Category: NBA Headlines
The New Orleans Pelicans have been granted permission to interview Golden State Warriors assistant coach Alvin Gentry for their coaching vacancy, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that Gentry has emerged as one of the leading candidates for the position alongside Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau, who is widely expected to part company with […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Andrew Wiggins, the 2014-15 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, headlines the 2014-15 NBA All-Rookie First Team, the NBA announced today. Wiggins was the lone unanimous choice, receiving 130 First Team votes from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. Wiggins is joined on the First Team […]
Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge underwent successful surgery today to repair the injured radial collateral ligament of his left thumb. Dr. Thomas J. Graham performed the procedure at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Aldridge is expected to be able to return basketball activity in approximately eight weeks. via Portland Trail Blazers press release
The Clippers are still the Clippers. (Chris) Paul still hasn’t taken a team beyond the second round of the playoffs. And Griffin’s ascent to the NBA’s next level remains on indefinite hold. Oh yeah, old demons can be damn hard to shake. “It’s (going to be) a long summer,” Paul said, fighting back tears. “And […]
Yahoo Sources: Another ex-head coach and past Oklahoma City assistant emerging as a possible candidate for Billy Donovan’s staff: Mo Cheeks. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports on Twitter
While the wounds were still fresh Sunday, (DeAndre) Jordan offered little hints to his future. “I’m just going to try to think about this right now,” Jordan said. “It’s tough right now but it’s not on my mind right now.” Jordan was asked if he’d like to stay with the Clippers, keeping a core of […]
Early whispers out of Houston say Patrick Beverley will NOT be able to play in West finals. Something tells me Beverley wants to try, tho. via Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter
In talking to Clipper players after this one, one word keeps coming up– “exhaustion.” Lack of depth played a bigger role than they let on. via Ramona Shelburne of ESPN on Twitter
Doc (Rivers) said re-signing DeAndre Jordan is the team’s top offseason priority. via Dan Woike of The Orange County Register on Twitter
(Rockets’ owner Leslie) Alexander sounded upbeat about the Rockets’ chances against the Warriors, adding, “They’re a great shooting team. But we have the competitive fire, we have the competitive spirit. We have two superstars. We play really good defense. We hit the boards. We’ve got a good chance.” via David Barron of the Houston Chronicle
