Kleiman, whose childhood bedroom was filled with Jackson posters, now is a good friend of the ABC/ESPN broadcaster. Like some of Jackson’s allies in the NBA, Kleiman is stunned he’s not coaching. “I knew he wasn’t the greatest point guard to ever play but every kid, every teacher, every friend, they all knew I loved Mark Jackson,’’ Kleiman said. “I had two teams growing up. The Knicks at the Garden and the team Mark was on. It’s one of those things where a childhood hero becomes a good friend.”
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July 2, 2022 | 12:32 am EDT Update
Miles Bridges charged with felony domestic violence
Charlotte Hornets restricted free agent Miles Bridges has been charged with felony domestic violence stemming from an incident earlier this week, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed Friday.
The LAPD posted on Twitter that Bridges was arrested for “intimate partner violence with injury,” a felony, on Wednesday following an incident two days earlier in West Los Angeles, and he was booked on a felony domestic violence warrant. He was released on $130,000 bond and has a July 20 court date. The LAPD said it does not release police reports on domestic violence arrests.
Lee K. Howard: Tyler Ulis (@tulis3) returned to Lexington this week to host a skills camp. The former @KentuckyMBB All-American hasn’t walked in 5 months as he recovers from a serious car accident.
July 1, 2022 | 11:32 pm EDT Update
Damion Lee signs one-year contract with Suns
Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent guard Damion Lee has agreed to a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, source tells ESPN.
Justin Jackson scored 26 points, Langston Galloway added 18 and the U.S. men’s basketball team took another step toward qualifying for next year’s World Cup by topping Puerto Rico 83-75 on Friday night. John Jenkins scored 13 for the Americans, who improved to 4-1 in World Cup qualifying from the FIBA Americas region.
Tim Reynolds: Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado after Puerto Rico lost to the USA tonight: “Regardless of the outcome, this is a special moment in my life, for my family and the guys that have the jersey on with me. We’re making memories, we’re growing together and we’ve got a country on our side.”
Jim Owczarski: #Bucks video coordinator Nick Kellogg announced he’s headed to Columbus, Ohio to work as a special asst. with Chris Holtmann on the Ohio State #Buckeyes staff. Mike Budenholzer’s coaching & support staff continues to undergo changes this offseason.
July 1, 2022 | 10:15 pm EDT Update
Timberwolves adding Bryn Forbes
Jon Krawczynski: The Timberwolves have agreed to terms with Bryn Forbes, sources told @TheAthletic.
