Anthony Davis missed the final six minutes of Sunday’s victory over New Orleans due to back spasms, but he’s confident he’ll be ready to go on Tuesday when the Lakers and Pelicans meet again in the play-in tournament, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “No doubt that I’m going to play,” Davis said after Sunday’s game. Davis’ injury occurred with 5:52 remaining in the fourth quarter … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Davis, Lee, Allen, Kawhi, Kings, Warriors
Suns Sign Grayson Allen To Four-Year, $70MM Extension
APRIL 16: Allen’s contract extension is official, the Suns announced today in a press release. “Grayson embodies our values and we are committed to him being a key member of our core as we continue to build together into the future,” Suns president of basketball operations James Jones said in a statement. “He has been outstanding for us this season, leading the league in … [Read more...] about Suns Sign Grayson Allen To Four-Year, $70MM Extension
Top Assistant Kevin Young Leaving Suns For BYU
Suns associate head coach Kevin Young is set to sign a long-term contract to become the new men’s basketball head coach at Brigham Young University, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Young is replacing Mark Pope, who accepted an offer to become John Calipari‘s successor at Kentucky. According to Wojnarowski, Young will remain with the Suns during their playoff run, but will … [Read more...] about Top Assistant Kevin Young Leaving Suns For BYU
Team USA Locks In 11 Of 12 Olympic Roster Spots
The Team USA men’s basketball program has announced 11 of its 12 roster spots for this year’s Paris Olympics, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Woj suggests that the final roster opening could remain open for a while. Sources inform Wojnarowski that Hall of Famer Grant Hill, Team USA’s managing director, is waiting for a July training camp and some Las Vegas exhibition games … [Read more...] about Team USA Locks In 11 Of 12 Olympic Roster Spots
Budenholzer, Fernandez, Young Finalists For Nets’ Coaching Job
Mike Budenholzer, Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez, and Suns assistant Kevin Young are finalists for the Nets‘ head coaching job, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Nets, who parted ways with Jacque Vaughn in February and replaced him with interim head coach Kevin Ollie, opted not to wait for the end of the season to begin their head coaching search. NetsDaily … [Read more...] about Budenholzer, Fernandez, Young Finalists For Nets’ Coaching Job