Grizzlies, Scotty Pippen Jr. reportedly agree to guaranteed multi-year contract

In an NBA matchup, the struggling Charlotte Hornets face the Memphis Grizzlies, who are favored by 14 points. The Grizzlies have dominated recent meetings and are led by Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. The Hornets, despite recent struggles, have shown potential with the return of Mark Williams. The SportsLine model leans towards the Under and suggests a spread pick that hits almost 70% of the time. Full Article

The NBA has issued warnings and fines to Ja Morant for his gun gesture celebrations, but he continues to repeat them, leading to a $75,000 fine and a reputation as a self-destructive player. Despite potential reasons for his actions, such as rebellion or cluelessness, Morant's behavior has overshadowed his on-court excellence and potential success. While the league has shown leniency in the past, Morant's repeated actions may hinder his ability to shine on the biggest...

The Detroit Pistons will face the Sacramento Kings in a crucial interconference matchup following recent wins and losses. Detroit is favored by 6.5 points, with an over/under of 229.5 points. Point guard Cade Cunningham leads the Pistons' offense, while DeMar DeRozan and Zach Lavine provide scoring for the Kings. The SportsLine Projection Model predicts an Under on the total points and favors one side of the spread in over 60% of simulations. Full Article

Kevin O'Connor and Jason Timpf discuss the impact of the Men's National Championship Game on NBA Draft stock, college refs, and the Western Conference playoff picture, questioning the Houston Rockets' chances. They also analyze concerning losses by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, and Golden State Warriors, and whether the New York Knicks improved during Jalen Brunson's absence. Tune in to The Kevin O'Connor Show for all the latest basketball insights. Full Article

The Miami Heat will host the Philadelphia 76ers in an Eastern Conference matchup, with the Heat aiming for a play-in spot and the 76ers on an 11-game losing streak. Miami is dealing with injuries to key players like Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, while Philadelphia is missing Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. The Heat are 13-point favorites, and the SportsLine Projection Model predicts an over total of 224 points and a spread hitting over 50%...