Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont has begun gathering information on possible candidates to run the team’s front office on a permanent basis following last month’s ouster of Nico Harrison, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, according to Stein, Dumont is in no rush to complete that search process and is content with the idea of taking a committee … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Mavs, Davis, Bulls, Kuminga, CP3, Pelicans
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Hornets Not Expected To Pursue Chris Paul
The Charlotte Hornets are not expected to pursue a reunion with Chris Paul, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Hornets had interest in signing Paul over the offseason. Paul, who wanted to play near his family in Los Angeles, is reportedly open-minded about his next destination. The Clippers are motivated to work on a trade with Paul. … [Read more...] about Hornets Not Expected To Pursue Chris Paul
Lakers looking at ‘everything’ to fix issues with perimeter, transition defense
EL SEGUNDO — The Lakers are more than aware of the trends that have shown up in most of their seven losses through 24 games. A perimeter defense that struggles to contain quicker ball-handlers. And a transition defense that doesn’t get back quickly enough to slow potential fast-break opportunities. The Lakers’ defensive struggles aren’t “baffling” to Coach JJ Redick in light of … [Read more...] about Lakers looking at ‘everything’ to fix issues with perimeter, transition defense
Clippers vindicated for controversial decision that would’ve doomed them even more
The Los Angeles Clippers made the right decision not to pay Paul George what he wanted in 2024. … [Read more...] about Clippers vindicated for controversial decision that would’ve doomed them even more
Lakers’ Austin Reaves to miss at least a week because of calf strain
Lakers star Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a mild left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, the team said after practice Friday. … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Austin Reaves to miss at least a week because of calf strain