USC guard Bronny James has only worked for the Lakers and Suns during the pre-draft process and there are no plans to have him visit any additional clubs, agent Rich Paul tells Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com. However, Paul spoke surprisingly openly about other clubs that he believes have interest in his client. “There are other teams that love Bronny,” Paul said. “For example, … [Read more...] about Rich Paul: Wolves, Mavs, Raptors Among Teams Interested In Bronny James
Jeff Van Gundy To Join Clippers As Lead Assistant
Jeff Van Gundy and the Clippers have agreed to a deal that will make him the lead assistant on head coach Tyronn Lue‘s staff, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Van Gundy’s last role as an assistant coach came from 1989-96 with the Knicks. He was promoted to the head coaching position in 1996 and led the team to a 248-172 (.590) regular season record over five full … [Read more...] about Jeff Van Gundy To Join Clippers As Lead Assistant
Warriors Top List Of NBA’s 2023/24 Taxpayers
While the official numbers from the NBA aren’t yet in, Bobby Marks of ESPN estimates (via Twitter) that the Warriors led all teams in 2023/24 with a luxury tax bill in the neighborhood of $176.9MM. Golden State was subject once again to the “repeater” tax penalties this season, meaning that every dollar spent above the luxury tax line cost them more than a first-time taxpayer. … [Read more...] about Warriors Top List Of NBA’s 2023/24 Taxpayers
Atlantic Notes: Embiid, George, Oubre, Finals
Sixers center Joel Embiid and Clippers forward Paul George appeared together on ABC’s “NBA Countdown” program Friday ahead of Game 4 of the Finals, prompting speculation that there could be mutual interest in a Philadelphia team-up this summer, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Hopefully, this offseason we find a way to get better and add some pieces,” Embiid … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Embiid, George, Oubre, Finals
Stein’s Latest: Redick, Allen, Bronny, M. Williams, Hezonja
J.J. Redick appears to once again be the front-runner for the Lakers‘ head coaching job after Dan Hurley decided to remain at UConn, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack column (subscription required). The ESPN broadcaster was widely considered to be the favorite before news of the team’s interest in Hurley became public last week. Stein said one source told him on Friday, … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Redick, Allen, Bronny, M. Williams, Hezonja