NBA Betting Notebook: Jazz Falling Flat

NBA Betting Notebook is a weekly look at the NBA news. This week's NBA notes include the Boston Celtics bullying the Golden State Warriors and Quin Snyder stepping down from the Utah Jazz.

NBA Betting Notebook: Jazz Falling Flat. NBA Notebooks update for June 9.

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Celtics won Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead over Golden State. Robert Williams III was a team high +21 and totaled seven steals and blocks in his 25 minutes. Steph Curry hurt his leg in a scramble for a loose ball. He will be playing in Game 4. If Steph is anything less than 100%, the Celtics will romp to their 18th title.

Quin Snyder is stepping down as head coach of the Utah Jazz after eight seasons. Donovan Mitchell is upset by the decision and is considering a trade request. Johnnie Bryant is the favorite to replace Snyder. The betting markets favour him over Terry Stotts and Frank Vogel. The Jazz are retooling with Mitchell in mind. They have been rebuffing all teams who have indicated interest in him. He is said to have a close relationship with the Jazz owner Ryan Smith.

Pat Riley is the only general manager who can give honest assessments about the NBA. Pat Riley believes Kyle Lowry needs to focus on his conditioning more and lose weight. Tyler Herro needs more defense if he wants to start next season.

Draymond Green has been recording a podcast after games in the NBA Finals. Boston Celtics assistants are listening to his podcasts. The NBA is revolutionizing the sports media space. Some are criticizing Green. He doesn't believe he's giving anything away.

Darvin Ham was officially introduced as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers this week. Ham has a lot of work to do to make the team viable. He dismissed assistants Mike Penberthy, John Lucas III and David Fizdale. Rasheed Wallace is a possible replacement.