Aaron Nesmith: Sprains left ankle Friday

The Boston Celtics aim to continue their nine-game winning streak against the Memphis Grizzlies in a crucial interconference matchup. The Celtics, with a league-best 31-7 road record, are favored by 5 points. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown lead Boston, while Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant look to guide the Grizzlies to victory. Full Article

In a season marked by frustration for Phoenix Suns fans, Kevin O'Connor and Noah Eagle discuss the team's underperformance and potential need for significant changes on "The Kevin O'Connor Show." Highlighting embarrassing losses and injuries, the duo explores whether the Suns' current approach has hit a dead end, with a potential pivot or rebuild looming to reshape the team's future. As the season winds down, the Suns face crucial decisions regarding the cornerstone of the...

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis had a standout performance against the Dallas Mavericks, leading to an increase in his fantasy basketball ownership. With strong scoring and all-around production, Buzelis is a solid option for deep-league fantasy teams. Other players to consider for fantasy pickups include Jimmy Butler, Bona, Shead, Podziemski, and Camara, each offering varying levels of fantasy value based on recent performances and ownership percentages. Full Article

With two weeks left in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the playoff picture is taking shape as the Thunder have secured the No. 1 seed in the West and the Cavaliers, Celtics, and Knicks have clinched playoff spots in the East. The race for the No. 2 seed in the West and the final playoff spot in the East is heating up, with teams like the Rockets, Nuggets, Lakers, Grizzlies, and Suns all vying for...

Kevin Durant left the Phoenix Suns' blowout loss to the Houston Rockets early after rolling his ankle in the second half, following a brief scuffle with Rockets forward Dillon Brooks. Durant's left ankle rolled hard when his foot landed on Jabari Smith Jr.'s foot, causing him to leave the game and not return. The injury came after the Rockets dominated the Suns, pushing Phoenix to 11th in the standings and potentially impacting Durant's future with...