Longtime NBA guard Patty Mills has been hired by the University of Hawai’i as the general manager of the men’s basketball program, according to a press release from the school. It’s a newly created role, according to the press release, in which Mills will “support student-athlete mentorship and development, while contributing to key areas including recruiting, fundraising, and … [Read more...] about Patty Mills Named University Of Hawai’i GM
2025 NBA Offseason Preview: Los Angeles Clippers
The summer of 2024 represented the end of an era for the Clippers. Nearly five years after Kawhi Leonard committed to the Clippers as a free agent at the same time the team was finalizing a blockbuster trade for Paul George, the latter departed in free agency, accepting a four-year, maximum-salary contract offer from the Sixers that L.A. had been unwilling to match. The version … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Offseason Preview: Los Angeles Clippers
Western Notes: Gafford, Lakers, Kings, Jazz
Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford would be a good trade target for the Lakers but they’d probably have to overpay to get him, Jovan Buha of The Athletic stated on his Buha’s Block podcast (YouTube link; hat tip to BasketNews.com). Buha speculated that it would require a package of Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht and a first-round pick to get Dallas’ attention. Gafford will make … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Gafford, Lakers, Kings, Jazz
Latest On Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal
Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported earlier this week that the Suns have made multiple calls to the Rockets about Kevin Durant since the end of the season and have “gradually lowered” their asking price for the star forward during those discussions. However, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 (Twitter links) strongly disputes those claims, referring to them as “beyond … [Read more...] about Latest On Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal
Chris Paul To Put Family First In Career Decisions
Appearing Thursday on The Pat McAfee Show (Twitter video link), Chris Paul stated that family concerns will shape the remainder of his NBA career. They will factor into how much longer the 40-year-old guard wants to continue playing as well as where he might sign this offseason. “It’s with my family more than anything,” Paul said. “My son just turned 16. My daughter is 12. The … [Read more...] about Chris Paul To Put Family First In Career Decisions