Month: January 2025

Cameron Johnson expected to be out next three games

Michael Scotto: Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson sustained a right ankle sprain in the January 2nd game at Milwaukee. He is expected to miss the next three games and will be re-evaluated prior to the team’s upcoming West Coast road trip, team says. pic.x.com/QBXuRqKGWL
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto What’s the buzz on Twitter? Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New @johnhollinger & Duncan is out on Dunc’d On Prime in which we begin to assess the 2025 trade market with De’Aaron Fox, Jimmy Butler, and Cameron Johnson, plus a look at the Kings’ overall situation after firing Mike Brown. Join us duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/dPvS5vV0os – 3:32 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Highest TS% this season:
72.6 — Daniel Gafford
71.7 — Jarrett Allen
67.5 — Josh Hart
67.0 — Cameron Johnson pic.x.com/LYm2C68Fmc – 1:13

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De'Aaron Fox expected to be doubtful against Warriors

Sean Cunningham: De’Aaron Fox who suffered the hard fall in the 4th quarter last night is experiencing soreness in his right glute and is likely to be doubtful for Sunday’s game in San Francisco vs. Warriors. He did not participate in any on-court activity.
Source: Twitter @SeanCunningham What’s the buzz on Twitter? Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox remains in the game, sinks two free throws and then DeMar DeRozan throws down a vicious one-hander. Kings go up 10, but two quick buckets from the Grizzlies make it a 6 point game with 5.9 to go. Kings timeout, they have one remaining. Grizzlies with 2 – 12:34 AM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox takes a hard spill after Jaren Jackson Jr. fouls out. Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan took exception. Officials

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Bam Adebayo on Jimmy Butler: 'It's disappointing when you see the organization and a player going head to head like that'

“It’s disappointing when you see the organization and a player going head to head like that,” Heat captain and three-time NBA All-Star Bam Adebayo said following Saturday’s morning shootaround session. “But the rest of us got to figure out how to win games. So for me as captain, it’s worrying about the other guys and getting them locked in and ready to go to try to compete and win a game.”
Source: Miami Herald What’s the buzz on Twitter? Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
From “weird” to “disappointing,” Heat players react to the latest twist in the Jimmy Butler situation miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Bam Adebayo: “It’s disappointing when you see the organization and a player going head to head like that.” – 2:44 PM Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“When the Heat chose [not to

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Miami not interested in Bradley Beal

Bobby Marks: Three out of the four teams on Butler’s preferred list — the Dallas Mavericks, the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns — would need to trade a quarter of their roster. The Suns would need to have Bradley Beal waive his no-trade clause. Sources told ESPN, that the Heat have no desire to take back the $110 million owed to Beal and that Phoenix would need to find a third team. The Warriors and Mavericks probably would need to find a third or fourth team to reroute some of the contracts sent out.
Source: ESPN What’s the buzz on Twitter? Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bradley Beal (hip) post shootaround. #Suns pic.x.com/l1lYeQ7YKS – 10:53 AM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns injury update: Bradley Beal questionable in road matchup at Indiana Pacers after suffering

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Dwight Howard on Joel Embiid: 'He's the toughest to guard because he knows how to flop'

Dwight Howard on Joel Embiid: ‘Embiid is the toughest to guard because he knows how to flop. He knows how to use his size and strength when he has to. He can shoot really well. If I was checking him, I’d beat him up and down the court, not letting him get easy points, don’t go for no pump fakes. (…) I’m crowding his space because I know he’s either going to do like this and try to go around me. I’m eating that space up as soon as I see the ball come up, as soon as he goes like this, I’m getting right up under him so the next time he puts it down he’s going to have to turn his back or think about it. So Embiid is one of those unicorns.
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Steelers Reacts results: Fan confidence continues to plummet ahead of regular season finale


Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Acrisure Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images

We asked. You answered.

Later today, the Steelers will take on the playoff-hopeful Cincinnati Bengals in what should be an intense AFC North rivalry in the final week of the regular season.

Earlier this week, we polled Steelers fans about their confidence in the team ahead of Week 18.

Only 21% of Steelers fans are confident in the team ahead of Week 18

For those keeping track at home, that’s a drop from last week’s 29%. Fan confidence was in the 90’s in mid-December — the Steelers’ three-game losing streak has unsurprisingly resulted in a lot of fans not feeling great about the team.

If the Steelers want to improve confidence among the fanbase and in the locker room, a Week 18 win over the Bengals is a must. Pittsburgh has struggled in the postseason over the last several years, and heading into the playoffs with four straight losses is less than ideal. Can the team find some momentum?

Fortunately for the Steelers, they’re healthier than they’ve been in a while, and the team has already defeated the Bengals once this season. However, nothing is ever guaranteed in AFC North games.


Stay tuned to BTSC for news and discussion ahead of the Steelers’ Week 18 game on Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. ET.