NBA Cup 2024: What’s at stake for Friday’s 10-game slate

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...

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...

Jamal Murray's lingering hamstring injury is worse than initially feared, with his availability for the start of the playoffs uncertain according to Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone. The Nuggets have ruled Murray out for five consecutive games, leading to a four-game losing streak. Malone emphasized that Murray is hurt, not simply being cautious, and expressed hope for his return before the postseason. Murray's health is crucial to Denver's championship hopes, as shown by his...