Current Celtics special adviser Jeff Van Gundy, who’s just one win away from claiming his first NBA championship, is being eyed as a possible assistant coach for recently extended Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, sources tell longtime NBA reporter Marc Stein (Substack link). Van Gundy is being considered to replace former Clippers assistant coach Dan Craig, who is headed to the … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Van Gundy, Cassell, Lakers, Cavaliers
2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Los Angeles Lakers
In 2022/23, the Lakers started the season 2-10. Just before the February trade deadline, they were 25-31. After making a few trades, they went 18-8 to close the regular season. A play-in victory over Minnesota secured the West’s No. 7 seed. After defeating the shorthanded Grizzlies in the first round in six games, the Lakers took out the Warriors — the defending champions at … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Los Angeles Lakers
Pacific Notes: Hurley, Lakers, Kings, Suns
Appearing on the Dan Le Batard with Stugotz (YouTube link), Dan Hurley said he didn’t use talks with the Lakers as leverage to secure a larger financial commitment from UConn, as Adam Zagoria of NJ.com relays. Hurley reportedly turned down a six-year, $70MM deal from L.A. and will receive about $20MM less in his new contract with the Huskies, which will be announced “soon,” a … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Hurley, Lakers, Kings, Suns
Risacher, Sarr, Clingan, Nine Others Receive Green Room Invitations
Zaccharie Risacher and Alexandre Sarr, the projected top two picks in the draft, were among 12 players who received green room invites on Tuesday, Jonathan Givony of ESPN reports. Donovan Clingan and Stephon Castle of national champion UConn were also extended green room invitations along with Reed Sheppard, Matas Buzelis, Dalton Knecht, Tidjane Salaun, Ron Holland, Cody … [Read more...] about Risacher, Sarr, Clingan, Nine Others Receive Green Room Invitations
NBA Legend Jerry West Passes Away At 86
NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West has died at age 86, the Clippers announced today. According to the team, he passed away “peacefully” on Wednesday morning with his wife Karen at his side. Few individuals have had a greater impact on the NBA during its history than West, who played 14 seasons for the Lakers from 1960-74, earning All-Star honors in all 14 years. West also made 12 … [Read more...] about NBA Legend Jerry West Passes Away At 86