Luka Doncic the prodigy, Doncic’s return to Dallas and a wild Western Conference playoff picture

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 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...

With one week left in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, playoff seeding in the Western Conference is still up for grabs, with five teams vying for four spots. The Thunder and Rockets have secured playoff berths, while the Lakers lead the West's No. 3 seed. In the East, the Pistons clinched a playoff spot, with the Cavaliers likely to take the No. 1 seed. Playoffs begin on April 19 following the Play-In Tournament on April...