Although six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler has never won an NBA championship, he told Sam Amick of The Athletic this week that, as the playoffs get underway, he’s thinking more about getting a fifth title for two of his Warriors teammates than getting one for himself. “Look, I’m not gonna say I’m not hungry, but I’m doing this for Steph (Curry),” Butler said. “I’m doing this for … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Butler, Booker, Clippers, Lakers
Scott Perry Considered Frontrunner For Kings’ GM Job
Longtime NBA executive Scott Perry is considered the frontrunner for the Kings’ general manager job, Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic report. The organization is looking for a replacement for Monte McNair, who mutually agreed with ownership to part ways after a five-year run. The Kings were eliminated from the play-in tournament by Dallas on Wednesday. Perry was the … [Read more...] about Scott Perry Considered Frontrunner For Kings’ GM Job
Kings To Hire Scott Perry As General Manager
The Kings are finalizing a contract with veteran NBA executive Scott Perry to be their new general manager, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. Charania’s report has been confirmed by several other outlets, including The Athletic, Yahoo Sports, Fox 40 Sacramento, and TheKingsBeat.com (all Twitter links here). Sacramento and former GM Monte McNair mutually agreed to part ways after … [Read more...] about Kings To Hire Scott Perry As General Manager
2024/25 All-NBA G League Teams Announced
In a series of tweets, the NBA has announced the three All-NBA G League teams for the 2024/25 season. Here’s the full list of honorees: First Team JD Davison, Maine Celtics ^ Oscar Tshiebwe, Salt Lake City Stars (Jazz‘s affiliate) * Mac McClung, Osceola Magic * Jaylen Nowell, Capital City Go-Go (Wizards‘ affiliate) Malachi Flynn, Austin Spurs Second Team Mason Jones, … [Read more...] about 2024/25 All-NBA G League Teams Announced
Southeast Notes: Anthony, Wizards, Heat Play-In
Cole Anthony played a starring role in Orlando’s play-in victory over Atlanta on Tuesday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes. He scored 26 points and six assists to clinch the seventh seed for the Magic. As Robbins writes, Anthony had a roller-coaster season in 2024/25, seeing his role fluctuate frequently as he averaged a career-low 18.4 minutes per game, so it was rewarding … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Anthony, Wizards, Heat Play-In