The Hornets expect to decide on their new head coach within the next seven days, co-owner Rick Schnall told Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer. While playing in the pro-am prior to the PGA’s Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, Schnall stated that the organization is nearing a final decision, but he wasn’t willing to tip his hand. “We’re close. You’ll see us announce it … [Read more...] about Coaching Rumors: Hornets, Lakers, Redick, Billups
Clippers Notes: Future Skepticism, Westbrook, Lue, Championship Window
The Clippers will play in a new arena next season but they’ll have to hope their current core group can produce a better playoff run, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN writes. Team president Lawrence Frank declared on Monday that he’ll try to re-sign Paul George, who can opt out of his contract, and James Harden, who will be an unrestricted free agent. Kawhi Leonard, who signed an … [Read more...] about Clippers Notes: Future Skepticism, Westbrook, Lue, Championship Window
Pacific Notes: Suns’ Stars, Vogel, Kings, A. Davis
While there has been some speculation that the Suns will break up their big three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal this summer following a disappointing first-round playoff exit, Brian Windhorst of ESPN doesn’t get the sense the team is seriously considering taking that path. In an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show (YouTube link), Windhorst said he expects all … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Suns’ Stars, Vogel, Kings, A. Davis
Rudy Gobert Named Defensive Player Of Year For Fourth Time
Rudy Gobert has been named the Defensive Player of the Year for the fourth time in his career, the NBA announced on Tuesday (via Twitter). The Timberwolves center joins Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace as the only four-time winners of the award. Gobert also claimed the award in 2018, 2019, and 2021 when he played for Utah. Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama, who was unanimously … [Read more...] about Rudy Gobert Named Defensive Player Of Year For Fourth Time
Frank: Clippers Will Look To Keep Core Group Intact
The Clippers are hopeful of bringing back their core group despite the team’s first-round loss to Dallas, president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank told assembled media during a Monday press conference. Kawhi Leonard has already signed a three-year extension but the team’s three other big stars could all depart. Paul George has a $48.8MM player option on his contract … [Read more...] about Frank: Clippers Will Look To Keep Core Group Intact