June 1: The Pelicans have officially informed both the league and the Lakers that they’ll be deferring the pick, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). May 31: The Pelicans intend to defer the unprotected first-round pick the Lakers owe them until 2025, a source tells Christian Clark of The Times-Picayune. Reporters from ESPN and HoopsHype confirmed the news … [Read more...] about Pelicans Defer Lakers’ First-Rounder To 2025
Hall Of Famer Bill Walton Passes Away
Former NBA star and Hall of Famer Bill Walton has died at the age of 71, the league announced today (Twitter link). According to the NBA’s release, Walton passed away surrounded by family following a “prolonged” battle with cancer. “Bill Walton was truly one of a kind,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said as part of a longer statement. “As a Hall of Fame player, he redefined the … [Read more...] about Hall Of Famer Bill Walton Passes Away
Lakers Notes: Coaching Search, Offseason, Mailbag
Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show (YouTube link), Shams Charania of The Athletic said James Borrego‘s second interview for the job — which took place on Wednesday — included meeting the team’s ownership. A former head coach of the Hornets, Borrego is currently the Pelicans’ top assistant. “At the end of the day, if there are any finalists, it’s likely going to be J.J. Redick and … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Coaching Search, Offseason, Mailbag
Scotto’s Latest: Wizards, DeRozan, Hunter, Jazz, Magic, Thunder, More
After using a lottery pick last year to add Bilal Coulibaly, the Wizards may draft another Frenchman early in the 2024 event, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who hears from league sources that the team expects to choose between big man Alexandre Sarr and forward Zaccharie Risacher. Those prospects sit atop most 2024 big boards and mock drafts, so Washington may not … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Wizards, DeRozan, Hunter, Jazz, Magic, Thunder, More
Lakers Notes: Borrego, Brooks, Rondo, St. Jean, Redick, Prince
Pelicans assistant James Borrego had an in-person meeting with the Lakers on Wednesday about their vacant head-coaching position, according to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times. Anthony Davis thinks highly of Borrego, Woike writes. The Lakers had previously met with Borrego, but according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link), that was more of a “get-to-know-you” … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Borrego, Brooks, Rondo, St. Jean, Redick, Prince