tonight’s matchup and find a potential sweat or two! We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff. Odds courtesy of DraftKings recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game Details and How to watch the Grizzlies vs. Spurs live
- Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- Time: 8 PM EST
- Site: Frost Bank Center
- City: San Antonio, TX
- Network/Streaming: NBC/Peacock
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Game odds for the Grizzlies at the Spurs
The latest odds as of Tuesday courtesy of DraftKings:
- Moneyline: Spurs (-230), Grizzlies (+190)
- Spread: Spurs -5.5
- Total: 233.5
That gives the Spurs an implied team point total of 119.5 and the Grizzlies 113.5.
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Expected Starting Lineups for the Grizzlies and the Spurs
Grizzlies
PG Cam Spencer
SG Jaylen Wells
SF Cedric Coward
PF Jaren Jackson
C Zach Edey
Spurs
PG De'Aaron Fox
SG Devin Vassell
SF Julian Champagnie
PF Harrison Barnes
C Luke Kornet
Injuries for the Grizzlies and the Spurs
Grizzlies
F Ja Morant (right calf strain) is OUT for Monday’s game
G Ty Jerome (calf) is OUT for Tuesday's game
F Brandon Clarke (knee) is OUT for Tuesday's game
Spurs
C Victor Wembanyama (calf) is OUT for Tuesday's matchup
G Stephon Castle (hip) is OUT for Tuesday's matchup
G Dylan Harper (hip) is OUT for Tuesday's game
G Jordan McLaughlin (hamstring) is OUT for Tuesday's game
Important stats, trends and insights ahead of Grizzlies at Spurs on Tuesday.
- Memphis is 4-10 ATS, ranking second-worst
- Memphis is 1-4 ATS as a road underdog, ranking tied second-worst
- Memphis is 9-5 to the Under, tied for first
- San Antonio is 5-6-2 ATS
- San Antonio is 3-6-2 ATS as a favorite and 3-3-1 ATS as a home favorite
- San Antonio is 7-6 to the Over
Rotoworld Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the Grizzlies to cover the first half:
“Memphis has been abysmal in the full game ATS (4-10), ranking second-worst, but they have been a better first half team at 6-8 ATS on the season. The Grizzlies are getting +3.5 against a Spurs team that is without VictorWembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper. It's hard to imagine on primetime, Memphis doesn't hang at least for a half with this Spurs team.
Memphis is 3-2 ATS in the last five first halves compared to 1-4 in the full game. The Grizzlies are also 1-9 ATS in the last 10 games overall, so I do lean that way tonight as positive regression should set in, but I'll stick with the first half +3.5 down to +2.5 and live bet if need be."
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Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.
Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Grizzlies & Spurs game:
- Moneyline: Grizzlies ML (low confidence)
- Spread: Grizzlies +5.5 (medium confidence)
- Total: Under 232.5 (low confidence)
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Mets have interest in signing Devin Williams: report
As the Mets reshape their bullpen this offseason, they have interest in signing Devin Williams, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN.
Passan notes that the Mets are "mulling the opportunity" to sign both Williams and Edwin Diaz, who is expected to reject the team's one-year qualifying offer ahead of Tuesday's deadline.
In addition to the Mets, reports have linked Williams to the Dodgers and Blue Jays.
Williams, 31, had a down year for the Yankees in 2025 after being acquired from the Brewers in an offseason trade.
Over 62.0 innings spanning 67 appearances, Williams -- who bounced in and out of the closer's role due to his inconsistencies -- had a 4.79 ERA and 1.12 WHIP while striking out 90 batters.
But there are reasons to believe Williams' relatively poor season was an aberration.
For one, his 2.68 FIP was in line with his career FIP of 2.45 -- suggesting he was unusually unlucky on balls that were put in play.
Meanwhile, his walk rate (3.6 per nine) was down, his home run rate (0.7 per nine) was around his career average, his ability to miss bats was among the best in baseball, and his famous "airbender" changeup again graded out as one of the best pitches in the sport.
The Mets have lots of work to do this offseason when it comes to putting the bullpen together.
Aside from A.J. Minter (who exercised his player option for 2026) and Brooks Raley (whose club option for 2026 was picked up on Tuesday) there are no 2025 bullpen members who are a lock to be back. And Minter's start to the season will likely be delayed by a few weeks as he works his way back from the lat surgery that ended his 2025 campaign.
Trade deadline acquisitions Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers, and Gregory Soto are all free agents.
Members of the Mets' 40-man roster who could be relief options next season include Huascar Brazoban (who is arbitration-eligible), Jonathan Pintaro, and Dylan Ross.
Reed Garrett, who has been a mainstay the last two seasons, is expected to miss the entire 2026 season due to Tommy John surgery.
Resetting the Red Sox' infield after trade for Rays' Tristan Gray
Resetting the Red Sox' infield after trade for Rays' Tristan Gray originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The Boston Red Sox added an infielder Tuesday. No, his name isn’t Pete Alonso.
The Red Sox acquired Tristan Gray from the Rays in a trade that sent minor-league pitcher Luis Guerrero to Tampa Bay. Boston designed first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment to make room for Gray on the 40-man roster.
Gray isn’t exactly a household name — he’s spent time with four teams over the last two years since making his major league debut in 2023. The 29-year-old appeared in 30 games for the Rays last season, however, posting a .231 batting average with a .693 OPS to go along with three home runs, nine RBI and five doubles.
Gray has positional versatility, as well: He made nine starts at second base, seven starts at shortstop, three starts at second base and one start at first base last season. At the moment, he projects as an infield depth option who can make the occasional spot start if needed.
That begs the question: What could Boston’s starting infield look like in 2026? The answer is complicated, as the Red Sox are rumored to be interested in several prominent infield free agents while awaiting the decision of starting third baseman Alex Bregman.
Here’s a position-by-position rundown of Boston’s infield:
First base
- Current depth chart: Triston Casas, Romy Gonzalez
- Potential free-agent targets: Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber, Munetaka Murakami, Kazuma Okamoto
You’d have to think the Red Sox will add a power-hitting first baseman this offseason, especially after DFA’ing Lowe. Casas has All-Star potential when healthy but has played just 92 games total over the past two seasons.
It appears Boston is already testing the first-base waters; MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported the Red Sox are the “strongest contender” for Alonso if he doesn’t re-sign with the New York Mets, while adding that Craig Breslow and Co. have “checked in” on Schwarber.
Murakami and Okamoto are two of the best hitters in Japan who are both coming stateside this winter. Both are third basemen but can play first base, so perhaps the Red Sox would explore adding them as well.
Second base
- Current depth chart: Marcelo Mayer, Kristian Campbell, Romy Gonzalez, David Hamilton, Tyler Sogard, Tristan Gray
- Potential free-agent targets: Bo Bichette
Here’s where things get complicated.
If Alex Bregman re-signs in Boston after opting out of his contract, Mayer likely would be the starting second baseman, with Bregman playing third and Trevor Story at shortstop. If Bregman signs elsewhere, Mayer likely would slide to third, where he played 39 games last season.
Campbell was Boston’s opening day starter in 2025 but was in the minors by June. If the Red Sox believe he’s ready for the big leagues, he could get first crack at second base in the Mayer-at-third-base scenario. If not, perhaps they’d look to free agency; Audacy’s Rob Bradford reports the Red Sox have interest in Bo Bichette, who is primarily a shortstop but played second base during the World Series.
Ceddanne Rafaela also had a brief stint at second base last season but just won a Gold Glove in center field, so the Red Sox would be wise to keep him there.
Shortstop
- Current depth chart: Trevor Story, Marcelo Mayer, David Hamilton, Romy Gonzalez, Tristan Gray
- Potential free-agent targets: Bo Bichette
Story opting in to stay in Boston solves at least one piece of the infield puzzle. But if Bregman signs elsewhere and the Red Sox want to get creative, they could sign Bichette to play shortstop, move Story to second base and start Mayer at third base.
Even if Bregman returns, Boston could benefit from having an extra starting-caliber infielder in the mix, as the team was very thin at first base last season following Casas’ injury.
Third base
- Current depth chart: Marcelo Mayer, Nate Eaton, Romy Gonzalez, Tristan Gray
- Potential free-agent targets: Alex Bregman, Munetaka Murakami, Kazuma Okamoto
As stated above, this comes down to whether Bregman re-signs with Boston or seeks greener pastures. The latter scenario might motivate the Red Sox to pursue either Murakami or Okamoto to bolster the corner of the infield. But Mayer figures to be the incumbent — assuming he can stay healthy.
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Takes On Miro Heiskanen After Battling Cale Makar
On Sunday night, New York Islanders. No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer went head-to-head with the NHL’s best defenseman, Colorado Avalanche’s Cale Makar.
Sharing the ice for 5:38 minutes in a 4-1 loss, the Islanders held the Avalanche to just two shots on gaol, with Schaefer playing a huge role in that.
Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, is someone that Schaefer name-dropped as a comparison back when we spoke to the 18-year-old at the 2025 NHL Combine.
Schaefer also dropped another name, a defenseman who he will be going up against on Tuesday night.
"I like watching Cale Makar & Miro Heiskanen, two great guys with great hockey sense and great skating ability,” Schaefer said back in Buffalo.
There were signs early on that #Isles No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer had some #GoAvsGo Cale Makar in him.
— Stefen Rosner (@stefen_rosner) November 16, 2025
The two face each other for the first time tonight.
My convo with Jonathan Drouin, who played with Makar last year & Schaefer now @TheElmontershttps://t.co/SDONtqutb6
Miro Heiskanen, drafted by the Dallas Stars with the third pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, is one of the premier offensive-defensemen the NHL has to offer.
Through 19 games, Heiskanen has three goals with 14 assists for 17 points, averaging 25:18 minutes per game.
Through 19 games, Schaefer has seven goals, with eight assists for 15 points, averaging 22:24 minutes per game.
The Stars have been a Stanley Cup contender for the last few seasons, and Heiskanen has been a major reason why.
Schaefer will be the main reason why the Islanders get back to that status when they do.
After battling Heiskanen and the Stars, Schaefer goes on to battle another elite defenseman, Mo Seider, and the Detroit Red Wings to conclude the Islanders’ seven-game winning streak.
Puck drop between the Islanders and Stars comes your way at 8 PM ET on MSGSN2.
How to watch Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs: TV/live stream info, preview for tonight's game
Head to Peacock for tonight's thrilling Coast 2 Coast Tuesday NBA doubleheader. The action starts at 8:00 PM ET when the Memphis Grizzlies take on the San Antonio Spurs. Then, at 11:00 PM, the Phoenix Suns go head-to-head with the Portland Trail Blazers. Live coverage tonight begins at 7:30 PM. See below for additional information on how to watch tonight's game and follow all of the NBA action on NBC and Peacock. Peacock will feature 100 regular-season games throughout the course of the 2025-2026 season.
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Memphis Grizzlies:
The Grizzlies have lost eight of their last nine games, including the last four straight matchups. Saturday's 108-100 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers delivered an additional blow as Ja Morant left early in the first quarter with a right calf strain. The team announced later on Monday that he is expected to be out for at least two weeks.
Zach Edey's return was one bright spot for the Grizzlies. The second-year center had 13 points and 7 rebounds in his season debut, after undergoing ankle surgery in June.
However, the team is still struggling without its key players.
The Grizzlies announced on Nov. 11 that Brandon Clarke is expected to return from his right knee injury in 6 to 9 weeks. Ty Jerome has yet to play this season since sustaining a right calf injury in the preseason.
San Antonio Spurs:
The Spurs, currently 9-4, are off to their best start since the 2016-2017 season, after defeating the Sacramento Kings 123-110 on Sunday. De'Aron Fox led the team with 28 points and 11 assists. The 2023 All-Star is averaging 22 points per game so far this season, despite missing the first eight games with a right hamstring injury.
Victor Wembanyama did not play on Sunday and is expected to be out for the next two to three weeks after suffering a left calf strain in Friday's loss against Golden State.
Second-year guard Stephon Castle will also be out tonight after sustaining a left hip injury in Sunday's win.
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Vaughn DalzellHow to watch Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs:
- When: Tonight, Tuesday, November 18
- Where: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live Stream:Peacock
What other NBA games are on NBC and Peacock tonight?
How to watch Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers:
- When: Tonight, Tuesday, November 18
- Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
- Time: 11:00 PM ET
- Live Stream:Peacock
2025-26 Fantasy Basketball Top 200 Rankings: Wemby injured, Jalen Johnson providing value in Atlanta
The Hawks forward has exceeded the expectations of many fantasy managers this season, especially after Trae Young went down.
Raphielle JohnsonHow to watch the NBA on NBC and Peacock:
Peacock NBA Monday will stream up to three Monday night games each week throughout the regular season. Coast 2 Coast Tuesday presents doubleheaders on Tuesday nights throughout the regular season on NBC and Peacock. On most Tuesdays, an 8 p.m. ET game will be on NBC stations in the Eastern and Central time zones, and an 8 p.m. PT game on NBC stations in the Pacific and often Mountain time zones.
Check local listings each week. Both games will stream live nationwide on Peacock. NBC Sports will launch Sunday Night Basketball across NBC and Peacock on Feb. 1, 2026. For a full schedule of the NBA on NBC and Peacock, click here.
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NHL Rumor Roundup: Will The Toronto Maple Leafs Shake Up Their Roster?
Entering this week, the Toronto Maple Leafs found themselves near the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a record of 8-9-2, and winless in their last five games (0-4-1).
While it's still early in the season, and they're within range of a wild-card berth, the rumor mill is buzzing about potential changes to the roster.
During last Thursday's Leafs Morning Take podcast, Jay Rosehill said a league source told him the Maple Leafs were trying to acquire Rasmus Anderson from the Calgary Flames. The 29-year-old defenseman is eligible to become a UFA in July. He's currently earning an annual cap hit of $4.55 million.
Rosehill felt that the only way the Leafs would make that deal is if Andersson agreed to sign a contract extension. He was skeptical that they had the trade assets to entice the Flames.
Two days later, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman said the Maple Leafs attempted to acquire Andersson last season but failed. He felt that the Flames' rearguard wasn't a fit for Toronto.
According to Friedman, the Leafs are not interested in parting with futures. However, if they were to revisit their interest in Andersson, the Flames' asking price could include top prospect Easton Cowan.
Friedman claimed the Leafs prefer a “roster for roster” trade, meaning they're examining players on their roster who might interest other teams, excluding their core players.
Adam Proteau of The Hockey News can see the Leafs peddling defenseman Morgan Rielly. He wondered if they might offer him to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Erik Karlsson, or the New Jersey Devils for Dougie Hamilton.
The opportunity to play for a contender could entice Rielly to waive his no-movement clause. However, the better-than-expected Penguins aren't in any rush to move Karlsson, who would also have to waive his no-move clause. Meanwhile, Hamilton has stated he has no desire to leave the Devils, and the Leafs might not be on his 10-team list of preferred destinations.
Proteau suggested veterans like center Max Domi and defenseman Brandon Carlo could also be trade candidates, along with depth forwards Calle Jarnkrok, Nick Robertson, Bobby McMann and Dakota Joshua.
Assuming the Leafs can find any trade partners willing to take some of those players off their hands, they won't fetch the type of returns that could provide a significant, immediate boost to the roster.
Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sunrecently observed that the promising Cowan and power forward Matthew Knies are the two Leafs that other clubs covet. However, they're among the least likely to be moved out of Toronto.
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Columbus Blue Jackets (22 pts) vs. Winnipeg Jets (22 pts) Game Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are on the road to take on the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre.
The Jets are 3-4 since November 1 and are 5-5-0 in their last 10. They're 11-7 on the year and are the only team in the Western Conference without an OT loss. So, they sit 3rd in the Central Division and 6th in the West.
Blue Jackets Stats
- Power Play - 17.8% - 21st in NHL
- Penalty Kill - 72.9% - 26th in NHL
- Goals For - 57 - 18th in NHL
- Goals Against - 59 - 18th in NHL
Jets Stats
- Power Play - 24.1% - 8th in NHL
- Penalty Kill - 84.1% - 8th in NHL
- Goals For - 58 - 15th in NHL
- Goals Against - 50 - 7th in NHL
Series History vs. The Jets
- Columbus is 18-17-1 all-time, and 9-8-1 on the road vs. Winnipeg.
- The Jackets are 5-4-1 in the last 10 games vs. the Jets
- The CBJ went 1-1 vs. the Jets last season.
Who To Watch For The Jets
- Mark Scheifele leads the team with 11 goals and 24 points.
- Josh Morrissey leads the Jets with 16 assists.
- Goalie Connor Hellebuyck is 8-6-0 with a SV% of .913. His last start was on November 15.
- Eric Comrie is 3-1-0 with a SV% of .908. His last start was a loss on November 9.
CBJ Player Notes vs. Jets
- Zach Werenski has 10 points in 12 career games against the Jets.
- Charlie Coyle has 24 points in 35 games.
- Sean Monahan has 21 points in 32 games vs. Winnipeg
Injuries
- Erik Gudbranson - Upper Body - Missed 11 games - IR
- Boone Jenner - Upper Body - Missed 3 Games - IR
TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 26
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How to watch Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers: TV/live stream info, preview for tonight's game
The Phoenix Suns go head-to-head with the Portland Trail Blazers in game two of tonight's Coast 2 Coast Tuesday NBA doubleheader on Peacock. This is the first of three matchups between the two teams this season. Tip-off is at 11:00 PM ET.
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Phoenix Suns:
The Suns' five-game win streak came to an end after falling 124-122 to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Phoenix led by as many as 22 points with less than 10 minutes left in the game before the Hawks bounced back on a 43-19 run. Dillon Brooks scored a game-high 34 points in the loss, and Devin Booker added 27 with 7 assists and 2 rebounds.
The four-time All-Star guard leads the Suns in points and is on pace for a career-high year in scoring (28.4 points per game) and field goal percentage (49.5%).
Phoenix has won seven of its last nine matchups.
Portland Trail Blazers:
The Trail Blazers have dropped their last two straight matchups, most recently falling 138-133 to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday in overtime. Shaedon Sharpe led the way for Portland with 36 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds, while Deni Avdija — who leads the team in scoring this season — added 29 points with 7 assists, and 6 rebounds.
Portland is led by Tiago Splitter, who took over as interim head coach after Chauncey Billups’ arrest on October 23. This is Splitter's first head coaching role in the NBA. He spent last season as the head coach of the Paris Basketball Club.
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How to watch Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers:
- When: Tonight, Tuesday, November 18
- Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
- Time: 11:00 PM ET
- Live Stream:Peacock
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How to watch Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs:
- When: Tonight, Tuesday, November 18
- Where: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live Stream:Peacock
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The Hawks forward has exceeded the expectations of many fantasy managers this season, especially after Trae Young went down.
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Warriors' Draymond Green had NSFW diss for Victor Wembanyama before viral dunk
Warriors' Draymond Green had NSFW diss for Victor Wembanyama before viral dunk originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Draymond Green is not one to back down from a fight.
Even when his opponent has just about every physical advantage possible over him.
The Warriors forward discussed on the latest episode of his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show,” Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama’s viral poster dunk on him in Golden State’s 109-108 win over San Antonio on Friday and what he said to the 7-foot-4 big man on the possession before.
“I must tell you, right before the dunk I blocked his shot,” Green said. “When I blocked his shot, I looked at him like, I gave him a crazy look like ‘Yeah, motherf–ker …’ and he was like ‘What? Huh? You too small.’ So I walked up to him like ‘You little, motherf–ker, you’re too little.’ He’s like, ‘I’m too little? Alright.’ “
Yes, Green called Wembanyama, of all people, “little.”
Wembanyama responded with a vicious lob dunk over Green on the following possession, which did not count because Green was called for a foul on the play.
The 6-foot-6 Green really stood no chance against Wembanyama on the play, and as it unfolded, time seemed to move in slow motion for the veteran forward as the Spurs star came crashing down over him.
“By the way, just so we’re clear, that whole conversation happened walking from one block to the other block and then we start fighting for position,” Green added. “And from there, everything else just happened in slow motion. I’m fighting for the position; he’s fighting for the position. I don’t want to pick up a foul — because the whistle was … a whole other issue — I go fight for the position, he goes and fights for the position and he does this spin, and when he spins, he’s still in place.
“He took one step and he’s in front of the rim catching a lob with the left. I thought I could get the lob when I saw it go up, I had no chance of getting it. I thought Jimmy [Butler] could get the lob from the backside; he had no chance of getting it. The only person who had a chance to get the lob was the guy who caught the lob, Wemby.”
Green admitted that he was happy the refs called a foul on him, because had the dunk counted and Wembanyama screamed in his face, as he did, he believes Golden State might not have been able to overcome San Antonio’s momentum at that point in the game.
“So that was a fun ass moment, I love to see guys respond and not back down,” Green added.
“Respect earned. I think the young fella, obviously we all know how special he is, but I think the thing I’m most impressed about is his work ethic and I know his work ethic is insane because I know how much better he’s gotten.”
There is no doubt that Green has the utmost respect for the young star, despite their heated moments on the court, and even believes Wembanyama could sweep all three major NBA awards this season.
However, on Wednesday and Friday, Green and the Warriors got the better of Wembanyama and the Spurs in back-to-back games.
Keegan Murray reportedly could make season debut during Kings' current road trip
Keegan Murray reportedly could make season debut during Kings' current road trip originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Keegan Murray could make his 2025-26 NBA season debut soon.
The young Kings forward was assigned to the Stockton Kings on Monday and cleared for 5-on-5 contact basketball. Murray plans to join Sacramento in Oklahoma City amid its current five-game road trip, per The Sacramento Bee’s Jason Anderson, and “there is hope” he will play before the Kings return home.
Murray tore the UCL in his left thumb during a preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers in October and underwent surgery a few days later.
The former No. 4 overall pick signed a five-year, $140 million extension with the Kings before the start of the season. Murray has averaged 13.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 233 regular-season games for Sacramento.
Sacramento surely misses the two-way wing’s services, as the team has been off to a widely underwhelming start to the season.
The Kings are 3-11 on the season (14th in the Western Conference) and trying to snap out of a current six-game losing streak. Still ahead, the Kings will face the Thunder in Oklahoma City, Grizzlies in Memphis and Nuggets in Denver before returning to Sacramento on Nov. 24.
Murray’s return, whenever that might be, should help with that goal of turning things around.
Former Canadiens Blueliner Hits 1,000 Games
While the Montreal Canadiens were suffering a fourth straight defeat, one of their former players was reaching an important milestone. Jeff Petry, who spent eight of his 16-season-long career in Montreal, skated in his 1,000th game with the Florida Panthers.
The Habs first acquired Petry at the trade deadline in 2015 for a second-round pick and a conditional fifth-round pick at the 2015 draft. He could have been a rental player, but after putting up seven points in 19 games, he was signed to a six-year contract extension with a $5.5 million cap hit and became a significant part of the Sainte-Flanelle’s blueline. From 16 points in his first complete season in Montreal, he became a steady 40-plus points producer in the last four years of the contract. His performance prompted then-GM Marc Bergevin to sign him to a four-year contract extension with a $6.250 million cap hit in September 2020.
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Whichever way you look at it, the Canadiens were lucky to have Petry during the Shea Weber years. Acquired to be the team’s top blueliner, Weber missed a lot of time due to injury, and when he was on the sidelines, Petry consistently stepped up to fill the void. In 508 games with the Habs, he put up 248 points.
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 outbreak derailed Petry’s career with the Canadiens. A family man, Petry became a shadow of himself when his wife and three boys stayed behind in the USA for the season because of the restrictions. It prompted him to request a trade to an American team despite having recently signed a contract extension.
In their eight years in town, the Petry family left their mark on the organization. Not only because of the defenseman’s play, but because his wife Julie started a clothing label with goaltender Carey Price’s wife Angela. The Line Change label began as a Canadiens-only label but quickly expanded to other teams, and it’s now teaming up with Jessica Campbell, the first female assistant coach to have a role behind an NHL team’s bench.
The family’s eldest son, Boyd, also became something of an internet sensation in Montreal through the team’s social media, shooting many videos of the youngsters behind the scenes while he watched his dad play.
When Kent Hughes finally found a trading partner for the right-shot defenseman, he landed Mike Matheson from the Pittsburgh Penguins, a player who has played a significant role in the Sainte-Flanelle’s rebuild. The Canadiens’ GM had to throw in Ryan Poehling in the trade, and he received a 2023 fourth-round pick as well in what turned out to be a fantastic trade for the Habs. To this day, Matheson is a significant cog in the Canadiens’ defence, while Petry’s stay in Pittsburgh only lasted 61 games.
Just over a year later, the Canadiens reacquired the defenseman in a three-way trade. Still, Hughes promptly traded him again, this time to the Detroit Red Wings, a team he grew up watching as an Ann Arbour, Michigan native whose dad played for the Detroit Tigers in the MLB. The way Hughes handled the delicate Petry was no doubt noted by players around the league, as it showed just how respectful the GM was of his players.
Petry would end up playing in Detroit for two seasons before signing a one-year deal at a league-minimum $775,000 with the Panthers in the hope of winning a Stanley Cup before retiring. While things haven’t gone according to plan so far for the double-reigning Champions, with injuries to Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk, they are far from out of the playoff race. In 1,000 games, the defenseman has put up 390 points, meaning that 64% of his offensive production came while wearing the Sainte-Flanelle.
The Panthers honoured Petry for his milestone in a pregame ceremony, where he received the traditional silver stick and added a personal touch by having his sons announce the starting lineup in the dressing room.
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Lakers' LeBron James won't play in 2028 Olympics; Warriors' Steph Curry unlikely
Lakers' LeBron James won't play in 2028 Olympics; Warriors' Steph Curry unlikely originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
It appears we have seen Steph Curry and LeBron James playing together on the court in meaningful games for the final time.
After the two superstars and longtime rivals joined forces to help secure a gold medal for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, both were asked by James’ co-host, Steve Nash, on the latest episode of the “Mind The Game” podcast if they intend to participate again at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
“You already know my answer,” James told Nash. “Don’t even ask. I will be watching from Cabo.”
“It is the opposite answer of what I told him last year,” Curry said. “It was like, God willing, I still have the choice and the physical option to be like, I could actually impact the team. Never say never, but I highly doubt it. Love to be a part of the movement.”
James will be 43 years old and Curry will be 40 at the time of the 2028 Olympics, and it’s fair to assume that both could be retired by then.
Team USA’s gold medal win in Paris last summer was so special, because the league’s iconic elder statesmen, like Curry, James and Kevin Durant, all joined forces to create a super team with other NBA stars that rivaled, and perhaps exceeded, the talent of the famous 1992 “Dream Team.”
Their heroics last summer, specifically Curry’s, made for some of the most memorable moments in basketball history, and James doesn’t believe it could get much better in 2028.
“We can’t top what we just did,” James added. “How are we going to top those last two games?”
Without James, Curry, and perhaps Durant, who also will be 40 in the Summer of 2028, it appears Team USA will need new leadership at the next Olympics as it looks to secure another gold medal.
Lakers' LeBron James won't play in 2028 Olympics; Warriors' Steph Curry unlikely
Lakers' LeBron James won't play in 2028 Olympics; Warriors' Steph Curry unlikely originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
It appears we have seen Steph Curry and LeBron James playing together on the court in meaningful games for the final time.
After the two superstars and longtime rivals joined forces to help secure a gold medal for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, both were asked by James’ co-host, Steve Nash, on the latest episode of the “Mind The Game” podcast if they intend to participate again at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
“You already know my answer,” James told Nash. “Don’t even ask. I will be watching from Cabo.”
“It is the opposite answer of what I told him last year,” Curry said. “It was like, God willing, I still have the choice and the physical option to be like, I could actually impact the team. Never say never, but I highly doubt it. Love to be a part of the movement.”
James will be 43 years old and Curry will be 40 at the time of the 2028 Olympics, and it’s fair to assume that both could be retired by then.
Team USA’s gold medal win in Paris last summer was so special, because the league’s iconic elder statesmen, like Curry, James and Kevin Durant, all joined forces to create a super team with other NBA stars that rivaled, and perhaps exceeded, the talent of the famous 1992 “Dream Team.”
Their heroics last summer, specifically Curry’s, made for some of the most memorable moments in basketball history, and James doesn’t believe it could get much better in 2028.
“We can’t top what we just did,” James added. “How are we going to top those last two games?”
Without James, Curry, and perhaps Durant, who also will be 40 in the Summer of 2028, it appears Team USA will need new leadership at the next Olympics as it looks to secure another gold medal.