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
Nuggets Notes: Murray, Westbrook, Jokic, Braun
The Nuggets signed Jamal Murray to a four-year, maximum-salary extension before the season. Murray’s offensive outburst on Tuesday showed why Denver felt compelled to make that move, despite the guard’s health issues — his 67 regular-season games were the most he’s played since the 2018/19 season. Murray poured in 43 points as Denver took a 3-2 lead in its series against the … [Read more...] about Nuggets Notes: Murray, Westbrook, Jokic, Braun
Lakers’ Maxi Kleber Available For Game 5
Maxi Kleber, who underwent surgery after breaking his right foot in late January, has been medically cleared to make his Lakers debut, according to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register (Twitter link). Coach J.J. Redick confirmed Kleber’s status while meeting with reporters before Game 5 against Minnesota. Kleber was acquired from Dallas in February as part of the massive … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Maxi Kleber Available For Game 5
Clippers Notes: Harden, Intuit Dome, Bench, Game 4
During a recent conversation with Marc J. Spears of Andscape about his resurgent 2024/25 season, 11-time All-Star Clippers guard James Harden expressed confidence in his hometown team’s ability to capture its first title this summer. Before they have a chance to make a serious run at a championship, the Clippers will need to get out of the first round. L.A. is currently knotted … [Read more...] about Clippers Notes: Harden, Intuit Dome, Bench, Game 4