As expected, J.J. Redick had a formal interview with the Lakers on Saturday to discuss their head coaching job, sources tell Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times (subscription required). Multiple members of the organization reportedly talked with Redick, including general manager Rob Pelinka and owner Jeanie Buss. … [Read more...] about J.J. Redick Interviews With Lakers
And-Ones: White, Leonard, Embiid, Haliburton, 2024 Free Agency, More
Derrick White is a real contender to replace Kawhi Leonard on Team USA for this year’s Paris Olympics if Leonard is unable to suit up, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter video link via Clutch Points’ Tomer Azarly). White’s emerged as one of the league’s best defensive players over the past few seasons and he’s been a large part of Boston’s championship aspirations. … [Read more...] about And-Ones: White, Leonard, Embiid, Haliburton, 2024 Free Agency, More
2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Los Angeles Clippers
It has now been five years since word broke in the middle of an early-July night that Kawhi Leonard, fresh off a championship run in Toronto, would be signing with the Clippers and would be joined by Paul George, who was being traded from Oklahoma City to Los Angeles. The Clippers’ results across those five years have been solid relative to the team’s dismal overall track … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Los Angeles Clippers
California Notes: Lyles, Lakers, Redick, Buss
Kings power forward Trey Lyles is set to be in training camp with Team Canada this July, and will compete for a spot on this year’s Paris Olympics squad, per Mark Jones of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Jones, Lyles would have suited up in the FIBA World Cup last season, but wanted to preserve his body to avoid injury during a free agent summer. He’s not a lock to make the … [Read more...] about California Notes: Lyles, Lakers, Redick, Buss
Knicks Notes: George, Mitchell, Anunoby, Hartenstein
Paul George would be an “ideal fit” for the Knicks, but it won’t be easy to acquire him if he fails to reach a long-term deal with the Clippers, writes Fred Katz of The Athletic. The 34-year-old forward has a $48.8MM player option for next season that must be picked up by June 29. He’s eligible for a four-year, $221MM extension with Los Angeles, but negotiations have been at an … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: George, Mitchell, Anunoby, Hartenstein