2024 NBA Cup standings for in-season tournament: Clinching scenarios for every group, tiebreakers explained

The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets are set to face off for the second time in a week, with the Lakers hoping to have Luka Doncic back in action. LeBron James remains sidelined as the Nuggets hold a slight lead over the Lakers for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. The Nuggets are favored by 2 points, with the over/under set at 231.5 points, and the model suggests betting on the Nuggets...

Longtime San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is recovering from a stroke and won't return this season, but will decide on his return next year. Assistant Mitch Johnson is currently the interim head coach. Despite struggles, the team has shown improvement with standout players like Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, making them potential contenders if Popovich returns. Full Article

On Jan 25, 2025, Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg played against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Flagg, along with other NBA prospects like Johni Broome, Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, and Alex Condon, showcased their skills in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. These players, from various seeds like No. 1 to No. 8, are top prospects to watch for fantasy basketball leagues and potential NBA draft picks. Full Article

As the 2024-25 NBA regular season enters its final stretch, the playoff picture is taking shape. The Cavaliers and Celtics have clinched playoff spots in the East, while the Thunder have secured a spot in the West. The top seeds in each conference are nearly locked in, but seed jockeying and the Play-In Tournament will determine the final playoff spots as the season winds down. Full Article

In the latest episode of "The Kevin O'Connor Show," NBA veteran Marcus Morris discusses the potential of the new-look Los Angeles Lakers, featuring a duo of LeBron James and Luka Dončić. The Lakers, currently fourth in the West, are aiming to shake up the conference with this revamped team. Morris believes that having LeBron and Dončić as primary ball handlers gives the Lakers a strong chance of dominating all the way to the NBA Finals....