After a solid 5-2 night, we analyze tonight’s 8-game NBA slate, featuring key matchups like Suns vs. Cavaliers and Celtics vs. Warriors.
Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson is in the midst of a breakout season, but speculation is growing that the team may trade him as they rebuild.
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves make the trip to Memphis for a Monday afternoon matchup with Ja Morant and the Grizzlies at FedEx Forum.
Rudy Gobert is dealing with a right ankle sprain, affecting his injury status for the Timberwolves' matchup against the Grizzlies.
On Monday afternoon, the Minnesota Timberwolves will play the Grizzlies in Memphis. For the game, they will remain without one of their best players, as Donte
Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson, averaging 19.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists this season, is considered one of the top NBA trade targets on the market as the midseason deadline looms.
The Thunder own the NBA’s best record against the spread (ATS) at 27-9-3. A cover percentage of .750 is absurdly high. By comparison, the single-season top mark over the past decade is the Memphis Grizzlies at .628 in the 2021-22 season.
We have a big Week 14 ahead, beginning with the annual all-day MLK Day slate on Monday and featuring four nights with at least eight games, including a 14-gamer Saturday. However, we do have fewer four-game teams than usual, but there are still some solid under-started/rostered options at each position to consider.
The Timberwolves and Grizzlies last met just over a week ago on Jan. 11, playing to a 127-125 final with Memphis earning the victory. Neither Edwards nor Morant had remarkable games statistically, but that is unlikely to remain the case again.
Ja Morant's rash of injuries this season has groomed Desmond Bane for another role with the Memphis Grizzlies.