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Good morning, it’s the first day of 2026. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 19-16 and host the Denver Nuggets tomorrow. They beat the Phoenix Suns yesterday.
Today’s Game of the Day
- Boston Celtics at Sacramento Kings – 10 PM, NBA League Pass
The Celtics have won 7 of their last 10 games and are on the road against the 8-25 Kings. This matchup might not be super competitive if Boston continues their hot streak, but it’s worth checking out as there aren’t many other games on and it’s a chance to get a glimpse at one of the Eastern Conference’s strongest teams.
Boston has overperformed at
the start of the season and could be a dark-horse contender if Jayson Tatum can return this season and rally his team back to a deep playoff push.
The Rest of the NBA Slate
- Houston Rockets at Brooklyn Nets – 6 PM
- Miami Heat at Detroit Pistons – 7 PM
- Philadelphia 76ers at Dallas Mavericks – 8:30 PM
- Utah Jazz at LA Clippers – 10:30 PM
Cavs links of the day
- Kenny Atkinson clarifies that Cavs guard Sam Merrill isn’t Michael Jordan – Fear the Sword
- Former Cavs assistant praises Kenny Atkinson: ‘He’s the hardest working dude I know’ – Fear the Sword
- 13 Stats to explain Cavs win over Suns – Fear the Sword
- Cavs vs Suns: Winners and Losers – Donovan Mitchell ends 2025 with a bang – Fear the Sword
NBA links
- NBA Rookie Rankings – New York Times
- NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up entering the New Year – ESPN
- NBA MVP Ladder Week 11: Injuries ruining a historic race – Yahoo Sports
- Looking back on the top 25 NBA photos of 2025 – NBA
- Has the NBA fought off the NFL’s Christmas Day invasion? Views are up for hoops – Yahoo Sports
- NCAA attempts to clarify NBA stance after Baylor adds 2023 Draft pick – The Guardian
