Gregg Popovich reportedly not expected to return to Spurs this season, future uncertain after suffering stroke

In the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Denver Nuggets, Luka Dončić impressed with a full-court outlet pass to LeBron James, showcasing their developing chemistry, especially on the fast break. Dončić has already delivered 23 assists in his first four games with the Lakers, with eight going to James, who praises their connection as a natural fit. As Dončić and James continue to play together, they both anticipate further improvement in their chemistry and performance...

On Saturday night, Paul George scored 15 points with three steals and seven rebounds, but his failure to grab a crucial rebound led to the Philadelphia 76ers' 105-103 defeat to the Brooklyn Nets. With the game tied, George missed an opportunity to secure the rebound, allowing Nic Claxton to tip in the game-winning basket. Despite 31 points from Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers have now lost seven in a row and dropped below the Nets in...

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

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...