Tyronn Lue made a timely lineup change Thursday night to help the Clippers survive in their first-round series with Denver, writes Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. To start the second half, Lue decided to replace defensive specialist Kris Dunn with veteran forward Nicolas Batum. Shelburne observes that Dunn has become a liability for L.A.’s offense, as the Nuggets were daring him to … [Read more...] about Clippers Notes: Batum, Dunn, Harden, Zubac
Poll: Who Will Win Nuggets/Clippers Game 7?
As a result of the Rockets’ win over the Warriors on Friday night, we have two Game 7 matchups on tap for this weekend. Golden State will head to Houston as the Western Conference’s No. 2 and No. 7 seeds battle it out on Sunday for the right to face the Timberwolves in conference semifinals. But before we get that last showdown between the Rockets and Warriors, we’ll get … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win Nuggets/Clippers Game 7?
Lakers Notes: Doncic, LeBron, Redick, Offseason
Luka Doncic, who will become extension-eligible this summer, will have several different options available to him if he wants to sign a new deal with the Lakers. His maximum contract as of August 2 would be worth a projected $229MM over four years, but it might be more favorable for him in the long term for him to sign a three-year deal with a third-year option that would allow … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Doncic, LeBron, Redick, Offseason
Pacific Notes: Suns Coaching Search, Gregory, Lue
The Suns are currently looking for their fourth head coach in as many seasons this spring. Phoenix announced Thursday that it has elevated incumbent front office executive Brian Gregory to its team GM role, while shifting former general manager James Jones into an advisory capacity. Per John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix (Twitter link), Gregory will start … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Suns Coaching Search, Gregory, Lue
Lakers Notes: LeBron, Bronny, Redick, Offseason
After getting eliminated in the first round of the second straight season, 21-time All-Star Lakers forward LeBron James was noncommittal about his future in the NBA. The four-time MVP holds a lucrative $52.6MM player option for the 2025/26 season, which would be his record-setting 23rd in the league. At 40, James has been the NBA’s oldest player for two straight years. … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: LeBron, Bronny, Redick, Offseason