With the 2024-25 NBA regular season heading toward its conclusion, the playoffs are right around the corner. Contenders have a couple of months to solidify their home-court advantage, while other teams are looking to fight their way into the play-in tournament or push for a better seed.

Renowned NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith has weighed in on the NBA Coach of the Year debate, revealing his pick under one condition while excluding names like Steve Kerr from contention.

The Warriors emptied the bench ... one three-pointer across six games with Golden State, but so far he has seamlessly fit into the offense alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.