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"Our indications are that Doc’s coming back," said Wyc Grousbeck, Celtics' owner. "Typically, and it’s probably similar to Kevin Garnett, as an example, everybody is tired, burnt out, frustrated -- I mean, losing to the Knicks is something I never wanted to experience in my life... Everybody gets time to unwind and decompress. I expect Doc is going to help Danny with the draft workouts, I expect he’s going to be in the war room on June 27th when all the drafts and trades -- if any -- are made. And then over the free-agency period, a week or two after that. So between now and July 15th, there’s a lot of work to do to put the team together for next year. And I expect Doc’s going to be there for that." ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Doc Rivers, Coaching, Wyc Grousbeck, Kevin Garnett, Owners 

"We don’t feel like we have a championship team [at the moment]; It’s pretty obvious, we lost in the first round," said Grousbeck. "We have to see who is with us, we have to see what offers there are for people, we’ve got to decide what to do. It might be a multi-year plan. We’ve never intentionally lost games and we don’t intend to trash things now. We've got players -- [Rajon] Rondo, [Avery] Bradley, [Jeff] Green, [Jared] Sullinger, Brandon Bass, the younger guys are not going to let us win the lottery anyway. That’s a good roster. We hope that Paul [Pierce] and [Kevin Garnett] are back with them and we hope we can reload along the way. ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce, Wyc Grousbeck, Kevin Garnett, Owners 

"I want to retire Paul’s number, but I don’t want to do it any time soon because I want him to keep playing for us, to be honest," said Grousbeck. "I want KG back. I want Doc back. I’d love to have Rondo back. I just want to get them more help, that’s my going-in assumption." ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce, Wyc Grousbeck, Owners 

Ailene Voisin: Source here at the rally tells me the Board of Governors will take formal vote on kings sale from Maloofs to Ranadive group on Tuesday. Twitter @ailene_voisin

Sacramento Kings, Owners, Vivek Ranadive 

Net Daily: #Nets & Knicks ownership see big market in rehabbing old arenas. Fighting over right to rehab Nassau Coliseum; MSG purchased Forum in LA. Twitter @NetsDaily

Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Owners 

Net Daily: How much Prokhorov has committed to Nassau plan is a mystery. Mentioned in original materials but not in wave of Ratner interviews. Twitter @NetsDaily

Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Mikhail Prokhorov, Owners 

If the Sacramento Kings relocated to Seattle, Phil Jackson says he would have been part of a new Sonics organization. Speaking on the Dan Patrick Show this morning, the former Bulls and Lakers head coach said he had an agreement with prospective Sonics owner Chris Hansen to head to the Pacific Northwest. Jackson told Patrick that Hansen’s vision for the franchise was something he could “buy into.” Cowbell Kingdom

Sacramento Kings, Phil Jackson, Seattle, Owners, Chris Hansen 

Jackson said that Hansen offered him whatever role he wanted with the Sonics. Anything from consultant, part-ownership and even a return to the sidelines was up for grabs for the winningest coach in NBA history if he decided to join the Sonics. “I thought he had the right vision for a team and he made basically the offer of take what you want to take as a job,” Jackson said. ”I mean, it didn’t matter to him.” Cowbell Kingdom

Sacramento Kings, Phil Jackson, Seattle, Owners, Chris Hansen 

Jason Jones: For those still asking, don't expect anything official re: Kings coach, GM, etc., until @Vivek Ranadive sale officially closes. Twitter @mr_jasonjones

Sacramento Kings, Owners, Vivek Ranadive 

Kobe Bryant: Interesting off season looming.. Will spend time with d12 #stay and talk with the Buss family in hopes that Pau stays as well #my2cents Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Dwight Howard, Owners, Jim Buss 

Brian May: NBA told me they expect to hear recommendation from Advisory Finance Committee this week, & full BOG vote on sale of Kings by end of May. Twitter @BMayNews10

Sacramento Kings, Owners, Vivek Ranadive 

Brian May: This means the official transfer of ownership of the Kings from the Maloofs to Ranadive led group will be final by end of Month. #NBA Twitter @BMayNews10

Sacramento Kings, Owners, Vivek Ranadive 

Sources suggest minority owner Larry Tanenbaum may have been involved in the process of finding a suitable and significant position for Colangelo, a process that was still being finalized Monday afternoon, according to sources. What Colangelo’s role will be remains unclear but sources are adamant it won’t include the current title. However, with 18 years as an NBA executive, Colangelo would surely have some insight to offer to whomever takes on whatever role MLSE ownership has in mind; he is not expected, however, to have the ultimate say in personnel matters. Toronto Star

Toronto Raptors, Bryan Colangelo, Owners, Larry Tanenbaum 

Chris Hansen: I’d like to start out by congratulating Mayor Johnson and the fans in Sacramento for the tremendous effort they put together to keep their team. Given what our community went through in 2008, if there is any silver lining in this for Seattle it is seeing Sacramento’s dedicated fan base successfully rally to keep the Kings. This was never about Seattle fans versus Sacramento fans, and it goes unsaid that there is a mutual respect given the circumstances we have both been through. This process was instead about our group and our city putting our best foot forward in an honest and transparent way to return basketball to Seattle, and in that regard our efforts remain undeterred. SonicsArena.com

Sacramento Kings, Seattle, Owners, Kevin Johnson, Chris Hansen 

The Bobcats will hold a press conference tomorrow at 6:00pm ET at Time Warner Cable Arena, a source said. It is expected that Bobcats Owner Michael Jordan will announce that the team will change its name to the Hornets, likely for the '14-15 season. Bobcats officials declined to comment. The Bobcats have been studying for months whether to adopt Charlotte’s original NBA franchise name, which became available after Saints Owner Tom Benson bought the then-New Orleans Hornets in '12 and this year changed its name to the Pelicans. The Hornets played in Charlotte from '88-'02 before relocating to New Orleans. Sports Business Daily

Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan, Owners, Charlotte Hornets 

The Sacramento Kings today announced LONG LIVE THE KINGS RALLY will take place Thursday, May 23 from 5-9 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park in Downtown Sacramento. Kings fans across the region are invited to join Vivek Ranadivé in his first public appearance as the team’s majority owner, along with Mayor Kevin Johnson, Slamson, Kings Dancers and special guests to celebrate the Sacramento community for its unwavering commitment to the team. NBA.com

Sacramento Kings, Owners, Kevin Johnson, Vivek Ranadive 

Kevin Johnson: Excited to announce Vivek is confirmed! Lets welcome him to Sacramento! Twitter @KJ_MayorJohnson

Sacramento Kings, Owners, Kevin Johnson, Vivek Ranadive 

Ramona Shelburne: Quiet weekend in Clipperland. Del Negro hasnt met with Sterling yet, source says. Expect more clarity next week tho. Twitter @ramonashelburne

Los Angeles Clippers, Vinny Del Negro, Coaching, Donald Sterling, Owners 

Shaun Powell: With new ownership officially on board, look for the Kings to act soon on their GM and coach issues. Twitter @Powell2daPeople

Sacramento Kings, Coaching, Geoff Petrie, Keith Smart, Owners, Vivek Ranadive 

In his appearance, he also joked about the Lakers choosing to hire Mike D'Antoni as Mike Brown's replacement, instead of Jackson. "I told Jeanie [Buss], she was upset for two months. I got engaged," Jackson quipped. Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson, Owners, Jeanie Buss