UCLA women’s basketball team center Lauren Betts was seen in a social media video on Tuesday night nearly losing her mind following an encounter with LeBron James.
The newly crowned champ was at Crypto.com Arena to be honored by the Los Angeles Lakers for her and her team’s triumphant NCAA tournament victory over South Carolina, and at one point, she and James had an interaction that left her speechless.
LeBron James nearly made Lauren Betts crying following the duo’s encounter on Wednesday night. AP
“Guys, guys, guys, guys,” said Betts, who appeared to be fighting back tears. “LeBron made eye contact with me. F–king LeBron James!”
James did not play in the Lakers’ matchup with the Thunder due to left foot injury management, but Betts clearly didn’t mind not being able to watch him on the court.
It’s the latest cool chapter for Betts in what’s been a whirlwind week.
Lauren Betts and the UCLA women’s basketball team won the NCAA championship on Sunday.
Following the Bruins’ title win in Phoenix, the NCAA tournament’s Most Outstanding Player and her teammates received a hero’s welcome at their campus in Westwood and also appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
They’re slated to hit the Clippers’ game against the Thunder at Intuit Dome later Wednesday as well.
Seems the spoils truly do go to the victor.
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After missing 11 games due to a collapsed lung, Cade Cunningham is expected to make his return to the court for the Pistons on Wednesday night against the Bucks, a story broken by Vinny Goodwill of ESPN.
Detroit had hoped to get its All-Star into a couple of games before the end of the season, rather than having him return during the intensity of the playoffs. He makes that comeback in a game that does not impact the Pistons in the standings, while the Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Myles Turner, Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis and Kevin Porter Jr.
While Cunningham was out, the Pistons still went 8-3 behind stellar playmaking from Daniss Jenkings and continued All-NBA level play from Jalen Duren. With that, it locked up the No. 1 seed in the East. With that, the Pistons will be off for about a week after the regular season ends.
Cunningham averaged 24.5 points, 9.9 assists and 5.6 rebounds a game this season. He was on track to be a likely top-five in MVP voting and First Team All-NBA, but this injury means he will not meet the NBA threshold of 65 games to qualify for postseason awards.
Cunningham was injured on March 17 after colliding with Wizards' rookie Tre Johnson diving for a loose ball. He immediately left that game, not to return.
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Who: Phoenix Suns (43-36) vs. Dallas Mavericks (25-54)
When: 7:00pm Arizona Time
Where: Mortgage Matchup Center — Phoenix, Arizona
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The Suns are coming off one of their most physical and emotional games of the season against the Houston Rockets in a late-night fourth-quarter collapse. It was the first time every player from last summer’s blockbuster trade got to play, and the energy between the two teams was at playoff intensity. The Suns led 84-81 to start the fourth quarter, but could not withstand the Rockets’ physicality and talent to highlight yet another poor Suns fourth-quarter performance.
The Mavericks will not bring in the same level of playoff intensity into the final regular-season game in the Mortgage Matchup Center. They are 25-54 and have booked their offseason travel plans; all they need to do is go through the motions three more times. Meanwhile, the Suns are solidly in the play-in as the seventh seed in the West and only need one more win to ensure their position. The Suns won the first two games of this three-game regular season series and are looking to sweep another Western Conference bottom dweller this regular season.
Probable Starters
Injury Report
Suns
Haywood Highsmith — OUT (Knee Injury Management)
Mavericks
Cooper Flagg — PROBABLE — Left Wrist)
Dereck Lively II — OUT (Foot Surgery)
Kyrie Irving — OUT (Knee Surgery)
PJ Washington — DOUBTFUL (Elbow Soreness)
Caleb Martin — DOUBTFUL (Heel)
Naji Marshall — DOUBTFUL (Left Hip Contusion)
Daniel Gafford — DOUBTFUL (Shoulder)
What to Watch For
The player to watch this game is Rookie of the Year frontrunner Cooper Flagg, who has been sensational for the Mavericks. He is the engine of everything they do. Flagg recently scored 51 points in a game against the Magic, becoming the youngest player to score over 50 in an NBA game. He followed up that performance with 45 points against the Lakers in his next performance. He will be the most exciting player on the floor to watch, and the player at the top of the Suns’ scouting report.
The last time these two teams matched up, the Suns dominated the game early. They led by as much as 31 in the second quarter before the Mavericks inched their way back into the game, scoring in transition and getting to the free-throw line. The Mavericks shot 42 free throws compared to the Suns’ meager nine attempts. The Mavericks also outscored the Suns 27-10 in fastbreak points, with the majority coming in the second half against a Suns team that let off the gas too much.
Now that the Suns are back to full strength with Mark Williams and Dillon Brooks back in the lineup and a few games under their belt, the Suns need to build continuity and fast. Can the Suns get back to their maniacal effort and focus on defense, or will their sloppy, casual play over the last month continue to show itself?
Key to a Suns Win
The Suns have to defend, specifically without fouling. The Mavericks cannot score effectively in the half-court, so transition defense will be the biggest factor in the Suns gaining a decisive win. If the Suns get back in transition, it will be difficult for a poor shooting Mavericks team to score against an engaged defense. Getting back in transition will also put the Suns in the best position to defend without fouling.
The Suns have to avoid the emotional hangover from an intense loss against the Rockets and show up with a high level of focus to get what should be a decisive win against the Mavericks. If the Suns drop this game against the Mavericks, the Clippers will be nipping at their heels for that crucial 7-seed.
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Our NBA player prop projections have been hard at work crunching the numbers for tonight's key Western Conference clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Before you finalize your Thunder vs. Clippers predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, April 8, see what our computer has to say about Jalen Williams, Derrick Jones Jr, and more.
Thunder vs Clippers computer picks for April 8
Thunder
Clippers
Williams o15.5 points -120
Jones Jr. o7.5 points -112
Holmgren o14.5 points -130
Dunn o5.5 points -111
SGA o3.5 rebounds -150
Leonard u27.5 points -120
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Thunder computer picks
Jalen Williams Over 15.5 points (-120)
Projection: 17.4 points
This is our computer's top-rated Oklahoma City Thunder player prop for tonight, clocking in with a 17.9% EV edge.
Jalen Williams has hit 16+ points in five of his last eight overall, and his ability to get to the foul line can help him here.
"This year, opposing starting PFs have attempted 4.1 free throws per game (9th-highest in the NBA) vs. the LA Clippers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line."
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Chet Holmgren Over 14.5 points (-130)
Projection: 15.4 points
Chet Holmgren has reached the 15-point plateau in six of his last 10 and 13 of his last 20 overall. He's cleared this line in five of his last six on the road, including a 15-piece vs. the Lakers last night.
The system sees Holmgren hitting the Over once more tonight, with projections at an 11.4% EV edge.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 3.5 rebounds (-150)
Projection: 4.3 rebounds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is known more for his scoring than his rebounding, but our computer sees SGA pulling in at least four boards tonight, making this a three-star play.
Gilgeous-Alexander takes on a Los Angeles Clippers defense that's allowed the sixth-most rebounds to opposing point guards this season.
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Clippers computer picks
Derrick Jones Jr. Over 7.5 points (-112)
Projection: 9.3 points
Our computer's top pick for tonight with a 22.6% EV edge is Derrick Jones Jr. Over 7.5 points. His scoring projection is 9.3 points, well above his posted line, due to his projected foul shot total.
"This year when [the Clippers] are at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 4.9 foul shots per game (7th-most in the league) vs. the Thunder, easily managing to get to the foul line."
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Kris Dunn Over 5.5 points (-111)
Projection: 7.0 points
Our system sees Kris Dunn clearing a very low scoring bar tonight, and doing so rather easily. There's a 21% EV edge associated with this prop.
The Clippers are the sixth-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games, and opportunities should be there vs. a traveling Thunder team that just played last night.
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Kawhi Leonard Under 27.5 points (-120)
Projection: 25.5 points
Kawhi Leonard's production is decreasing slightly as the season wears on. He's fallen below 27.5 points in six of his last 10 overall, and our computer believes he'll come up two full points shy tonight, making this a four-star wager.
"Opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 25.5% on threes (2nd-weakest in the NBA) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, branding this as a tough matchup. The LA Clippers have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the league this year."
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How to watch Thunder vs Clippers tonight
Location
Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
Date
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Tip-off
10:00 p.m. ET
TV
FDSN Oklahoma, FDSN Southern California
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In the blink of an eye, the Lakers have gone from one of the hottest teams in basketball to one that’s desperately trying to find a path towards success.
That’s what happens when your two best players get injured in the same game and are out for the rest of the regular season. With no Luka Dončić or Austin Reaves, the Lakers have lost three straight games. They have gone from sole possession of the three seed in the West to tied for fourth in the conference with the Rockets after a blowout loss at home to the No. 1 seed Thunder.
Before their game against OKC, Lakers head coach JJ Redick addressed the realities his team suddenly finds itself in.
“You obviously have to tackle the situation in front of you,” Redick said. “We have a unique situation in front of us and we’ve got to prepare our team, our group that we’re going to have available to play in the playoff series. So that’s how we approach the next four games, how we approach next week, leading into game one. It’s finding who’s going to be able to play in the playoffs for us. So, that all goes into it. The seeding part probably went out the window after the OKC game.”
It’s jarring to see the Lakers going from a team that could potentially win the West to one that can’t win a game.
Besides having Dončić and Reaves out, the Lakers also played the Thunder without LeBron James and Marcus Smart. So, they had to compete against the best team in the league late in the season with two-way big Drew Timme starting and rookie Adou Thiero logging more minutes than he has all season.
Instead of peaking at the right time, the Lakers have had a series of unfortunate events and are now crumbling at the worst moment.
They have three regular-season games left to find something, anything that can help them extend their season beyond the four playoff games they are set to play.
So far, all Lakers fans have is delusional optimism that some medical treatment for Luka in Spain can expedite his return and bring him back just as good as he was before. Because the team, as currently constructed, has no shot at beating any of the competition they will face in a playoff series in the West.
Stop me if you’ve heard this before. The Oklahoma City Thunder are on a winning streak. The latest is six games as they head out to Los Angeles to take on the Clippers.
Now, L.A. is arguably playing its best ball of the season, but it may be a façade, and my Thunder vs. Clippers predictions explain why it may just be giving us value with a dominant OKC squad.
That and more NBA picks for this Western Conference clash set to tip off at 10 pm ET at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, on Wednesday, April 8.
Thunder vs Clippers prediction
Thunder vs Clippers best bet: Thunder -7 (-110)
I’m not sure we’re properly appreciating how impressive the Oklahoma City Thunder have been for the better part of three seasons now.
They enter tonight’s matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers already with 63 wins and a net rating more than three points higher than the team in second (the Spurs).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is still leading the NBA MVP odds, and his 20-point streak is still going strong. The Thunder are also still the best defensive team in the NBA and have ridiculous depth.
Yet, they’re just 7-point road favorites tonight against the Clippers.
Now, L.A. (more specifically, Kawhi Leonard) is fully healthy. That’s helped the Clippers win seven of their last nine games and are ninth in net rating since the All-Star break.
But a deeper dive into their recent opponents, and who's their most impressive victory against? The Raptors? It hasn’t exactly been tough competition lately, and they’re not even covering spreads against these poor teams.
The Clippers are 4-4-1 ATS during the last nine games, and are 5-8-1 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
The Clippers are a good team, but not good enough to cover as 7-point underdogs in this matchup against one of the better teams we’ve seen in recent NBA history.
Thunder vs Clippers same-game parlay
The Clippers are hurting for depth at center behind Brook Lopez. John Collins is their only other real “big man” at the moment, so it’s no surprise that they rank 25th in points allowed per game to opposing centers.
That has me thinking Chet Holmgren will be a tough matchup for them tonight. Holmgren has a juicy points prop sitting at 14.5. He averages 16.9 per game this season and has topped this number in seven of his last 11 games overall.
The ball in Holmgren’s hands should also mean more assists, so let’s take a shot at the Over 1.5 as well.
Thunder vs Clippers SGP
Thunder -7
Chet Holmgren Over 14.5 points
Chet Holmgren Over 1.5 assists
Our "from downtown" SGP: Make it rain!
The Thunder and Clippers rank 22nd and 23rd in opponent 3-point shooting percentage.
Thunder vs Clippers SGP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 1.5 threes
Lou Dort Over 1.5 threes
Kawhi Leonard Over 2.5 threes
Darius Garland Over 2.5 threes
Thunder vs Clippers odds
Spread: Thunder -7 | Clippers +7
Moneyline: Thunder -270 | Clippers +220
Over/Under: Over 227.5 | Under 227.5
Thunder vs Clippers betting trend to know
The Thunder have covered the first-quarter spread in 22 of their last 30 away games for +12.75 units and a 37% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends for Thunder vs. Clippers.
How to watch Thunder vs Clippers
Location
Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
Date
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Tip-off
10:00 p.m. ET
TV
FDSN Oklahoma, FDSN Southern California
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The Phoenix Suns let one get away last night, but they should not stress about the final week of the regular season. They do not need to put much worry into facing the Dallas Mavericks tonight.
My Mavericks vs. Suns predictions and these NBA picks expect Phoenix to pack it in early if given that opportunity on Wednesday, April 8.
Mavericks vs Suns prediction
Mavericks vs Suns best bet: Devin Booker Under 6.5 assists (-130)
Good luck justifying any Over bet in this matchup between the tanking Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns, as the latter is effectively locked into the No. 7 spot in the Western Conference and will thus host the more enviable Play-In game. The Suns are two games clear of the Clippers for the No. 7 seed, and with only three games remaining, Los Angeles’s pipe dreams are essentially dead.
Phoenix should still want to win, but on the second night of a back-to-back, lessening Devin Booker’s workload would make more sense. He played 38:32 last night in a deflating loss to Houston. The Suns’ ceiling is low, but it would crater if Booker is anything but at his best in the postseason.
Even when playing legitimate minutes, Booker has fallen short of this modest prop in two of his last three games and nine of his last 14 games.
That is the vital overlap in these difficult betting situations of the final week of the regular season: Find a prop bet that would be expected to cash in a regular situation, and then it will be emphasized if minutes are indeed wonky.
Mavericks vs Suns same-game parlay
Let this vision be straightforward: An early Suns lead should spark diminished minutes from Booker. There is no need to stress him. The Suns have three winnable games ahead of them, and the required win or two should come. The Clippers have three losable games ahead of them, and the required loss or two should come. Phoenix can trust its hold of the No. 7 seed.
Mavericks vs Suns SGP
Devin Booker Under 6.5 Assists
Devin Booker Under 26.5 Points
Suns First Half -6.5
Our "from downtown" SGP: Phoenix Ambivalence Late
This counterintuitive same-game parlay is designed to suggest the Mavericks may let Cooper Flagg rack up the points in the second half to cement his Rookie of the Year award, and the Suns’ defense may allow a backdoor cover simply out of ambivalence.
Over/Under: Over 231.5 (-110) | Under 231.5 (-110)
Mavericks vs Suns betting trend to know
Phoenix has gone 0-4 against the spread in its last four games, falling short of bookmakers’ expectations by an average of 7.6 points per game. Find more NBA betting trends for Mavericks vs. Suns.
How to watch Mavericks vs Suns
Location
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
Date
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Tip-off
10:00 p.m. ET
TV
KFAA, KTVK
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NEW YORK — It’s annoyingly cold, a gray day after a fool’s spring, but most of the Atlanta Hawks have dispersed into the city, anyway.
The team arrived from Orlando about 3 a.m., and the 78th game of the season is tomorrow night in Brooklyn. Technically, it’s supposed to be an afternoon off.
Yet, here in a windowless conference room on the third floor of the Ritz-Carlton NoMad, general manager Onsi Saleh and head coach Quin Snyder are busy sketching out hypothetical three-man actions on a dry erase board.
They don’t necessarily need to be doing this. There are 10 days left in the NBA regular season and the Hawks are already the hottest team in the Eastern Conference, the squad no one wants to face in the playoffs.
But this team is still somewhat new, still somewhat unresolved. And so, the architects of this revival are chasing refinements, trying to uncover some combination, some scheme that will unlock this group’s full potential.
This is, after all, a team that has traded nine players since July. It’s a team that has asked its players — young and old — to constantly reinvent themselves.
“We like to say: they’re rookies in their roles,” Snyder says. “This is all new for them. We’re still learning about them. And they’re still learning about–”
“Each other, yeah,” Saleh cuts in, finishing the thought. “And us, honestly.”
Throughout a wide-ranging, 45-minute conversation with USA TODAY Sports, Saleh and Snyder opened up about their philosophies on roster construction and culture, on their expectations, on success.
First-time All-Star Jalen Johnson has blossomed into an elite, play-making forward who can push the ball in transition. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, the target of a June 2025 sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, has emerged as a dangerous offensive threat and is shooting 49.2% from beyond the arc over his last 15 games.
It took work to get here. Atlanta has played 24 different starting lineups this season. Players have come and gone, and roles have shifted week-to-week and game-to-game.
“It has been a rollercoaster,” Alexander-Walker told USA TODAY Sports. “But it has been the normal process of anything that comes with a form of success. Trades happen, injuries happen, so you’re in and out of rotations. You have to try and get a feel for consistency.
“It has been a lot of moving parts. For me, I expect the moving parts now, so it’s easier than trying to meet the same cadence every day because it’s too hard to do.”
Fluidity, cohesion become Hawks staples in post-Trae Young world
At the All-Star break, the Hawks were 26-30 and in 10th place in the East. A fourth consecutive trip to the Play-In Tournament appeared certain.
Yet, with so many new players to incorporate, Saleh and Snyder spent much of that week off with one question in mind: what tactical changes needed to happen to get this team to thrive?
Atlanta prioritized its versatility, its length and athleticism at the wing and realized that, with Young gone, the ball could flow to several pockets of energy on the floor.
In a way, the Hawks almost deemphasized the point guard position, choosing instead to empower four of their five starters — Johnson, Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels and CJ McCollum — to be primary ball handlers.
The day before their first game after the break, a Feb. 19 showdown at the 76ers, the Hawks held a team meeting. Saleh and Snyder harped on fluidity and cohesion. They shared their vision.
“It was pretty significant,” Snyder said. “It was really to address opportunity, how this team was going to function. That stands out because it was kind of like an understanding amongst our whole group that we’re going to double down on some things and guys were going to have to buy into it.
“The larger theme from it was: what are the sacrifices that everybody is willing to make for the group? But you can only present something, and they can take it or leave it. How deeply do they buy in?”
Since that meeting in Philadelphia, Atlanta has gone 19-4 through April 7. No team in the East has a better winning percentage (.826) over that stretch.
The meeting unlocked a complementary style of play, where ball pressure from Daniels and Alexander-Walker could launch Johnson’s play-making ability in transition. The offense became almost amorphous and intuitive. Rather than run plays, Snyder started asking his players to play out of concepts, to read and intuit the game, to feed off of each other.
Despite the roster turnover, the Hawks are averaging an NBA-best 30.3 assists per game, tied for eighth-most all-time.
Saleh and Snyder have relied on open dialogue with their players. They’re emphasizing transparency, explaining their thoughts and reasons for any tactical shifts. Taking that one step further, they’re pushing their veterans to expand their games to better fit the collective.
This is the first time that Johnson has become the unquestioned star of a team.
Alexander-Walker, previously thought of as a role-playing defensive specialist, has seen his on-ball usage and scoring explode; this year, he’s averaging 20.8 points per game, up from 9.4 last season with the Timberwolves.
Center Onyeka Okongwu has been given the green light to shoot 3s; this season, he’s hitting them at a career-high 37.7% clip and has seen his attempts per game more than double from 2.0 to 5.3.
McCollum came to Atlanta in January in the Young trade having recorded 786 consecutive starts, a streak that spanned more than 10 seasons. It was snapped when Snyder initially asked McCollum to come off the bench. McCollum didn’t question the move.
“I pride myself on being a chameleon,” McCollum told USA TODAY Sports. “A guy that can play different roles, a guy that has a unique skill set that can fit any scheme, any genre, any group of personnel. For us, it’s just about doing whatever it takes to win.”
Dinners on the road and soccer friendlies strengthen Hawks bonds
When on the road, NBA teams typically organize team dinners. A staffer will scout worthy restaurants and set up reservations. The team will handle transportation and logistics.
For one, it gives the team some control over the quality of meals players eat while on the road. For another, it helps build camaraderie and morale.
This season, attendance at Hawks team dinners has increased significantly, with players frequently encouraging others to attend.
That’s not the only way the Hawks are connecting. Their recent road schedule lined up so that two off days, March 26 (Brazil-France, in Boston) and March 31 (Brazil-Croatia, in Orlando), coincided with a pair of men’s soccer international friendlies. Players organized the outing, and nearly the entire team attended the former.
The team has also leaned into a worship group before games. Prior to their April 3 game against the Nets, all but one of the Hawks players in the locker room went to a makeshift chapel for a quick pre-game prayer.
“It’s a great group of guys,” Alexander-Walker said. “I was very shy and nervous when I first met them. I was like, ‘I just hope everyone likes me.’ It was important for me to have a team that was connected and to be a part of something.
“I’m the new guy here. And some of these guys have been here before me, some guys had established their own versions of their roles here. So whether that was stepping up or taking a step back, but to make room for me, I really appreciate that.”
Although this isn’t necessarily rare or uncommon in the NBA, it tends to be the sign of a healthy and cohesive locker room.
Midway through the fourth quarter during an April 1 game against the Magic, the Hawks were up by 21 when Magic forward Goga Bitadze yanked backup Hawks center Jock Landale toward the floor as Landale was going up for a lay-in.
Landale fell awkwardly and sprained his ankle, an injury that will sideline him at least two weeks. Immediately after Landale thudded on the court and was writhing in pain, the four other Hawks on the floor rushed over to confront Bitadze. Daniels came all the way from behind the 3-point to get a shove in on Bitadze.
For Saleh and Snyder, it was something of a culmination.
“It was an angry moment,” Saleh said. “It was a frustrating moment at the time, but when that happened, four guys sprinted.
“I watched it maybe 10 times. And I’m proud of it. It shows that they’re connected and trying to be there for each other. That’s the culture we want. It’s a testament to this group and it shows, to what Quin was saying, the sum is greater than the parts here."
UCLA redshirt freshman guard Christian Horry, the son of NBA legend Robert Horry, has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to On3’s Jamie Shaw. Horry will have three years of eligibility remaining wherever he lands.
Christian Horry, whose father was a notoriously clutch shooter with the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs, remains scoreless in two collegiate seasons after appearing in just four games with UCLA in 2025-26 and redshirting in 2024-25. The younger Horry was 0-for-2 from the floor and 0-of-1 from the free throw line last season, totaling just seven minutes all year.
The elder Horry is a seven-time NBA champion and one of just four NBA players that have won championships with three different teams — two with the Houston Rockets (1994-95), three with the Lakers (2000-02) and two more with the Spurs (2005 and 2007). Robert Horry was the 11th overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft out of Alabama, where he was a member of the SEC All-Defensive Team in 1992.
Christian Horry is the second member of UCLA’s 2025-26 roster to enter the portal since it opened at midnight Monday, joining senior point guard Skyy Clark.
UCLA guard Skyy Clark enters Transfer Portal
UCLA senior guard Skyy Clark has also entered the Transfer Portal. On3’s Joe Tipton reported the news. He is seeking his fourth program in five seasons.
The Los Angeles native spent one season at Illinois, one season at Louisville, and the last two seasons at UCLA. This means he will need a waiver from the NCAA to suit up in the 2026-27 season. Clark announced in March that he had indeed filed for a waiver.
“I mean, it would definitely mean a lot just coming back, getting another year to develop and everything and yeah, so we’ll see what happens,” Clark told reporters.
His case for a waiver will boil down to his freshman season at Illinois. 13 games into the 2022-23 season, Clark stepped away from the team due to personal reasons. He did not suit up for the Illini again, and transferred to Louisville that offseason.
Clark’s best career season came during his lone year at Louisville, under head coach Kenny Payne. In the 2023-24 season, Clark averaged career-highs in points (13.2) and assists (3.0). In 102 career games (97 starts) across three programs, the 6’3″ guard boasts career averages of 10.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.1 steals.
Without Victor Wembanyama standing in the way, the Portland Trail Blazers have a much clearer path to the postseason. And guard Scoot Henderson has a much clearer path to the bucket tonight against the San Antonio Spurs.
San Antonio will not have its superstar center tonight, leaving the Spurs without their paint protector. No player in the NBA has a more transformative impact than the 7-foot-4 Frenchman.
Our Trail Blazers vs. Spurs predictions measure a Wemby-less San Antonio team, and my NBA picks see a hot spot to back Scoot’s prop market on Wednesday, April 8.
Trail Blazers vs Spurs prediction
Trail Blazers vs Spurs best bet: Scoot Henderson Over 14.5 points (-105)
The San Antonio Spurs’ interior defense is among the best in the league when the lanky center is patrolling the key, allowing less than 45 points in the paint per game since the All-Star break.
Without Victor Wembanyama, that rim protection disappears faster than the brisket at 2M Smokehouse.
Just look at how quickly the Spurs’ interior crumbled when Wemby missed a chunk of time between November and December. San Antonio was gashed for 55.3 points in the paint in those dozen games — second most in the NBA during that span. Most recently, the L.A. Clippers dropped 56 PITP on the Spurs without Wembanyama on April 2.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is a big part of the team’s postseason push. The former No. 3 overall pick missed 51 games with a torn hamstring but has found his stride the past month, averaging 15 points over his last 17 appearances.
Henderson is a dangerous dribble-drive weapon and excellent at getting to the rim, making him a live offensive option for the Trail Blazers tonight. He’s attempted at least 11 field goals in each of his last six games and can draw contact and score from the foul line. San Antonio will also be missing starting guard Stephon Castle, who is one of the team's better on-ball defenders.
Not only will Henderson find his way to the rim, but he’s also been shooting well from deep, with a 9-for-18 count from beyond the arc the last three games. Scoot's player projections sit between 14 and 17 points, and my number sits north of 16 points.
Trail Blazers vs Spurs same-game parlay
The Blazers are pissed after a controversial OT loss at Denver handed them just their third loss in the past 11 games. Portland is pushing for a better seed to set them up for an easy path in the Play-In Tournament.
Without Wembanyama, the pace of play picks up with the Spurs going smaller. The Blazers will score inside and out, taking advantage of the missing shot blocker while continuing their 3-point attack.
Trail Blazers vs Spurs SGP
Trail Blazers +3.5
Over 229
Scoot Henderson Over 14.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Treasure trail
Without Wembanyama, things change drastically in this game. Henderson can score at the rim, Donovan Clingan can crash the glass with ease, and Deni Avdija can spot up from outside. Portland needs the win and already knocked off a Wemby-less Spurs team back in January.
Trail Blazers vs Spurs SGP
Trail Blazers moneyline
Scoot Henderson Over 14.5 points
Donovan Clingan Over 11.5 rebounds
Deni Avdija Over 1.5 threes
Trail Blazers vs Spurs odds
Spread: Trail Blazers +3.5 | Spurs -3.5
Moneyline: Trail Blazers +130 | Spurs -150
Over/Under: Over 229 | Under 229
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Portland has covered the spread in six of its last seven games. Find more NBA betting trends for Trail Blazers vs. Spurs.
How to watch Trail Blazers vs Spurs
Location
Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
Date
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Tip-off
9:30 p.m. ET
TV
ESPN
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The Denver Nuggets are gunning for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and host the struggling Memphis Grizzlies in NBA action tonight.
My Grizzlies vs. Nuggets predictions are backing superstar center Nikola Jokic to dominate Memphis inside.
Here are my best free NBA picks for this clash on Wednesday, April 8.
Grizzlies vs Nuggets prediction
Grizzlies vs Nuggets best bet: Nikola Jokic Over 12.5 rebounds (-130)
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic leads the NBA with 12.9 rebounds per game and has snagged 14+ boards in seven of his last eight contests.
He has an extremely favorable matchup tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies, who are tanking. Memphis is especially weak inside after trading away Jaren Jackson Jr. and shutting down Zach Edey and Santi Aldama.
The Griz are 26th in the NBA in rebounding rate (48.1%), with that number falling to just 43.4% since the start of March. That, combined with their fast tempo, has resulted in them allowing a league-worst 50.9 rebounds per game over the last 15.
Grizzlies vs Nuggets same-game parlay
The Griz clearly care more about getting a better lottery pick than being competitive in a rebuilding season. They aren't even trying on defense anymore, surrendering 129.8 points per game over their last 10.
That should lead to plenty of points for Denver, which means lots of assists for Jokic. Joker has dropped at least 12 dimes in seven of his last eight games.
One guy who will benefit from those passes is Aaron Gordon. Gordon has cleared 15.5 points in three of his last five contests, and he's fresh off a 23-point performance against Portland.
Grizzlies vs Nuggets SGP
Nikola Jokic Over 12.5 rebounds
Nikola Jokic Over 10.5 assists
Aaron Gordon Over 15.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Joker's Wild
Jokic has also scored more than 30 points in three of his last five games. With Jokic stuffing the stat sheet, there's a good chance Denver can cover this massive first-half spread.
After all, Memphis has an average first-half margin of -11.0 in its last 10 games, and the Nuggets could be extra motivated after losing as big favorites in Memphis last month.
Grizzlies vs Nuggets SGP
Nikola Jokic Over 23.5 points
Nikola Jokic Over 12.5 rebounds
Nikola Jokic Over 10.5 assists
1H Nuggets -13.5
Grizzlies vs Nuggets odds
Spread: Grizzlies +23 (-110) | Nuggets -23 (-110)
Moneyline: Grizzlies +1600 | Nuggets -5000
Over/Under: Over 244.5 (-110) | Under 244.5 (-110)
Grizzlies vs Nuggets betting trend to know
The Nuggets have covered the second-quarter spread in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.10 Units / 31% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Grizzlies vs. Nuggets.
How to watch Grizzlies vs Nuggets
Location
Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Date
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Tip-off
9:00 p.m. ET
TV
FDSN SE-Memphis, ALT
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Ahead of Tuesday’s game between the Celtics and the Hornets, Brad Stevens sat down with Celtics media to discuss a slew of topics.
Here’s everything that he had to say, and what I made of it.
On Jayson Tatum’s return from Achilles:
Stevens stood by what the Celtics have always said about Jayson Tatum’s recovery timeline — he wasn’t going to come back until he was ready. And, Tatum has looked more than ready since his return: in 15 games back, he’s averaged 21.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.1 assists.
“Until he was 110% at every threshold, had fully reconditioned, and he felt good, we weren’t even going to entertain the thought of him coming back,” Stevens said. “But it became clear, probably around the trade deadline, that early February time, that he was in a pretty good spot physically and from the standpoint of strength. And then it’s just a matter of reconditioning and getting your confidence back in a lot of ways, and playing and being back on the court.”
“And we did a lot of small games, and we had the Maine team down and got a chance to play a little bit live on the start of the post All-Star trip. And you could see that not only was he going to come along pretty quickly, but you could also see that he was getting more eager to play. So it was a really well-thought-out process by Dr. O’Malley, and Nick Sang, and Phil Coles, and followed strictly by Jayson, and everybody involved with that gets a lot of credit because of the amount of work that everybody put into it. It was nobody more than Jayson, with a close, close second by Nick. It was pretty incredible to watch up close. I got a front row seat for the whole thing. So I wasn’t sitting on the edge of my seat like others were the first time they saw him run up and down the court playing 5-on-5.”
What I took away: Brad Stevens confirms here that Tatum had been practicing since mid-February, and that he had looked good in those games (we kind of already knew that, but it sounds like these games started prior to when things were reported). Also of note — the Celtics knew that he would return when they chose to trade Anfernee Simons for Nikola Vucevic, which makes sense. Simons became more duplicative with Tatum back in the lineup, and Vucevic provides needed frontcourt depth ahead of a playoff run.
On whether the team has a ceiling:
In July, Brad Stevens made clear he wasn’t going to put a ceiling on the Celtics’ potential: “I said this when I was coaching all the time. I’d never put a ceiling on my team.”
Nine months later, he laughed when the concept of putting a ceiling on the roster was brought up: “You think now would be a good time?”
Brad Stevens still wont put a ceiling on this Celtics team:
“I don’t really change. I feel the exact same as I did at the beginning. And I really feel that way normally. We’re playing today, we’ll put our best foot forward to be as good as we can be, and after tonight, we’ll be one game better or worse. And then we’ll try again tomorrow. When we get into the playoffs, it’ll be the same thing. It’s one game at a time. I don’t think in terms of the big picture as far as this individual team. I just think – I know that we can play. I’ve seen us rise and meet challenges, and I know that this team is looking forward to the next one. As you get into this time of year and get into the playoffs, everything’s hard, and the other teams are really good, and we’ll see where it all stacks out. But I’m going to continue to not put a ceiling on us.”
What I took away: When Stevens said that he didn’t want to put a ceiling on the team in the offseason, it felt like he was just saying the right thing — why would any general manager go out and put a cap on what he thought his team could achieve? But, now, with the Celtics holding a 54-25 record and on the cusp of securing the East’s No. 2 seed, that statement just hits different. The Celtics are undoubtedly championship contenders. At the same time, he also made sure to note that nothing at all is guaranteed.
On navigating the young guys playing in the playoffs:
Stevens was asked about the margins of error being slim in the playoffs and how they would go about utilizing players like Hugo Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman, who don’t have postseason experience. Gonzalez (14.5 minutes per game), Walsh (17.5 minutes per game), and Scheierman (18 minutes per game) have all played significant roles this season, but those roles have also fluctuated significantly as the year has gone on.
“That’s the coaching staff’s job: to navigate and manage the challenges that come with the games, and challenges that come with navigating the playoffs and being the lead communicators for that,” Stevens said. “Our job as a front office is to support them in any way that we can. And so, we’ll follow their lead on what they feel like the team needs and how we can best support, but we won’t overstep our roles, and I think that’s really important. The margin is small as the playoffs start, as you get into this time of year, the distractions rise, the burdens rise, the praise rises, all that stuff, right? And the reality is, you just have to stay in the moment, be as good as you can today, and the teams that have the stamina to do that can usually play longer. Doesn’t mean you’ll win. I mean, teams that we’re competing against are all going to be good. But I do think this team, and the group led by Joe, understands the path ahead and how to navigate it, and can help the guys without as much experience.”
What I took away: The biggest thing here? Stevens fully empowers Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics coaching staff to do their job well. That’s part of what’s made the Celtics organization work as well as it has. Stevens doesn’t know which of Gonzalez, Scheierman, or Walsh will lace up in the playoffs, and he’s not going to overstep in that regard.
On his name continuing to come up when head coach vacancies in college open up:
Brad Stevens’ name recently surfaced when the men’s basketball head coaching position at the University of North Carolina opened up (the position has since been filled by former Nuggets head coach Mike Malone). There’s long been speculation that Stevens will eventually return to coaching, and he was asked directly on Tuesday about whether he’s annoyed or flattered by that speculation.
“It’s always flattering,” Stevens said. “And listen, I’m talking to people all year long, all around the game. Because one of the joys of my job now is watching, whether it be in current front office roles, people leave and get promoted, a la Austin [Ainge]. Or when I was coaching, or a part of the coaching staff, watching those guys get jobs.”
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“So I’m on the phone with a lot of those people all the way through the year that are in those decision-making processes. And so it’s always flattering, right, when you’re hearing that. But, the whole idea of the coaching carousel being news is a little bit tiresome. But I get why, in this day and age, why people want to talk about it. As you know from being around me, I’m not quick to make decisions where I’m all over the place. I like being here. They’ve been great to me, and I haven’t been seeking anything else.“
“And I don’t have an agent. So I guess my circle is pretty small, although I do – Tracy still kind of helps me out. But I know that she’s pretty reliable and confidential. But, one of these days, you know, I don’t see myself… like I’m not motivated to do anything but what I’m doing is the bottom line. And I’m really happy with the people who are around and everything else. And that’s been the best part about being here and really, as you get to this age and stage, I think that’s the motivator for me. I don’t really have any other motivation than being around people that I want to be around.”
What I took away: Stevens said a lot here, but two things really stuck out. The first is that he’s really happy in Boston and fulfilled by the team around him. The second is that he’s not unequivocally ruling out eventually returning to coaching. I don’t view that as an indication that he’s likely to leave the Celtics anytime soon — I think he just picks his words carefully and doesn’t want to say anything he’s not 100% certain about.
On integrating Nikola Vucevic:
Nikola Vucevic was acquired in mid-February, played 12 games, and then was sidelined with a fractured ring finger for a month. He’s been back for two games now, with three games left to play in the regular season. In that span, Vucevic has averaged 9.4 points and 6.9 rebounds in 21.1 minutes of action, while shooting 41.6% from the field and 29.5% from three.
Stevens acknowledged Vucevic is still getting accclimated, but said he’ll be valuable down the road:
“It’s going to be a work in progress anytime you get a guy that comes into trade,” he said. “But Vooch is a pro, and I think that he immediately recognized that he’s got to do his best to find where he can help fit and where he can help impact the team. We haven’t played a ton of teams that have switched everything, like in the first game against Miami, where he really got some post-up opportunities, and that type of stuff. But I do think that he can bring an element to this group that will be really valuable down the line. I think that it’s good that he gets at least a week here to work on it with the guys. And the other thing is, we’ve been really lucky that we haven’t been in the Play-In in a while. I think we were in the one year, my last year as a coach. That turnaround, you don’t have time to work on your team as you get ready for a playoff series. Having that week in between is going to be really good, and even though we won’t have games to necessarily play with Vooch, we only have a couple left, just those practices are probably more valuable than even these next four games.”
What I took away: Vucevic has struggled a bit since lacing up for the Celtics, but that doesn’t mean he won’t eventually be very important to the Celtics. In the playoffs, if the Celtics face a team that switches everything, Vucevic will be a particularly powerful weapon. Stevens also stressed that, though there are only a few regular-season games left, the week of practice will be really helpful. That’s a good reminder for fans, too: teams hardly ever get to play.
On what he looks for in a player:
Stevens was asked about the kind of player he’s looked to bring to Boston: this past year, the Celtics added Hugo Gonzalez via the draft and Luka Garza via free agency, among others.
“Everything is information, right? And so, there’s a there’s an analytical side of it where, maybe the numbers are popping for a guy in low minutes, like they would have with Luka, because some people value possessions more than they value some of the perceived weaknesses of a player, or whatever the case may be. We do tend to look at the fact that, if you have the right competitive character and you’re more about the team, those are huge qualities.”
“Everybody’s in the NBA for a reason, and if we can figure out how to maximize the reason they’re here and not focus on the things that people see as a detriment, then we can build a team — as long as you have the cornerstones. And we’ve got the cornerstones, and that’s a huge part of it. So, I’d say that, when you talk about a guy like Luka Garza, a good example is the competitive character where team matters, you’re growth-oriented, you come to work every day, and your ambition doesn’t necessarily exceed your self-awareness. And I know that’s not always easy to find, but we watch these guys for a long time at a lot of different levels, and a guy like Luka came extremely highly recommended as a person, and we knew that he had competitive character.”
What I took away: The Celtics have done a really good job of maximizing players’ strengths, but they’ve been able to do that because they have legitimate franchise players (or, as Stevens calls them, cornerstones). I’d consider Mazzulla a cornerstone here, too. Luka Garza is often a guy the front office has pointed to, because he’s obviously extremely talented offensively (former Naismith Player of the Year!), but hasn’t found a way to be an impactful rotation player. And, a big reason why the Celtics signed him is because of his character — I’ve talked to plenty of people around the league, and few are as highly regarded as Luka.
On the job the coaching staff has done:
Stevens was asked about the work that Joe Mazzulla and the coaching staff have done this season, and nodded profusely.
“Tremendous. People talk about team chemistry a lot, and it gets overevaluated. A player’s reaction to another player, a player’s body language. But people don’t see a coach’s meeting, and when a staff doesn’t fit or work well together. And staff chemistry can kill team chemistry fast. And so, to have a staff that’s been together, that knows how they want to accomplish what they can and want to accomplish, that isn’t tied to a singular way of playing on offense or defense necessarily, because they have to wait and see what their roster is going to look like, and then can adjust to that.”
“To have the ability to say, ‘Yeah, these guys may have some things they haven’t done as well or are unproven, but they’re here for a reason. Let’s find those and soar with those, and then piece a team together.’ I think you’re going to have the best chance to maximize yourself, and this particular staff, I think, is excellent. And listen, we’ve been really lucky around here to have several people now coaching in the NBA at different stops, including both guys on the sideline today, and we’ve got more of them. And so, that’s going to be pretty cool to watch all these guys take the next step, because they truly know how to get the most out of the group. And they also know kind of how to navigate the season with the group. So, they’ve done a great job. The players have done a great job of embracing being coached, embracing those roles, and it’s all been pieced together to have a nice regular season. And they all — the players, coaches, and everybody else [that is] up for all these awards, whether they want them or not — they certainly all deserve them.”
What I took away: Brad Stevens knows he has the best coaching staff in the NBA. And, he was happy to be asked about them.
The 2018-19 NBA season was a tough one for the Boston Celtics. They went into that campaign with championship expectations, but for many reasons, that goal wasn’t achieved.
The C’s playoff run ended in a five-game loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference semifinals. A few months later, Kyrie Irving and Al Horford left in free agency.
It was also a difficult season for Jaylen Brown. He took a huge step in his development during the 2017-18 season, especially in the playoffs when he played a prominent role with Irving and Gordon Hayward sidelined due to injuries. The Celtics advanced all the way to Game 7 of the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals.
Brown saw his playing time and many of his stats decrease in 2018-19. He also went from making 70 starts in 2017-18 to just 25 in 2018-19.
During that offseason, Brown reached out to NBA legend and friend Tracy McGrady and asked for his advice on the situation. McGrady helped convince Brown to stay in Boston. T-Mac saw the potential Brown and Jayson Tatum had as an elite duo.
“It’s fascinating,” McGrady said. “He’s very intelligent and a guy you suspect (would) have all the answers because he’s a student of the game and he wants all the information. For him to reach out to me to just come sit down and have a conversation, because it was heavy on his heart and his mind, and what he wanted to do.
“For me, it was just (being) the voice of reason because I’m not emotionally connected to Boston. I’m not emotionally connected to anything with Boston. My connection is with him and trying to give him the best advice as possible.
“I saw it was an opportunity — you’ve got another player with you in Jayson Tatum, and the dynamic that you guys have created could be very dangerous, and given the organization and their winning ways, and them putting the necessary pieces around you guys — you’ve always been close when you’ve been together.
“It was just a matter of them figuring it out and working together and how they were going to pull everybody else up to get over that hump and win a championship. It ultimately happened, and he was the MVP of (that series). And now these guys have another opportunity to do that.”
Brown staying in Boston worked out perfectly. He has become an All-NBA player, and this season he is a legitimate MVP candidate. Brown and Tatum led the Celtics to their long-awaited Banner 18 with an NBA Finals triumph over the Dallas Mavericks in 2024. Brown also was voted Finals MVP.
With the 2026 playoffs on the horizon, Brown and Tatum have a chance to win their second title together over the next few months. The C’s are the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, and a lot of experts consider Boston to be the favorite to win the Eastern Conference.
Also in this episode:
Who would win in their prime? T-Mac or JB?
Where Brown fits in the MVP race
The relationship the two have built over the years, including career guidance in 2019
His thoughts on Jayson Tatum’s remarkable return
Who are the biggest threats in the East?
The impact Tatum has made to the roster, rebounding, defensively
A look at who could come out of the play-in round to face the Celtics as the 7th seed
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