NBA Coaches Vie for Coach of the Year

0:00For the NBA, it's March 2nd, and here's what's going on. As the NBA regular season nears its end, experts are eyeing the top coaches for the 2026 Coach of the Year award. Leading the pack is JB Bickerstaff of the Detroit Pistons at minus 320 odds, followed by Joe Mazola of the Boston Celtics at plus 4. 50, Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs at plus 900, Jordan Ott of the Phoenix Sons at plus 4,500, and Charles Lee. Of the Charlotte Hornets at plus 3,500, the Hornets sit 10th in the east at 30 wins and 31 losses, but they've surged with the 14 and three records since late January, jumping opponents by big margins. Charlotte has not reached the playoffs in 10 years, making this push a big step under Lee, boosted by rookie con-Nwepples, league leading. Three pointers and a record for rookies. Phoenix has shocked many by grabbing seventh in the tough west, just two games behind sixth, despite losing key players to trays and injuries.

1:02Rookie Coach Ott turned things around from last year's 36 wins in playoffs, with Dylan Brooks stepping up before his hand injury. The Spurs hold a five and a half game lead for second in the west after an 11-game win streak, dominating good teams at 24 wins and 11 losses. Johnson keeps the young squad steady around Victor Wimbanyama, putting San Antonio back in playoff contention after seven lean years. Detroit tops the east, under Bickerstaff, who more than triple their wins last season, and now leads in point differential and clutch play. With Cade Cunningham shining, the physical pistons have flipped from league worst losses to title contenders, delighting fans with their gritty rise. The daily news now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Your bedtime ritual just got better, built in sound, built in comfort, to where