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15 September 2024

• [Fan Nation] - Phoenix Suns Reportedly Sign Player Released by Memphis Grizzlies
  September is often the portion of the NBA schedule when teams hand out Exhibit 10 contracts. These deals allow players to join the team in training camp and pot
• [The Cold Wire] - Former NBA Coach Says Ja Morant Is One Of His Favorite Players
  The Memphis Grizzlies had a tough 2023-24 NBA season as they struggled with injuries to their key players that plummeted them down the Western Conference standings. However, there’s a sense of optimism that Memphis will be able to get back to competing in the playoffs assuming they get dealt a clean bill of health […] The post appeared first on .
• [Fadeaway World] - Richard Jefferson Believes Ja Morant's Return Will Make The Grizzlies A Major Threat In The West
  Longtime NBA veteran says to watch out for the Grizzlies this season.
• [Fan Nation] - 11-Year NBA Veteran Reveals Harsh Truth on Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday Trade
  When the Milwaukee Bucks traded Jrue Holiday for Damian Lillard, many in the league thought it catapulted them to become immediate title favorites. However, man
• [Fan Nation] - Memphis Grizzlies All-Star's Exciting Cryptic Statement on Zach Edey
  NBA fans around the world are excited to see Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey in action. If they weren't already before, Grizzlies All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr.'
• [Fansided: Beale Street Bears] - Underrated problem that could keep the Grizzlies in the lottery
  The Memphis Grizzlies want to return to contention, but failing to add a veteran at this position could keep the franchise in the lottery.
• [Fan Nation] - NBA Fans React to Memphis Grizzlies Player’s Big Nike News
  Nike has a strong collection of NBA talent. With stars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and others, Nike has many of the league’s best players on their team. Me
• [Last Word on Sports] - NBA Odds: Breaking Down the Favorites in the Southwest Division
  Put on your cowboy boots because we are heading to Texas (and Memphis/New Orleans)! The NBA Southwest Division is primed to be one of the most competitive in the NBA next season. Although the is the home to the defending Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks, the NBA betting odds believe winning this will be a battle. The NBA Southwest Division is brimming with young talent. Let’s dive into the Southwest Division odds and go over the possible contenders. NBA Odds: Breaking Down the Favorites in the Southwest Division *All NBA Betting Odds are courtesy of * Dallas Mavericks: Reigning Western Conference Champions Although it was relatively unexpected, the Mavericks made it to the 2024 NBA Finals. Riding on the back of , they had their best playoff run since’s 2011 championship. Dallas won the last year, starting the season off with +175 odds to do so. The Mavs won 50 games last season and entered the playoffs as the fifth seed before their NBA Finals run. https://twitter.com/sixfivelando/status/1834098095556006073 This offseason, the Mavericks roster got a huge boost with the signing of . They lost , a staple of the Mavs roster, but overall the switch is an improvement. The Mavericks hope that a full season of having and on the roster, combined with Thompson’s Hall of Fame shooting, will keep them atop the NBA Southwest Division standings. Their odds of winning the division are +165. Memphis Grizzlies: Don't Forget About Us The Memphis Grizzlies took a step back last season. Controversial NBA star missed part of the season from suspension and the rest with injury. He only played in nine games in 2023-24. Arguably the second-best player on the Grizzlies roster, , also missed half the season due to injury. https://twitter.com/espn/status/1669724351564857344 Now, the Grizzlies roster is looking for redemption. They won only 27 games last season, and the expectations inside and outside their locker room are that they will return to playoff contention this season. They won the NBA Southwest Division back-to-back times before injuries got them last season, therefore the odds of them winning again are short. They are +230 to win the . New Orleans Pelicans: NBA Southwest Division Sleepers The Pelicans have one of the most talented rosters in the NBA. Although still linger about ’s contract status, the Pelicans are coming into the 2024-25 NBA season with high expectations. They added a defensive point guard to complement and ’s scoring abilities and have one of the deeper benches in the league. The Pelicans roster when healthy is formidable. If the Pelicans finally get a full healthy year from , the sky's the limit. At +320 to win the NBA Southwest Division, there is some value to taking them for your NBA bet today. https://twitter.com/YahooSports/status/1825553645146091649 Houston Rockets: Solid but not Great The Houston Rockets have turned things around. After a relatively short rebuilding phase, the Rockets roster is filled with young and veteran talent. They went 41-41 last season and were one of the better surprises of the first half of the season. joined the team this offseason and is now basketball. If and can continue to improve, expect another solid season from the Rockets. However, to compete in the NBA Southwest Division, you need to be a lot better than solid. Don’t take any NBA bets on the Rockets winning the division at +600. San Antonio Spurs: Waiting on Wemby is already great. Wembanyama won Rookie of the Year last season, and it seems like he is already ready to impose his talent on the NBA. Wembanayama will once again headline the San Antonio Spurs roster, but they’ve made some offseason moves that will likely improve the team. Picking up veterans like and will certainly solidify the Spurs roster. The Spurs only won 22 games last year, so expect them to take a step forward this season. Even so, taking them to win the NBA Southwest Division at +3400 is only worth it if you make a parlay with a Wembanyama MVP bet. The post appeared first on .
• [Fan Nation] - 11-Year NBA Veteran Reveals How Klay Thompson's Game Will Change With Luka Doncic
  One of the most surreal things fans are expecting to see next season is when Klay Thompson puts on a Dallas Mavericks jersey for the first time next season. Aft
• [USA Today: Hoops Hype] - Mamadi Diakite signs training camp deal with Phoenix, reunites with Mike Budenholzer
  Michael Scotto: Phoenix Suns have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with Mamadi Diakite, sources told @hoopshype. Diakite received $1.4M from the Knicks in the Mikal Bridges trade and now goes to traini…