Benched Suns center Jusuf Nurkić didn’t talk to coach Mike Budenholzer for 2 months: ‘We don’t have a relationship’

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%...

On Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and ESPN’s Tim MacMahon discuss Luka Doncic's career with the Mavericks and the details leading to his trade. They also analyze the Lakers' dominant win over the Thunder and how it affects their threat to OKC. Additionally, they delve into the Western Conference matchups that could determine the conference winner, including Luka's return to Dallas and the Rockets' need for a superstar. Full Article

On Monday, the NBA schedule features two games with playoff implications as the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Miami Heat and the Sacramento Kings face the Detroit Pistons. Heat's Bam Adebayo has been performing well, with an opportunity to surpass his total points over/under of 20.5. The SportsLine Projection Model suggests betting on Adebayo to exceed 13.5 rebounds + assists and Ausar Thompson to go over 2.5 steals + blocks, while recommending an under on...

The Portland Trail Blazers have extended general manager Joe Cronin's contract for multiple years, though exact terms were not disclosed. Under Cronin's leadership, the team has shown improvement with a 35-44 record and a recent winning streak, positioning them as a top defensive team in the NBA. Since taking over in 2022, Cronin has overseen a rebuild by trading away key players and developing a young core, earning praise from team chair Jody Allen for...