Ahead of one of the most critical periods in franchise history, the Atlanta Hawks are hiring a new front office executive. According to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Onsi Saleh will be joining the Hawks as an assistant general manager. ESPN Sources: Atlanta is hiring Golden State’s Onsi Saleh as an assistant general manager. Saleh — who had been VP of Basketball Strategy … [Read more...] about Hawks Pry Front Office Executive Away From Warriors
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Anthony Slater: De’Aaron Fox expresses a desire for the Kings to retain unrestricted free agent Malik Monk, but: “Money talks.” Kings are limited in what they can pay Monk. Full Fox soundbite. pic.twitter.com/zJkRNyYAL5 De’Aaron Fox expresses a desire for the Kings to retain unrestricted free agent Malik Monk, but: “Money talks.” Kings are limited in what they can pay Monk. … [Read more...] about
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Kobe Bryant, Manu Ginobili and Paul Pierce were models for James Harden
Growing up in Los Angeles, Harden says he studied three central influences who “formed me into who I am”: Kobe Bryant for his dynamism; Paul Pierce for his physicality, stepbacks, and midrange jumpers; and Manu Ginobili—a fellow lefty—for his downhill drives, side steps, and twisting finishes at the rim. He’s still watching. Harden’s off-court reputation may be characterized by … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant, Manu Ginobili and Paul Pierce were models for James Harden
Pacific Notes: Beal, Ellis, K. Jones, Russell
Suns guard Bradley Beal admitted that the finger he injured on his right hand last month is still far from 100%, but told reporters on Thursday that he has gotten more comfortable playing with a wrap on his ring finger and dealing with the pain (Twitter video link via Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports). “It’s definitely a little, I think, partially torn, sprained, whatever they … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Beal, Ellis, K. Jones, Russell
Hawks Hire Onsi Saleh Away From Warriors As Assistant GM
The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to hire Onsi Saleh as assistant general manager. Saleh had been VP of Basketball Strategy and Team Counsel with the Golden State Warriors. Before joining the Warriors in 2021, Saleh spent five seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. Landry Fields runs the front office of the Hawks. … [Read more...] about Hawks Hire Onsi Saleh Away From Warriors As Assistant GM