Exactly one month ago, sportsbooks viewed Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic as "a lock to win his third-straight MVP" (<a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/sportsbooks-view-nikola-jokic-as-a-lock-to-win-his-3rdstraight-mvp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as we covered in this space</a>). By March 5, Jokic's odds were -500.
Now, against all odds (literally), there's a new favorite in the NBA's Most Valuable Player race.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is now the front-runner to win this season's MVP award on numerous sportsbooks. <a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> lists Embiid as a +110 favorite, while Jokic has moved to +150. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the only other player on the board at +340 odds.
As of January 16, Embiid's MVP odds were +1800. At one point in November, they were +2000!
What has allowed Embiid to become the MVP favorite?
Since the NBA All-Star break, the 29-year-old is averaging 35.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.5 blocks, 1.0 three and a steal, while shooting 55.9% from the field, 35.7% from three-point range and 85% from the free-throw line.
The 76ers are currently the hottest team in the NBA, winning six straight games (and 12 of their last 15 contests). Philadelphia has climbed to the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, putting them just one game back from the second-seeded Boston Celtics and three games back from the top-seeded Bucks.
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Embiid has had some monster performances that have certainly helped his MVP candidacy too.
In late January's head-to-head match-up against Jokic, Embiid finished with a ridiculous 47 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 4 threes while leading the 76ers to a 126-119 victory. (Jokic had 24 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 threes and 7 turnovers).
Last night in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Embiid had 36 points, 18 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists and 2 threes. On March 4, in a win against Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, Embiid had an efficient 31 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds and 3 threes. In the first game after the break, Embiid had a 27-point, 19-rebound, 6-assist, 6-block, 1-steal outing in a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jokic has won back-to-back MVP awards, so it's possible that voter fatigue could also play a factor and help Embiid. If Jokic wins the award, he'd become just the third player in NBA history to win three-straight MVP awards, joining Larry Bird (1984-1986), Wilt Chamberlain (1966-1968) and Bill Russell (1961-1963).
Embiid has never won the MVP award, but he finished as the runner-up in back-to-back seasons.
MVP isn't the only award race that's relatively wide open heading into the final month of the NBA season.
Bucks center Brook Lopez is now the odds-on favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, surpassing Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. In the first week of February, Lopez had +1400 odds; now, he's at -160 (while Jackson has the second-best odds at +140). Heat big man Bam Adebayo (+2000) and Antetokounmpo (+2000) are long shots, but they're still on the board.
Meanwhile, Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (-145) and New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (+130) are battling for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Exactly one month ago, sportsbooks viewed Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic as "a lock to win his third-straight MVP" (<a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/sportsbooks-view-nikola-jokic-as-a-lock-to-win-his-3rdstraight-mvp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as we covered in this space</a>). By March 5, Jokic's odds were -500.
Now, against all odds (literally), there's a new favorite in the NBA's Most Valuable Player race.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is now the front-runner to win this season's MVP award on numerous sportsbooks. <a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> lists Embiid as a +110 favorite, while Jokic has moved to +150. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the only other player on the board at +340 odds.
As of January 16, Embiid's MVP odds were +1800. At one point in November, they were +2000!
What has allowed Embiid to become the MVP favorite?
Since the NBA All-Star break, the 29-year-old is averaging 35.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.5 blocks, 1.0 three and a steal, while shooting 55.9% from the field, 35.7% from three-point range and 85% from the free-throw line.
The 76ers are currently the hottest team in the NBA, winning six straight games (and 12 of their last 15 contests). Philadelphia has climbed to the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, putting them just one game back from the second-seeded Boston Celtics and three games back from the top-seeded Bucks.
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Embiid has had some monster performances that have certainly helped his MVP candidacy too.
In late January's head-to-head match-up against Jokic, Embiid finished with a ridiculous 47 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 4 threes while leading the 76ers to a 126-119 victory. (Jokic had 24 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 threes and 7 turnovers).
Last night in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Embiid had 36 points, 18 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists and 2 threes. On March 4, in a win against Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, Embiid had an efficient 31 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds and 3 threes. In the first game after the break, Embiid had a 27-point, 19-rebound, 6-assist, 6-block, 1-steal outing in a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jokic has won back-to-back MVP awards, so it's possible that voter fatigue could also play a factor and help Embiid. If Jokic wins the award, he'd become just the third player in NBA history to win three-straight MVP awards, joining Larry Bird (1984-1986), Wilt Chamberlain (1966-1968) and Bill Russell (1961-1963).
Embiid has never won the MVP award, but he finished as the runner-up in each of the last two seasons.
MVP isn't the only award race that's relatively wide open heading into the final month of the NBA season.
Bucks center Brook Lopez is now the odds-on favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, surpassing Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. In the first week of February, Lopez had +1400 odds; now, he's at -160 (while Jackson has the second-best odds at +140). Heat big man Bam Adebayo (+2000) and Antetokounmpo (+2000) are long shots, but they're still on the board.
Meanwhile, Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (-145) and New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (+130) are battling for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Exactly one month ago, sportsbooks viewed Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic as "a lock to win his third-straight MVP" (<a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/sportsbooks-view-nikola-jokic-as-a-lock-to-win-his-3rdstraight-mvp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as we covered in this space</a>). By March 5, Jokic's odds were -500.
Now, against all odds (literally), there's a new favorite in the NBA's Most Valuable Player race.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is now the front-runner to win this season's MVP award on numerous sportsbooks. <a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> lists Embiid as a +110 favorite, while Jokic has moved to +150. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the only other player on the board at +340 odds.
As of January 16, Embiid's MVP odds were +1800. At one point in November, they were +2000!
What has allowed Embiid to become the MVP favorite?
Since the NBA All-Star break, the 29-year-old is averaging 35.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.5 blocks, 1.0 three and a steal, while shooting 55.9% from the field, 35.7% from three-point range and 85% from the free-throw line.
The 76ers are currently the hottest team in the NBA, winning six straight games (and 12 of their last 15 contests). Philadelphia has climbed to the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, putting them just one game back from the second-seeded Boston Celtics and three games back from the top-seeded Bucks.
Embiid has had some monster performances that have certainly helped his MVP candidacy too. In late January's head-to-head match-up against Jokic, Embiid finished with a ridiculous 47 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 4 threes while leading the 76ers to a 126-119 victory. (Jokic had 24 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 threes and 7 turnovers).
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Last night in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Embiid had 36 points, 18 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists and 2 threes. On March 4, in a win against Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, Embiid had an efficient 31 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds and 3 threes. In the first game after the break, Embiid had a 27-point, 19-rebound, 6-assist, 6-block, 1-steal outing in a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jokic has won back-to-back MVP awards, so it's possible that voter fatigue could also play a factor and help Embiid. If Jokic wins the award, he'd become just the third player in NBA history to win three-straight MVP awards, joining Larry Bird (1984-1986), Wilt Chamberlain (1966-1968) and Bill Russell (1961-1963).
Embiid has never won the MVP award, but he finished as the runner-up in each of the last two seasons.
MVP isn't the only award race that's relatively wide open heading into the final month of the NBA season.
Bucks center Brook Lopez is now the odds-on favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, surpassing Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. In the first week of February, Lopez had +1400 odds; now, he's at -160 (while Jackson has the second-best odds at +140). Heat big man Bam Adebayo (+2000) and Antetokounmpo (+2000) are long shots, but they're still on the board.
Meanwhile, Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (-145) and New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (+130) are battling for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Exactly one month ago, sportsbooks viewed Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic as "a lock to win his third-straight MVP" (<a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/sportsbooks-view-nikola-jokic-as-a-lock-to-win-his-3rdstraight-mvp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as we covered in this space</a>). By March 5, Jokic's odds were -500.
Now, against all odds (literally), there's a new favorite in the NBA's Most Valuable Player race.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is now the front-runner to win this season's MVP award on numerous sportsbooks. <a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> lists Embiid as a +110 favorite, while Jokic has moved to +150. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the only other player on the board at +340 odds.
As of January 16, Embiid's MVP odds were +1800. At one point in November, they were +2000!
What has allowed Embiid to become the MVP favorite?
Since the NBA All-Star break, the 29-year-old is averaging 35.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.5 blocks, 1.0 three and a steal, while shooting 55.9% from the field, 35.7% from three-point range and 85% from the free-throw line.
The 76ers are currently the hottest team in the NBA, winning six straight games (and 12 of their last 15 contests). Philadelphia has climbed to the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, putting them just one game back from the second-seeded Boston Celtics and three games back from the top-seeded Bucks.
Embiid has had some monster performances that have certainly helped his MVP candidacy too. In late January's head-to-head match-up against Jokic, Embiid finished with a ridiculous 47 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 4 threes while leading the 76ers to a 126-119 victory. (Jokic had 24 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 threes and 7 turnovers).
<img src="https://cdn.basketballnews.com/images/story/body/embiid33_690w.jpg" alt="" />
Last night in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Embiid had 36 points, 18 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists and 2 threes. On March 4, in a win against Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, Embiid had an efficient 31 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds and 3 threes. In the first game after the break, Embiid had a 27-point, 19-rebound, 6-assist, 6-block, 1-steal outing in a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jokic has won back-to-back MVP awards, so it's possible that voter fatigue could also play a factor and help Embiid. If Jokic wins the award, he'd become just the third player in NBA history to win three-straight MVP awards, joining Larry Bird (1984-1986), Wilt Chamberlain (1966-1968) and Bill Russell (1961-1963).
Embiid has never won the MVP award, but he finished as the runner-up in each of the last two seasons.
MVP isn't the only award race that's relatively wide open heading into the final month of the NBA season.
Bucks center Brook Lopez is now the odds-on favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, surpassing Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. In the first week of February, Lopez had +1400 odds; now, he's at -160 (while Jackson has the second-best odds at +140). Heat big man Bam Adebayo (+2000) and Antetokounmpo (+2000) are long shots, but they're still on the board.
Meanwhile, Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (-145) and New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (+130) are battling for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Exactly one month ago, sportsbooks viewed Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic as "a lock to win his third-straight MVP" (<a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/sportsbooks-view-nikola-jokic-as-a-lock-to-win-his-3rdstraight-mvp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as we covered in this space</a>). By March 5, Jokic's odds were -500.
Now, against all odds (literally), there's a new favorite in the NBA's Most Valuable Player race.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is now the front-runner to win this season's MVP award on numerous sportsbooks. <a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> lists Embiid as a +110 favorite, while Jokic has moved to +150. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the only other player on the board at +340 odds.
As of January 16, Embiid's MVP odds were +1800. At one point in November, they were +2000!
What has allowed Embiid to become the MVP favorite?
Since the NBA All-Star break, the 29-year-old is averaging 35.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.5 blocks, 1.0 three and a steal, while shooting 55.9% from the field, 35.7% from three-point range and 85% from the free-throw line.
The 76ers are currently the hottest team in the NBA, winning six straight games (and 12 of their last 15 contests). Philadelphia has climbed to the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, putting them just one game back from the second-seeded Boston Celtics and three games back from the top-seeded Bucks.
Embiid has had some monster performances that have certainly helped his MVP candidacy too. In late January's head-to-head match-up against Jokic, Embiid finished with a ridiculous 47 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 4 threes while leading the 76ers to a 126-119 victory. (Jokic had 24 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 threes and 7 turnovers).
<img src="https://cdn.basketballnews.com/images/story/body/embiid33.jpg" alt="" />
Last night in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Embiid had 36 points, 18 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists and 2 threes. On March 4, in a win against Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, Embiid had an efficient 31 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds and 3 threes. In the first game after the break, Embiid had a 27-point, 19-rebound, 6-assist, 6-block, 1-steal outing in a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jokic has won back-to-back MVP awards, so it's possible that voter fatigue could also play a factor and help Embiid. If Jokic wins the award, he'd become just the third player in NBA history to win three-straight MVP awards, joining Larry Bird (1984-1986), Wilt Chamberlain (1966-1968) and Bill Russell (1961-1963).
Embiid has never won the MVP award, but he finished as the runner-up in each of the last two seasons.
MVP isn't the only award race that's relatively wide open heading into the final month of the NBA season.
Bucks center Brook Lopez is now the odds-on favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, surpassing Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. In the first week of February, Lopez had +1400 odds; now, he's at -160 (while Jackson has the second-best odds at +140). Heat big man Bam Adebayo (+2000) and Antetokounmpo (+2000) are long shots, but they're still on the board.
Meanwhile, Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (-145) and New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (+130) are battling for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Exactly one month ago, sportsbooks viewed Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic as "a lock to win his third-straight MVP" (<a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/sportsbooks-view-nikola-jokic-as-a-lock-to-win-his-3rdstraight-mvp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as we covered in this space</a>). By March 5, Jokic's odds were -500.
Now, against all odds (literally), there's a new favorite in the NBA's Most Valuable Player race.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is now the front-runner to win this season's MVP award on numerous sportsbooks. <a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> lists Embiid as a +110 favorite, while Jokic has moved to +150. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the only other player on the board at +340 odds.
As of January 16, Embiid's MVP odds were +1800. At one point in November, they were +2000!
What has allowed Embiid to become the MVP favorite?
Since the NBA All-Star break, the 29-year-old is averaging 35.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.5 blocks, 1.0 three and a steal, while shooting 55.9% from the field, 35.7% from three-point range and 85% from the free-throw line.
The 76ers are currently the hottest team in the NBA, winning six straight games (and 12 of their last 15 contests). Philadelphia has climbed to the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, putting them just one game back from the second-seeded Boston Celtics and three games back from the top-seeded Bucks.
Embiid has had some monster performances that have certainly helped his MVP candidacy too. In late January's head-to-head match-up against Jokic, Embiid finished with a ridiculous 47 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 4 threes while leading the 76ers to a 126-119 victory. (Jokic had 24 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 threes and 7 turnovers).
<img src="https://cdn.basketballnews.com/images/story/body/embiid33.jpg" alt="" width="898" height="464" />
Last night in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Embiid had 36 points, 18 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists and 2 threes. On March 4, in a win against Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, Embiid had an efficient 31 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds and 3 threes. In the first game after the break, Embiid had a 27-point, 19-rebound, 6-assist, 6-block, 1-steal outing in a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jokic has won back-to-back MVP awards, so it's possible that voter fatigue could also play a factor and help Embiid. If Jokic wins the award, he'd become just the third player in NBA history to win three-straight MVP awards, joining Larry Bird (1984-1986), Wilt Chamberlain (1966-1968) and Bill Russell (1961-1963).
Embiid has never won the MVP award, but he finished as the runner-up in each of the last two seasons.
MVP isn't the only award race that's relatively wide open heading into the final month of the NBA season.
Bucks center Brook Lopez is now the odds-on favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, surpassing Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. In the first week of February, Lopez had +1400 odds; now, he's at -160 (while Jackson has the second-best odds at +140). Heat big man Bam Adebayo (+2000) and Antetokounmpo (+2000) are long shots, but they're still on the board.
Meanwhile, Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (-145) and New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (+130) are battling for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Exactly one month ago, sportsbooks viewed Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic as "a lock to win his third-straight MVP" (<a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/sportsbooks-view-nikola-jokic-as-a-lock-to-win-his-3rdstraight-mvp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as we covered in this space</a>). By March 5, Jokic's odds were -500.
Now, against all odds (literally), there's a new favorite in the NBA's Most Valuable Player race.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is now the front-runner to win this season's MVP award on numerous sportsbooks. <a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> lists Embiid as a +110 favorite, while Jokic has moved to +150. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the only other player on the board at +340 odds.
As of January 16, Embiid's MVP odds were +1800. At one point in November, they were +2000!
What has allowed Embiid to become the MVP favorite?
Since the NBA All-Star break, the 29-year-old is averaging 35.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.5 blocks, 1.0 three and a steal, while shooting 55.9% from the field, 35.7% from three-point range and 85% from the free-throw line.
The 76ers are currently the hottest team in the NBA, winning six straight games (and 12 of their last 15 contests). Philadelphia has climbed to the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, putting them just one game back from the second-seeded Boston Celtics and three games back from the top-seeded Bucks.
Embiid has had some monster performances that have certainly helped his MVP candidacy too.
In late January's head-to-head match-up against Jokic, Embiid finished with a ridiculous 47 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 4 threes while leading the 76ers to a 126-119 victory. (Jokic had 24 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 threes and 7 turnovers).
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn.basketballnews.com/images/story/body/embiid33.jpg" alt="" width="699" height="361" />
Last night in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Embiid had 36 points, 18 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists and 2 threes. On March 4, in a win against Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, Embiid had an efficient 31 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds and 3 threes. In the first game after the break, Embiid had a 27-point, 19-rebound, 6-assist, 6-block, 1-steal outing in a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jokic has won back-to-back MVP awards, so it's possible that voter fatigue could also play a factor and help Embiid. If Jokic wins the award, he'd become just the third player in NBA history to win three-straight MVP awards, joining Larry Bird (1984-1986), Wilt Chamberlain (1966-1968) and Bill Russell (1961-1963).
Embiid has never won the MVP award, but he finished as the runner-up in each of the last two seasons.
MVP isn't the only award race that's relatively wide open heading into the final month of the NBA season.
Bucks center Brook Lopez is now the odds-on favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, surpassing Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. In the first week of February, Lopez had +1400 odds; now, he's at -160 (while Jackson has the second-best odds at +140). Heat big man Bam Adebayo (+2000) and Antetokounmpo (+2000) are long shots, but they're still on the board.
Meanwhile, Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (-145) and New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (+130) are battling for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Exactly one month ago, sportsbooks viewed Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic as "a lock to win his third-straight MVP" (<a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/sportsbooks-view-nikola-jokic-as-a-lock-to-win-his-3rdstraight-mvp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as we covered in this space</a>). By March 5, Jokic's odds were -500.
Now, against all odds (literally), there's a new favorite in the NBA's Most Valuable Player race.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is now the front-runner to win this season's MVP award on numerous sportsbooks. <a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> lists Embiid as a +110 favorite, while Jokic has moved to +150. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the only other player on the board at +340 odds.
As of January 16, Embiid's MVP odds were +1800. At one point in November, they were +2000!
How has Embiid managed to become the MVP favorite?
Since the NBA All-Star break, the 29-year-old is averaging 35.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.5 blocks, 1.0 three and a steal, while shooting 55.9% from the field, 35.7% from three-point range and 85% from the free-throw line.
The 76ers are currently the hottest team in the NBA, winning six straight games (and 12 of their last 15 contests). Philadelphia has climbed to the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, putting them just one game back from the second-seeded Boston Celtics and three games back from the top-seeded Bucks.
Embiid has had some monster performances that have certainly helped his MVP candidacy too.
In late January's head-to-head match-up against Jokic, Embiid finished with a ridiculous 47 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 4 threes while leading the 76ers to a 126-119 victory. (Jokic had 24 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 threes and 7 turnovers).
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn.basketballnews.com/images/story/body/embiid33.jpg" alt="" width="699" height="361" />
Last night in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Embiid had 36 points, 18 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists and 2 threes. On March 4, in a win against Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, Embiid had an efficient 31 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds and 3 threes. In the first game after the break, Embiid had a 27-point, 19-rebound, 6-assist, 6-block, 1-steal outing in a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jokic has won back-to-back MVP awards, so it's possible that voter fatigue could also play a factor and help Embiid. If Jokic wins the award, he'd become just the third player in NBA history to win three-straight MVP awards, joining Larry Bird (1984-1986), Wilt Chamberlain (1966-1968) and Bill Russell (1961-1963).
Embiid has never won the MVP award, but he finished as the runner-up in each of the last two seasons.
MVP isn't the only award race that's relatively wide open heading into the final month of the NBA season.
Bucks center Brook Lopez is now the odds-on favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, surpassing Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. In the first week of February, Lopez had +1400 odds; now, he's at -160 (while Jackson has the second-best odds at +140). Heat big man Bam Adebayo (+2000) and Antetokounmpo (+2000) are long shots, but they're still on the board.
Meanwhile, Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (-145) and New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (+130) are battling for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Exactly one month ago, sportsbooks viewed Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic as "a lock to win his third-straight MVP" (<a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/sportsbooks-view-nikola-jokic-as-a-lock-to-win-his-3rdstraight-mvp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as we covered in this space</a>). By March 5, Jokic's odds were -500.
Now, against all odds (literally), there's a new favorite in the NBA's Most Valuable Player race.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is now the front-runner to win this season's MVP award on numerous sportsbooks. <a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> lists Embiid as a +110 favorite, while Jokic has moved to +150. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the only other player on the board at +340 odds.
As of January 16, Embiid's MVP odds were +1800. At one point in November, they were +2000!
How has Embiid managed to surpass Jokic as the MVP favorite?
Since the NBA All-Star break, the 29-year-old is averaging 35.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.5 blocks, 1.0 three and a steal, while shooting 55.9% from the field, 35.7% from three-point range and 85% from the free-throw line.
The 76ers are currently the hottest team in the NBA, winning six straight games (and 12 of their last 15 contests). Philadelphia has climbed to the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, putting them just one game back from the second-seeded Boston Celtics and three games back from the top-seeded Bucks.
Embiid has had some monster performances that have certainly helped his MVP candidacy too.
In late January's head-to-head match-up against Jokic, Embiid finished with a ridiculous 47 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 4 threes while leading the 76ers to a 126-119 victory. (Jokic had 24 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 threes and 7 turnovers).
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Last night in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Embiid had 36 points, 18 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists and 2 threes. On March 4, in a win against Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, Embiid had an efficient 31 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds and 3 threes. In the first game after the break, Embiid had a 27-point, 19-rebound, 6-assist, 6-block, 1-steal outing in a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jokic has won back-to-back MVP awards, so it's possible that voter fatigue could also play a factor and help Embiid. If Jokic wins the award, he'd become just the third player in NBA history to win three-straight MVP awards, joining Larry Bird (1984-1986), Wilt Chamberlain (1966-1968) and Bill Russell (1961-1963).
Embiid has never won the MVP award, but he finished as the runner-up in each of the last two seasons.
MVP isn't the only award race that's relatively wide open heading into the final month of the NBA season.
Bucks center Brook Lopez is now the odds-on favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, surpassing Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. In the first week of February, Lopez had +1400 odds; now, he's at -160 (while Jackson has the second-best odds at +140). Heat big man Bam Adebayo (+2000) and Antetokounmpo (+2000) are long shots, but they're still on the board.
Meanwhile, Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (-145) and New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (+130) are battling for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Exactly one month ago, sportsbooks viewed Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic as "a lock to win his third-straight MVP" (<a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/sportsbooks-view-nikola-jokic-as-a-lock-to-win-his-3rdstraight-mvp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as we covered in this space</a>). By March 5, Jokic's odds were -500.
Now, against all odds (literally), there's a new favorite in the NBA's Most Valuable Player race.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is now the front-runner to win this season's MVP award on numerous sportsbooks. <a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> lists Embiid as a +110 favorite, while Jokic has moved to +150. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the only other player on the board at +340 odds.
As of January 16, Embiid's MVP odds were +1800. At one point in November, they were +2000!
How has Embiid managed to surpass Jokic as the MVP favorite?
Since the NBA All-Star break, the 29-year-old is averaging 35.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.5 blocks, 1.0 three and a steal, while shooting 55.9% from the field, 35.7% from three-point range and 85% from the free-throw line.
The 76ers are currently the hottest team in the NBA, winning six straight games (and 12 of their last 15 contests). Philadelphia has climbed to the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, putting them just one game back from the second-seeded Boston Celtics and three games back from the top-seeded Bucks.
Embiid has had some monster performances that have certainly helped his MVP candidacy too.
In late January's head-to-head match-up against Jokic, Embiid finished with a ridiculous 47 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 4 threes while leading the 76ers to a 126-119 victory. (Jokic had 24 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 threes and 7 turnovers).
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Last night in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Embiid had 36 points, 18 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists and 2 threes. On March 4, in a win against Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, Embiid had an efficient 31 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds and 3 threes. In the first game after the break, Embiid had a 27-point, 19-rebound, 6-assist, 6-block, 1-steal outing in a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jokic has won back-to-back MVP awards, so it's possible that voter fatigue could also play a factor and help Embiid. If Jokic wins the award, he'd become just the third player in NBA history to win three-straight MVP awards, joining Larry Bird (1984-1986), Wilt Chamberlain (1966-1968) and Bill Russell (1961-1963).
Embiid has never won the MVP award, but he finished as the runner-up in each of the last two seasons.
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MVP isn't the only award race that's relatively wide open heading into the final month of the NBA season.
Bucks center Brook Lopez is now the odds-on favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, surpassing Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. In the first week of February, Lopez had +1400 odds; now, he's at -160 (while Jackson has the second-best odds at +140). Heat big man Bam Adebayo (+2000) and Antetokounmpo (+2000) are long shots, but they're still on the board.
Meanwhile, Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (-145) and New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (+130) are battling for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Sixers center Joel Embiid is now the favorite to win this season's NBA MVP award, surpassing Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.

Joel Embiid has surpassed Nikola Jokic as odds-on NBA MVP favorite

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2022-23 season, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.
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Under NBA rules, a player or coach is automatically suspended without pay for one game once he receives his 16th&nbsp;technical foul during a regular season. For every two additional technical fouls received during that regular season, the player or coach will be automatically suspended without pay for an additional game.
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Green received his most recent technical foul with 0:40 remaining in the second quarter of the Warriors&rsquo; 134-126 loss to the LA Clippers on Mar. 16 at Crypto.com Arena.
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Green will serve his suspension Mar. 17 when the Warriors visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2022-23 season, it was announced today by NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars.
Under NBA rules, a player or coach is automatically suspended without pay for one game once he receives his 16th&nbsp;technical foul during a regular season. For every two additional technical fouls received during that regular season, the player or coach will be automatically suspended without pay for an additional game.
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Green received his most recent technical foul with 0:40 remaining in the second quarter of the Warriors&rsquo; 134-126 loss to the LA Clippers on Mar. 16 at Crypto.com Arena.
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Green will serve his suspension Mar. 17 when the Warriors visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2022-23 season, it was announced today by NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars.
Under NBA rules, a player or coach is automatically suspended without pay for one game once he receives his 16th&nbsp;technical foul during a regular season. For every two additional technical fouls he receives during that regular season, the player or coach will be automatically suspended without pay for an additional game.
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Green received his most recent technical foul with 0:40 remaining in the second quarter of the Warriors&rsquo; 134-126 loss to the LA Clippers on Mar. 16 at Crypto.com Arena.
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Green will serve his suspension Mar. 17 when the Warriors visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2022-23 season, it was announced today by NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars.
Under NBA rules, a player or coach is automatically suspended without pay for one game once he receives his 16th&nbsp;technical foul during a regular season. For every two additional technical fouls he receives during that regular season, the player or coach will be automatically suspended without pay for an additional game.
Green received his most recent technical foul with 40 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the Warriors&rsquo; 134-126 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on March 16 at Crypto.com Arena. After the Clippers' scored, Green gathered the ball and seemed to toss it in the direction of Clippers forward Paul George.
Green will serve his suspension Mar. 17 when the Warriors visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2022-23 season, it was announced today by NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars.
Under NBA rules, a player or coach is automatically suspended without pay for one game once he receives his 16th&nbsp;technical foul during a regular season. For every two additional technical fouls he receives during that regular season, the player or coach will be automatically suspended without pay for an additional game.
Green received his most recent technical foul with 40 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the Warriors&rsquo; 134-126 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on March 16 at Crypto.com Arena. After the Clippers' scored, Green gathered the ball and seemed to toss it in the direction of Clippers forward Paul George.
Green will serve his suspension on March 17 when the Warriors visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2022-23 season, it was announced today by NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars.
Under NBA rules, a player or coach is automatically suspended without pay for one game once he receives his 16th&nbsp;technical foul during a regular season. For every two additional technical fouls he receives during that regular season, the player or coach will be automatically suspended without pay for an additional game.
Green received his most recent technical foul with 40 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the Warriors&rsquo; 134-126 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on March 16 at Crypto.com Arena. After the Clippers' scored, Green gathered the ball and seemed to toss it in the direction of Clippers forward Paul George.
Green will serve his suspension on March 17 when the Warriors play the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.&nbsp;

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2022-23 season, it was announced today by NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars.
Under NBA rules, a player or coach is automatically suspended without pay for one game once he receives his 16th&nbsp;technical foul during a regular season. For every two additional technical fouls he receives during that regular season, the player or coach will be automatically suspended without pay for an additional game.
Green received his most recent technical foul with 40 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the Warriors&rsquo; 134-126 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on March 16 at Crypto.com Arena. After the Clippers' scored, Green gathered the ball and seemed to toss it in the direction of Clippers forward Paul George.
Green will serve his one-game suspension on March 17 when the Warriors play the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.&nbsp;

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2022-23 season, it was announced today by NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars.
Under NBA rules, a player or coach is automatically suspended without pay for one game once he receives his 16th&nbsp;technical foul during a regular season. For every two additional technical fouls he receives during that regular season, the player or coach will be automatically suspended without pay for an additional game.
Green received his most recent technical foul with 40 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the Warriors&rsquo; 134-126 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on March 16 at Crypto.com Arena. After the Clippers' scored, Green gathered the ball and seemed to toss it in the direction of Clippers forward Paul George.
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Green will serve his one-game suspension on March 17 when the Warriors play the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.&nbsp;

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2022-23 season, it was announced today by NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars.
Under NBA rules, a player or coach is automatically suspended without pay for one game once he receives his 16th&nbsp;technical foul during a regular season. For every two additional technical fouls he receives during that regular season, the player or coach will be automatically suspended without pay for an additional game.
Green received his most recent technical foul with 40 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the Warriors&rsquo; 134-126 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on March 16 at Crypto.com Arena. After the Clippers' scored, Green gathered the ball and seemed to toss it in the direction of Clippers forward Paul George.
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Draymond Green receives a tech for this sequence against the Clippers 👀 This is his 16th technical foul, which means that he will be suspended for the Warriors&rsquo; next game on Friday against the Hawks 😳 Is this a good call or a bad call?<a href="https://t.co/I0mSevjLwN">pic.twitter.com/I0mSevjLwN</a>
&mdash; ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1636204724151001089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Green will serve his one-game suspension on March 17 when the Warriors play the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.&nbsp;

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2022-23 season, it was announced today by NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars.
Under NBA rules, a player or coach is automatically suspended without pay for one game once he receives his 16th&nbsp;technical foul during a regular season.
For every two additional technical fouls he receives during that regular season, the player or coach will be automatically suspended without pay for an additional game.
Green received his most recent technical foul with 40 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the Warriors&rsquo; 134-126 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on March 16 at Crypto.com Arena. After the Clippers' scored, Green gathered the ball and seemed to toss it in the direction of Clippers forward Paul George.
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Draymond Green receives a tech for this sequence against the Clippers 👀 This is his 16th technical foul, which means that he will be suspended for the Warriors&rsquo; next game on Friday against the Hawks 😳 Is this a good call or a bad call?<a href="https://t.co/I0mSevjLwN">pic.twitter.com/I0mSevjLwN</a>
&mdash; ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1636204724151001089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Green will serve his one-game suspension on March 17 when the Warriors play the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.&nbsp;

Draymond Green has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2022-23 season.

Draymond Green suspended one game for 16th technical foul

On Monday night, Ja Morant missed his fifth-straight game since stepping away from the Memphis Grizzlies to seek help following some concerning off-court incidents.&nbsp;
Morant has checked himself into a counseling program in Florida and there's currently no timetable for him to return to the Grizzlies, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35854000/morant-counseling-program-no-return-nba-date-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported on Monday evening</a>.
In a statement, Morant said that he's away from the team to "get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being."
The NBA is investigating Morant's antics, which culminated in the All-Star flashing a gun on his Instagram live feed while partying in a Colorado strip club on March 4.
Prior to that incident, there was an offseason altercation between Morant and a 17-year-old, which led to a civil lawsuit. The teenager alleges that Morant and his friend, Davonte Pack, assaulted him.
Pack was recently banned from the Grizzlies' home games for one year after the NBA investigated claims that a laser was pointed at members of the Indiana Pacers following the Grizzlies-Pacers game on Jan. 29. A Pacers security guard believed the laser was attached to a gun, according to The Athletic. The NBA
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins recently revealed that members of the organization tried getting through to Morant about his off-court antics prior to the gun incident.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We have had conversations in the past trying to guide him and help him continue to evolve as a person and a player,&rdquo; Jenkins said, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-tried-to-address-ja-morants-actions-before-gun-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">per The Associated Press</a>. &ldquo;Obviously, this came to a head the other day, so we put this process into action.&rdquo;
Even with Morant away from the team, Memphis has won three-straight games. The Grizzlies&nbsp;are 3-2 overall since Morant stepped away. On the season, Memphis is 41-26, which is the second-best record in the Western Conference.

On Monday night, Ja Morant missed his fifth-straight game since stepping away from the Memphis Grizzlies to seek help following some concerning off-court incidents.&nbsp;
Morant has checked himself into a counseling program in Florida and there's currently no timetable for him to return to the Grizzlies, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35854000/morant-counseling-program-no-return-nba-date-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported on Monday evening</a>.
In a statement, Morant said that he's away from the team to "get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being."
The NBA is investigating Morant's antics, which culminated in the All-Star flashing a gun on his Instagram live feed while partying in a Colorado strip club on March 4.
Prior to that incident, there was an offseason altercation between Morant and a 17-year-old, which led to a civil lawsuit. The teenager alleges that Morant and his friend, Davonte Pack, assaulted him.
Pack was recently banned from the Grizzlies' home games for one year after the NBA investigated claims that a laser was pointed at members of the Indiana Pacers following the Grizzlies-Pacers game on Jan. 29. A Pacers security guard believed the laser was attached to a gun, according to The Athletic. However, the NBA said its investigation found no evidence that anyone was threatened with a weapon.
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins recently revealed that members of the organization tried getting through to Morant about his off-court antics prior to the gun incident.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We have had conversations in the past trying to guide him and help him continue to evolve as a person and a player,&rdquo; Jenkins said, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-tried-to-address-ja-morants-actions-before-gun-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">per The Associated Press</a>. &ldquo;Obviously, this came to a head the other day, so we put this process into action.&rdquo;
Even with Morant away from the team, Memphis has won three-straight games. The Grizzlies&nbsp;are 3-2 overall since Morant stepped away. On the season, Memphis is 41-26, which is the second-best record in the Western Conference.

On Monday night, Ja Morant missed his fifth-straight game since stepping away from the Memphis Grizzlies to seek help following some concerning off-court incidents.&nbsp;
Morant has checked himself into a counseling program in Florida and there's currently no timetable for him to return to the Grizzlies, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35854000/morant-counseling-program-no-return-nba-date-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported on Monday evening</a>.
In a statement, Morant said that he's away from the team to "get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being."
The NBA is investigating Morant's antics, which culminated in the All-Star flashing a gun on his Instagram live feed while partying in a Colorado strip club on March 4.
Prior to that incident, there was an offseason altercation between Morant and a 17-year-old, which led to a civil lawsuit. The teenager alleges that Morant and his friend, Davonte Pack, assaulted him.
Pack was recently banned from the Grizzlies' home games for one year after the NBA investigated claims that a laser was pointed at members of the Indiana Pacers following the Grizzlies-Pacers game on Jan. 29. A Pacers security guard believed the laser was attached to a gun, according to The Athletic. However, the NBA said its investigation "found no evidence that anyone was threatened with a weapon."
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins recently revealed that members of the organization tried getting through to Morant about his off-court antics prior to the gun incident.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We have had conversations in the past trying to guide him and help him continue to evolve as a person and a player,&rdquo; Jenkins said, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-tried-to-address-ja-morants-actions-before-gun-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">per The Associated Press</a>. &ldquo;Obviously, this came to a head the other day, so we put this process into action.&rdquo;
Even with Morant away from the team, Memphis has won three-straight games. The Grizzlies&nbsp;are 3-2 overall since Morant stepped away. On the season, Memphis is 41-26, which is the second-best record in the Western Conference.

On Monday night, Ja Morant missed his fifth-straight game since stepping away from the Memphis Grizzlies to seek help following some concerning off-court incidents.&nbsp;
Morant has checked himself into a counseling program in Florida and there's currently no timetable for him to return to the Grizzlies, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35854000/morant-counseling-program-no-return-nba-date-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported on Monday evening</a>.
In a statement, Morant said that he's away from the team to "get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being."
The NBA is investigating Morant's antics, which culminated in the All-Star flashing a gun on his Instagram live feed while partying in a Colorado strip club on March 4.
Prior to that incident, there was an offseason altercation between Morant and a 17-year-old, which led to a civil lawsuit. The teenager alleges that Morant and his friend, Davonte Pack, assaulted him.
Pack was recently banned from the Grizzlies' home games for one year after the NBA investigated claims that a laser was pointed at members of the Indiana Pacers following the Grizzlies-Pacers game on Jan. 29. A Pacers security guard believed the laser was attached to a gun, according to The Athletic. However, the NBA <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-ja-morant-steps-away-to-get-help-after-recent-incidents" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said its investigation</a> "found no evidence that anyone was threatened with a weapon."
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins recently revealed that members of the organization tried getting through to Morant about his off-court antics prior to the gun incident.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We have had conversations in the past trying to guide him and help him continue to evolve as a person and a player,&rdquo; Jenkins said, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-tried-to-address-ja-morants-actions-before-gun-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">per The Associated Press</a>. &ldquo;Obviously, this came to a head the other day, so we put this process into action.&rdquo;
Even with Morant away from the team, Memphis has won three-straight games. The Grizzlies&nbsp;are 3-2 overall since Morant stepped away. On the season, Memphis is 41-26, which is the second-best record in the Western Conference.

On Monday night, Ja Morant missed his fifth-straight game since stepping away from the Memphis Grizzlies to seek help following some concerning off-court incidents.&nbsp;
Morant has checked himself into a counseling program in Florida and there's currently no timetable for him to return to the Grizzlies, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35854000/morant-counseling-program-no-return-nba-date-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported on Monday evening</a>.
In a statement, Morant said that he's away from the team to "get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being."
The NBA is investigating Morant's antics, which culminated in the All-Star flashing a gun on his Instagram live feed while partying in a Colorado strip club on March 4.
Prior to that incident, there was an offseason altercation between Morant and a 17-year-old, which led to a civil lawsuit. The teenager alleges that Morant and his friend, Davonte Pack, assaulted him.
Pack was recently banned from the Grizzlies' home games for one year after the NBA investigated claims that a laser was pointed at members of the Indiana Pacers following their game in Memphis on Jan. 29. A Pacers security guard believed the laser was attached to a gun, according to The Athletic. However, the NBA <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-ja-morant-steps-away-to-get-help-after-recent-incidents" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said its investigation</a> "found no evidence that anyone was threatened with a weapon."
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins recently revealed that members of the organization tried getting through to Morant about his off-court antics prior to the gun incident.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We have had conversations in the past trying to guide him and help him continue to evolve as a person and a player,&rdquo; Jenkins said, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-tried-to-address-ja-morants-actions-before-gun-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">per The Associated Press</a>. &ldquo;Obviously, this came to a head the other day, so we put this process into action.&rdquo;
Even with Morant away from the team, Memphis has won three-straight games. The Grizzlies&nbsp;are 3-2 overall since Morant stepped away. On the season, Memphis is 41-26, which is the second-best record in the Western Conference.

On Monday night, Ja Morant missed his fifth-straight game since stepping away from the Memphis Grizzlies to seek help following some concerning off-court incidents.&nbsp;
Morant has checked himself into a counseling program in Florida and there's currently no timetable for him to return to the Grizzlies, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35854000/morant-counseling-program-no-return-nba-date-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported on Monday evening</a>.
In a statement, Morant said that he's away from the team to "get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being."
The NBA is investigating Morant's antics, which culminated in the All-Star flashing a gun on his Instagram live feed while partying in a Colorado strip club on March 4.
Prior to that incident, there was an offseason altercation between Morant and a 17-year-old, which led to a civil lawsuit. The teenager alleges that Morant and his friend, Davonte Pack, assaulted him.
Pack was recently banned from the Grizzlies' home games for one year after the NBA investigated claims that a laser was pointed at members of the Indiana Pacers following their game in Memphis on Jan. 29. A Pacers security guard believed the laser was attached to a gun, according to The Athletic. However, following the NBA's investigation, the league <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-ja-morant-steps-away-to-get-help-after-recent-incidents" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said its investigation</a> "found no evidence that anyone was threatened with a weapon."
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins recently revealed that members of the organization tried getting through to Morant about his off-court antics prior to the gun incident.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We have had conversations in the past trying to guide him and help him continue to evolve as a person and a player,&rdquo; Jenkins said, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-tried-to-address-ja-morants-actions-before-gun-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">per The Associated Press</a>. &ldquo;Obviously, this came to a head the other day, so we put this process into action.&rdquo;
Even with Morant away from the team, Memphis has won three-straight games. The Grizzlies&nbsp;are 3-2 overall since Morant stepped away. On the season, Memphis is 41-26, which is the second-best record in the Western Conference.

On Monday night, Ja Morant missed his fifth-straight game since stepping away from the Memphis Grizzlies to seek help following some concerning off-court incidents.&nbsp;
Morant has checked himself into a counseling program in Florida and there's currently no timetable for him to return to the Grizzlies, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35854000/morant-counseling-program-no-return-nba-date-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported on Monday evening</a>.
In a statement, Morant said that he's away from the team to "get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being."
The NBA is investigating Morant's antics, which culminated in the All-Star flashing a gun on his Instagram live feed while partying in a Colorado strip club on March 4.
Prior to that incident, there was an offseason altercation between Morant and a 17-year-old, which led to a civil lawsuit. The teenager alleges that Morant and his friend, Davonte Pack, assaulted him.
Pack was recently banned from the Grizzlies' home games for one year after the NBA investigated claims that a laser was pointed at members of the Indiana Pacers following their game in Memphis on Jan. 29. A Pacers security guard believed the laser was attached to a gun, according to The Athletic. However, following the NBA's investigation, the league <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-ja-morant-steps-away-to-get-help-after-recent-incidents" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said they</a> "found no evidence that anyone was threatened with a weapon."
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins recently revealed that members of the organization tried getting through to Morant about his off-court antics prior to the gun incident.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We have had conversations in the past trying to guide him and help him continue to evolve as a person and a player,&rdquo; Jenkins said, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-tried-to-address-ja-morants-actions-before-gun-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">per The Associated Press</a>. &ldquo;Obviously, this came to a head the other day, so we put this process into action.&rdquo;
Even with Morant away from the team, Memphis has won three-straight games. The Grizzlies&nbsp;are 3-2 overall since Morant stepped away. On the season, Memphis is 41-26, which is the second-best record in the Western Conference.

On Monday night, Ja Morant missed his fifth-straight game since stepping away from the Memphis Grizzlies to seek help following some concerning off-court incidents.&nbsp;
Morant has checked himself into a counseling program in Florida and there's currently no timetable for him to return to the Grizzlies, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35854000/morant-counseling-program-no-return-nba-date-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported on Monday evening</a>.
In a statement, Morant said that he's away from the team to "get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being."
The NBA is investigating Morant's antics, which culminated in the All-Star flashing a gun on his Instagram live feed while partying in a Colorado strip club on March 4.
Prior to that incident, there was an offseason altercation between Morant and a 17-year-old, which led to a civil lawsuit. The teenager alleges that Morant and his friend, Davonte Pack, assaulted him.
Pack was recently banned from the Grizzlies' home games for one year after the NBA investigated claims that a laser was pointed at members of the Indiana Pacers following their game in Memphis on Jan. 29. A Pacers security guard believed the laser was attached to a gun, according to The Athletic. However, following the NBA's investigation, the league <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-ja-morant-steps-away-to-get-help-after-recent-incidents" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said they</a> "found no evidence that anyone was threatened with a weapon."
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins recently revealed that members of the organization tried getting through to Morant about his off-court antics prior to the gun incident.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We have had conversations in the past trying to guide him and help him continue to evolve as a person and a player,&rdquo; Jenkins said, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-tried-to-address-ja-morants-actions-before-gun-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">per The Associated Press</a>. &ldquo;Obviously, this came to a head the other day, so we put this process into action.&rdquo;
Even with Morant away from the team, Memphis has won three-straight games. The Grizzlies&nbsp;are 3-2 overall since Morant stepped away. On the season, Memphis is 41-26, which is the second-best record in the Western Conference.
&nbsp;

On Monday night, Ja Morant missed his fifth-straight game since stepping away from the Memphis Grizzlies to seek help following some concerning off-court incidents.&nbsp;
Morant has checked himself into a counseling program in Florida and there's currently no timetable for him to return to the Grizzlies, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35854000/morant-counseling-program-no-return-nba-date-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported on Monday evening</a>.
In a statement, Morant said that he's away from the team to "get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being."
The NBA is investigating Morant's antics, which culminated in the All-Star flashing a gun on his Instagram live feed while partying in a Colorado strip club on March 4.
Prior to that incident, there was an offseason altercation between Morant and a 17-year-old, which led to a civil lawsuit. The teenager alleges that Morant and his friend, Davonte Pack, assaulted him.
Pack was recently banned from the Grizzlies' home games for one year after the NBA investigated claims that a laser was pointed at members of the Indiana Pacers following their game in Memphis on Jan. 29. A Pacers security guard believed the laser was attached to a gun, according to The Athletic. However, following the NBA's investigation, the league <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-ja-morant-steps-away-to-get-help-after-recent-incidents" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said they</a> "found no evidence that anyone was threatened with a weapon."
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins recently revealed that members of the organization tried getting through to Morant about his off-court antics prior to the gun incident.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We have had conversations in the past trying to guide him and help him continue to evolve as a person and a player,&rdquo; Jenkins said, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-tried-to-address-ja-morants-actions-before-gun-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">per The Associated Press</a>. &ldquo;Obviously, this came to a head the other day, so we put this process into action.&rdquo;
Even with Morant away from the team, Memphis has won three-straight games. The Grizzlies&nbsp;are 3-2 overall since Morant stepped away. On the season, Memphis is 41-26, which is the second-best record in the Western Conference.
Morant is one of the most electrifying, popular players in the NBA, averaging 27.1 points, 8.2 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals, while shooting 46.3% from the field, 31.6% from three-point range and 74.4% from the free-throw line.

On Monday night, Ja Morant missed his fifth-straight game since stepping away from the Memphis Grizzlies to seek help following some concerning off-court incidents.&nbsp;
Morant has checked himself into a counseling program in Florida and there's currently no timetable for him to return to the Grizzlies, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35854000/morant-counseling-program-no-return-nba-date-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported on Monday evening</a>.
In a statement, Morant said that he's away from the team to "get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being."
The NBA is investigating Morant's antics, which culminated in the All-Star flashing a gun on his Instagram live feed while partying in a Colorado strip club on March 4.
Prior to that incident, there was an offseason altercation between Morant and a 17-year-old, which led to a civil lawsuit. The teenager alleges that Morant and his friend, Davonte Pack, assaulted him.
Pack was recently banned from the Grizzlies' home games for one year after the NBA investigated claims that a laser was pointed at members of the Indiana Pacers following their game in Memphis on Jan. 29. A Pacers security guard believed the laser was attached to a gun, according to The Athletic. However, following the NBA's investigation, the league <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-ja-morant-steps-away-to-get-help-after-recent-incidents" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said they</a> "found no evidence that anyone was threatened with a weapon."
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Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins recently revealed that members of the organization tried getting through to Morant about his off-court antics prior to the gun incident.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We have had conversations in the past trying to guide him and help him continue to evolve as a person and a player,&rdquo; Jenkins said, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/grizzlies-tried-to-address-ja-morants-actions-before-gun-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">per The Associated Press</a>. &ldquo;Obviously, this came to a head the other day, so we put this process into action.&rdquo;
Even with Morant away from the team, Memphis has won three-straight games. The Grizzlies&nbsp;are 3-2 overall since Morant stepped away. On the season, Memphis is 41-26, which is the second-best record in the Western Conference.
Morant is one of the most electrifying, popular players in the NBA, averaging 27.1 points, 8.2 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals, while shooting 46.3% from the field, 31.6% from three-point range and 74.4% from the free-throw line.

Ja Morant checked himself into a a counseling program in Florida and there's currently no timetable for him to return to the Grizzlies.

Ja Morant checks into counseling program, no timetable to rejoin team

<a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/patrick-ewing-fired-by-georgetown-after-latest-losing-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Earlier this week</a>, Georgetown fired head coach Patrick Ewing after six seasons with the program.
The school announced that it has "begun a national search for new leadership," and it's a high-profile opening.
So, who are the top candidates to replace Ewing?&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/ncaam-specials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> set odds on who will be the Hoyas' next head coach, and a Hall-of-Famer is currently leading the pack.
Rick Pitino, who is currently the head coach at Iona University, is the odds-on favorite (-200). Pitino is a two-time NCAA champion with a 834-292 record over the course of his coaching career.
Pitino's son, Rick Jr., is also on the board among the 15 candidates (which features some obvious long shots).
Here are the current odds for who will become Georgetown's next coach:
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 38.2662%; height: 396px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-200</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Brey</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Micah Shrewsberry</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Ed Cooley</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kevin Keatts</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kim English</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Boynton</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Brad Underwood</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Grant McCasland</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Matt Langel</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Jones</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tubby Smith</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jay Wright</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+50000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jim Boeheim</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Earlier this week, Georgetown fired head coach Patrick Ewing after six seasons with the program.
The school announced that it has "begun a national search for new leadership," and it's a high-profile opening.
So, who are the top candidates to replace Ewing?&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/ncaam-specials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> set odds on who will be the Hoyas' next head coach, and a Hall-of-Famer is currently leading the pack.
Rick Pitino, who is currently the head coach at Iona University, is the odds-on favorite (-200). Pitino is a two-time NCAA champion with a 834-292 record over the course of his coaching career.
Pitino's son, Rick Jr., is also on the board among the 15 candidates (which features some obvious long shots).
Here are the current odds for who will become Georgetown's next coach:
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 38.2662%; height: 396px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-200</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Brey</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Micah Shrewsberry</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Ed Cooley</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kevin Keatts</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kim English</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Boynton</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Brad Underwood</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Grant McCasland</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Matt Langel</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Jones</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tubby Smith</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jay Wright</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+50000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jim Boeheim</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Earlier this week, Georgetown fired head coach Patrick Ewing after six seasons with the program.
The school announced that it has "begun a national search for new leadership," and it's a high-profile opening.
So, who are the top candidates to replace Ewing?&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/ncaam-specials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> set odds on who will be the Hoyas' next head coach, and a Hall-of-Famer is currently leading the pack.
Rick Pitino, who is currently the head coach at Iona University, is the odds-on favorite (-200). Pitino is a two-time NCAA champion with a 834-292 record over the course of his coaching career.
Pitino's son, Rick Jr., is also on the board (+1600) among the 15 candidates, which features some obvious long shots&nbsp;
Here are the current odds for who will become Georgetown's next coach:
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 38.2662%; height: 396px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-200</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Brey</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Micah Shrewsberry</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Ed Cooley</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kevin Keatts</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kim English</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Boynton</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Brad Underwood</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Grant McCasland</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Matt Langel</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Jones</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tubby Smith</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jay Wright</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+50000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jim Boeheim</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Earlier this week, Georgetown fired head coach Patrick Ewing after six seasons with the program.
The school announced that it has "begun a national search for new leadership," and it's a high-profile opening.
So, who are the top candidates to replace Ewing?&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/ncaam-specials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> set odds on who will be the Hoyas' next head coach, and a Hall-of-Famer is currently leading the pack.
Rick Pitino, who is currently the head coach at Iona University, is the odds-on favorite (-200). Pitino is a two-time NCAA champion with a 834-292 record over the course of his coaching career.
Pitino's son, Rick Jr., is also on the board (+1600) among the 15 candidates, which features some obvious long shots (including Tubby Smith, Jay Wright and the recently dismissed Jim Boeheim
Here are the current odds for who will become Georgetown's next coach:
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 38.2662%; height: 396px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-200</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Brey</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Micah Shrewsberry</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Ed Cooley</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kevin Keatts</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kim English</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Boynton</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Brad Underwood</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Grant McCasland</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Matt Langel</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Jones</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tubby Smith</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jay Wright</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+50000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jim Boeheim</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Earlier this week, Georgetown fired head coach Patrick Ewing after six seasons with the program.
The school announced that it has "begun a national search for new leadership," and it's a high-profile opening.
So, who are the top candidates to replace Ewing?&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/ncaam-specials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> set odds on who will be the Hoyas' next head coach, and a Hall-of-Famer is currently leading the pack.
Rick Pitino, who is currently the head coach at Iona University, is the odds-on favorite (-200). Pitino is a two-time NCAA champion with a 834-292 record over the course of his coaching career.
Pitino's son, Rick Jr., is also on the board (+1600) among the 15 candidates, which features some obvious long shots such as Tubby Smith (+10000), Jay Wright and the recently dismissed Jim Boeheim
Here are the current odds for who will become Georgetown's next coach:
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 38.2662%; height: 396px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-200</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Brey</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Micah Shrewsberry</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Ed Cooley</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kevin Keatts</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kim English</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Boynton</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Brad Underwood</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Grant McCasland</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Matt Langel</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Jones</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tubby Smith</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jay Wright</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+50000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jim Boeheim</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Earlier this week, Georgetown fired head coach Patrick Ewing after six seasons with the program.
The school announced that it has "begun a national search for new leadership," and it's a high-profile opening.
So, who are the top candidates to replace Ewing?&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/ncaam-specials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> set odds on who will be the Hoyas' next head coach, and a Hall-of-Famer is currently leading the pack.
Rick Pitino, who is currently the head coach at Iona University, is the odds-on favorite (-200). Pitino is a two-time NCAA champion with a 834-292 record over the course of his coaching career.
Pitino's son, Rick Jr., is also on the board (+1600) among the 15 candidates, which features some obvious long shots such as Tubby Smith (+10000), Jay Wright (+50000) and the recently dismissed Jim Boeheim
Here are the current odds for who will become Georgetown's next coach:
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 38.2662%; height: 396px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-200</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Brey</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Micah Shrewsberry</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Ed Cooley</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kevin Keatts</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kim English</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Boynton</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Brad Underwood</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Grant McCasland</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Matt Langel</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Jones</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tubby Smith</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jay Wright</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+50000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jim Boeheim</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Earlier this week, Georgetown fired head coach Patrick Ewing after six seasons with the program.
The school announced that it has "begun a national search for new leadership," and it's a high-profile opening.
So, who are the top candidates to replace Ewing?&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/ncaam-specials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> set odds on who will be the Hoyas' next head coach, and a Hall-of-Famer is currently leading the pack.
Rick Pitino, who is currently the head coach at Iona University, is the odds-on favorite (-200). Pitino is a two-time NCAA champion with a 834-292 record over the course of his coaching career.
Pitino's son, Rick Jr., is also on the board (+1600) among the 15 candidates, which features some obvious long shots such as Tubby Smith (+10000), Jay Wright (+50000) and the recently dismissed Jim Boeheim (
Here are the current odds for who will become Georgetown's next coach:
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 38.2662%; height: 396px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-200</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Brey</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Micah Shrewsberry</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Ed Cooley</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kevin Keatts</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kim English</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Boynton</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Brad Underwood</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Grant McCasland</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Matt Langel</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Jones</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tubby Smith</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jay Wright</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+50000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jim Boeheim</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Earlier this week, Georgetown fired head coach Patrick Ewing after six seasons with the program.
The school announced that it has "begun a national search for new leadership," and it's a high-profile opening.
So, who are the top candidates to replace Ewing?&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/ncaam-specials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> set odds on who will be the Hoyas' next head coach, and a Hall-of-Famer is currently leading the pack.
Rick Pitino, who is currently the head coach at Iona University, is the odds-on favorite (-200). Pitino is a two-time NCAA champion with a 834-292 record over the course of his coaching career.
Pitino's son, Rick Jr., is also on the board (+1600) among the 15 candidates, which features some obvious long shots such as Tubby Smith (+10000), Jay Wright (+50000) and the recently dismissed Jim Boeheim (+100000).
Here are the current odds for who will become Georgetown's next coach:
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 38.2662%; height: 396px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-200</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Brey</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Micah Shrewsberry</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Ed Cooley</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kevin Keatts</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kim English</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Boynton</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Brad Underwood</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Grant McCasland</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Matt Langel</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Jones</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tubby Smith</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jay Wright</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+50000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jim Boeheim</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Earlier this week, Georgetown fired head coach Patrick Ewing after six seasons with the program.
The school announced that it has "begun a national search for new leadership," and it's a high-profile opening.
So, who are the top candidates to replace Ewing?&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/ncaam-specials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> set odds on who will be the Hoyas' next head coach, and a Hall-of-Famer is currently leading the pack.
Rick Pitino, who is currently the head coach at Iona University, is the odds-on favorite (-200). Pitino is a two-time NCAA champion with a 834-292 record over the course of his coaching career.
Pitino's son, Rick Jr., is also on the board (+1600) among the 15 candidates, which features some obvious long shots such as Tubby Smith (+10000), Jay Wright (+50000) and Jim Boeheim (+100000).
Here are the current odds for who will become Georgetown's next coach:
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 38.2662%; height: 396px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-200</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Brey</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Micah Shrewsberry</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Ed Cooley</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kevin Keatts</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Kim English</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Boynton</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Brad Underwood</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Grant McCasland</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Matt Langel</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Mike Jones</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tubby Smith</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jay Wright</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+50000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Jim Boeheim</td>
<td style="width: 11.7068%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Earlier this week, Georgetown fired head coach Patrick Ewing after six seasons with the program.
The school announced that it has "begun a national search for new leadership," and it's a high-profile opening.
So, who are the top candidates to replace Ewing?&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/ncaam-specials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SportsBetting.ag</a> set odds on who will be the Hoyas' next head coach, and a Hall-of-Famer is currently leading the pack.
Rick Pitino, who is currently the head coach at Iona University, is the odds-on favorite (-200). Pitino is a two-time NCAA champion with a 834-292 record over the course of his coaching career. This season, he led Iona to the NCAA Tournament as a 13th seed. They will face fourth-seeded UConn in the first round.
Pitino's son, Rick Jr., is also on the board (+1600) among the 15 candidates, which features some obvious long shots such as Tubby Smith (+10000), Jay Wright (+50000) and Jim Boeheim (+100000).
Here are the current odds for who will become Georgetown's next coach:
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 38.2662%; height: 396px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Rick Pitino</td>
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<td style="width: 22.7733%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Ed Cooley</td>
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Hall-of-Fame coach Rick Pitino is currently the odds-on favorite to replace Patrick Ewing as Georgetown's next head coach.

Oddsmakers think Rick Pitino will replace Patrick Ewing at Georgetown

St. John's has fired head coach Mike Anderson, the school announced on Friday.
Anderson led St. John's for four seasons, and the team was 68-56 with him at the helm.&nbsp;
"After fully evaluating the men's basketball program, our university has decided a change is needed in both the leadership and direction of St. John's Basketball," St. John's Director of Athletics Mike Cragg said. "We wish Coach Mike Anderson and his family the best in their future."
Anderson was the 21st head coach in the history of St. John's men's basketball program, and Cragg "has begun a national search" for their next head coach. Red Storm associate head coach Van Macon will lead the program in the interim until a new head coach is hired.
St. John's boasts the ninth-most victories all-time in NCAA Division I history. The program has recorded 90 winning seasons in its storied 116-year history.
With 29 NCAA Tournament appearances in program history, the Red Storm advanced to the Sweet 16 nine times, six runs to the Elite Eight and made a pair of trips to the Final Four in 1952 and 1985.&nbsp; &nbsp;

St. John's has fired head coach Mike Anderson, the school announced on Friday.
Anderson led St. John's for four seasons, and the team was 68-56 with him at the helm.&nbsp;
"After fully evaluating the men's basketball program, our university has decided a change is needed in both the leadership and direction of St. John's Basketball," St. John's Director of Athletics Mike Cragg said. "We wish Coach Mike Anderson and his family the best in their future."
Anderson was the 21st head coach in the history of St. John's men's basketball program, and Cragg "has begun a national search" for their next head coach. Red Storm associate head coach Van Macon will lead the program in the interim until a new head coach is hired.
St. John's boasts the ninth-most victories all-time in NCAA Division I history. The program has recorded 90 winning seasons in its storied 116-year history.
With 29 NCAA Tournament appearances in program history, the Red Storm has made nine runs to the Sweet 16, advanced to the Elite Eight six times and made a pair of trips to the Final Four in 1952 and 1985. &nbsp;

St. John's has fired head coach Mike Anderson, the school announced on Friday.
Anderson led St. John's for four seasons, and the team was 68-56 with him at the helm.&nbsp;
"After fully evaluating the men's basketball program, our university has decided a change is needed in both the leadership and direction of St. John's Basketball," St. John's Director of Athletics Mike Cragg said. "We wish Coach Mike Anderson and his family the best in their future."
Anderson was the 21st head coach in the history of St. John's men's basketball program, and Cragg "has begun a national search" for their next head coach. Red Storm associate head coach Van Macon will lead the program in the interim until a new head coach is hired.
St. John's boasts the ninth-most victories all-time in NCAA Division I history. The program has recorded 90 winning seasons in its storied 116-year history.
With 29 NCAA Tournament appearances in program history, the Red Storm has made nine runs to the Sweet 16, six appearances in the Elite Eight, and a pair of trips to the Final Four in 1952 and 1985. &nbsp;

St. John's has fired head coach Mike Anderson, the school announced on Friday.
Anderson led St. John's for four seasons, and the team was 68-56 with him at the helm.&nbsp;
"After fully evaluating the men's basketball program, our university has decided a change is needed in both the leadership and direction of St. John's Basketball," St. John's Director of Athletics Mike Cragg said. "We wish Coach Mike Anderson and his family the best in their future."
Anderson was the 21st head coach in the history of St. John's men's basketball program, and Cragg "has begun a national search" for their next head coach. Red Storm associate head coach Van Macon will lead the program in the interim until a new head coach is hired.
St. John's boasts the ninth-most victories all-time in NCAA Division I history. The program has recorded 90 winning seasons in its storied 116-year history.
With 29 NCAA Tournament appearances in program history, the Red Storm has made nine runs to the Sweet 16, six trips to the Elite Eight, and a pair of trips to the Final Four in 1952 and 1985. &nbsp;

St. John's has fired head coach Mike Anderson, the school announced on Friday.
Anderson led St. John's for four seasons, and the team was 68-56 with him at the helm.&nbsp;
"After fully evaluating the men's basketball program, our university has decided a change is needed in both the leadership and direction of St. John's Basketball," St. John's Director of Athletics Mike Cragg said. "We wish Coach Mike Anderson and his family the best in their future."
Anderson was the 21st head coach in the history of St. John's men's basketball program, and Cragg "has begun a national search" for their next head coach. Red Storm associate head coach Van Macon will lead the program in the interim until a new head coach is hired.
St. John's boasts the ninth-most victories all-time in NCAA Division I history. The program has recorded 90 winning seasons in its storied 116-year history.
With 29 NCAA Tournament appearances in program history, the Red Storm has made nine runs to the Sweet 16, six trips to the Elite Eight, and a pair of Final Four appearances in 1952 and 1985. &nbsp;

St. John's has fired head coach Mike Anderson, the school announced on Friday.
Anderson led St. John's for four seasons, and the team was 68-56 with him at the helm.&nbsp;
"After fully evaluating the men's basketball program, our university has decided a change is needed in both the leadership and direction of St. John's Basketball," St. John's Director of Athletics Mike Cragg said.
"We wish Coach Mike Anderson and his family the best in their future."
Anderson was the 21st head coach in the history of St. John's men's basketball program, and Cragg "has begun a national search" for their next head coach. Red Storm associate head coach Van Macon will lead the program in the interim until a new head coach is hired.
St. John's boasts the ninth-most victories all-time in NCAA Division I history. The program has recorded 90 winning seasons in its storied 116-year history.
With 29 NCAA Tournament appearances in program history, the Red Storm has made nine runs to the Sweet 16, six trips to the Elite Eight, and a pair of Final Four appearances in 1952 and 1985. &nbsp;

St. John's has fired head coach Mike Anderson, the school announced on Friday.
Anderson led St. John's for four seasons, and the team was 68-56 with him at the helm.&nbsp;
"After fully evaluating the men's basketball program, our university has decided a change is needed in both the leadership and direction of St. John's Basketball," St. John's Director of Athletics Mike Cragg said.
"We wish Coach Mike Anderson and his family the best in their future."
Anderson was the 21st head coach in the history of St. John's men's basketball program, and Cragg "has begun a national search" for their next head coach.
Red Storm associate head coach Van Macon will lead the program in the interim until a new head coach is hired.
St. John's boasts the ninth-most victories all-time in NCAA Division I history. The program has recorded 90 winning seasons in its storied 116-year history.
With 29 NCAA Tournament appearances in program history, the Red Storm has made nine runs to the Sweet 16, six trips to the Elite Eight, and a pair of Final Four appearances in 1952 and 1985. &nbsp;

St. John's has fired head coach Mike Anderson, the school announced on Friday.
Anderson led St. John's for four seasons, and the team was 68-56 with him at the helm.&nbsp;
"After fully evaluating the men's basketball program, our university has decided a change is needed in both the leadership and direction of St. John's Basketball," St. John's Director of Athletics Mike Cragg said.
"We wish Coach Mike Anderson and his family the best in their future."
Anderson was the 21st head coach in the history of St. John's men's basketball program, and Cragg "has begun a national search" for their next head coach.
Associate head coach Van Macon will lead the program in the interim until a new head coach is hired.
St. John's boasts the ninth-most victories all-time in NCAA Division I history. The program has recorded 90 winning seasons in its storied 116-year history.
With 29 NCAA Tournament appearances in program history, the Red Storm has made nine runs to the Sweet 16, six trips to the Elite Eight, and a pair of Final Four appearances in 1952 and 1985. &nbsp;

St. John's has fired head coach Mike Anderson, the school announced on Friday.
Anderson led St. John's for four seasons, and the team was 68-56 with him at the helm.&nbsp;
"After fully evaluating the men's basketball program, our university has decided a change is needed in both the leadership and direction of St. John's Basketball," St. John's Director of Athletics Mike Cragg said.
"We wish Coach Mike Anderson and his family the best in their future."
Anderson was the 21st head coach in the history of St. John's men's basketball program, and Cragg "has begun a national search" for their next head coach.
Associate head coach Van Macon will lead the program in the interim until a new head coach is hired.
St. John's boasts the ninth-most victories all-time in NCAA Division I history. The program has recorded 90 winning seasons in its storied 116-year history.
The Red Storm has made 29 NCAA Tournament appearances in program history, the Red Storm has made nine runs to the Sweet 16, six trips to the Elite Eight, and a pair of Final Four appearances in 1952 and 1985. &nbsp;

St. John's has fired head coach Mike Anderson after four seasons, the school announced on Friday.

St. John's fires head coach Mike Anderson

After seven seasons at Georgia Tech, Josh Pastner has been fired, the school announced on Friday.
Pastner had a 109-114 record during his tenure at Georgia Tech, including a 51-78 record in the ACC. The Yellow Jackets only made one NCAA Tournament appearance under Pastner.
Georgia Tech struggled this season, going 15-18 (including a 6-14 conference record). Last season, the team was 12-20.&nbsp;
"We have high expectations at Georgia Tech for all of our sports programs, and it is imperative that our storied men's basketball program achieves a greater level of success," first-year athletic director J Batt said.
"Our men's basketball program is important to our department and to our institution. We will not shy away from expecting to consistently compete for ACC championships, NCAA tournament appearances and sustained success."

After seven seasons at Georgia Tech, Josh Pastner has been fired, the school announced on Friday.
Pastner had a 109-114 record during his tenure at Georgia Tech, including a 51-78 record in the ACC. The Yellow Jackets only made one NCAA Tournament appearance under Pastner.
Georgia Tech struggled this season, going 15-18 (including a 6-14 conference record). The year before, the Yellow Jackets were 12-20.
"We have high expectations at Georgia Tech for all of our sports programs, and it is imperative that our storied men's basketball program achieves a greater level of success," first-year athletic director J Batt said.
"Our men's basketball program is important to our department and to our institution. We will not shy away from expecting to consistently compete for ACC championships, NCAA tournament appearances and sustained success."

After seven seasons at Georgia Tech, Josh Pastner has been fired, the school announced on Friday.
Pastner had a 109-114 record during his tenure at Georgia Tech, including a 51-78 record in the ACC. The Yellow Jackets only made one NCAA Tournament appearance under Pastner.
Georgia Tech struggled this season, going 15-18 (including a 6-14 conference record). The year before, the Yellow Jackets were 12-20.
"We have high expectations at Georgia Tech for all of our sports programs, and it is imperative that our storied men's basketball program achieves a greater level of success," first-year athletic director J Batt said.
"Our men's basketball program is important to our department and to our institution. We will not shy away from expecting to consistently compete for ACC championships, NCAA tournament appearances and sustained success."
Georgia Tech's season ended on Wednesday when they lost to Pitt, 89-81 loss to Pitt in the second round of the ACC Tournament.

After seven seasons at Georgia Tech, Josh Pastner has been fired, the school announced on Friday.
Pastner had a 109-114 record during his tenure at Georgia Tech, including a 51-78 record in the ACC. The Yellow Jackets only made one NCAA Tournament appearance under Pastner.
Georgia Tech struggled this season, going 15-18 (including a 6-14 conference record). The year before, the Yellow Jackets were 12-20.
"We have high expectations at Georgia Tech for all of our sports programs, and it is imperative that our storied men's basketball program achieves a greater level of success," first-year athletic director J Batt said.
"Our men's basketball program is important to our department and to our institution. We will not shy away from expecting to consistently compete for ACC championships, NCAA tournament appearances and sustained success."
Georgia Tech's season ended on Wednesday with an 89-81 loss to Pitt, 89-81 loss to Pitt in the second round of the ACC Tournament.

After seven seasons at Georgia Tech, Josh Pastner has been fired, the school announced on Friday.
Pastner had a 109-114 record during his tenure at Georgia Tech, including a 51-78 record in the ACC. The Yellow Jackets only made one NCAA Tournament appearance under Pastner.
Georgia Tech struggled this season, going 15-18 (including a 6-14 conference record). The year before, the Yellow Jackets were 12-20.
"We have high expectations at Georgia Tech for all of our sports programs, and it is imperative that our storied men's basketball program achieves a greater level of success," first-year athletic director J Batt said.
"Our men's basketball program is important to our department and to our institution. We will not shy away from expecting to consistently compete for ACC championships, NCAA tournament appearances and sustained success."
Georgia Tech's season ended on Wednesday with an 89-81 loss to Pitt in the second round of the ACC Tournament.

After seven seasons at Georgia Tech, Josh Pastner has been fired, the school announced on Friday.
Pastner had a 109-114 record during his tenure at Georgia Tech, including a 51-78 record in the ACC. The Yellow Jackets only made one NCAA Tournament appearance under Pastner.
Georgia Tech struggled this season, going 15-18 (including a 6-14 conference record). The year before, the Yellow Jackets were 12-20.
"We have high expectations at Georgia Tech for all of our sports programs, and it is imperative that our storied men's basketball program achieves a greater level of success," first-year athletic director J Batt said.
"Our men's basketball program is important to our department and to our institution. We will not shy away from expecting to consistently compete for ACC championships, NCAA tournament appearances and sustained success."
Georgia Tech's season ended on Wednesday with a 89-81 loss to Pitt in the second round of the ACC Tournament.

After seven seasons at Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner has been fired, the school announced on Friday.
Pastner had a 109-114 record during his tenure at Georgia Tech, including a 51-78 record in the ACC. The Yellow Jackets only made one NCAA Tournament appearance under Pastner.
Georgia Tech struggled this season, going 15-18 (including a 6-14 conference record). The year before, the Yellow Jackets were 12-20.
"We have high expectations at Georgia Tech for all of our sports programs, and it is imperative that our storied men's basketball program achieves a greater level of success," first-year athletic director J Batt said.
"Our men's basketball program is important to our department and to our institution. We will not shy away from expecting to consistently compete for ACC championships, NCAA tournament appearances and sustained success."
Georgia Tech's season ended on Wednesday with a 89-81 loss to Pitt in the second round of the ACC Tournament.
Pastner, 45, was named the ACC Coach of the Year in 2017. Prior to leading the Yellow Jackets, he coached at Memphis for seven years.

Georgia Tech has fired head coach Josh Pastner after seven seasons with the program, the school announced on Friday.
Pastner had a 109-114 record during his tenure at Georgia Tech, including a 51-78 record in the ACC. The Yellow Jackets only made one NCAA Tournament appearance under Pastner.
Georgia Tech struggled this season, going 15-18 (including a 6-14 conference record). The year before, the Yellow Jackets were 12-20.
"We have high expectations at Georgia Tech for all of our sports programs, and it is imperative that our storied men's basketball program achieves a greater level of success," first-year athletic director J Batt said.
"Our men's basketball program is important to our department and to our institution. We will not shy away from expecting to consistently compete for ACC championships, NCAA tournament appearances and sustained success."
Georgia Tech's season ended on Wednesday with a 89-81 loss to Pitt in the second round of the ACC Tournament.
Pastner, 45, was named the ACC Coach of the Year in 2017. Prior to leading the Yellow Jackets, he coached at Memphis for seven years.

Georgia Tech has fired head coach Josh Pastner after seven years leading the program, the school announced on Friday.
Pastner had a 109-114 record during his tenure at Georgia Tech, including a 51-78 record in the ACC. The Yellow Jackets only made one NCAA Tournament appearance under Pastner.
Georgia Tech struggled this season, going 15-18 (including a 6-14 conference record). The year before, the Yellow Jackets were 12-20.
"We have high expectations at Georgia Tech for all of our sports programs, and it is imperative that our storied men's basketball program achieves a greater level of success," first-year athletic director J Batt said.
"Our men's basketball program is important to our department and to our institution. We will not shy away from expecting to consistently compete for ACC championships, NCAA tournament appearances and sustained success."
Georgia Tech's season ended on Wednesday with a 89-81 loss to Pitt in the second round of the ACC Tournament.
Pastner, 45, was named the ACC Coach of the Year in 2017. Prior to leading the Yellow Jackets, he coached at Memphis for seven years.

Georgia Tech has fired head coach Josh Pastner after seven seasons, the school announced on Friday.
Pastner had a 109-114 record during his tenure at Georgia Tech, including a 51-78 record in the ACC. The Yellow Jackets only made one NCAA Tournament appearance under Pastner.
Georgia Tech struggled this season, going 15-18 (including a 6-14 conference record). The year before, the Yellow Jackets were 12-20.
"We have high expectations at Georgia Tech for all of our sports programs, and it is imperative that our storied men's basketball program achieves a greater level of success," first-year athletic director J Batt said.
"Our men's basketball program is important to our department and to our institution. We will not shy away from expecting to consistently compete for ACC championships, NCAA tournament appearances and sustained success."
Georgia Tech's season ended on Wednesday with a 89-81 loss to Pitt in the second round of the ACC Tournament.
Pastner, 45, was named the ACC Coach of the Year in 2017. Prior to leading the Yellow Jackets, he coached at Memphis for seven years.

Georgia Tech has fired head coach Josh Pastner after seven seasons, the school announced on Friday.

Georgia Tech fires head coach Josh Pastner

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is expected to miss two-to-three weeks as he recovers from a sprained ankle, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Durant hurt his ankle during pregame warm-ups prior to Wednesday's Suns-Thunder game, when he slipped on a wet spot
After the game, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1633688425277816832" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that Durant was wearing a boot. Further testing will determine how long Durant will be sidelined.
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since being traded to the team, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup. Phoenix is currently 37-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is expected to miss two-to-three weeks as he recovers from a sprained ankle, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Durant hurt his ankle during pregame warm-ups prior to Wednesday's Suns-Thunder game, when he slipped while going up for a lay-up.
Last night, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1633688425277816832" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that Durant was wearing a boot. Further testing will determine how long Durant will be sidelined.
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since being traded to the team, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup. Phoenix is currently 37-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is expected to miss two-to-three weeks as he recovers from a sprained ankle, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1633979026078310401" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
Durant hurt his ankle during pregame warm-ups prior to Wednesday's Suns-Thunder game, when he slipped while going up for a lay-up. Last night, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1633688425277816832" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that Durant was wearing a boot.&nbsp;
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since being traded to the team, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup. Phoenix is currently 37-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is expected to miss two-to-three weeks as he recovers from a sprained left ankle, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1633979026078310401" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
Durant hurt his ankle during pregame warm-ups prior to Wednesday's Suns-Thunder game, when he slipped while going up for a lay-up. Last night, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1633688425277816832" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that Durant was wearing a boot.&nbsp;
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since being traded to the team, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup. Phoenix is currently 37-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is expected to miss two-to-three weeks as he recovers from a sprained left ankle, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1633979026078310401" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
Durant hurt his ankle during pregame warm-ups prior to Wednesday's Suns-Thunder game, when he slipped while going up for a lay-up.
Last night, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1633688425277816832" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that Durant was wearing a boot.&nbsp;
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since being traded to the team, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup. Phoenix is currently 37-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is expected to miss two-to-three weeks as he recovers from a sprained left ankle, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1633979026078310401" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
Durant hurt his ankle during pregame warm-ups prior to Wednesday's Suns-Thunder game, when he slipped while going up for a lay-up.
Last night, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1633688425277816832" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that Durant was wearing a boot. Today, testing&nbsp;
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since being traded to the team, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup. Phoenix is currently 37-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is expected to miss two-to-three weeks as he recovers from a sprained left ankle, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1633979026078310401" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
Durant hurt his ankle during pregame warm-ups prior to Wednesday's Suns-Thunder game, when he slipped while going up for a lay-up.
Last night, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1633688425277816832" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that Durant was wearing a boot.&nbsp;
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since the team acquired him in a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets, and he has averaged 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup.
Phoenix is currently 37-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is expected to miss two-to-three weeks as he recovers from a sprained left ankle, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1633979026078310401" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
Durant hurt his ankle during pregame warm-ups prior to Wednesday's Suns-Thunder game, when he slipped while going up for a lay-up.
Last night, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1633688425277816832" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that Durant was wearing a boot after the game.
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since the team acquired him in a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets, and he has averaged 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup.
Phoenix is currently 37-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is expected to miss two-to-three weeks as he recovers from a sprained left ankle, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1633979026078310401" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
Durant hurt his ankle during pregame warm-ups prior to Wednesday's Suns-Thunder game, when he slipped while going up for a lay-up.
Last night, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1633688425277816832" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that Durant was wearing a boot after the game.
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since the team acquired him in a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets, and he has averaged 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup.
Phoenix is currently 37-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is expected to miss two-to-three weeks as he recovers from a sprained ankle.

Suns' Kevin Durant expected to miss 2-3 weeks with sprained ankle

On March 1, New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley wasn't even on the board in the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year race.&nbsp;
Now, one week later, Quickley is the favorite to win the award.
Oddsmakers now list Quickley's odds at -160, putting him ahead of Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (+100), who was previously considered the front-runner.
Here's a look at the latest odds (via <a href="https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures/nba-6th-man-of-the-year" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BetOnline</a>):
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 41.8665%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">PLAYER</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">ODDS</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Immanuel Quickley, Knicks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-160</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malcolm Brogdon, Celtics</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Norman Powell, Clippers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Bobby Portis, Bucks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malik Monk, Kings</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tyrese Maxey, Sixers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
So, how did Quickley go from long shot to front-runner basically overnight?&nbsp;
Since the NBA All-Star break, Quickley is averaging 20.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.4 threes and 1.1 steals, while shooting 50.5% from the field, 42.9% from three and 77.8% from the free-throw line.
In addition to putting up impressive stats, he has helped the Knicks win games. New York has won 11 of their last 13 contests, and the 23-year-old guard is playing a key role for the team.
Also, it never hurts to have a marquee performance on national television. On Sunday, Quickley led the Knicks to a double-overtime win over the top-seeded Boston Celtics, finishing with 38 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 threes, 4 steals, 2 blocks and just 1 turnover on 53.6/41.7/75.0 shooting splits. While he didn't come off the bench in this game, it certainly put Quickley in the spotlight.
And Quickley has played in 68 games, which is signifcantly more than&nbsp; Brogdon (55), Portis (54) and Powell (54).
Last week, our Nekias Duncan <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/2022-23-nba-award-picks-mvp-dpoy-rookie-sixth-man-most-improved-all-league-defensive-teams-volume-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">broke down each of the NBA's award races</a>, and he described Quickley as his "favorite reserve to watch this season" because "his growth has been the most fun to track." Here's what Duncan had to say about Quickley's case for Sixth Man of the Year:
He isn't knocking down pull-ups at the same clip as last season (<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2021-22" target="_blank" rel="noopener">35.1%</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2022-23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">32.6%</a>), but he's gotten much better inside the arc. The rim finishing is better. The floater is otherwordly; among 25 players to attempt at least 75 floaters this season, Quickley is No. 5 in field goal percentage (51.8%, up from 46.0% last year), per Second Spectrum.&nbsp;
Quickley has grown as a decision-maker, particularly when operating in ball-screens. And the defense? He deserves his flowers for sinking his teeth in on that end &mdash; and being darn good at it. His two-way impact has helped the New York Knicks outscore opponents by over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pbpstats.com/wowy-combos/nba?TeamId=1610612752&amp;Season=2022-23&amp;SeasonType=Regular%2BSeason&amp;PlayerIds=1630193" target="_blank" rel="noopener">six points per 100 possessions</a>&nbsp;when he's on the floor this season.
It's possible that Brogdon will once again pull ahead of Quickley and become the favorite once again. However, if Quickley finishes the season strong and doesn't log too many starts (he's already at 12), perhaps he can take home the John Havlicek Trophy this summer.

On March 1, New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley wasn't even on the board in the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year race.&nbsp;
Now, one week later, Quickley is the favorite to win the award.
Oddsmakers now list Quickley's odds at -160, putting him ahead of Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (+100), who was previously considered the front-runner.
Here's a look at the latest odds (via <a href="https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures/nba-6th-man-of-the-year" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BetOnline</a>):
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 41.8665%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">PLAYER</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">ODDS</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Immanuel Quickley, Knicks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-160</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malcolm Brogdon, Celtics</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Norman Powell, Clippers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Bobby Portis, Bucks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malik Monk, Kings</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tyrese Maxey, Sixers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
So, how did Quickley go from long shot to front-runner basically overnight?&nbsp;
Since the NBA All-Star break, Quickley is averaging 20.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.4 threes and 1.1 steals, while shooting 50.5% from the field, 42.9% from three and 77.8% from the free-throw line.
In addition to putting up impressive stats, he has helped the Knicks win games. New York has won 11 of their last 13 contests, and the 23-year-old guard is playing a key role for the team. Also, Quickley has played in 68 games this season, which is signifcantly more than&nbsp; Brogdon (55), Portis (54) and Powell (54).
Also, it never hurts to have a marquee performance on national television. On Sunday, Quickley led the Knicks to a double-overtime win over the top-seeded Boston Celtics, finishing with 38 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 threes, 4 steals, 2 blocks and just 1 turnover on 53.6/41.7/75.0 shooting splits. While he didn't come off the bench in this game, it certainly put Quickley in the spotlight.
Last week, our Nekias Duncan <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/2022-23-nba-award-picks-mvp-dpoy-rookie-sixth-man-most-improved-all-league-defensive-teams-volume-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">broke down each of the NBA's award races</a>, and he described Quickley as his "favorite reserve to watch this season" because "his growth has been the most fun to track." Here's what Duncan had to say about Quickley's case for Sixth Man of the Year:
He isn't knocking down pull-ups at the same clip as last season (<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2021-22" target="_blank" rel="noopener">35.1%</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2022-23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">32.6%</a>), but he's gotten much better inside the arc. The rim finishing is better. The floater is otherwordly; among 25 players to attempt at least 75 floaters this season, Quickley is No. 5 in field goal percentage (51.8%, up from 46.0% last year), per Second Spectrum.&nbsp;
Quickley has grown as a decision-maker, particularly when operating in ball-screens. And the defense? He deserves his flowers for sinking his teeth in on that end &mdash; and being darn good at it. His two-way impact has helped the New York Knicks outscore opponents by over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pbpstats.com/wowy-combos/nba?TeamId=1610612752&amp;Season=2022-23&amp;SeasonType=Regular%2BSeason&amp;PlayerIds=1630193" target="_blank" rel="noopener">six points per 100 possessions</a>&nbsp;when he's on the floor this season.
It's possible that Brogdon will once again pull ahead of Quickley and become the favorite once again. However, if Quickley finishes the season strong and doesn't log too many starts (he's already at 12), perhaps he can take home the John Havlicek Trophy this summer.

On March 1, New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley wasn't even on the board in the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year race.&nbsp;
Now, one week later, Quickley is the favorite to win the award.
Oddsmakers now list Quickley's odds at -160, putting him ahead of Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (+100), who was previously considered the front-runner.
Here's a look at the latest odds (via <a href="https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures/nba-6th-man-of-the-year" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BetOnline</a>):
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 41.8665%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">PLAYER</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">ODDS</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Immanuel Quickley, Knicks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-160</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malcolm Brogdon, Celtics</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Norman Powell, Clippers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Bobby Portis, Bucks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malik Monk, Kings</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tyrese Maxey, Sixers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
So, how did Quickley go from long shot to front-runner basically overnight?&nbsp;
Since the NBA All-Star break, Quickley is averaging 20.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.4 threes and 1.1 steals, while shooting 50.5% from the field, 42.9% from three and 77.8% from the free-throw line.
In addition to putting up impressive stats, he has helped the Knicks win games. New York has won 11 of their last 13 contests, and the 23-year-old guard is playing a key role for the team. Also, Quickley has played in 68 games this season, which is signifcantly more than Brogdon (55), Portis (54) or Powell (54).
Also, it never hurts to have a marquee performance on national television. On Sunday, Quickley led the Knicks to a double-overtime win over the top-seeded Boston Celtics, finishing with 38 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 threes, 4 steals, 2 blocks and just 1 turnover on 53.6/41.7/75.0 shooting splits. While he didn't come off the bench in this game, it certainly put Quickley in the spotlight.
Last week, our Nekias Duncan <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/2022-23-nba-award-picks-mvp-dpoy-rookie-sixth-man-most-improved-all-league-defensive-teams-volume-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">broke down each of the NBA's award races</a>, and he described Quickley as his "favorite reserve to watch this season" because "his growth has been the most fun to track." Here's what Duncan had to say about Quickley's case for Sixth Man of the Year:
He isn't knocking down pull-ups at the same clip as last season (<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2021-22" target="_blank" rel="noopener">35.1%</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2022-23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">32.6%</a>), but he's gotten much better inside the arc. The rim finishing is better. The floater is otherwordly; among 25 players to attempt at least 75 floaters this season, Quickley is No. 5 in field goal percentage (51.8%, up from 46.0% last year), per Second Spectrum.&nbsp;
Quickley has grown as a decision-maker, particularly when operating in ball-screens. And the defense? He deserves his flowers for sinking his teeth in on that end &mdash; and being darn good at it. His two-way impact has helped the New York Knicks outscore opponents by over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pbpstats.com/wowy-combos/nba?TeamId=1610612752&amp;Season=2022-23&amp;SeasonType=Regular%2BSeason&amp;PlayerIds=1630193" target="_blank" rel="noopener">six points per 100 possessions</a>&nbsp;when he's on the floor this season.
It's possible that Brogdon will once again pull ahead of Quickley and become the favorite once again. However, if Quickley finishes the season strong and doesn't log too many starts (he's already at 12), perhaps he can take home the John Havlicek Trophy this summer.

On March 1, New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley wasn't even on the board in the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year race.&nbsp;
Now, one week later, Quickley is the favorite to win the award.
Oddsmakers now list Quickley's odds at -160, putting him ahead of Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (+100), who was previously considered the front-runner.
Here's a look at the latest odds (via <a href="https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures/nba-6th-man-of-the-year" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BetOnline</a>):
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 41.8665%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">PLAYER</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">ODDS</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Immanuel Quickley, Knicks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-160</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malcolm Brogdon, Celtics</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Norman Powell, Clippers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Bobby Portis, Bucks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malik Monk, Kings</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tyrese Maxey, Sixers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
So, how did Quickley go from long shot to front-runner basically overnight?&nbsp;
Since the NBA All-Star break, Quickley is averaging 20.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.4 threes and 1.1 steals, while shooting 50.5% from the field, 42.9% from three and 77.8% from the free-throw line.
In addition to putting up impressive stats, he has helped the Knicks win games. New York has won 11 of their last 13 contests, and the 23-year-old guard is playing a key role for the team. Also, Quickley has played in 68 games this season, which is signifcantly more than Brogdon (55), Portis (54) or Powell (54).
And it never hurts to have a marquee performance on national television. On Sunday, Quickley led the Knicks to a double-overtime win over the top-seeded Boston Celtics, finishing with 38 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 threes, 4 steals, 2 blocks and just 1 turnover on 53.6/41.7/75.0 shooting splits. While he didn't come off the bench in this game, it certainly put Quickley in the spotlight.
Last week, our Nekias Duncan <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/2022-23-nba-award-picks-mvp-dpoy-rookie-sixth-man-most-improved-all-league-defensive-teams-volume-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">broke down each of the NBA's award races</a>, and he described Quickley as his "favorite reserve to watch this season" because "his growth has been the most fun to track." Here's what Duncan had to say about Quickley's case for Sixth Man of the Year:
He isn't knocking down pull-ups at the same clip as last season (<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2021-22" target="_blank" rel="noopener">35.1%</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2022-23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">32.6%</a>), but he's gotten much better inside the arc. The rim finishing is better. The floater is otherwordly; among 25 players to attempt at least 75 floaters this season, Quickley is No. 5 in field goal percentage (51.8%, up from 46.0% last year), per Second Spectrum.&nbsp;
Quickley has grown as a decision-maker, particularly when operating in ball-screens. And the defense? He deserves his flowers for sinking his teeth in on that end &mdash; and being darn good at it. His two-way impact has helped the New York Knicks outscore opponents by over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pbpstats.com/wowy-combos/nba?TeamId=1610612752&amp;Season=2022-23&amp;SeasonType=Regular%2BSeason&amp;PlayerIds=1630193" target="_blank" rel="noopener">six points per 100 possessions</a>&nbsp;when he's on the floor this season.
It's possible that Brogdon will once again pull ahead of Quickley and become the favorite once again. However, if Quickley finishes the season strong and doesn't log too many starts (he's already at 12), perhaps he can take home the John Havlicek Trophy this summer.

On March 1, New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley wasn't even on the board in the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year race.&nbsp;
Now, one week later, Quickley is the favorite to win the award.
Oddsmakers now list Quickley's odds at -160, putting him ahead of Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (+100), who was previously considered the front-runner.
Here's a look at the latest odds (via <a href="https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures/nba-6th-man-of-the-year" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BetOnline</a>):
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 41.8665%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">PLAYER</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">ODDS</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Immanuel Quickley, Knicks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-160</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malcolm Brogdon, Celtics</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Norman Powell, Clippers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Bobby Portis, Bucks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malik Monk, Kings</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tyrese Maxey, Sixers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
So, how did Quickley go from long shot to front-runner basically overnight?&nbsp;
Since the NBA All-Star break, Quickley is averaging 20.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.4 threes and 1.1 steals, while shooting 50.5% from the field, 42.9% from three and 77.8% from the free-throw line.
In addition to putting up impressive stats, he has helped the Knicks win games. New York has won 11 of their last 13 contests, and the 23-year-old guard is playing a key role for the team. Also, Quickley has played in 68 games this season, which is signifcantly more than Brogdon (55), Portis (54) or Powell (54).
And it never hurts to have a marquee performance on national television. On Sunday, Quickley led the Knicks to a double-overtime win over the top-seeded Boston Celtics, finishing with 38 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 threes, 4 steals, 2 blocks and just 1 turnover on 53.6/41.7/75.0 shooting splits. While he didn't come off the bench in this game, it certainly put Quickley in the spotlight.
Last week, our Nekias Duncan <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/2022-23-nba-award-picks-mvp-dpoy-rookie-sixth-man-most-improved-all-league-defensive-teams-volume-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">broke down each of the NBA's award races</a>, and he described Quickley as his "favorite reserve to watch this season" because "his growth has been the most fun to track." Here's what Duncan had to say about Quickley's case for Sixth Man of the Year:
He isn't knocking down pull-ups at the same clip as last season (<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2021-22" target="_blank" rel="noopener">35.1%</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2022-23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">32.6%</a>), but he's gotten much better inside the arc. The rim finishing is better. The floater is otherwordly; among 25 players to attempt at least 75 floaters this season, Quickley is No. 5 in field goal percentage (51.8%, up from 46.0% last year), per Second Spectrum.&nbsp;
Quickley has grown as a decision-maker, particularly when operating in ball-screens. And the defense? He deserves his flowers for sinking his teeth in on that end &mdash; and being darn good at it. His two-way impact has helped the New York Knicks outscore opponents by over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pbpstats.com/wowy-combos/nba?TeamId=1610612752&amp;Season=2022-23&amp;SeasonType=Regular%2BSeason&amp;PlayerIds=1630193" target="_blank" rel="noopener">six points per 100 possessions</a>&nbsp;when he's on the floor this season.
It's possible that Brogdon will pass Quickley and re-emerge as the favorite. However, if Quickley finishes the season strong and doesn't log too many starts (he's already at 12), perhaps he can take home the John Havlicek Trophy this summer.

On March 1, New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley wasn't even on the board in the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year race.&nbsp;
Now, one week later, Quickley is the favorite to win the award.
Oddsmakers now list Quickley's odds at -160, putting him ahead of Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (+100), who was previously considered the front-runner.
Here's a look at the latest odds (via <a href="https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures/nba-6th-man-of-the-year" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BetOnline</a>):
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 41.8665%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">PLAYER</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">ODDS</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Immanuel Quickley, Knicks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-160</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malcolm Brogdon, Celtics</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Norman Powell, Clippers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Bobby Portis, Bucks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malik Monk, Kings</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tyrese Maxey, Sixers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
So, how did Quickley go from long shot to front-runner basically overnight?&nbsp;
Since the NBA All-Star break, Quickley is averaging 20.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.4 threes and 1.1 steals, while shooting 50.5% from the field, 42.9% from three and 77.8% from the free-throw line.
In addition to putting up impressive stats, he has helped the Knicks win games. New York has won 11 of their last 13 contests, and the 23-year-old guard is playing a key role for the team. Also, Quickley has played in 68 games this season, which is signifcantly more than Brogdon (55), Portis (54) or Powell (54).
And it never hurts to have a marquee performance on national television. On Sunday, Quickley led the Knicks to a double-overtime win over the top-seeded Boston Celtics, finishing with 38 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 threes, 4 steals, 2 blocks and just 1 turnover on 53.6/41.7/75.0 shooting splits. While he didn't come off the bench in this game, it certainly put Quickley in the spotlight.
Last week, our Nekias Duncan <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/2022-23-nba-award-picks-mvp-dpoy-rookie-sixth-man-most-improved-all-league-defensive-teams-volume-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">broke down each of the NBA's award races</a>, and he described Quickley as his "favorite reserve to watch this season" because "his growth has been the most fun to track." Here's what Duncan had to say about Quickley's case for Sixth Man of the Year:
He isn't knocking down pull-ups at the same clip as last season (<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2021-22" target="_blank" rel="noopener">35.1%</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2022-23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">32.6%</a>), but he's gotten much better inside the arc. The rim finishing is better. The floater is otherwordly; among 25 players to attempt at least 75 floaters this season, Quickley is No. 5 in field goal percentage (51.8%, up from 46.0% last year), per Second Spectrum.&nbsp;
Quickley has grown as a decision-maker, particularly when operating in ball-screens. And the defense? He deserves his flowers for sinking his teeth in on that end &mdash; and being darn good at it. His two-way impact has helped the New York Knicks outscore opponents by over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pbpstats.com/wowy-combos/nba?TeamId=1610612752&amp;Season=2022-23&amp;SeasonType=Regular%2BSeason&amp;PlayerIds=1630193" target="_blank" rel="noopener">six points per 100 possessions</a>&nbsp;when he's on the floor this season.
It's possible that Brogdon will pass Quickley and re-emerge as the favorite. However, if Quickley finishes the season strong and doesn't log too many starts (he's already at 12), perhaps he can take home the John Havlicek Trophy at the end of the campaign.

On March 1, New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley wasn't even on the board in the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year race.&nbsp;
Now, one week later, Quickley is the favorite to win the award.
Oddsmakers now list Quickley's odds at -160, putting him ahead of Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (+100), who was previously considered the front-runner.
Here's a look at the latest odds (via <a href="https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures/nba-6th-man-of-the-year" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BetOnline</a>):
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 41.8665%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">PLAYER</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">ODDS</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Immanuel Quickley, Knicks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-160</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malcolm Brogdon, Celtics</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Norman Powell, Clippers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Bobby Portis, Bucks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malik Monk, Kings</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tyrese Maxey, Sixers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
So, how did Quickley go from long shot to front-runner basically overnight?&nbsp;
Since the NBA All-Star break, Quickley is averaging 20.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.4 threes and 1.1 steals, while shooting 50.5% from the field, 42.9% from three and 77.8% from the free-throw line.
In addition to putting up impressive stats, he has helped the Knicks win games. New York has won 11 of their last 13 contests, and the 23-year-old guard is playing a key role for the fifth-seeded team. Quickley has played in 68 games this season, which is signifcantly more than Brogdon (55), Portis (54) or Powell (54).
Also, it never hurts to have a marquee performance on national television. On Sunday, Quickley led the Knicks to a double-overtime win over the top-seeded Boston Celtics, finishing with 38 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 threes, 4 steals, 2 blocks and just 1 turnover on 53.6/41.7/75.0 shooting splits. While he didn't come off the bench in this game, it certainly put Quickley in the spotlight.
Last week, our Nekias Duncan <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/2022-23-nba-award-picks-mvp-dpoy-rookie-sixth-man-most-improved-all-league-defensive-teams-volume-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">broke down each of the NBA's award races</a>, and he described Quickley as his "favorite reserve to watch this season" because "his growth has been the most fun to track." Here's what Duncan had to say about Quickley's case for Sixth Man of the Year:
He isn't knocking down pull-ups at the same clip as last season (<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2021-22" target="_blank" rel="noopener">35.1%</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2022-23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">32.6%</a>), but he's gotten much better inside the arc. The rim finishing is better. The floater is otherwordly; among 25 players to attempt at least 75 floaters this season, Quickley is No. 5 in field goal percentage (51.8%, up from 46.0% last year), per Second Spectrum.&nbsp;
Quickley has grown as a decision-maker, particularly when operating in ball-screens. And the defense? He deserves his flowers for sinking his teeth in on that end &mdash; and being darn good at it. His two-way impact has helped the New York Knicks outscore opponents by over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pbpstats.com/wowy-combos/nba?TeamId=1610612752&amp;Season=2022-23&amp;SeasonType=Regular%2BSeason&amp;PlayerIds=1630193" target="_blank" rel="noopener">six points per 100 possessions</a>&nbsp;when he's on the floor this season.
It's possible that Brogdon will pass Quickley and re-emerge as the favorite. However, if Quickley finishes the season strong and doesn't log too many starts (he's already at 12), perhaps he can take home the John Havlicek Trophy at the end of the campaign.

On March 1, New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley wasn't even on the board in the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year race.&nbsp;
Now, one week later, Quickley is the favorite to win the award.
Oddsmakers now list Quickley's odds at -160, putting him ahead of Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (+100), who was previously considered the front-runner.
Here's a look at the latest odds (via <a href="https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures/nba-6th-man-of-the-year" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BetOnline</a>):
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 41.8665%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">PLAYER</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">ODDS</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Immanuel Quickley, Knicks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-160</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malcolm Brogdon, Celtics</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Norman Powell, Clippers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Bobby Portis, Bucks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malik Monk, Kings</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tyrese Maxey, Sixers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
So, how did Quickley go from long shot to front-runner basically overnight?&nbsp;
Since the NBA All-Star break, Quickley is averaging 20.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.4 threes and 1.1 steals, while shooting 50.5% from the field, 42.9% from three and 77.8% from the free-throw line.
In addition to putting up impressive stats, he has helped the Knicks win games. New York has won 11 of their last 13 contests, and the 23-year-old guard is playing a key role for the fifth-seeded team.
Quickley has played in 68 games this season, which is signifcantly more than Brogdon (55), Portis (54) and Powell (54).
Also, it never hurts to have a marquee performance on national television. On Sunday, Quickley led the Knicks to a double-overtime win over the top-seeded Boston Celtics, finishing with 38 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 threes, 4 steals, 2 blocks and just 1 turnover on 53.6/41.7/75.0 shooting splits. While he didn't come off the bench in this game, it certainly put Quickley in the spotlight.
Last week, our Nekias Duncan <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/2022-23-nba-award-picks-mvp-dpoy-rookie-sixth-man-most-improved-all-league-defensive-teams-volume-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">broke down each of the NBA's award races</a>, and he described Quickley as his "favorite reserve to watch this season" because "his growth has been the most fun to track." Here's what Duncan had to say about Quickley's case for Sixth Man of the Year:
He isn't knocking down pull-ups at the same clip as last season (<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2021-22" target="_blank" rel="noopener">35.1%</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2022-23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">32.6%</a>), but he's gotten much better inside the arc. The rim finishing is better. The floater is otherwordly; among 25 players to attempt at least 75 floaters this season, Quickley is No. 5 in field goal percentage (51.8%, up from 46.0% last year), per Second Spectrum.&nbsp;
Quickley has grown as a decision-maker, particularly when operating in ball-screens. And the defense? He deserves his flowers for sinking his teeth in on that end &mdash; and being darn good at it. His two-way impact has helped the New York Knicks outscore opponents by over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pbpstats.com/wowy-combos/nba?TeamId=1610612752&amp;Season=2022-23&amp;SeasonType=Regular%2BSeason&amp;PlayerIds=1630193" target="_blank" rel="noopener">six points per 100 possessions</a>&nbsp;when he's on the floor this season.
It's possible that Brogdon will pass Quickley and re-emerge as the favorite. However, if Quickley finishes the season strong and doesn't log too many starts (he's already at 12), perhaps he can take home the John Havlicek Trophy at the end of the campaign.

On March 1, New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley wasn't even on the board in the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year race.&nbsp;
Now, one week later, Quickley is the favorite to win the award.
Oddsmakers now list Quickley's odds at -160, putting him ahead of Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (+100), who was previously considered the front-runner.
Here's a look at the latest odds (via <a href="https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures/nba-6th-man-of-the-year" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BetOnline</a>):
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 41.8665%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">PLAYER</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">ODDS</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Immanuel Quickley, Knicks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-160</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malcolm Brogdon, Celtics</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Norman Powell, Clippers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Bobby Portis, Bucks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malik Monk, Kings</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tyrese Maxey, Sixers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
So, how did Quickley go from long shot to front-runner basically overnight?&nbsp;
Since the NBA All-Star break, Quickley is averaging 20.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.4 threes and 1.1 steals, while shooting 50.5% from the field, 42.9% from three and 77.8% from the free-throw line.
In addition to putting up impressive stats, he is helping the Knicks win games. New York has won 11 of their last 13 contests, and the 23-year-old guard is playing a key role for the fifth-seeded team.
Quickley has played in 68 games this season, which is signifcantly more than Brogdon (55), Portis (54) and Powell (54).
Also, it never hurts to have a marquee performance on national television. On Sunday, Quickley led the Knicks to a double-overtime win over the top-seeded Celtics, finishing with 38 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 threes, 4 steals, 2 blocks and just 1 turnover on 53.6/41.7/75.0 shooting splits. While he didn't come off the bench in this game, it certainly put Quickley in the spotlight.
Last week, our Nekias Duncan <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/2022-23-nba-award-picks-mvp-dpoy-rookie-sixth-man-most-improved-all-league-defensive-teams-volume-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">broke down each of the NBA's award races</a>, and he described Quickley as his "favorite reserve to watch this season" because "his growth has been the most fun to track." Here's what Duncan had to say about Quickley's case for Sixth Man of the Year:
He isn't knocking down pull-ups at the same clip as last season (<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2021-22" target="_blank" rel="noopener">35.1%</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2022-23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">32.6%</a>), but he's gotten much better inside the arc. The rim finishing is better. The floater is otherwordly; among 25 players to attempt at least 75 floaters this season, Quickley is No. 5 in field goal percentage (51.8%, up from 46.0% last year), per Second Spectrum.&nbsp;
Quickley has grown as a decision-maker, particularly when operating in ball-screens. And the defense? He deserves his flowers for sinking his teeth in on that end &mdash; and being darn good at it. His two-way impact has helped the New York Knicks outscore opponents by over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pbpstats.com/wowy-combos/nba?TeamId=1610612752&amp;Season=2022-23&amp;SeasonType=Regular%2BSeason&amp;PlayerIds=1630193" target="_blank" rel="noopener">six points per 100 possessions</a>&nbsp;when he's on the floor this season.
It's possible that Brogdon will pass Quickley and re-emerge as the favorite. However, if Quickley finishes the season strong and doesn't log too many starts (he's already at 12), perhaps he can take home the John Havlicek Trophy at the end of the campaign.

On March 1, New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley wasn't even on the board in the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year race.&nbsp;
Now, one week later, Quickley is the favorite to win the award.
Oddsmakers now list Quickley's odds at -160, putting him ahead of Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (+100), who was previously considered the front-runner.
Here's a look at the latest odds (via <a href="https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nba-player-futures/nba-6th-man-of-the-year" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BetOnline</a>):
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 41.8665%; height: 154px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">PLAYER</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">ODDS</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Immanuel Quickley, Knicks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">-160</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malcolm Brogdon, Celtics</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+100</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Norman Powell, Clippers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Bobby Portis, Bucks</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Malik Monk, Kings</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22px;">
<td style="width: 32.1874%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Tyrese Maxey, Sixers</td>
<td style="width: 5.89269%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">+6600</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
So, how did Quickley go from long shot to front-runner basically overnight?&nbsp;
Since the NBA All-Star break, Quickley is averaging 20.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.4 threes and 1.1 steals, while shooting 50.5% from the field, 42.9% from three and 77.8% from the free-throw line.
In addition to putting up impressive stats, he is helping the Knicks win games. New York has won 11 of their last 13 contests, and the 23-year-old guard is playing a key role for the fifth-seeded team.
Quickley has played in 68 games this season, which is signifcantly more than Brogdon (55), Portis (54) and Powell (54).
Also, it never hurts to have a marquee performance on national television. On Sunday, Quickley led the Knicks to a double-overtime win over the top-seeded Celtics, finishing with 38 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 threes, 4 steals, 2 blocks and just 1 turnover on 53.6/41.7/75.0 shooting splits. While he didn't come off the bench in this game, it certainly put Quickley in the spotlight.
Last week, our Nekias Duncan <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/2022-23-nba-award-picks-mvp-dpoy-rookie-sixth-man-most-improved-all-league-defensive-teams-volume-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">broke down each of the NBA's award races</a>, and he described Quickley as his "favorite reserve to watch this season" because "his growth has been the most fun to track."
Here's what Duncan had to say about Quickley's case for Sixth Man of the Year:
He isn't knocking down pull-ups at the same clip as last season (<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2021-22" target="_blank" rel="noopener">35.1%</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630193/shots-dash?Season=2022-23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">32.6%</a>), but he's gotten much better inside the arc. The rim finishing is better. The floater is otherwordly; among 25 players to attempt at least 75 floaters this season, Quickley is No. 5 in field goal percentage (51.8%, up from 46.0% last year), per Second Spectrum.&nbsp;
Quickley has grown as a decision-maker, particularly when operating in ball-screens. And the defense? He deserves his flowers for sinking his teeth in on that end &mdash; and being darn good at it. His two-way impact has helped the New York Knicks outscore opponents by over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pbpstats.com/wowy-combos/nba?TeamId=1610612752&amp;Season=2022-23&amp;SeasonType=Regular%2BSeason&amp;PlayerIds=1630193" target="_blank" rel="noopener">six points per 100 possessions</a>&nbsp;when he's on the floor this season.
It's possible that Brogdon will pass Quickley and re-emerge as the favorite. However, if Quickley finishes the season strong and doesn't log too many starts (he's already at 12), perhaps he can take home the John Havlicek Trophy at the end of the campaign.

Last week, Immanuel Quickley wasn't on the board in the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year race. Now, he's the favorite to win the award.

Oddsmakers view Immanuel Quickley as NBA Sixth Man of the Year favorite

NBA legend Shawn Kemp was arrested and booked at the Pierce County Jail in Washington on Wednesday night for an alleged drive-by shooting, according <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1633653623543459840" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.&nbsp;
Earlier today, the Tacoma Police Department announced that shots were fired in a local parking lot following an altercation between two drivers. No injuries were reported, and the gun was recovered.
At the time, the police announced that a 53-year-old male was booked for a drive-by shooting, and the jail's inmate listing verified that Kemp was indeed the man in question was indeed Kem
Kemp was booked on the felony charge roughly four hours after the incident occured.
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At 1:58 pm, an altercation between the occupants of 2 cars led to shots being fired at a parking lot in the 4500 blk of S. Steele St. One car fled. No injuries were reported. A gun was recovered. A 53-yr-old male was booked for Drive-By Shooting. The investigation is ongoing. <a href="https://t.co/XTIeU1I4Jj">pic.twitter.com/XTIeU1I4Jj</a>
&mdash; Tacoma Police Department (@TacomaPD) <a href="https://twitter.com/TacomaPD/status/1633648952183758850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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This isn't Kemp's first arrest. In 2005, he was arrested in Shoreline, WA, for drug possession after he was found with a small amount of cocaine, marijuana and a semi-automatic pistol. He pleaded guilty to the drug-possession charge. The following year, Kemp was arrested again for misdemeanor marijuana possession.&nbsp;
Kemp played in the NBA from 1989-2003, suiting up for the Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic. The six-time All-Star was one of the NBA's best dunkers. Over the course of his 14-year NBA career, he averaged 14.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals.

NBA legend Shawn Kemp was arrested and booked at the Pierce County Jail in Washington on Wednesday night for an alleged drive-by shooting, according <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1633653623543459840" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.&nbsp;
Earlier today, the Tacoma Police Department announced that shots were fired in a local parking lot following an altercation between two drivers. No injuries were reported, and the gun was recovered.
At the time, the police announced that a 53-year-old male was booked for a drive-by shooting, and the jail's inmate listing verified that&nbsp;
Kemp was booked on the felony charge roughly four hours after the incident occured.
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At 1:58 pm, an altercation between the occupants of 2 cars led to shots being fired at a parking lot in the 4500 blk of S. Steele St. One car fled. No injuries were reported. A gun was recovered. A 53-yr-old male was booked for Drive-By Shooting. The investigation is ongoing. <a href="https://t.co/XTIeU1I4Jj">pic.twitter.com/XTIeU1I4Jj</a>
&mdash; Tacoma Police Department (@TacomaPD) <a href="https://twitter.com/TacomaPD/status/1633648952183758850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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This isn't Kemp's first arrest. In 2005, he was arrested in Shoreline, WA, for drug possession after he was found with a small amount of cocaine, marijuana and a semi-automatic pistol. He pleaded guilty to the drug-possession charge. The following year, Kemp was arrested again for misdemeanor marijuana possession.&nbsp;
Kemp played in the NBA from 1989-2003, suiting up for the Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic. The six-time All-Star was one of the NBA's best dunkers. Over the course of his 14-year NBA career, he averaged 14.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals.

NBA legend Shawn Kemp was arrested and booked at the Pierce County Jail in Washington on Wednesday night for an alleged drive-by shooting, according <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1633653623543459840" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.&nbsp;
Earlier today, the Tacoma Police Department announced that shots were fired in a local parking lot following an altercation between two drivers. No injuries were reported, and the gun was recovered.
At the time, the police announced that a 53-year-old male was booked for a drive-by shooting, and the jail's inmate listing verified that Kemp was indeed the man in question.
Kemp was booked on the felony charge roughly four hours after the incident occured.
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At 1:58 pm, an altercation between the occupants of 2 cars led to shots being fired at a parking lot in the 4500 blk of S. Steele St. One car fled. No injuries were reported. A gun was recovered. A 53-yr-old male was booked for Drive-By Shooting. The investigation is ongoing. <a href="https://t.co/XTIeU1I4Jj">pic.twitter.com/XTIeU1I4Jj</a>
&mdash; Tacoma Police Department (@TacomaPD) <a href="https://twitter.com/TacomaPD/status/1633648952183758850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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This isn't Kemp's first arrest. In 2005, he was arrested in Shoreline, WA, for drug possession after he was found with a small amount of cocaine, marijuana and a semi-automatic pistol. He pleaded guilty to the drug-possession charge. The following year, Kemp was arrested again for misdemeanor marijuana possession.&nbsp;
Kemp played in the NBA from 1989-2003, suiting up for the Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic. The six-time All-Star was one of the NBA's best dunkers. Over the course of his 14-year NBA career, he averaged 14.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals.

NBA legend Shawn Kemp was arrested and booked at the Pierce County Jail in Washington on Wednesday night for an alleged drive-by shooting, according <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1633653623543459840" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.&nbsp;
Earlier today, the Tacoma Police Department announced that shots were fired in a local parking lot following an altercation between two drivers. No injuries were reported, and the gun was recovered.
At the time, the police announced that a 53-year-old male was booked for a drive-by shooting, and the jail's inmate listing verified that Kemp was indeed the man in question.
Roughly four hours after the incident occured, Kemp was booked on the felony charge.
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At 1:58 pm, an altercation between the occupants of 2 cars led to shots being fired at a parking lot in the 4500 blk of S. Steele St. One car fled. No injuries were reported. A gun was recovered. A 53-yr-old male was booked for Drive-By Shooting. The investigation is ongoing. <a href="https://t.co/XTIeU1I4Jj">pic.twitter.com/XTIeU1I4Jj</a>
&mdash; Tacoma Police Department (@TacomaPD) <a href="https://twitter.com/TacomaPD/status/1633648952183758850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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This isn't Kemp's first arrest. In 2005, he was arrested in Shoreline, WA, for drug possession after he was found with a small amount of cocaine, marijuana and a semi-automatic pistol. He pleaded guilty to the drug-possession charge. The following year, Kemp was arrested again for misdemeanor marijuana possession.&nbsp;
Kemp played in the NBA from 1989-2003, suiting up for the Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic. The six-time All-Star was one of the NBA's best dunkers. Over the course of his 14-year NBA career, he averaged 14.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals.

NBA legend Shawn Kemp was arrested and booked at the Pierce County Jail in Washington on Wednesday night for an alleged drive-by shooting, according <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1633653623543459840" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.&nbsp;
Earlier today, the Tacoma Police Department announced that shots were fired in a local parking lot following an altercation between two drivers. No injuries were reported, and the gun was recovered.
At the time, the police announced that a 53-year-old male was booked for a drive-by shooting, and the jail's inmate listing verified that Kemp was indeed the man in question.
Roughly four hours after the incident occurred, Kemp was booked on the felony charge.
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At 1:58 pm, an altercation between the occupants of 2 cars led to shots being fired at a parking lot in the 4500 blk of S. Steele St. One car fled. No injuries were reported. A gun was recovered. A 53-yr-old male was booked for Drive-By Shooting. The investigation is ongoing. <a href="https://t.co/XTIeU1I4Jj">pic.twitter.com/XTIeU1I4Jj</a>
&mdash; Tacoma Police Department (@TacomaPD) <a href="https://twitter.com/TacomaPD/status/1633648952183758850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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This isn't Kemp's first arrest. In 2005, he was arrested in Shoreline, WA, for drug possession after he was found with a small amount of cocaine, marijuana and a semi-automatic pistol. He pleaded guilty to the drug-possession charge. The following year, Kemp was arrested again for misdemeanor marijuana possession.&nbsp;
Kemp played in the NBA from 1989-2003, suiting up for the Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic. The six-time All-Star was one of the NBA's best dunkers. Over the course of his 14-year NBA career, he averaged 14.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals.

NBA legend Shawn Kemp was arrested and booked at the Pierce County Jail in Washington on Wednesday night for an alleged drive-by shooting, according <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1633653623543459840" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.&nbsp;
Earlier today, the Tacoma Police Department announced that shots were fired in a local parking lot following an altercation between two drivers. No injuries were reported, and the gun was recovered.
At the time, the police announced that a 53-year-old male was booked for a drive-by shooting, and the jail's inmate listing verified that Kemp was indeed the man in question.
Roughly four hours after the incident occurred, Kemp was booked on the felony charge.
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At 1:58 pm, an altercation between the occupants of 2 cars led to shots being fired at a parking lot in the 4500 blk of S. Steele St. One car fled. No injuries were reported. A gun was recovered. A 53-yr-old male was booked for Drive-By Shooting. The investigation is ongoing. <a href="https://t.co/XTIeU1I4Jj">pic.twitter.com/XTIeU1I4Jj</a>
&mdash; Tacoma Police Department (@TacomaPD) <a href="https://twitter.com/TacomaPD/status/1633648952183758850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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It's worth noting that this isn't Kemp's first arrest. In 2005, he was arrested in Shoreline, WA, for drug possession after he was found with a small amount of cocaine, marijuana and a semi-automatic pistol. He pleaded guilty to the drug-possession charge. The following year, Kemp was arrested again for misdemeanor marijuana possession.&nbsp;
Kemp played in the NBA from 1989-2003, suiting up for the Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic. The six-time All-Star was one of the NBA's best dunkers. Over the course of his 14-year NBA career, he averaged 14.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals.

NBA legend Shawn Kemp was arrested and booked at the Pierce County Jail in Washington on Wednesday night for an alleged drive-by shooting, according <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1633653623543459840" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.&nbsp;
Earlier today, the Tacoma Police Department announced that shots were fired in a local parking lot following an altercation between two drivers. No injuries were reported, and the gun was recovered.
At the time, the police announced that a 53-year-old male was booked for a drive-by shooting, and the jail's inmate listing verified that Kemp was indeed the man in question.
Roughly four hours after the incident occurred, Kemp was booked on the felony charge.
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At 1:58 pm, an altercation between the occupants of 2 cars led to shots being fired at a parking lot in the 4500 blk of S. Steele St. One car fled. No injuries were reported. A gun was recovered. A 53-yr-old male was booked for Drive-By Shooting. The investigation is ongoing. <a href="https://t.co/XTIeU1I4Jj">pic.twitter.com/XTIeU1I4Jj</a>
&mdash; Tacoma Police Department (@TacomaPD) <a href="https://twitter.com/TacomaPD/status/1633648952183758850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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This isn't Kemp's first arrest.
In 2005, he was arrested in Shoreline, WA, for drug possession after he was found with a small amount of cocaine, marijuana and a semi-automatic pistol. He pleaded guilty to the drug-possession charge. The following year, Kemp was arrested again for misdemeanor marijuana possession.&nbsp;
Kemp played in the NBA from 1989-2003, suiting up for the Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic. The six-time All-Star was one of the NBA's best dunkers. Over the course of his 14-year NBA career, he averaged 14.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals.

NBA legend Shawn Kemp was arrested and booked at the Pierce County Jail in Washington on Wednesday night for an alleged drive-by shooting, according <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1633653623543459840" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.&nbsp;
Earlier today, the Tacoma Police Department announced that shots were fired in a local parking lot following an altercation between two drivers. No injuries were reported, and the gun was recovered.
At the time, the police announced that a 53-year-old male was booked for a drive-by shooting, and the jail's inmate listing verified that Kemp was indeed the man in question.
Roughly four hours after the incident occurred, Kemp was booked on the felony charge.
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At 1:58 pm, an altercation between the occupants of 2 cars led to shots being fired at a parking lot in the 4500 blk of S. Steele St. One car fled. No injuries were reported. A gun was recovered. A 53-yr-old male was booked for Drive-By Shooting. The investigation is ongoing. <a href="https://t.co/XTIeU1I4Jj">pic.twitter.com/XTIeU1I4Jj</a>
&mdash; Tacoma Police Department (@TacomaPD) <a href="https://twitter.com/TacomaPD/status/1633648952183758850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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This isn't Kemp's first arrest, although he has stayed out of trouble for a while.
In 2005, he was arrested in Shoreline, WA, for drug possession after he was found with a small amount of cocaine, marijuana and a semi-automatic pistol. He pleaded guilty to the drug-possession charge. The following year, Kemp was arrested again for misdemeanor marijuana possession.&nbsp;
Kemp played in the NBA from 1989-2003, suiting up for the Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic. The six-time All-Star was one of the NBA's best dunkers. Over the course of his 14-year NBA career, he averaged 14.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals.

NBA legend Shawn Kemp was arrested and booked at the Pierce County Jail in Washington on Wednesday night for an alleged drive-by shooting, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1633653623543459840" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.&nbsp;
Earlier today, the Tacoma Police Department announced that shots were fired in a local parking lot following an altercation between two drivers. No injuries were reported, and the gun was recovered.
At the time, the police announced that a 53-year-old male was booked for a drive-by shooting, and the jail's inmate listing verified that Kemp was indeed the man in question.
Roughly four hours after the incident occurred, Kemp was booked on the felony charge.
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At 1:58 pm, an altercation between the occupants of 2 cars led to shots being fired at a parking lot in the 4500 blk of S. Steele St. One car fled. No injuries were reported. A gun was recovered. A 53-yr-old male was booked for Drive-By Shooting. The investigation is ongoing. <a href="https://t.co/XTIeU1I4Jj">pic.twitter.com/XTIeU1I4Jj</a>
&mdash; Tacoma Police Department (@TacomaPD) <a href="https://twitter.com/TacomaPD/status/1633648952183758850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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This isn't Kemp's first arrest. In 2005, he was arrested in Shoreline, WA, for drug possession after he was found with a small amount of cocaine, marijuana and a semi-automatic pistol. He pleaded guilty to the drug-possession charge.
The following year, Kemp was arrested again for misdemeanor marijuana possession.&nbsp;
Kemp played in the NBA from 1989-2003, suiting up for the Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic. The six-time All-Star was one of the NBA's best dunkers. Over the course of his 14-year NBA career, he averaged 14.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals.

NBA legend Shawn Kemp was arrested and booked at the Pierce County Jail for an alleged drive-by shooting in Washington.

Shawn Kemp arrested for alleged drive-by shooting in Washington

Kevin Durant's first home game as a member of the Phoenix Suns will have to wait.
While Durant was supposed to make his home debut at Footprint Center tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he has been ruled out after slipping during pregame warm-ups and injuring his left ankle, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1633644937156648963" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Kevin Durant has been ruled out for tonight's Suns-Thunder game after he slipped during pregame warm-ups. Tonight would've been Durant's first home game as a member of the Suns. Here's the video: <a href="https://t.co/ecYwlq0uQe">pic.twitter.com/ecYwlq0uQe</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1633646088904220674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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It remains to be seen if this is just the Suns being extra cautious or if this will sideline Durant for more than one game.
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since being traded to the team, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup. Phoenix is currently 36-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

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Kevin Durant's first home game as a member of the Phoenix Suns will have to wait.
While Durant was supposed to make his home debut at Footprint Center tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he has been ruled out after slipping during pregame warm-ups and injuring his left ankle, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1633644937156648963" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Kevin Durant has been ruled out for tonight's Suns-Thunder game after he slipped during pregame warm-ups. Tonight would've been Durant's first home game as a member of the Suns. Here's the video: <a href="https://t.co/ecYwlq0uQe">pic.twitter.com/ecYwlq0uQe</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1633646088904220674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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It remains to be seen if this is just the Suns being extra cautious or if this will sideline Durant for more than one game. After the game, Suns beat writer&nbsp;
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since being traded to the team, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup. Phoenix is currently 36-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

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Kevin Durant's first home game as a member of the Phoenix Suns will have to wait.
While Durant was supposed to make his home debut at Footprint Center tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he has been ruled out after slipping during pregame warm-ups and injuring his left ankle, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1633644937156648963" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Kevin Durant has been ruled out for tonight's Suns-Thunder game after he slipped during pregame warm-ups. Tonight would've been Durant's first home game as a member of the Suns. Here's the video: <a href="https://t.co/ecYwlq0uQe">pic.twitter.com/ecYwlq0uQe</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1633646088904220674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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It remains to be seen if this is just the Suns being extra cautious or if this will sideline Durant for more than one game. After the game, Suns beat writer Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reported that Durant was wearing a boot.
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since being traded to the team, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup. Phoenix is currently 36-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

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Kevin Durant's first home game as a member of the Phoenix Suns will have to wait.
While Durant was supposed to make his home debut at Footprint Center tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he has been ruled out after slipping during pregame warm-ups and injuring his left ankle, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1633644937156648963" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Kevin Durant has been ruled out for tonight's Suns-Thunder game after he slipped during pregame warm-ups. Tonight would've been Durant's first home game as a member of the Suns. Here's the video: <a href="https://t.co/ecYwlq0uQe">pic.twitter.com/ecYwlq0uQe</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1633646088904220674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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It remains to be seen if this is just the Suns being extra cautious or if this will sideline Durant for more than one game. After the game, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reported that Durant was wearing a boot.
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since being traded to the team, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup. Phoenix is currently 36-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

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Kevin Durant's first home game as a member of the Phoenix Suns will have to wait.
While Durant was supposed to make his home debut at Footprint Center tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he has been ruled out after slipping during pregame warm-ups and injuring his left ankle, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1633644937156648963" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Kevin Durant has been ruled out for tonight's Suns-Thunder game after he slipped during pregame warm-ups. Tonight would've been Durant's first home game as a member of the Suns. Here's the video: <a href="https://t.co/ecYwlq0uQe">pic.twitter.com/ecYwlq0uQe</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1633646088904220674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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It remains to be seen if this is just the Suns being extra cautious or if this will sideline Durant for more than one game. After the game, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1633688425277816832" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that Durant was wearing a boot.
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since being traded to the team, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup. Phoenix is currently 36-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

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Kevin Durant's first home game as a member of the Phoenix Suns will have to wait.
While Durant was supposed to make his home debut at Footprint Center tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he was ruled out after slipping during pregame warm-ups and injuring his left ankle, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1633644937156648963" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Kevin Durant has been ruled out for tonight's Suns-Thunder game after he slipped during pregame warm-ups. Tonight would've been Durant's first home game as a member of the Suns. Here's the video: <a href="https://t.co/ecYwlq0uQe">pic.twitter.com/ecYwlq0uQe</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1633646088904220674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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It remains to be seen if this is just the Suns being extra cautious or if this will sideline Durant for more than one game. After the game, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1633688425277816832" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that Durant was wearing a boot.
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since being traded to the team, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup. Phoenix is currently 37-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

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Kevin Durant's first home game as a member of the Phoenix Suns will have to wait.
While Durant was supposed to make his home debut at Footprint Center tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he was ruled out after slipping during pregame warm-ups and injuring his left ankle., according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1633644937156648963" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Kevin Durant has been ruled out for tonight's Suns-Thunder game after he slipped during pregame warm-ups. Tonight would've been Durant's first home game as a member of the Suns. Here's the video: <a href="https://t.co/ecYwlq0uQe">pic.twitter.com/ecYwlq0uQe</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1633646088904220674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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It remains to be seen if this is just the Suns being extra cautious or if this will sideline Durant for more than one game. After the game, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1633688425277816832" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that Durant was wearing a boot.
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since being traded to the team, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup. Phoenix is currently 37-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

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Kevin Durant's first home game as a member of the Phoenix Suns will have to wait.
While Durant was supposed to make his home debut at Footprint Center tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he was ruled out after slipping during pregame warm-ups and injuring his left ankle.
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Kevin Durant has been ruled out for tonight's Suns-Thunder game after he slipped during pregame warm-ups. Tonight would've been Durant's first home game as a member of the Suns. Here's the video: <a href="https://t.co/ecYwlq0uQe">pic.twitter.com/ecYwlq0uQe</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1633646088904220674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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It remains to be seen if this is just the Suns being extra cautious or if this will sideline Durant for more than one game. After the game, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1633688425277816832" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that Durant was wearing a boot.
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since being traded to the team, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup. Phoenix is currently 37-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

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Kevin Durant's first home game as a member of the Phoenix Suns will have to wait.
While Durant was supposed to make his home debut at Footprint Center tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he was ruled out after slipping during pregame warm-ups and injuring his left ankle.
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Kevin Durant has been ruled out for tonight's Suns-Thunder game after he slipped during pregame warm-ups. Tonight would've been Durant's first home game as a member of the Suns. Here's the video: <a href="https://t.co/ecYwlq0uQe">pic.twitter.com/ecYwlq0uQe</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1633646088904220674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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It remains to be seen if this was just the Suns being extra cautious or if this will sideline Durant for more than one game. After the game, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1633688425277816832" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that Durant was wearing a boot.
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since being traded to the team, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup. Phoenix is currently 37-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

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Kevin Durant's first home game as a member of the Phoenix Suns will have to wait.
While Durant was supposed to make his home debut at Footprint Center tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he was ruled out after slipping during pregame warm-ups and injuring his left ankle.
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Kevin Durant has been ruled out for tonight's Suns-Thunder game after he slipped during pregame warm-ups. Tonight would've been Durant's first home game as a member of the Suns. Here's the video: <a href="https://t.co/ecYwlq0uQe">pic.twitter.com/ecYwlq0uQe</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1633646088904220674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote>

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After the game, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1633688425277816832" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that Durant was wearing a boot. Further testing will determine how long Durant will be sidelined.
Durant has appeared in three games with the Suns since being traded to the team, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.3 blocks, while shooting 69.0% from the field, 53.8% from three-point range and 88.2% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;
The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in their lineup. Phoenix is currently 37-29, which is the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.

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Kevin Durant was ruled out for tonight's Suns-Thunder game after slipping during pregame warm-ups and injuring his left ankle.

Kevin Durant seen wearing boot after injuring ankle in pregame slip

In 2022, the NBA was once again the most-viewed and most-engaged pro-sports-league account on social media, racking up 29.4 billion across all social-media platforms.
As we've <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">covered in the past</a>, the NBA has become something of a social-media juggernaut.&nbsp;The NBA has more followers than the other major U.S. pro sports leagues combined, and the league continues to experience massive growth year-over-year.
Last year, the NBA added more than 25 million followers across its social-media accounts, including more than 11 million followers on Instagram alone.&nbsp;
The NBA recently surpassed 75 million followers on Instagram, making it the eighth-most followed brand on the platform (and easily the most-followed U.S. pro sports league). As of March 8, the NBA has 77.1 million followers on IG.
The NBA also surpassed 20 million subscribers on YouTube in 2022.&nbsp;
This season, fans have watched the NBA&rsquo;s YouTube content for more than 87 million hours. To put this number in context, that&rsquo;s a 17% increase over this same span last season and a whopping 329% increase over the same stretch of the 2018-19 season.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s about optimizing content for the platform that we&rsquo;re on &mdash; not just spraying the same piece of content across all of our platforms, but really optimizing for each platform, nurturing that fan base and giving them exactly what they want,&rdquo; Kevin Esteves, the NBA&rsquo;s associate vice president of digital strategy and analytics, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Basketball News</a> last year. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s sort of been key in our recipe for success.&rdquo;
In 2022, the NBA also experienced its biggest social week in league history, generating 1.1 billion video views across all platforms and the NBA app from Dec. 25 through Dec. 31.
So far during the 2022-23 season, the NBA has generated 14.4 billion views across its social platforms (a 49% increase over last season). Across the NBA app, NBA.com and connected devices, the NBA has generated 794 million video views (a 195% increase over last season).
&ldquo;When you think about social media when it first started, a lot of brands were in the business of driving people back to their website or other offerings, whereas I think we&rsquo;ve always had the directive from our executives to optimize for the platform we&rsquo;re on and nurture engagement there,&rdquo; Esteves explained.&nbsp;
&ldquo;At first, it was a very big marketing platform for us, but now, social drives just about every business objective that we have&hellip; Globally, I think you&rsquo;re starting to see more and more sports leagues embrace a similar approach, being on multiple platforms and [creating specific] content that they make available on those platforms to engage fans and ultimately increase the reach of the sport.&rdquo;

In 2022, the NBA was once again the most-viewed and most-engaged pro-sports-league account on social media, racking up 29.4 billion across all social-media platforms.
As we've <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">covered in the past</a>, the NBA has become something of a social-media juggernaut.&nbsp;
The NBA has more followers than the other major U.S. pro sports leagues combined, and the league continues to experience massive growth year-over-year.
Last year, the NBA added more than 25 million followers across its social-media accounts, including more than 11 million followers on Instagram alone.&nbsp;
The NBA recently surpassed 75 million followers on Instagram, making it the eighth-most followed brand on the platform (and easily the most-followed U.S. pro sports league). As of March 8, the NBA has 77.1 million followers on IG.
The NBA also surpassed 20 million subscribers on YouTube in 2022.&nbsp;
This season, fans have watched the NBA&rsquo;s YouTube content for more than 87 million hours. To put this number in context, that&rsquo;s a 17% increase over this same span last season and a whopping 329% increase over the same stretch of the 2018-19 season.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s about optimizing content for the platform that we&rsquo;re on &mdash; not just spraying the same piece of content across all of our platforms, but really optimizing for each platform, nurturing that fan base and giving them exactly what they want,&rdquo; Kevin Esteves, the NBA&rsquo;s associate vice president of digital strategy and analytics, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Basketball News</a> last year. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s sort of been key in our recipe for success.&rdquo;
In 2022, the NBA also experienced its biggest social week in league history, generating 1.1 billion video views across all platforms and the NBA app from Dec. 25 through Dec. 31.
So far during the 2022-23 season, the NBA has generated 14.4 billion views across its social platforms (a 49% increase over last season). Across the NBA app, NBA.com and connected devices, the NBA has generated 794 million video views (a 195% increase over last season).
&ldquo;When you think about social media when it first started, a lot of brands were in the business of driving people back to their website or other offerings, whereas I think we&rsquo;ve always had the directive from our executives to optimize for the platform we&rsquo;re on and nurture engagement there,&rdquo; Esteves explained.&nbsp;
&ldquo;At first, it was a very big marketing platform for us, but now, social drives just about every business objective that we have&hellip; Globally, I think you&rsquo;re starting to see more and more sports leagues embrace a similar approach, being on multiple platforms and [creating specific] content that they make available on those platforms to engage fans and ultimately increase the reach of the sport.&rdquo;

In 2022, the NBA was once again the most-viewed and most-engaged pro-sports-league account on social media, racking up 29.4 billion across all social-media platforms.
As we've <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">covered in the past</a>, the NBA has become something of a social-media juggernaut.&nbsp;
The NBA has more followers than the other major U.S. pro sports leagues combined, and the league continues to experience massive growth year-over-year. Last year, the NBA added more than 25 million followers across its social-media accounts, including more than 11 million followers on Instagram alone.&nbsp;
The NBA recently surpassed 75 million followers on Instagram, making it the eighth-most followed brand on the platform (and easily the most-followed U.S. pro sports league). As of March 8, the NBA has 77.1 million followers on IG.
The NBA also surpassed 20 million subscribers on YouTube in 2022.&nbsp;
This season, fans have watched the NBA&rsquo;s YouTube content for more than 87 million hours. To put this number in context, that&rsquo;s a 17% increase over this same span last season and a whopping 329% increase over the same stretch of the 2018-19 season.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s about optimizing content for the platform that we&rsquo;re on &mdash; not just spraying the same piece of content across all of our platforms, but really optimizing for each platform, nurturing that fan base and giving them exactly what they want,&rdquo; Kevin Esteves, the NBA&rsquo;s associate vice president of digital strategy and analytics, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Basketball News</a> last year. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s sort of been key in our recipe for success.&rdquo;
In 2022, the NBA also experienced its biggest social week in league history, generating 1.1 billion video views across all platforms and the NBA app from Dec. 25 through Dec. 31.
So far during the 2022-23 season, the NBA has generated 14.4 billion views across its social platforms (a 49% increase over last season). Across the NBA app, NBA.com and connected devices, the NBA has generated 794 million video views (a 195% increase over last season).
&ldquo;When you think about social media when it first started, a lot of brands were in the business of driving people back to their website or other offerings, whereas I think we&rsquo;ve always had the directive from our executives to optimize for the platform we&rsquo;re on and nurture engagement there,&rdquo; Esteves explained.&nbsp;
&ldquo;At first, it was a very big marketing platform for us, but now, social drives just about every business objective that we have&hellip; Globally, I think you&rsquo;re starting to see more and more sports leagues embrace a similar approach, being on multiple platforms and [creating specific] content that they make available on those platforms to engage fans and ultimately increase the reach of the sport.&rdquo;

In 2022, the NBA was once again the most-viewed and most-engaged pro-sports-league account on social media, racking up 29.4 billion across all social-media platforms.
As we've <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">covered in the past</a>, the NBA has become something of a social-media juggernaut.&nbsp;
The NBA has more followers than the other major U.S. pro sports leagues combined, and the league continues to experience massive growth year-over-year. Last year, the NBA added more than 25 million followers across its social-media accounts, including more than 11 million followers on Instagram alone.&nbsp;
The NBA recently surpassed 75 million followers on Instagram, making it the eighth-most followed brand on the platform (and easily the most-followed U.S. pro sports league). As of March 8, the NBA has 77.1 million followers on IG.
The NBA also surpassed 20 million subscribers on YouTube in 2022.&nbsp;
This season, fans have watched the NBA&rsquo;s YouTube content for more than 87 million hours. To put this number in context, that&rsquo;s a 17% increase over this same span last season and a whopping 329% increase over the same stretch of the 2018-19 season.
In 2022, the NBA also experienced its biggest social week in league history, generating 1.1 billion video views across all platforms and the NBA app from Dec. 25 through Dec. 31.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s about optimizing content for the platform that we&rsquo;re on &mdash; not just spraying the same piece of content across all of our platforms, but really optimizing for each platform, nurturing that fan base and giving them exactly what they want,&rdquo; Kevin Esteves, the NBA&rsquo;s associate vice president of digital strategy and analytics, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Basketball News</a> last year. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s sort of been key in our recipe for success.&rdquo;
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So far during the 2022-23 season, the NBA has generated 14.4 billion views across its social platforms (a 49% increase over last season). Across the NBA app, NBA.com and connected devices, the NBA has generated 794 million video views (a 195% increase over last season).
&ldquo;When you think about social media when it first started, a lot of brands were in the business of driving people back to their website or other offerings, whereas I think we&rsquo;ve always had the directive from our executives to optimize for the platform we&rsquo;re on and nurture engagement there,&rdquo; Esteves explained.&nbsp;
&ldquo;At first, it was a very big marketing platform for us, but now, social drives just about every business objective that we have&hellip; Globally, I think you&rsquo;re starting to see more and more sports leagues embrace a similar approach, being on multiple platforms and [creating specific] content that they make available on those platforms to engage fans and ultimately increase the reach of the sport.&rdquo;

In 2022, the NBA was once again the most-viewed and most-engaged pro-sports-league account on social media, racking up 29.4 billion across all social-media platforms.
As we've <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">covered in the past</a>, the NBA has become something of a social-media juggernaut.&nbsp;
The NBA has more followers than the other major U.S. pro sports leagues combined, and the league continues to experience massive growth year-over-year.
Last year, the NBA added more than 25 million followers across its social-media accounts, including more than 11 million followers on Instagram alone.&nbsp;
The NBA recently surpassed 75 million followers on Instagram, making it the eighth-most followed brand on the platform (and easily the most-followed U.S. pro sports league). As of March 8, the NBA has 77.1 million followers on IG.
The NBA also surpassed 20 million subscribers on YouTube in 2022.&nbsp;
This season, fans have watched the NBA&rsquo;s YouTube content for more than 87 million hours. To put this number in context, that&rsquo;s a 17% increase over this same span last season and a whopping 329% increase over the same stretch of the 2018-19 season.
In 2022, the NBA also experienced its biggest social week in league history, generating 1.1 billion video views across all platforms and the NBA app from Dec. 25 through Dec. 31.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s about optimizing content for the platform that we&rsquo;re on &mdash; not just spraying the same piece of content across all of our platforms, but really optimizing for each platform, nurturing that fan base and giving them exactly what they want,&rdquo; Kevin Esteves, the NBA&rsquo;s associate vice president of digital strategy and analytics, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Basketball News</a> last year. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s sort of been key in our recipe for success.&rdquo;
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So far during the 2022-23 season, the NBA has generated 14.4 billion views across its social platforms (a 49% increase over last season). Across the NBA app, NBA.com and connected devices, the NBA has generated 794 million video views (a 195% increase over last season).
&ldquo;When you think about social media when it first started, a lot of brands were in the business of driving people back to their website or other offerings, whereas I think we&rsquo;ve always had the directive from our executives to optimize for the platform we&rsquo;re on and nurture engagement there,&rdquo; Esteves explained.&nbsp;
&ldquo;At first, it was a very big marketing platform for us, but now, social drives just about every business objective that we have&hellip; Globally, I think you&rsquo;re starting to see more and more sports leagues embrace a similar approach, being on multiple platforms and [creating specific] content that they make available on those platforms to engage fans and ultimately increase the reach of the sport.&rdquo;

In 2022, the NBA was once again the most-viewed and most-engaged pro-sports-league account on social media, racking up 29.4 billion views across all social-media platforms.
As we've <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">covered in the past</a>, the NBA has become something of a social-media juggernaut.&nbsp;
The NBA has more followers than the other major U.S. pro sports leagues combined, and the league continues to experience massive growth year-over-year.
Last year, the NBA added more than 25 million followers across its social-media accounts, including more than 11 million followers on Instagram alone.&nbsp;
The NBA recently surpassed 75 million followers on Instagram, making it the eighth-most followed brand on the platform (and easily the most-followed U.S. pro sports league). As of March 8, the NBA has 77.1 million followers on IG.
The NBA also surpassed 20 million subscribers on YouTube in 2022.&nbsp;
This season, fans have watched the NBA&rsquo;s YouTube content for more than 87 million hours. To put this number in context, that&rsquo;s a 17% increase over this same span last season and a whopping 329% increase over the same stretch of the 2018-19 season.
In 2022, the NBA also experienced its biggest social week in league history, generating 1.1 billion video views across all platforms and the NBA app from Dec. 25 through Dec. 31.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s about optimizing content for the platform that we&rsquo;re on &mdash; not just spraying the same piece of content across all of our platforms, but really optimizing for each platform, nurturing that fan base and giving them exactly what they want,&rdquo; Kevin Esteves, the NBA&rsquo;s associate vice president of digital strategy and analytics, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Basketball News</a> last year. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s sort of been key in our recipe for success.&rdquo;
<div class="mceNonEditable"><spike>&nbsp;</spike></div>
So far during the 2022-23 season, the NBA has generated 14.4 billion views across its social platforms (a 49% increase over last season). Across the NBA app, NBA.com and connected devices, the NBA has generated 794 million video views (a 195% increase over last season).
&ldquo;When you think about social media when it first started, a lot of brands were in the business of driving people back to their website or other offerings, whereas I think we&rsquo;ve always had the directive from our executives to optimize for the platform we&rsquo;re on and nurture engagement there,&rdquo; Esteves explained.&nbsp;
&ldquo;At first, it was a very big marketing platform for us, but now, social drives just about every business objective that we have&hellip; Globally, I think you&rsquo;re starting to see more and more sports leagues embrace a similar approach, being on multiple platforms and [creating specific] content that they make available on those platforms to engage fans and ultimately increase the reach of the sport.&rdquo;

In 2022, the NBA was once again the most-viewed and most-engaged pro-sports-league account on social media, racking up 29.4 billion video views across all social-media platforms.
As we've <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">covered in the past</a>, the NBA has become something of a social-media juggernaut.&nbsp;
The NBA has more followers than the other major U.S. pro sports leagues combined, and the league continues to experience massive growth year-over-year.
Last year, the NBA added more than 25 million followers across its social-media accounts, including more than 11 million followers on Instagram alone.&nbsp;
The NBA recently surpassed 75 million followers on Instagram, making it the eighth-most followed brand on the platform (and easily the most-followed U.S. pro sports league). As of March 8, the NBA has 77.1 million followers on IG.
The NBA also surpassed 20 million subscribers on YouTube in 2022.&nbsp;
This season, fans have watched the NBA&rsquo;s YouTube content for more than 87 million hours. To put this number in context, that&rsquo;s a 17% increase over this same span last season and a whopping 329% increase over the same stretch of the 2018-19 season.
In 2022, the NBA also experienced its biggest social week in league history, generating 1.1 billion video views across all platforms and the NBA app from Dec. 25 through Dec. 31.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s about optimizing content for the platform that we&rsquo;re on &mdash; not just spraying the same piece of content across all of our platforms, but really optimizing for each platform, nurturing that fan base and giving them exactly what they want,&rdquo; Kevin Esteves, the NBA&rsquo;s associate vice president of digital strategy and analytics, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Basketball News</a> last year. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s sort of been key in our recipe for success.&rdquo;
<div class="mceNonEditable"><spike>&nbsp;</spike></div>
So far during the 2022-23 season, the NBA has generated 14.4 billion views across its social platforms (a 49% increase over last season). Across the NBA app, NBA.com and connected devices, the NBA has generated 794 million video views (a 195% increase over last season).
&ldquo;When you think about social media when it first started, a lot of brands were in the business of driving people back to their website or other offerings, whereas I think we&rsquo;ve always had the directive from our executives to optimize for the platform we&rsquo;re on and nurture engagement there,&rdquo; Esteves explained.&nbsp;
&ldquo;At first, it was a very big marketing platform for us, but now, social drives just about every business objective that we have&hellip; Globally, I think you&rsquo;re starting to see more and more sports leagues embrace a similar approach, being on multiple platforms and [creating specific] content that they make available on those platforms to engage fans and ultimately increase the reach of the sport.&rdquo;

In 2022, the NBA once again the most-viewed and most-engaged pro-sports-league account on social media, racking up 29.4 billion video views across all social-media platforms.
As we've <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">covered in the past</a>, the NBA has become something of a social-media juggernaut.&nbsp;
The NBA has more followers than the other major U.S. pro sports leagues combined, and the league continues to experience massive growth year-over-year.
Last year, the NBA added more than 25 million followers across its social-media accounts, including more than 11 million followers on Instagram alone.&nbsp;
The NBA recently surpassed 75 million followers on Instagram, making it the eighth-most followed brand on the platform (and easily the most-followed U.S. pro sports league). As of March 8, the NBA has 77.1 million followers on IG.
The NBA also surpassed 20 million subscribers on YouTube in 2022.&nbsp;
This season, fans have watched the NBA&rsquo;s YouTube content for more than 87 million hours. To put this number in context, that&rsquo;s a 17% increase over this same span last season and a whopping 329% increase over the same stretch of the 2018-19 season.
In 2022, the NBA also experienced its biggest social week in league history, generating 1.1 billion video views across all platforms and the NBA app from Dec. 25 through Dec. 31.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s about optimizing content for the platform that we&rsquo;re on &mdash; not just spraying the same piece of content across all of our platforms, but really optimizing for each platform, nurturing that fan base and giving them exactly what they want,&rdquo; Kevin Esteves, the NBA&rsquo;s associate vice president of digital strategy and analytics, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Basketball News</a> last year. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s sort of been key in our recipe for success.&rdquo;
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So far during the 2022-23 season, the NBA has generated 14.4 billion views across its social platforms (a 49% increase over last season). Across the NBA app, NBA.com and connected devices, the NBA has generated 794 million video views (a 195% increase over last season).
&ldquo;When you think about social media when it first started, a lot of brands were in the business of driving people back to their website or other offerings, whereas I think we&rsquo;ve always had the directive from our executives to optimize for the platform we&rsquo;re on and nurture engagement there,&rdquo; Esteves explained.&nbsp;
&ldquo;At first, it was a very big marketing platform for us, but now, social drives just about every business objective that we have&hellip; Globally, I think you&rsquo;re starting to see more and more sports leagues embrace a similar approach, being on multiple platforms and [creating specific] content that they make available on those platforms to engage fans and ultimately increase the reach of the sport.&rdquo;

In 2022, the NBA was once again the most-viewed and most-engaged pro sports league on social media, racking up 29.4 billion video views across all social-media platforms.
As we've <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">covered in the past</a>, the NBA has become something of a social-media juggernaut.&nbsp;
The NBA has more followers than the other major U.S. pro sports leagues combined, and the league continues to experience massive growth year-over-year.
Last year, the NBA added more than 25 million followers across its social-media accounts, including more than 11 million followers on Instagram alone.&nbsp;
The NBA recently surpassed 75 million followers on Instagram, making it the eighth-most followed brand on the platform (and easily the most-followed U.S. pro sports league). As of March 8, the NBA has 77.1 million followers on IG.
The NBA also surpassed 20 million subscribers on YouTube in 2022.&nbsp;
This season, fans have watched the NBA&rsquo;s YouTube content for more than 87 million hours. To put this number in context, that&rsquo;s a 17% increase over this same span last season and a whopping 329% increase over the same stretch of the 2018-19 season.
In 2022, the NBA also experienced its biggest social week in league history, generating 1.1 billion video views across all platforms and the NBA app from Dec. 25 through Dec. 31.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s about optimizing content for the platform that we&rsquo;re on &mdash; not just spraying the same piece of content across all of our platforms, but really optimizing for each platform, nurturing that fan base and giving them exactly what they want,&rdquo; Kevin Esteves, the NBA&rsquo;s associate vice president of digital strategy and analytics, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Basketball News</a> last year. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s sort of been key in our recipe for success.&rdquo;
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So far during the 2022-23 season, the NBA has generated 14.4 billion views across its social platforms (a 49% increase over last season). Across the NBA app, NBA.com and connected devices, the NBA has generated 794 million video views (a 195% increase over last season).
&ldquo;When you think about social media when it first started, a lot of brands were in the business of driving people back to their website or other offerings, whereas I think we&rsquo;ve always had the directive from our executives to optimize for the platform we&rsquo;re on and nurture engagement there,&rdquo; Esteves explained.&nbsp;
&ldquo;At first, it was a very big marketing platform for us, but now, social drives just about every business objective that we have&hellip; Globally, I think you&rsquo;re starting to see more and more sports leagues embrace a similar approach, being on multiple platforms and [creating specific] content that they make available on those platforms to engage fans and ultimately increase the reach of the sport.&rdquo;

In 2022, the NBA was once again the most-viewed and most-engaged pro sports league on social media, generating 29.4 billion video views across all platforms.
As we've <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">covered in the past</a>, the NBA has become something of a social-media juggernaut.&nbsp;
The NBA has more followers than the other major U.S. pro sports leagues combined, and the league continues to experience massive growth year-over-year.
Last year, the NBA added more than 25 million followers across its social-media accounts, including more than 11 million followers on Instagram alone.&nbsp;
The NBA recently surpassed 75 million followers on Instagram, making it the eighth-most followed brand on the platform (and easily the most-followed U.S. pro sports league). As of March 8, the NBA has 77.1 million followers on IG.
The NBA also surpassed 20 million subscribers on YouTube in 2022.&nbsp;
This season, fans have watched the NBA&rsquo;s YouTube content for more than 87 million hours. To put this number in context, that&rsquo;s a 17% increase over this same span last season and a whopping 329% increase over the same stretch of the 2018-19 season.
In 2022, the NBA also experienced its biggest social week in league history, generating 1.1 billion video views across all platforms and the NBA app from Dec. 25 through Dec. 31.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s about optimizing content for the platform that we&rsquo;re on &mdash; not just spraying the same piece of content across all of our platforms, but really optimizing for each platform, nurturing that fan base and giving them exactly what they want,&rdquo; Kevin Esteves, the NBA&rsquo;s associate vice president of digital strategy and analytics, <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/an-inside-look-at-how-the-nba-became-a-socialmedia-juggernaut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Basketball News</a> last year. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s sort of been key in our recipe for success.&rdquo;
<div class="mceNonEditable"><spike>&nbsp;</spike></div>
So far during the 2022-23 season, the NBA has generated 14.4 billion views across its social platforms (a 49% increase over last season). Across the NBA app, NBA.com and connected devices, the NBA has generated 794 million video views (a 195% increase over last season).
&ldquo;When you think about social media when it first started, a lot of brands were in the business of driving people back to their website or other offerings, whereas I think we&rsquo;ve always had the directive from our executives to optimize for the platform we&rsquo;re on and nurture engagement there,&rdquo; Esteves explained.&nbsp;
&ldquo;At first, it was a very big marketing platform for us, but now, social drives just about every business objective that we have&hellip; Globally, I think you&rsquo;re starting to see more and more sports leagues embrace a similar approach, being on multiple platforms and [creating specific] content that they make available on those platforms to engage fans and ultimately increase the reach of the sport.&rdquo;

The NBA was the most-viewed, most-engaged pro sports league on social media in 2022, generating 29.4 billion views across platforms.

Examining the NBA's massive social-media growth over the last year

On Sunday, Anthony Davis scored 39 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Stephen Curry&rsquo;s highly-anticipated return to the lineup. This game generated the NBA's largest non-Christmas regular season audience in four years, with the broadcast averaging 3,950,000 viewers and peaking at 5,411,000 viewers from 6 to 6:15 p.m. ET. The previous high was also a Lakers-Warriors game, when the two teams met on Feb. 2, 2019. Viewership of the Lakers-Warriors broadcast was up 65% from last year's ABC NBA Sunday Showcase season average.
Earlier that same day, the Phoenix Suns' win over the Dallas Mavericks became the most-watched NBA Sunday Showcase early game in eight years, dating back to 2015. The close game featured plenty of stars (Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul), with some late drama as Doncic and Booker got into it. Suns-Mavericks averaged 2,814,000 viewers (up 18% from last year&rsquo;s ABC&nbsp;NBA Sunday Showcase season average) and peaked with 4,372,000 viewers at 3:30 p.m. ET.&nbsp;
The Sunday night game between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics was a double-overtime classic that the Knicks pulled out, 131-129. This game delivered an average of 2,146,000 viewers, making it the most-watched NBA game on ESPN this season. It was the most-watched program on cable for March 5, and viewership was up 52% from last year&rsquo;s regular-season ESPN&nbsp;average.

On Sunday, Anthony Davis scored 39 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Stephen Curry&rsquo;s highly-anticipated return to the lineup.
This game generated the NBA's largest non-Christmas regular season audience in four years, with the broadcast averaging 3,950,000 viewers and peaking at 5,411,000 viewers from 6 to 6:15 p.m. ET. The previous high was also a Lakers-Warriors game, when the two teams met on Feb. 2, 2019. Viewership of the Lakers-Warriors broadcast was up 65% from last year's ABC NBA Sunday Showcase season average.
Earlier that same day, the Phoenix Suns' win over the Dallas Mavericks became the most-watched NBA Sunday Showcase early game in eight years, dating back to 2015. The close game featured plenty of stars (Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul), with some late drama as Doncic and Booker got into it. Suns-Mavericks averaged 2,814,000 viewers (up 18% from last year&rsquo;s ABC&nbsp;NBA Sunday Showcase season average) and peaked with 4,372,000 viewers at 3:30 p.m. ET.&nbsp;
The Sunday night game between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics was a double-overtime classic that the Knicks pulled out, 131-129. This game delivered an average of 2,146,000 viewers, making it the most-watched NBA game on ESPN this season. It was the most-watched program on cable for March 5, and viewership was up 52% from last year&rsquo;s regular-season ESPN&nbsp;average.

On Sunday, Anthony Davis scored 39 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Stephen Curry&rsquo;s highly-anticipated return to the lineup.
This game generated the NBA's largest non-Christmas regular season audience in four years, with the broadcast averaging 3,950,000 viewers and peaking at 5,411,000 viewers from 6 to 6:15 p.m. ET. The previous high was also a Lakers-Warriors game, when the two teams met on Feb. 2, 2019. Viewership of the Lakers-Warriors broadcast was up 65% from last year's ABC NBA Sunday Showcase season average.
Earlier that same day, the Phoenix Suns' win over the Dallas Mavericks became the most-watched NBA Sunday Showcase early game in eight years, dating back to 2015.
The close game featured plenty of stars (Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul), with some late drama as Doncic and Booker got into it. Suns-Mavericks averaged 2,814,000 viewers (up 18% from last year&rsquo;s ABC&nbsp;NBA Sunday Showcase season average) and peaked with 4,372,000 viewers at 3:30 p.m. ET.&nbsp;
The Sunday night game between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics was a double-overtime classic that the Knicks pulled out, 131-129. This game delivered an average of 2,146,000 viewers, making it the most-watched NBA game on ESPN this season. It was the most-watched program on cable for March 5, and viewership was up 52% from last year&rsquo;s regular-season ESPN&nbsp;average.

On Sunday, Anthony Davis scored 39 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Stephen Curry&rsquo;s highly-anticipated return to the lineup.
This game generated the NBA's largest non-Christmas regular season audience in four years, with the broadcast averaging 3,950,000 viewers and peaking at 5,411,000 viewers from 6 to 6:15 p.m. ET. The previous high was also a Lakers-Warriors game, when the two teams met on Feb. 2, 2019. Viewership of the Lakers-Warriors broadcast was up 65% from last year's ABC NBA Sunday Showcase season average.
Earlier that same day, the Phoenix Suns' win over the Dallas Mavericks became the most-watched NBA Sunday Showcase early game in eight years, dating back to 2015.
The close game featured plenty of stars (Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul), with some late drama as Doncic and Booker got into it. Suns-Mavericks averaged 2,814,000 viewers (up 18% from last year&rsquo;s NBA Sunday Showcase season average) and peaked with 4,372,000 viewers at 3:30 p.m. ET.&nbsp;
The Sunday night game between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics was a double-overtime classic that the Knicks pulled out, 131-129. This game delivered an average of 2,146,000 viewers, making it the most-watched NBA game on ESPN this season. It was the most-watched program on cable for March 5, and viewership was up 52% from last year&rsquo;s regular-season ESPN&nbsp;average.

On Sunday, Anthony Davis scored 39 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Stephen Curry&rsquo;s highly-anticipated return to the lineup.
This game generated the NBA's largest non-Christmas regular season audience in four years, with the broadcast averaging 3,950,000 viewers and peaking at 5,411,000 viewers from 6 to 6:15 p.m. ET. The previous high was also a Lakers-Warriors game, when the two teams met on Feb. 2, 2019. Viewership of the Lakers-Warriors broadcast was up 65% from last year's ABC NBA Sunday Showcase season average.
Earlier that same day, the Phoenix Suns' win over the Dallas Mavericks became the most-watched NBA Sunday Showcase early game in eight years, dating back to 2015.
The close game featured plenty of stars (Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul), with some late drama as Doncic and Booker got into it. Suns-Mavericks averaged 2,814,000 viewers (up 18% from last year&rsquo;s NBA Sunday Showcase average) and peaked with 4,372,000 viewers at 3:30 p.m. ET.&nbsp;
The Sunday night game between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics was a double-overtime classic that the Knicks pulled out, 131-129. This game delivered an average of 2,146,000 viewers, making it the most-watched NBA game on ESPN this season. It was the most-watched program on cable for March 5, and viewership was up 52% from last year&rsquo;s regular-season ESPN&nbsp;average.

On Sunday, Anthony Davis scored 39 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Stephen Curry&rsquo;s highly-anticipated return to the lineup.
This game generated the NBA's largest non-Christmas regular season audience in four years, with the broadcast averaging 3,950,000 viewers and peaking at 5,411,000 viewers from 6 to 6:15 p.m. ET. The previous high was also a Lakers-Warriors game, when the two teams met on Feb. 2, 2019. Viewership of the Lakers-Warriors broadcast was up 65% from last year's ABC NBA Sunday Showcase season average.
Earlier that same day, the Phoenix Suns' win over the Dallas Mavericks became the most-watched NBA Sunday Showcase early game in eight years, dating back to 2015.
The close game featured plenty of stars (Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul) and some late drama as Doncic and Booker got into it. Suns-Mavericks averaged 2,814,000 viewers (up 18% from last year&rsquo;s NBA Sunday Showcase average) and peaked with 4,372,000 viewers at 3:30 p.m. ET.&nbsp;
The Sunday night game between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics was a double-overtime classic that the Knicks pulled out, 131-129. This game delivered an average of 2,146,000 viewers, making it the most-watched NBA game on ESPN this season. It was the most-watched program on cable for March 5, and viewership was up 52% from last year&rsquo;s regular-season ESPN&nbsp;average.

On Sunday, Anthony Davis scored 39 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Stephen Curry&rsquo;s highly-anticipated return to the lineup.
This game generated the NBA's largest non-Christmas regular season audience in four years, with the broadcast averaging 3,950,000 viewers and peaking at 5,411,000 viewers from 6 to 6:15 p.m. ET. The previous high was also a Lakers-Warriors game, when the two teams met on Feb. 2, 2019. Viewership of the Lakers-Warriors broadcast was up 65% from last year's ABC NBA Sunday Showcase season average.
Earlier that same day, the Phoenix Suns' win over the Dallas Mavericks became the most-watched NBA Sunday Showcase early game in eight years, dating back to 2015.
The close game featured plenty of stars (Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul) and some drama as Doncic and Booker got into it. Suns-Mavericks averaged 2,814,000 viewers (up 18% from last year&rsquo;s NBA Sunday Showcase average) and peaked with 4,372,000 viewers at 3:30 p.m. ET.&nbsp;
The Sunday night game between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics was a double-overtime classic that the Knicks pulled out, 131-129. This game delivered an average of 2,146,000 viewers, making it the most-watched NBA game on ESPN this season. It was the most-watched program on cable for March 5, and viewership was up 52% from last year&rsquo;s regular-season ESPN&nbsp;average.

On Sunday, Anthony Davis scored 39 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Stephen Curry&rsquo;s highly-anticipated return to the lineup.
This game generated the NBA's largest non-Christmas regular season audience in four years, with the broadcast averaging 3,950,000 viewers and peaking at 5,411,000 viewers from 6 to 6:15 p.m. ET. The previous high was also a Lakers-Warriors game, when the two teams met on Feb. 2, 2019. Viewership of the Lakers-Warriors broadcast was up 65% from last year's ABC NBA Sunday Showcase season average.
Earlier that same day, the Phoenix Suns' win over the Dallas Mavericks became the most-watched NBA Sunday Showcase early game in eight years, dating back to 2015.
The close game featured plenty of stars (Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul) and some drama as Doncic and Booker got into it late. Suns-Mavericks averaged 2,814,000 viewers (up 18% from last year&rsquo;s NBA Sunday Showcase average) and peaked with 4,372,000 viewers at 3:30 p.m. ET.&nbsp;
The Sunday night game between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics was a double-overtime classic that the Knicks pulled out, 131-129. This game delivered an average of 2,146,000 viewers, making it the most-watched NBA game on ESPN this season. It was the most-watched program on cable for March 5, and viewership was up 52% from last year&rsquo;s regular-season ESPN&nbsp;average.

On Sunday, Anthony Davis scored 39 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Stephen Curry&rsquo;s highly-anticipated return to the lineup.
This game generated the NBA's largest non-Christmas regular season audience in four years, with the broadcast averaging 3,950,000 viewers and peaking at 5,411,000 viewers from 6 to 6:15 p.m. ET. The previous high was also a Lakers-Warriors game, when the two teams met on Feb. 2, 2019. Viewership of the Lakers-Warriors broadcast was up 65% from last year's ABC NBA Sunday Showcase season average.
Earlier that same day, the Phoenix Suns' win over the Dallas Mavericks became the most-watched NBA Sunday Showcase early game in eight years, dating back to 2015.
The close game featured plenty of stars (Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul) and some drama as Doncic and Booker got into it late. Suns-Mavericks averaged 2,814,000 viewers (up 18% from last year&rsquo;s NBA Sunday Showcase average) and peaked with 4,372,000 viewers at 3:30 p.m. ET.&nbsp;
The Sunday night game between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics was a double-overtime classic that the Knicks pulled out, 131-129.
This game delivered an average of 2,146,000 viewers, making it the most-watched NBA game on ESPN this season. It was the most-watched program on cable for March 5, and viewership was up 52% from last year&rsquo;s regular-season ESPN&nbsp;average.

On Sunday, Anthony Davis scored 39 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Stephen Curry&rsquo;s highly-anticipated return to the lineup.
This game generated the NBA's largest non-Christmas regular season audience in four years, with the broadcast averaging 3,950,000 viewers and peaking at 5,411,000 viewers from 6 to 6:15 p.m. ET. The previous high was also a Lakers-Warriors game, when the two teams met on Feb. 2, 2019. Viewership of the Lakers-Warriors broadcast was up 65% from last year's ABC NBA Sunday Showcase season average.
Earlier that same day, the Phoenix Suns' win over the Dallas Mavericks became the most-watched NBA Sunday Showcase early game in eight years, dating back to 2015.
The close game featured plenty of stars (Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul) and some drama as Doncic and Booker got into it late. Suns-Mavericks averaged 2,814,000 viewers (up 18% from last year&rsquo;s NBA Sunday Showcase average) and peaked with 4,372,000 viewers at 3:30 p.m. ET.&nbsp;
The Sunday night game between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics was a double-overtime classic that the Knicks pulled out, 131-129.
Knicks-Celtics delivered an average of 2,146,000 viewers, making it the most-watched NBA game on ESPN this season. It was the most-watched program on cable for March 5, and viewership was up 52% from last year&rsquo;s regular-season ESPN&nbsp;average.

The NBA's Sunday slate of games (Lakers-Warriors, Suns-Mavs and Knicks-Celtics) generated some of the league's best ratings in years.

Sunday's slate of NBA games generated best ratings in years

Alex Kennedy is a sportswriter, editor and podcaster. He has covered the NBA for the last 19 years, and he has worked for HoopsHype, USA TODAY Sports, Bleacher Report, Basketball Insiders, RealGM and ESPN 1040. As managing editor of USA TODAY Sports' NBA Wire, he launched several NBA websites and managed the staff of writers and editors. His work has been featured on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo! Sports, The Undefeated, ESPN Radio, MSN, NBA TV, Fox News and USA TODAY among others. He started covering the NBA as a credentialed media member at 14 years old, becoming one of the youngest professional sportswriters in the country.