Steve Kerr is expected to step down as the head coach of Team USA. Kerr has coached the team through the last cycle, which included the 2023 FIBA World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kerr also assisted Gregg Popovich at the 2019 FIBA World Cup and the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. USA Basketball is expected to choose between Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and LA Clippers head … [Read more...] about Erik Spoelstra, Ty Lue Favorites To Replace Steve Kerr As Team USA Coach
Hawks, Clippers Have Interest In Aleksa Avramovic
Aleksa Avramovic was one of the breakout players for Serbia at the 2024 Paris Olympics. That's led to NBA interest in Avramovic from the Atlanta Hawks and LA Clippers. The 6-foot-3 reportedly has an NBA out in contract with CSKA Moscow. There is a buyout, which and NBA could contribute up to $850,000 towards this season. Avramovic plans to report to Russia in the next week … [Read more...] about Hawks, Clippers Have Interest In Aleksa Avramovic
Quincy Olivari, Lakers Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal
Quincy Olivari and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract. Oliver went undrafted out of Xavier in this year's draft. In five Summer League games with the Lakers, Olivari averaged 5.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in 14.9 minutes. In 34 games with Xavier as a fifth-year senior after transferring from Rice, Olivari averaged 19.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 … [Read more...] about Quincy Olivari, Lakers Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal
Clippers Expect PJ Tucker To Remain On Roster At Start Of 24-25 Season
The LA Clippers are preparing for PJ Tucker to remain on their roster at the start of the 24-25 season, sources tell Law Murray of The Athletic. The Clippers have explored trading Tucker since last season, but have been unable to find a workable trade. Tucker was acquired by the Clippers from the Philadelphia 76ers as part of the James Harden trade. Tucker, however, fell out of … [Read more...] about Clippers Expect PJ Tucker To Remain On Roster At Start Of 24-25 Season
Lakers Lead NBA With 39 National TV Appearances Next Season
The Los Angeles Lakers will appear in 39 nationally televised games next season, the most of any team in the NBA. The Warriors are in second place with 36 appearances on national TV. The top five is rounded out with a tie between the Celtics and the Knicks at 34 appearances, then the Mavs and Suns with 30 appearances. The complete schedule for the 2024-25 season was unveiled on … [Read more...] about Lakers Lead NBA With 39 National TV Appearances Next Season