Pat Riley didn’t want to ‘give up’ on Heat, but predicts ‘this is a telling year for the team’

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return this season after suffering a mild stroke in November, with assistant coach Mitch Johnson serving as interim head coach. Popovich, who has been with the team since 1996, expressed gratitude for the support and hopes to return soon. The Spurs, currently 12th in the Western Conference, face challenges with injuries and may extend their playoff drought to a franchise-worst six seasons. Full Article

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will miss the entire season as he recovers from a mild stroke suffered in November, with his future with the team uncertain. This news comes as the Spurs also deal with the loss of Victor Wembanyama for the season due to injury, leaving little reason for the team to compete further this season. Assistant coach Mitch Johnson has taken over interim head coaching duties and has received positive...

The Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Lakers in a NBA Western Conference rivalry game at Ball Arena. Both teams are coming off wins, with the Nuggets favored by 6.5 points. Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets, while LeBron James and Luka Doncic are key players for the Lakers. The model predicts an Under on the point total and a point-spread pick hitting in well over 50% of simulations. Full Article

Victor Wembanyama, a rising star in the NBA, has been sidelined for the remainder of the 2024-25 season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder, a condition known as deep vein thrombosis. The Spurs, who recently acquired De’Aaron Fox for a playoff push, will miss Wembanyama's defensive prowess as he was leading the league in blocks. While frequent flying was initially a concern, doctors believe Wembanyama's condition was likely caused by repetitive motion...

The Houston Rockets (35-21) face the Utah Jazz (13-42) as they aim for their fourth win in five games after a six-game losing streak earlier in the month. Houston won 121-115 against Minnesota, while Utah lost 130-107 to Oklahoma City. The Rockets are favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under is set at 228.5 points in the game at 9:30 p.m. ET at the Delta Center. Full Article