The Los Angeles Lakers hired Dr. Leroy Sims as their new Director of Player Performance and Health. Sims, who will report to Rob Pelinka, will oversee player medical care and optimization of health and performance. Sims was a key member on the team that executed the medical operations for the NBA Bubble. … [Read more...] about Lakers Hire Dr. Leroy Sims As Director of Player Performance & Health
Kevon Harris To Sign Camp Deal With Clippers
Kevon Harris will sign a training camp deal with the LA Clippers and compete for a roster spot. Harris, who is represented by Daniel Hazan, appeared in 34 games with the Orlando Magic during the 22-23 season and averaged 4.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 13.4 minutes. In 27 G League games last season, Harris averaged 16.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 28.8 minutes. … [Read more...] about Kevon Harris To Sign Camp Deal With Clippers
Bulls, Warriors Have Most Net ‘Rest Advantage’ In 24-25 Schedule; Suns Have Least
One of the key items that gets analyzed when the NBA schedule is released is which team is playing with a rest advantage. For the 2024-25 season, teams playing with a rest advantage ranges from the New Orleans Pelicans league-low four times to the Brooklyn Nets 15 times. On the flip side, the Pelicans play an NBA-low six times with a rest disadvantage. The LA Clippers and … [Read more...] about Bulls, Warriors Have Most Net ‘Rest Advantage’ In 24-25 Schedule; Suns Have Least
Rich Paul Asked Lakers, Warriors To Not Make LeBron James Trade
Rumors broke last season of blockbuster trade talks that would have seen LeBron James traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Golden State Warriors. It was reported at the time that talks were serious enough that Lakers and Warriors ownership were involved in the discussion. In the end, the Lakers would have moved James only had he requested a deal got done to send him to the … [Read more...] about Rich Paul Asked Lakers, Warriors To Not Make LeBron James Trade
Erik Spoelstra, Ty Lue Favorites To Replace Steve Kerr As Team USA Coach
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