Chris Paul says he’s “at peace” with the Clippers’ decision to “part ways” with him and is looking forward to his next NBA opportunity, according to Jordan Greene of People Magazine (hat tip to ESPN). “I’m actually at peace with everything,” he said. “More than anything, I’m excited about being around and getting a chance to play a small role in whatever anything looks like … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Notes: Paul, Lue, Smart, Kleber, James
Kerr, Spoelstra, Lue Top List Of NBA’s Highest-Paid Coaches
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is the NBA’s highest-paid head coach, with an average annual value of $17.5MM on his current contract, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico. Erik Spoelstra of the Heat and Tyronn Lue of the Clippers round out the top three at $15MM per year, Badenhausen adds. While Kerr is the highest earner among head coaches in the short term, his deal with … [Read more...] about Kerr, Spoelstra, Lue Top List Of NBA’s Highest-Paid Coaches
Pacific Notes: Clippers, Booker, Lakers’ Court, Post, LaVine
The Clippers are tied for 13th in the West at 6-18, but this season hasn’t been the complete disaster that the record would suggest, writes Janis Carr of The Orange County Register (subscription required). L.A. has been competitive in numerous games before seeing them slip away at the end, including its last two losses at Memphis and Minnesota. The Clippers are only three games … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Clippers, Booker, Lakers’ Court, Post, LaVine
Injury Notes: Wembanyama, Smart, H. Jones, Sheppard
It’s unclear if he’ll be available to play, but star center Victor Wembanyama will travel with the Spurs to Los Angeles for Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Lakers, head coach Mitch Johnson told Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News and other media members (Twitter link). Wembanyama was a full practice participant on Sunday. He was out again Monday — his … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Wembanyama, Smart, H. Jones, Sheppard
Rich Paul: LeBron James Will Finish Season With Lakers
Discussing LeBron James‘ future in the first of the new ‘Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul’ podcast for The Ringer (YouTube link), James’ longtime agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, said there’s no chance his client won’t finish the 2025/26 season with the Lakers (hat tip to RealGM). “Is LeBron, realistically, a guy who could not be on the Lakers at the end of this … [Read more...] about Rich Paul: LeBron James Will Finish Season With Lakers