Why Oilers Fans Can Appreciate Tristan Jarry

Tristan Jarry is a fine NHL goaltender, having a good year. He went 9-3-1 with a 2.66 GAA and .909 save percentage through 14 games with the Panguins. Those numbers matter, and they're a big reason why the Edmonton Oilers traded for him.

But here's what makes this different: Jarry genuinely wants to be here. He wants to play in Edmonton.

In a league where seven-team no-trade lists are common—and we all know what those lists usually mean—it's refreshing to hear a player express excitement about coming to Canada. About coming to Edmonton specifically.

Jarry won the Memorial Cup with the Edmonton Oil Kings in 2014. He stopped 32 of 35 shots in the championship game against Guelph, helping bring the Canadian junior hockey title back to Edmonton after 48 years. He was a WHL champion that same year. He grew up in this city during his time with the Oil Kings, and when he had the opportunity to buy a home as a professional, he chose a place about 15 minutes outside Edmonton.

"Just my time playing there with the Oil Kings. I enjoyed it so much," Jarry said. "I had a lot of friends there, and I kind of grew up there a little bit, so when I had the opportunity to buy a home, that was kind of where I decided to set roots."

His wife, Hannah, and their son, Bennett, spend summers in Alberta. Jarry has skated regularly with Connor McDavid during the offseason. The connections were already there before Friday's trade made them teammates.

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Kyle Dubas acknowledged those ties when explaining the trade from Pittsburgh's perspective. "It'll be a great opportunity for him in Edmonton, where he's had success in junior with the Oil Kings and they made their homes there," Dubas said.

This isn't a player grudgingly accepting a trade to a Canadian market. This is a player who chose to live here, who built a life here, who wanted to come back.

It's no secret that Edmonton is a pretty solid team. They've got two of the best forwards in the NHL in McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Their rookies—Matt Savoie, among others—aren't half bad. The defence could use some work, but fans aren't losing too much sleep over it. And they went to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, losing to Florida both times.

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But still, as a fan, you can appreciate Jarry's desire not just to play for the Oilers, but to want to be in Edmonton. That distinction matters more than people realize.

Pittsburgh GM Kyle Dubas mentioned that Jarry had repeatedly said he wanted to stay with the Penguins. But when the trade became inevitable, Edmonton was where he wanted to go. The connections here, the memories here, the life he'd built here during his junior career—all of that made this more than just another NHL destination.

His first game went pretty well too. Twenty-five saves in a 6-3 win over Toronto on Saturday night. He looked comfortable, composed, and ready for the opportunity ahead of him.

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"It's cool," Jarry said before that debut. "It's an opportunity and I'm fully embracing it. I think it's going to be a fun challenge. I think being able to have a chance to reach the pinnacle of sports, you always want that opportunity, to be on this team, to be able to do that."

There's something to be said for a player who views coming to Edmonton as an opportunity rather than an obligation. Who sees Rogers Place as a place to chase a Stanley Cup rather than a market to avoid. Who spent his summer skating with McDavid and now gets to line up beside him.

Jarry is signed through the 2027-28 season at $5.375 million per year. The Oilers have their goalie for the next three playoff runs. Whether he becomes the answer to their goaltending questions remains to be seen. But at least he wants to be here while finding out.

Unpacking Yesterday's Jarring TradesUnpacking Yesterday's Jarring TradesThe NHL had a wild Friday night with three significant trades that reshaped multiple franchises. One involved a Norris Trophy winner who Vancouver couldn't keep. Another saw two goalies swap teams in a change-of-scenery deal. The third was a depth move to patch a hole. All three tell different stories about where teams see themselves right now.

In a league where Edmonton often appears on no-trade lists, where Canadian markets struggle to attract free agents, where players sometimes view northern cities as career detours rather than destinations, Jarry's genuine enthusiasm stands out.

He won a Memorial Cup here. He built a home here. He chose to spend his summers here. And when the opportunity came to play here professionally, he embraced it.

That's worth appreciating, regardless of what happens on the ice.

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Game Day: Everything you need to know ahead of Nashville Predators road game against Blues

Game info 

Who: Nashville Predators (12-15-4, 8th Central) at St. Louis Blues (12-14-7, 7th Central) 

When: 7 p.m. CST 

Where: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Mo. 

TV: FanDuel Sports Network South 

Radio: 102.5 The Game 

Line (via BetMGM): Predators (+1.5) Blues (-1.5). Over/under 6 (+100/-120). 

Bouncing back 

The Nashville Predators saw a two-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday, falling to the top-ranked Avalanche, 4-2, in Denver. Jonathan Marchessault scored on the power play and Tyson Jost added a goal in the late third period. 

Despite the loss, both Andrew Brunette and Marchessault said it's a loss the team isn't losing much from. Marchessault said it was more about playing against a high-caliber opponent rather than the Predators not playing well. Brunette was happy with his team's effort on the road. 

It came down to the Predators giving the Avalanche too many scoring chances as they had 42 shots on net, the second time this season that Colorado has gotten 40+ on the Predators' goalie.

Dominating bottom of league

Despite their standing in the standings, the Predators have been highly successful against the league's worst teams. 

Nashville is 7-2-1 against the nine lowest-ranked teams in the league, with losses to the Winnipeg Jets, 5-2 and 4-1, and the Vancouver Canucks, 5-4, in overtime. In four of those wins, the Predators scored four goals or more. 

In their last two games, where they've faced teams in a similar position in the standings, Calgary (Dec. 2) and St. Louis (Dec. 11), the Predators outscored their opposition 12-3. 

In that St. Louis result at home, Steven Stamkos scored four goals and Luke Evangelista had three assists. 

Opening a busy, challenging week 

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From Monday to Monday, the Predators will play four games, including their final home games of the 2025 calendar year. After traveling to St. Louis, they host Carolina (Wednesday), Toronto (Saturday) and the New York Rangers (Sunday). 

Following Sunday's game, the Predators kicked off a seven-game road trip, and won't return to Bridgestone Arena until Jan. 8. 

The stretch this week only gets more difficult as Nashville has gone 1-3-0 against those four opponents, and in all three of those losses, the Predators lost by three goals. 

This week is a massive opportunity to not only avenge earlier-season losses and feel good going into the Christmas pause, but also ramp up momentum before a long road trip. 

Scouting St. Louis 

The Predators have seen and will see more of the Blues this month. In addition to Nashville playing them last week and Monday, they will travel to St. Louis again on Dec. 27, meaning they'll face the same opponent three times in a little over two weeks. 

After last week's thumping, the Blues responded with a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at home. Backup Joel Hofer picked up the win, making 27 saves on 29 shots.

Against the Predators, Hofer came in relief of Jordan Binnington at the start of the third period after Binnington allowed six goals on 19 shots. Hofer made six saves on seven shots. The Blues could look to start him on Monday. 

The Blues are also looking to get out of the basement of the NHL, sitting in 28th place and seventh in the Central Division. 

 

Jacob Melanson Makes Season Debut As Kraken Lose 3-1 To Sabres

Jacob Melanson was recalled by the Seattle Kraken on Saturday when Jared McCann was placed on the injured reserve, and on Sunday, he made his season debut.

The expectation was that Melanson would serve as the extra forward for Sunday's game, but when the Kraken announced that Mason Marchment would be a late scratch due to an illness, the Kraken had no choice but to turn to Melanson.

The 22-year-old made his NHL debut late last season, recording four hits in 9:53 of ice time. This time around, Melanson skated on the fourth line alongside Ben Meyers and Tye Kartye, throwing seven hits in just 7:47 of ice time. 

“I thought tonight I brought my energy, brought my physicality, and I’ll keep bringing that when the team needs it,” said Melanson.

Standing 6-foot, 205 pounds, Melanson isn't the biggest player on the ice, but he plays with speed and aggressiveness, which makes him a physical threat. He's notched seven goals and 14 points this season in the AHL with the Coachella Valley Firebirds, well on pace to break his previous career highs of eight goals and 18 points. 

Despite limited minutes, Melanson was an effective physical presence, but that alone wasn't able to help the Kraken overcome the Sabres. It's been real tough sledding for the Kraken of late, as they have lost eight of their last nine games. 

Their 5-on-5 scoring has disappeared, and they aren't keeping the puck out of their net as well as they were previously. On Sunday, they found themselves down 2-0 in the second period before Chandler Stephenson cut the deficit in half with a power play goal. Zach Benson scored an empty net goal late in the third to ensure the victory for the Buffalo Sabres

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The Kraken are plummeting down the NHL standings and find themselves sitting in 29th place in the NHL. They have games in hand, and they could find themselves higher in the standings, but if their recent performances are any indication, it looks like more losses are on the horizon. 

“Right now, we have to play the perfect game to give ourselves a chance to win. There’s mistakes here and there that are reaching up and biting us,” said coach Lane Lambert. 

The Kraken are back in action on Tuesday when they take on the league-leading Colorado Avalanche

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Mets signing outfielder Cristian Pache to minor league deal

The Mets are signing outfielder Cristian Pache to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to big league spring training, per multiple reports.

Pache, 27, last played in the majors in 2024, splitting time between the Phillies, Orioles, and Marlins.

His best season came in 2023, when he had a .735 OPS for the Phillies in 48 games.

During his five-year major league career, Pache has hit .181/.243/275 in 610 plate appearances across 251 games for the Marlins, Orioles, Phillies, A's, and Braves.

Pache could be a useful depth option, but his addition obviously does nothing to address New York's starting needs in the outfield. 

The Mets have Juan Sotoentrenched in right field, but are seeking answers in left field and center field.

One option is for top prospect Carson Benge to break camp in one of those spots, but the expectation is the Mets will make at least one -- and perhaps two -- serious additions to the outfield this offseason. 

Yankees among five teams on Ketel Marte's no-trade list: report

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is one of the buzziest names on the MLB trade block, but it seems as if the veteran isn't interested in heading to the Bronx. 

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Yankees are one of five teams on Marte's no-trade list, along with the Athletics, Pirates, Giants, and Cardinals. 

While the Yanks currently have Jazz Chisholm Jr. as their second baseman, ESPN's Jeff Passan recently reported that NewYork has listened on potential trades for Chisholm, who is set to be a free agent at the end of the 2026 season. 

Marte also has experience at shortstop and in center field, but seems fairly locked in as a second baseman at this point. 

A three-time All-Star, Marte has a career slash line of .281/.351/.472 with 171 home runs, 587 RBI, and 688 runs scored.

The 32-year-old signed a six-year, $116.5 million extension with the D-backs this past April -- a deal that includes a player option for the 2031 season.

Blackhawks Call Up Ethan Del Mastro & Laurent Brossoit, Place Connor Bedard On IR

The Chicago Blackhawks have called up defenseman Ethan Del Mastro and goaltender Laurent Brossoit from the Rockford IceHogs.

Del Mastro has spent most of this season fine-tuning his game in the AHL, where he has 1 goal and 10 assists for 11 points in 27 games. Del Mastro has one NHL game played in 2025-26 coming into this next stint. 

Brossoit hasn’t started an NHL game since signing with the Chicago Blackhawks due to injury. He is ready to resume his career after a three-game conditioning stint with Rockford. In those three games, Brossoit went 2-1-0 with a .900 save percentage and 3.39 goals against average. He also scored his first career pro goal when he threw one into an empty net against the Milwaukee Admirals on 12/12. 

Connor Bedard, who sustained an upper-body injury against the St. Louis Blues last week, was placed on injured reserve. This transaction is retroactive to December 12, so he is eligible to return on December 19. Head coach Jeff Blashill said that Bedard isn’t likely to take the road trip, which ends with a game in Ottawa on 12/20. The Blackhawks return home to play the Philadelphia Flyers on 12/23. 

Bedard is having a season to remember, with 19 goals and 25 assists for 44 points in 31 games played. While he’s out, the Blackhawks will be desperate for offense from other players. 

Further updates on Bedard will come shortly, once Jeff Blashill speaks again. Chicago’s next game will come on Tuesday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. 

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Slafkovsky Impressive In Canadiens’ Win

Jakub Dobes wasn’t the only player who shone in the Montreal Canadiens’ win over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night. Jake Evans and Mike Matheson caught my eye because of the way they countered Connor McDavid, but Juraj Slafkovsky also had an impressive game, something that’s been happening more and more often these days.

Not only did the power forward put up two points with assists on each of the Canadiens’ power play goals, but he did a lot of the little things right last night. For instance, on the first goal, after giving Demidov the puck, he went straight to the net, used his big body to screen goaltender Calvin Pickard, and was instrumental in the rookie’s goal.

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On the second goal, after receiving the puck from Lane Hutson, he had his head up to scan the ice and saw that Nick Suzuki was in the clear right by the goal. He recognized the opportunity and sent him a picture-perfect pass.

Furthermore, even though he didn’t throw his weight around much in the game, he only had one hit, but he took part in several battles by the boards. That’s where you can see how much he has improved over the years; he’s now very good at using his frame to dominate opponents physically, and he’s really hard to move off the puck. Twice on the same play, he couldn’t use his stick to move the puck as it was tied up, so while battling two players by the boards, he managed to do a couple of nice passes, kicking the puck while keeping his balance.

His weight has varied over the years. At one stage, he was 238 pounds, but now he’s at an optimal 225 pounds, which is heavy enough to stand his ground but svelte enough to move quickly. He’s come a really long way since his rookie season, when he would regularly be caught with his head down while skating and end up flat on the ice often. There were times when he looked like Bambi trying to learn to walk in that rookie year, but those days are long gone.

He's come a very long way. His 20 points in 32 games put him on pace for a 51-point season, which would match his total from last year. Some will lament the fact that he’s not putting up more points, but at the end of the day, he wasn’t drafted to become a huge points producer; he was drafted to be a power forward, and that’s what he’s developing into.

Since being moved to a new line with Ivan Demidov and Oliver Kapanen, he looks more confident on the ice. It seems he feels his role is no longer that of a complementary piece to the Nick Suzuki-Cole Caufield duo, but rather a driver for his line. He’s not afraid to carry the puck and claim his space.

This newfound confidence is also evident when he moves back to the top line with the captain and the sniper. When all is said and done, it looks like the big Slovak will be one of the most improved players on the Habs this season, and he’s still only 21 years old despite playing in his fourth season. The future is bright for the youngster.


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Report: Twins add first baseman Josh Bell with agreement on $7 million contract

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins and durable slugger Josh Bell agreed on a one-year, $7 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.

The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because completion of the deal was pending a physical exam, said Bell will get a $250,000 signing bonus and a $5.5 million salary in 2026. The deal includes a mutual option for 2027 with a $1.25 million buyout.

Bell also gets a hotel suite on road trips.

Bell projects to help fill a void at first base and designated hitter with the Twins for his 11th major league season. He hit .237 with 22 home runs and 63 RBIs this year for Washington.

Royals eyeing Duran, but Red Sox' asking price too high: Report

Royals eyeing Duran, but Red Sox' asking price too high: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

If the Boston Red Sox look to trade Jarren Duran this offseason, the Kansas City Royals are an obvious match. Kansas City is looking for outfield help, and its pitching staff includes multiple arms that could pique Boston’s interest.

The Royals are open to trading for Duran, but according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Red Sox’ asking price is too high. KC believes such a deal would require shipping left-hander Cole Ragans to Boston.

“Even after signing free agent Lane Thomas and trading for Isaac Collins, the Kansas City Royals are open to adding another outfielder – most notably Jarren Duran, if the Boston Red Sox lower their asking price,” Rosenthal writes.

“The Royals are under the impression Duran would cost them left-hander Cole Ragans, though the Red Sox view the initial talks as more informal and exploratory, according to people briefed on the conversations.

“Both Ragans, 28, and Duran, 29, are under club control for three more seasons, with Ragans under contract for a combined $12 million in 2026-27 and Duran for $7.75 million in ’26. The Royals, though, see Ragans as a player with greater value, a potential Game 1 starter in a postseason series.”

Although a Duran-for-Ragans deal makes sense for both sides, the Royals’ hesitance is understandable. Ragans is an ace-caliber starter with multiple years of control, and pitchers fitting that description typically come with a hefty price tag. Boston likely would have to add an intriguing prospect or two to the trade package to get Kansas City to bite, but given Ragans’ ability to slot in as the No. 2 starter behind Garrett Crochet, it may be worth it.

Ragans placed fourth in the 2024 American League Cy Young vote, finishing with a 3.14 ERA and an AL-best 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings. He missed time last season with groin and rotator cuff injuries, limiting him to only 13 starts (61.1 innings pitched). He posted a 4.67 ERA, but his 2.50 FIP and 14.3 strikeouts per nine innings were encouraging.

Duran, an All-Star in 2024, is coming off a down season in which he slashed .256/.332/.442 with 16 homers, 84 RBI, and 24 stolen bases in 157 games. He’s part of a crowded Red Sox outfield that includes Wilyer Abreu, Roman Anthony, and Ceddanne Rafaela.

Boston has been expected to move one of their outfielders — specifically Duran or Abreu — this offseason, but chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is content with keeping the group intact, according to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe.

“According to executives from multiple clubs that have been in the market for outfielders and have talked trade possibilities with the Red Sox, Breslow’s message has been consistent. He has Roman Anthony, Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, and Jarren Duran on the roster. He is comfortable keeping it that way into next season unless a team convinces him not to,” Healey writes.

Keeping all four outfielders would be a head-scratcher. The only logical path to giving each player consistent playing time would be shifting Rafaela — an elite center fielder — to second base. Trading Duran or Abreu would clear the logjam while presumably upgrading the Red Sox’ pitching staff.

Other than Ragans, fellow southpaw Kris Bubic is among the Royals’ most valuable pitchers who could be available on the trade market. Bubic, 28, is coming off a breakout All-Star campaign in which he posted a 2.55 ERA across 20 starts.

NBA Trade Rumors 2025-26: Giannis Antetokounmpo trade update

On the court, a calf strain has cooled off Giannis Antetokounmpo and kept him in street clothes.

Off the court, Dec. 15 is the day that 79 players who signed or extended their contracts last summer become eligible to be traded — it's the unofficial opening day of NBA trade season. That, however, didn't move things closer to an Antetokounmpo trade.

Where do things stand with an Antetokounmpo trade? Let's break it down.

Is Antetokounmpo willing to be the bad guy?

As of Dec. 15, the main thing holding up a serious Antetokounmpo trade market is Antetokounmpo himself.

Antetokounmpo has yet to actually demand a trade — if he doesn't knock over the first domino, the others won't fall in time for the Feb. 5 trade deadline. The league is still waiting for Antetokounmpo to make his move, something NBA insider Marc Stein noted in his latest Substack missive. Milwaukee is not going to trade the best player they have had since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar until he demands it (as Kareem himself did).

While Antetokounmpo and his agent are reportedly meeting with the Bucks about his future, that is not a trade demand. At least yet. Antetokounmpo has come off as not wanting to be the bad guy in all this and force his way out of Wisconsin, but he is not getting traded at the deadline unless he is willing to be that guy. (Things change this summer, when if he refuses to sign a contract extension with the team, then the Bucks will be forced to make a deal or risk losing him for nothing.)

Knicks not all in?

If Antetokounmpo does demand a trade, the market for his services may not be quite as robust as expected, although some of that also could be posturing by teams.

Multiple reports have said Antetokounmpo wants to play in New York. While the details on the discussions between the Knicks and Bucks last August remain vague, what you believe happened says a lot about what you want to see happen in the future. The spin out of New York is that it made what it believed was a fair offer for Antetokounmpo. The vibe out of Milwaukee was that New York did not go all in on a trade.

Why should the Knicks come harder for Antetokounmpo now? With New York at 18-7, playing for the NBA Cup championship, sitting near the top of the East and looking every bit a contender, why would it break up the core of what it has and overpay for Antetokounmpo at the deadline? Especially if it feels he is going to force his way there anyway?

That is exactly what the Knicks are thinking, Sam Amick reports at The Athletic. If Antetokounmpo wants to be a Knick, he is going to have to force his way there — and hope another team doesn't swoop in with a better offer that the Bucks just take (like the Raptors did with Kawhi Leonard, or like the Bucks themselves did when Damian Lillard wanted to go to Miami).

Speaking of the Heat…

Could Miami be in play?

The Miami Heat are always big game hunting — is South Florida a place Antetokounmpo would be open to playing? A lot of league sources say yes, according to Amick at The Athletic.

The challenge with an Antetokounmpo-to-Miami trade is that, to make it work, the Heat would have to give up a lot, likely including Tyler Herro, possibly Kel'el Ware (he could be a sticking point in the trade talks), and a lot of draft picks. If a deal could be reached with all those players thrown in, are the Heat the contenders that Antetokounmpo wants to play for?

That said, never count Miami out in a deal.

Timberwolves interested in Giannis

The Timberwolves are 17-9, but the team that reached the Western Conference Finals each of the past two seasons has looked more like a team taking half a step back than the step forward they expected.

That has Minnesota as one of the teams to watch if Antetokounmpo becomes available, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. This trade would have to be centered around Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle, with a lot of picks thrown in to make it work.

Would Antetokounmpo want to go to Minnesota? Only he can say, but Antetokounmpo next to Anthony Edwards would be a force.

Spurs, Rockets face same question

Both San Antonio and Houston have long been linked to Antetokounmpo because they are stacked with young players and stockpiled draft picks. These two teams can put arguably the best offers on the table for Antetokounmpo.

But should they?

Both of those teams are already very good, both are young and improving, and both play in a West where needing to beat Oklahoma City four times in seven games is a daunting concern for teams going all-in this season. These are both teams that like the rosters they have right now — and both are winning right now and only going to get better.

Would both of them be better off waiting a season or two, letting their young stars mature, allowing the tax apron start to take its toll on the Thunder, and then making any all-in moves? If they even need to.

Another thing those teams have to consider is availability. Antetokounmpo is out right now with a calf strain and missed time earlier this season with a groin strain. He just turned 31. As ESPN noted this week, the team that trades for him will offer him a max extension of $275 million that will take him to age 37. All of that is giving some teams a slight pause, and should with the Spurs and Rockets.

No doubt, the thought of Antetokounmpo next to Victor Wembanyama is frightening. As is the idea of Antetokounmpo between Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant. But those are already teams on the rise — San Antonio just beat Oklahoma City in the NBA Cup — so why not build on the Thunder model and let their young guys mature before making a big swing? For the Rockets, Durant complicates that timeline, but the team is still top four in the East and improving.

How 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.

How to watch Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics: TV/live stream info, preview for tonight's game

The Detroit Pistons head to Boston to take on the Celtics at TD Garden in the first game of tonight's doubleheader matchup on Peacock at 7:00 PM ET. Then, at 9:30 PM, it's the Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets. See below for additional information on how to watch both games 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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The end of the Emirates NBA Cup means the back end of Week 9 will be loaded with games.

Detroit Pistons:

The Detroit Pistons have won five of their last six matchups, most recently defeating the Atlanta Hawks 142-115 at home last Friday. It was the team's largest win of the season, and the bench scored a season-high 77 points in the win. 12 players scored at least 7 points, making the Pistons the third team in NBA history to accomplish that feat.

"[Wins like tonight] show the world we’re serious about winning...we’re not here just to win games; we’re here to win championships… I think we’re the best team in the league, and we’re going to continue to show it," said Jalen Duren after the win.

The Pistons, now 20-5, lead the Eastern Conference and have the second-best record in the league behind the Oklahoma City Thunder (24-2). It’s only the third time in franchise history that Detroit has won 20 or more games in the team’s first 25 games of a season.

Boston Celtics:

The Celtics' five-game win streak was snapped last Thursday night, when they fell 116-101 to the Milwaukee Bucks. Jaylen Brown scored a team-high 30 points in the win. He has continued to lead the Celtics while Jayson Tatum recovers from the torn Achilles he suffered last season. Brown is on pace for career highs in points per game (29.1), field-goal attempts (21.4), field goals made (10.7), free-throw attempts (7.2), and assists (4.8).

Boston is currently third in the Eastern Conference.

How to watch Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics:

  • When: Tonight, Monday, December 15
  • Where: TD Garden, Boston, MA
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Live Stream:Peacock
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With Dereck Lively II out for the season and Daniel Gafford banged up, Washington is in line for an expanded role moving forward.

What other NBA games are on tonight?

Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets - 9:30 PM ET on Peacock

How 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.

How to sign up for Peacock:

Sign up here to watch all of our LIVE sports, sports shows, documentaries, classic matches, and more. You'll also get tons of hit movies and TV shows, Originals, news, 24/7 channels, and current NBC & Bravo hits—Peacock is here for whatever you’re in the mood for.

NBA on NBC 2025-26 Schedule

Click here to see the full list of NBA games that will air on NBC and Peacock this season.

What devices does Peacock support?

You can enjoy Peacock on a variety of devices. View the full list of supported devices here.