Pregame analysis and predictions of the Detroit Red Wings vs. Philadelphia Flyers NHL game to be played on January 21, 2025 on ESPN.

There might be fewer sellers around the NHL this season than usual, but the Hawks are certainly one. That scarcity of available players could drive up prices.

Bradley Beal has become something of an albatross for the Phoenix Suns, but a new report suggests that one Eastern Conference team might be able to help Phoenix out.

All signs are pointing to Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler holding a strong preference for a trade to the Phoenix Suns. The issue is there are complications with de

BOTTOM LINE: Detroit takes on Houston for a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are 14-6 on their home court. Houston is the Western Conference leader with 14.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Alperen Sengun averaging 3.4.

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has identified an Eastern Conference team on the brink of making significant strides in the NBA in the coming seasons. Paul Pierce, a 20-year veteran who cemented his legacy with the Boston Celtics—including winning an NBA championship in 2008 and being named Finals MVP—knows what it takes for a team to contend.

He provides a direct link to the good old days, as he was Greg Vanney’s top assistant from 2015 to 2019 when the Reds were on top of the Eastern Conference. As of this writing, Toronto haven’t ...

Notable additions: Elias Lindholm ($7.75 million x seven years), Nikita Zadorov ($5 million x six years), Joonas Korpisalo and Mark Kastelic (acquired alongside a 2024 first-round pick in exchange for Linus Ullmark)

A third of the way through the NBA season, the Eastern Conference looks to have a handful of worthy contenders, a couple of teams with major trade deadline decisions to make and a handful of teams tanking for Cooper Flagg.

The Cavaliers are 20-2 on their home court. Cleveland ranks third in the Eastern Conference with 29.1 assists per game led by Darius Garland averaging 6.8. The Suns are 8-12 on the road. Phoenix allows 114.3 points to opponents and has been outscored by 1.1 points per game.

According to an ESPN report Friday, an Eastern Michigan basketball game is under investigation for unusual wagering activity. Here's more:

"That had nothing to do with the Dream Team," said Pippen. "That was in '91. That was our first title. So, I don't think I was even in the Dream Team at that time. The Dream Team