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Former Colorado men’s basketball player Jamahl Mosley has agreed to a four-year contract extension to remain head coach of the Orlando Magic, as announced Tuesday. Mosley, named head coach of the Magic in 2021, led Orlando to a 37-28 record this season, good for fifth place in the NBA Eastern Conference. He took over a team that finished 14th in the conference in 2020-21, but has steadily improved under Mosley with a solid young core. Now that his contract is solidified through the 2027-28 season, Mosley will have time to continue building his team. Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations…

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The Central Division opponents will face off when the Indiana Pacers (37-29) host the Chicago Bulls (31-34) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. This is the third clash between the teams this year. The Pacers are 4-point favorites against the Bulls when the Pacers and Bulls face each other. The match has a points total of 231.5. Pacers vs. Bulls Betting Odds NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sports Betting. Odds updated Wednesday at 3:30 a.m. ET. For a complete list of sports betting odds, go to USA TODAY Sports Betting Score Odds Center.…

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LOS ANGELES– Clippers Star Kawhi Leonard left Crypto.com Arena in the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday night due to back spasms, and his status is uncertain for the team’s upcoming back-to-back road games.The Clippers said Leonard was suffering from chest spasms. According to a source, Leonard went home to rest rather than sit in discomfort at the arena.Coach Tyronn Lue said Leonard had been dealing with the issue for a few days and the team wasn’t sure if the franchise star would be able to face Minnesota. After Leonard’s departure, the Clippers blew a 22-point lead and lost…

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Getty D’Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the LA Clippers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. The Athletic’s John Hollingera former NBA front office executive, expressed concern that D’Angelo RussellThe resurgence of the situation could put a damper on the situation. the Los Angeles Lakers’ plan to aim for a third star this summer.”Originally considered the Lakers’ most tradeable 2024 offseason contract, Russell has been so good of late that the storyline has flipped – from concerns at the trade deadline that no other team would want his deal at a new concern that he…

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Nick Richards and the Charlotte Hornets will face the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. Richards leads the Hornets with 8.2 rebounds per game, while also putting up 0.8 assists and 10.0 points. Nick Richards Prop Lines and Playtime NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sports Betting. Odds updated Wednesday at 3:39 a.m. ET. For a complete list of sports betting odds, go to USA TODAY Sports Betting Score Odds Center. Match: Charlotte Hornets at Memphis Grizzlies Time: 20:00 Date: March 13, 2024 TV channel: BSSE and BSSE NBA League Pass: The most live games and NBA TV. Free…

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Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall isn’t ruling out a return to the league and said if the opportunity presented itself, he would love to play for the Miami Heat. Asked by a fan while guesting on The OG show of Mike Miller and Udonis Haslem if he was ready to return to play for the Heat alongside Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, the 33-year-old former first overall pick (2010) answered in the affirmative, saying he could help the team. Wall said, shared by NBA Center on X: • “I just feel like I can help them a lot, you know…

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The Minnesota Timberwolves made a remarkable comeback by defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 118-100 in Tuesday’s game.Anthony Edwards led the charge with an impressive 37 points, supported by Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 28-point contribution.Despite the loss of Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers were unable to maintain their lead. Mike Conley’s 23 points and Rudy Gobert’s 11 rebounds strengthened the Timberwolves’ performance.The victory marked a significant turnaround for Minnesota, especially after the team lost Karl-Anthony Towns to a knee injury earlier in the season.Towns underwent surgery and faced a four-week reevaluation period, leaving the team with an uncertain future.However, their recent wins demonstrate the…

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CJ McCollum and the New Orleans Pelicans will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. McCollum is averaging 18.5 points, 4.4 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game. CJ McCollum’s Prop Lines and Playtime NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sports Betting. Odds updated Wednesday at 3:39 a.m. ET. For a complete list of sports betting odds, go to USA TODAY Sports Betting Score Odds Center. Match: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Time: 20:00 Date: March 13, 2024 TV channel: BSNO and BSOH NBA League Pass: The most live games and NBA TV. Free try Stitch accessories: Over…

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Josh Hart said before Tuesday’s game that he didn’t expect to play 40 minutes or more for a 10th straight game due to OG Anunoby’s injury return, and he was absolutely right. Hart’s playing time was somehow reduced to just 39:06 Knicks win 106-79 against the Sixersbarely ending his streak of nine consecutive games in 40 minutes, and falling 54 seconds away from becoming the first NBA player since James Harden in 2016 to play 10 consecutive games. Hart was taken down with 5:55 remaining in the blowout, likely costing him the first 20-rebound game of his career. Josh Hart,…

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