ESPN

• A-Rod, Lore to own Timberwolves after standoff
  April 3, 2025 by Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst
  Glen Taylor has agreed to the Marc Lore-Alex Rodriguez group acquiring 100% ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx at the same $1.5 billion price the sides agreed on in 2021, sources told ESPN.
• Rockets' Brooks faces 1-game ban after 16th tech
  April 3, 2025 by Michael C. Wright
  The Rockets' Dillon Brooks is set to face an automatic one-game ban after he was whistled for his 16th technical of the season during Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
• Sources: Former NBA star Anthony elected to HOF
  April 3, 2025
  Former NBA Star Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he has been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.
• AD clears 'mental hurdle,' keys Mavs' win late
  April 3, 2025 by Tim MacMahon
  Anthony Davis scored the go-ahead basket with 3.4 seconds left, then smothered Trae Young on a switch, forcing a tightly contested step-back 3 that failed to draw iron at the buzzer as Dallas closed out Atlanta 120-118.
• 76ers star Maxey expected to miss rest of season
  April 3, 2025 by Shams Charania
  76ers star Tyrese Maxey is expected to be ruled out for the rest of the season with a finger tendon injury.
• Sources: Morant, Hield warned over finger guns
  April 3, 2025 by Shams Charania
  Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Warriors guard Buddy Hield were both issued warnings for mimicking shooting a gun during Tuesday's game, sources told ESPN

FOX Sports

• Does Steph Curry or LeBron James need another NBA Finals run more? | The Facility
  April 3, 2025
  Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, James Jones and Chase Daniel debate whether Steph Curry or LeBron James needs another NBA Finals run more ahead of tonight's Los Angeles Lakers-Golden State Warriors matchup.
• Spurs beat Nuggets, Is there concerns with Denver benching their starters? | Breakfast Ball
  April 3, 2025
  Nikola Jokic was seen on the bench during the Denver Nuggets’ loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth discuss Michael Malone sitting all of his starters and if it’s a cause for concern.
• 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament: Bracket, schedule, standings, rules
  April 3, 2025
  Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA play-in tournament.
• 2025 NBA Playoff Picture, Bracket, Standings
  April 3, 2025
  The current 2025 NBA playoff picture including bracket, schedule, standings, matchups and seedings.
• It is Tatum's Time in Nick and The Committee's NBA Tiers this week | First Things First
  April 2, 2025
  Nick Wright unveils this week's NBA Tiers, including why it is Jayson Tatum's time this season.

CBS Sports

• Five best NBA player props, odds for Thursday, April 3: LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo picks, bets, more
  April 3, 2025 by Ross Kelly
  SportsLine's computer model has revealed five free NBA prop picks for Thursday after evaluating the latest NBA odds
• Lakers vs. Warriors prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, April 3 best bets from proven model
  April 3, 2025 by Jimmie Kaylor
  SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks, predictions, and best bets for Thursday's Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers game
• Sixers' Tyrese Maxey to miss remainder of the season due to finger injury, per report
  April 3, 2025 by James Herbert
  Maxey will reportedly remain sidelined for Philadelphia's final six games
• Bucks vs. 76ers odds, line, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, April 3 best bets from proven model
  April 3, 2025 by Ross Kelly
  SportsLine's model simulated Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Thursday's matchup
• Ja Morant gets warning from NBA for finger gun gesture toward Warriors, but no suspension or fine, per report
  April 3, 2025 by Sam Quinn
  The league launched an investigation after the Grizzlies star made the gesture Tuesday night