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Covers:  Sports Business - NFL - NBA - International Basketball - Golf
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Chris Crouse’s Biography

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Sports Media, Marketing & Business Analyst

Director of Media Strategy / Editor
FortyEightMinutes.com
-- -- Not a "journalist" or a "reporter" -- --

Chris has been credentialed to create content for the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic, and other basketball events, such as the NBA Draft and USA Basketball at the 2020 Olympic games.

Most recently, Chris spent 2024-2025 with the Heat while working on independent projects. In addition to basketball, he's covered …

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The Story Behind Victor Wembanyama's MVP Locker Room Debate That Sparked Conversation

The Story Behind Victor Wembanyama's MVP Locker Room Debate That Sparked Conversation

The story of Victor Wembanyama's Locker Room Debate that sparked conversation about the MVP and defensive imp…

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Real NBA Front Office Survey: Top 25 Trade Assets Among Presumed Anthony Davis Contenders

Real NBA Front Office Survey: Top 25 Trade Assets Among Presumed Anthony Davis Contenders

The Anthony Davis sweepstakes are expected to be in full swing until the Pelicans trade the disgruntled big m…

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One of NFL's few female owners is changing her team's formula for identifying talent

One of NFL's few female owners is changing her team's formula for identifying talent

Identifying talent and making the right hiring decisions are crucial to any organization. National Football L…

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There's been a surge in betting on the Masters. Win or lose, thank Tiger Woods

There's been a surge in betting on the Masters. Win or lose, thank Tiger Woods

The PGA Tour's alignment with the NBA and MLB on the integrity fee is about paying for the compliance measure…

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Jerry Colangelo on Kevin Love's Team USA Run: 'Call it a Mistake'

Jerry Colangelo on Kevin Love's Team USA Run: 'Call it a Mistake'

Part of FortyEightMinutes' USA Basketball at the Tokyo Olympics coverage.

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Rui Hachimura Sets Sights On Rookie Season, 2020 Olympics

Rui Hachimura Sets Sights On Rookie Season, 2020 Olympics

Rui Hachimura's FIBA World Cup is over, though the Wizards rookie will have an opportunity to rep his country…

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New NBA Draft Lottery Odds, EVs + Grizzlies-Jazz 2027 Traded Pick Value Analysis

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By Chris Crouse Verified
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The NBA will implement a new draft lottery system intended to mitigate the risk of tanking. The rules of the new lottery have been reported and much of the backlash revolved around how the Memphis Grizzlies have been adversely impacted by the new rules since a new restriction would be placed on the Utah Jazz 2027 selection they acquired in the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade (technically the least favorable of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah, though Utah is widely projected to be it).
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2026 NBA Draft Order

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By Chris Crouse Verified
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The Washington Wizards have won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery.
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Miami Heat Enter 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament With House Money

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MIAMI FL — Shortly after the Miami Heat’s final game of the 2025-26 regular season, a win over the playoff-bound Atlanta Hawks, the media is allowed to enter the home locker room and finds numerous Heat players intently watching the tail end of the consequential Magic-Celtics game. “This is the only time you’ll ever see me root for the Magic,” Norman Powell says as he gets dressed.
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