Purdue tops early March Madness betting odds

Photo: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Several executives believe that Nate McMillan won’t retain his head coaching position in the Atlanta Hawks following this season, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. “In talking with several NBA executives about the Atlanta Hawks, there’s a prevailing prediction from outside the organization – coach Nate McMillan…

Following an up-and-down season, fans and media across the League openly questioned how to get the best out of Russell Westbrook during his second season with the Lakers. Coach Darvin Ham has been the most critical voice trying to find new ways to integrate the triple-double king into the offense…

The Knicks always find new and exciting ways to tease the fans with trade rumors and have now been involved with the Russell Westbrook rumors. This entanglement comes along with the Donovan Mitchell trade rumors where, if the Knicks land Mitchell would explore trading away Julius Randle, according to Marc…

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham addressed recent comments made by guard D’Angelo Russell regarding their communication dynamics during the previous season. Russell had expressed frustrations, suggesting that his relationship with Ham was hindered by the dynamics of other player-coach relationships within the team, particularly with Dennis Schroder. In…

Photo: Sacramento Kings/Twitter Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk says the team isn’t letting injuries hold them back this postseason. (via Sacramento Kings): Antonio Harvey: “De’Aaron’s doing some amazing things with that broken finger. I know he didn’t score in the fourth quarter in that last game, but he’s bringing it…

Photo: Paul Pierce/Twitter The Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce shared his thoughts on being fired by ESPN on his off day: “I got fired by having some entertainment. I’m playing cards, it’s my boy’s birthday, it’s girls dancing and we blowing some tree, what did I do wrong? … It…