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• Memphis Grizzlies fired their coach, now where do they go from here?

  29-03-2025 18:31 via nbcsports.com
  
  What shocked the NBA world was not so much that coach Taylor Jenkins was fired in Memphis — things had been trending that way since last summer when Jenkins was forced to fire his assistants and replace his entire staff — but the timing. The Grizzlies are 44-29, tied for a top-four seed in the West, and have just nine games remaining in the season.The reaction around the league was primarily "why now?" Also, "How is this making the team better heading into the playoffs?"All of that l
  
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• Which NBA star should be your school's college basketball GM? We have some ideas

  02-04-2025 01:21 via cbssports.com
  
  The college hoops front office dream team, starring NBA royalty
  
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• Philadelphia hopes to re-sign Quentin Grimes, if they can afford to

  01-04-2025 23:58 via nbcsports.com
  
  You have to look hard for bright spots in this Philadelphia 76ers season, but Quentin Grimes is one of them. Since being traded to Philadelphia from Dallas as part of the Caleb Martin deal, Grimes has averaged 21.8 points a game while shooting 39.2% from 3, plus adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists a night.Grimes is a restricted free agent this offseason and the 76ers hope to re-sign him, reports Marc Stein in his weekly newsletter. The challenge is how much Grimes could make and if Philadelphia can
  
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• NBA futures betting 2025: Odds, expert picks, predictions including Evan Mobley for DPOY

  01-04-2025 23:38 via nbcsports.com
  
  It's nearing the end of the regular season and a few NBA awards are heating up like Defensive Player of the Year as Draymond Green, Evan Mobley, and Dyson Daniels battle it out in a three-player race.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, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.Listen to the R
  
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• Ja Morant's diminished role was reportedly a 'primary motivator' for Grizzlies' coaching change

  01-04-2025 22:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the immediate aftermath of the Grizzlies firing head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday, outsiders and national pundits wondered loudly why Memphis’ brain trust would move on from a coach who’s not only the winningest regular-season bench boss in franchise history, but who’d also led one of the league’s most injury-stricken teams to a 44-29 record, a top-five net rating and fourth place in the West — and why they’d do it just nine games before the start of the
  
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• Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Best bets: Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends for April 1

  01-04-2025 21:15 via nbcsports.com
  
  Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Preview The Minnesota Timberwolves (43-32) and Denver Nuggets (47-28) are all set to square off from Ball Arena in Denver.The Timberwolves have won seven of their last 10 games and are on a two-game winning streak.The Nuggets have gone .500 in their last 10 games. They have won back-to-back games.The Timberwolves are currently 20-16 on the road with a point differential of 5, while the Nuggets have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home. 
  
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• Brooklyn's 'Plan A' reportedly is to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo

  01-04-2025 20:53 via nbcsports.com
  
  As the Milwaukee Bucks stumble toward the playoffs without Damian Lillard — and face plenty of questions even if Lillard returns this season — there are teams across the league keeping an eye on Giannis Antetokounmpo's situation. As has been reported at NBC Sports before, he is on top of most teams' "superstars to monitor" list because he is so competitive and Milwaukee seems to be sliding away from contention. Add rebuilding Brooklyn to that list of interested teams, reports Brian L
  
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• Warriors vs. Grizzlies Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 1

  01-04-2025 20:24 via nbcsports.com
  
  Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies Preview The Golden State Warriors (43-31) and Memphis Grizzlies (44-31) are all set to square off from FedExForum in Memphis.The Grizzlies are coming off a double-digit loss against the Boston Celtics last night. The Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins over the weekend, and are hoping to use his departure as a springboard towards the postseason. The Warriors are currently 20-17 on the road with a point differential of 3, while the Grizz
  
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• The best value fantasy basketball picks (by round) from the 2024-25 NBA season

  01-04-2025 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Every year, fantasy basketball comprises a mix of reliable stars, breakout players and sleeper picks who outperform their draft position. The 2024-25 season has been no exception, with plenty of value found across all rounds of a standard 10-team, 9-category head-to-head league on Yahoo. Today, we're breaking down the best value picks from each round, considering their ADP (average draft position) compared to their rankings through Week 21.If you drafted any of these players, you're likely in th
  
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• Five players suspended, Isaiah Stewart for two games, for roles in Pistons, Timberwolves altercation

  01-04-2025 19:33 via nbcsports.com
  
  The NBA handed down suspensions for the altercation between the Timberwolves and Pistons. While not light, the punishments for an incident that spilled into the crowd could have been much worse.Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart was suspended two games without pay "for escalating an on-court altercation. The longer suspension for Stewart is partly due to "his repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts," the league said.Detroit's Ron Holland II and Marcus Sasser, as well as Minnesota's Naz Reid and Don
  
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• Magic vs. Spurs Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, best bets for April 1

  01-04-2025 19:25 via nbcsports.com
  
  Orlando Magic vs. San Antonio Spurs Preview
   
  The Orlando Magic (36-40) and San Antonio Spurs (31-43) are all set to square off from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.The Orlando Magic are on the second half of a back-to-back. Last night they lost a close game to the LA Clippers.The Magic are close to catching the Atlanta Hawks for the division title but must string some wins together.The Spurs, without superstar Victor Wembanyama, have seen their playoff hopes evaporate. They are 13th in th
  
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• NBA issues five suspensions for Pistons-Wolves fight, one player gets harsher penalty for 'repeated history'

  01-04-2025 18:46 via cbssports.com
  
  Isaiah Stewart, Ron Holland II, Marcus Sasser, Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo will all miss time this week
  
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• Nuggets vs. Timberwolves prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, April 1 bets from proven model

  01-04-2025 18:31 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks, predictions, and best bets for Tuesday's Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets game
  
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• ‘Celtics City' beyond the episode: C's-Lakers rivalry reaches its peak

  01-04-2025 18:20 via nbcsportsboston.com
  
  ‘Celtics City' beyond the episode: C's-Lakers rivalry reaches its peak originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers play in opposite conferences on opposite sides of the country. So, why is Celtics-Lakers considered one of the best rivalries in sports?Episode 5 of Max’s “Celtics City” docuseries provides plenty of evidence.Titled, “F**k the Celtics,” this episode documents of the height of the C’s-Lakers rivalry durin
  
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• Magic vs. Spurs odds, line, spread, start time: 2025 NBA picks, April 1 predictions from proven model

  01-04-2025 18:16 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Orlando Magic vs. San Antonio Spurs
  
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• NBA suspends 5 players as a result of Pistons-Timberwolves melee

  01-04-2025 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA has announced that five players have been suspended as a result of Sunday's melee between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves.NBA Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars has suspended Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart for two games, while Detroit forward Ron Holland II and guard Marcus Sasser will sit for one game, as will Timberwolves center-forward Naz Reid and guard Donte DiVincenzo.Stewart's discipline history played a factor in why he was
  
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• Trae Young is named assistant general manager for Oklahoma men’s basketball

  01-04-2025 18:09 via nbcsports.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma has hired former Sooners player and Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young as assistant general manager for men’s basketball.He also has pledged to donate $1 million to the program, the school announced.Young, a four-time NBA All-Star, was an All-American for Oklahoma in 2017-18, his only season with the Sooners. He became the first player in NCAA Division I history to lead the nation in points per game (27.4) and assists per game (8.7). He was drafted No. 5 overall.T
  
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• Warriors vs. Grizzlies odds, score prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, April 1 best bets from proven model

  01-04-2025 17:58 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA predictions for the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors on Tuesday
  
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• Trail Blazers vs. Hawks Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 1

  01-04-2025 17:43 via nbcsports.com
  
  It’s Tuesday, April 1, and the Portland Trail Blazers (32-43) and Atlanta Hawks (36-38) are all set to square off from State Farm Arena in Atlanta.The Trail Blazers are currently 12-25 on the road with a point differential of -4, while the Hawks have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. Portland won 114-110 back on November 17 in the only meeting of the season.Atlanta is 4-2 over the last six games and 9-4 in the past 13 contests, whereas Portland is on a four-game losing streak t
  
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• Raptors vs. Bulls Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 1

  01-04-2025 17:36 via nbcsports.com
  
  It’s Tuesday, April 1, and the Toronto Raptors (28-47) and Chicago Bulls (33-42) are all set to square off from United Center in Chicago.The Raptors are currently 11-26 on the road with a point differential of -4, while the Bulls have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home. Chicago won both meetings versus Toronto this season by scores of one and 16 points.Chicago has lost two straight games after going on a 9-2 heater over 11 games that featured two four-game winning streaks. Toront
  
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• Suns vs. Bucks Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 1

  01-04-2025 17:28 via nbcsports.com
  
  It’s Tuesday, April 1, and the Phoenix Suns (35-40) and Milwaukee Bucks (40-34) are all set to square off from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.The Suns are currently 12-25 on the road with a point differential of -2, while the Bucks have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home. Phoenix won 108-106 in the only meeting of the season on March 24, which was the Suns' last win.Phoenix is 0-3 over the last three games compared to Milwaukee who is 0-4, so both teams are looking to end their losing
  
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• 76ers vs. Knicks Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 1

  01-04-2025 17:19 via nbcsports.com
  
  It’s Tuesday, April 1, and the Philadelphia 76ers (23-52) and New York Knicks (47-27) are all set to square off from Madison Square Garden in New York.The 76ers are currently 11-27 on the road with a point differential of -6, while the Knicks have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. New York has won all three meetings versus Philadelphia this season by 12, 6, and 5 points.Philadelphia has lost eight straight games and 11 of the past 12, while New York is 4-1 over the last five ga
  
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• Bulls vs. Raptors odds, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, April 1 best bets from proven model

  01-04-2025 17:13 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's model simulated Toronto Raptors vs. Chicago Bulls 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Tuesday's matchup
  
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• 2025 NBA Draft: 10 biggest movers of March Madness

  01-04-2025 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There are no Cinderellas in March Madness this year with the four No. 1 seeds making the Final Four for the first time since 2008. But on my draft board? There are plenty of surprise climbers. With the draft still three months out, rankings are still fluid. But right now, March is providing clarity for where a player belongs.You can view my updated rankings with detailed scouting reports for every prospect in the NBA Draft Guide. Below are the 10 biggest movers and why their stock is trending up
  
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• Five best NBA prop bets for Tuesday, April 1: Josh Giddey, Mikal Bridges, Desmond Bane predictions, odds, more

  01-04-2025 16:52 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's computer model has revealed five free NBA prop picks for Tuesday after evaluating the latest NBA odds
  
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• Draymond named West's Defensive Player of Month, boosts DPOY case

  01-04-2025 16:24 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  Draymond named West's Defensive Player of Month, boosts DPOY case originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaDraymond Green strengthened his case for 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year after adding another accolade to his résumé.The Warriors star forward has been named the Western Conference Kia Defensive Player of the Month for games played in March, the league announced Tuesday.A defensive mastermind.#DubNation, Draymond Green is the Western Conference Defensive Player of th
  
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• 2025 NBA mock draft roundup: Celtics predictions for first round

  01-04-2025 15:56 via nbcsportsboston.com
  
  2025 NBA mock draft roundup: Celtics predictions for first round originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe Celtics still own their 2025 first-round pick, and it’s an important selection.The Boston Celtics have seven more games left in the regular season before they begin the defense of their championship in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Even though there’s still a lot left to accomplish for the Celtics, it’s never too early to look toward the offseason. The Celtics still own their 2
  
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• Steph vs. Morant headlines pivotal Warriors-Grizzlies matchup

  01-04-2025 15:32 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  Steph vs. Morant headlines pivotal Warriors-Grizzlies matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaUpon entering FedEx Forum on Tuesday, the Warriors will confront one of the NBA’s biggest curiosities in the Grizzlies. Yet even with the massive shakeup in Memphis, the axis remains unchanged.Most of what the Grizzlies do still revolves around the dynamic talents of point guard Ja Morant.Which leaves the Warriors with two paths to victory. They can try to contain Morant despite being wi
  
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• Hawks vs. Trail Blazers odds, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, April 1 best bets from proven model

  01-04-2025 15:23 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's model simulated Atlanta Hawks vs. Portland Trail Blazers 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Tuesday's matchup
  
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• NBA suspends 5 players for roles in Pistons-Timberwolves altercation

  01-04-2025 15:00 via nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
  
  NBA suspends 5 players for roles in Pistons-Timberwolves altercation originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaDetroit’s Isaiah Stewart was suspended for two games and four other players from the Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves drew one-game suspensions for their roles in an on-court altercation between the teams earlier this week, the NBA said Tuesday.Stewart got two games “based in part on his repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts,” the league said.The NBA
  
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