Kings general manager Monte McNair is on the hot seat entering the play-in tournament, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. McNair, who was hired as Sacramento’s general manager in September 2020, helped the franchise end its long playoff drought in 2023, but the team hasn’t progressed as hoped since then. The Kings were eliminated in the play-in tournament in 2024 … [Read more...] about Kings’ Monte McNair On Hot Seat
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Community Shootaround: Wednesday Play-In Team Futures
Wednesday evening will see four teams in very different places fight for the opportunity to earn the No. 8 seeds in their respective conferences. For the third straight season, the 39-43 Bulls will be squaring off against the 37-45 Heat in a play-in tournament game. This year, however, Chicago seems to have the edge. Per BetOnline, the Bulls are a marginal favorite as the home … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Wednesday Play-In Team Futures
Kings Parting With GM Monte McNair, Assistant Coach
After five years together, the Kings and general manager Monte McNair have mutually agreed to part ways, per Sam Amick of The Athletic (Twitter link). The news broke just minutes after Sacramento was upset at home by the Mavericks, 120-106, in the West’s No. 9 vs. No. 10 play-in tournament game on Wednesday, ending the Kings’ season. As ESPN’s Shams Charania writes, McNair’s … [Read more...] about Kings Parting With GM Monte McNair, Assistant Coach
Grizzlies vs. Warriors Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and, best bets for April 15
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors Preview … [Read more...] about Grizzlies vs. Warriors Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and, best bets for April 15
Refs Made 4 Errors Late In Warriors Win Over Grizzlies
The NBA released its Last Two Minute Report for the Golden State Warriors' win over the Memphis Grizzlies, saying that officials made four incorrect decisions late in the game. The league ruled that Brandin Podziemski should not have been called for a foul against Scotty Pippen Jr. with 37 seconds in the game. Then, with 7.3 seconds in the game and the Warriors up one, the NBA … [Read more...] about Refs Made 4 Errors Late In Warriors Win Over Grizzlies