Keith Smith: Ime Udoka on Robert Williams: “It was undisciplined. Leaving your feet on a guy who we want to take jumpers is bad defense. Then to get your fifth foul that early because you are reaching… It’s a lack of focus and attention to detail as to who you are guarding.”
Keith Smith: Ime Udoka on Robert Williams: "It was undi…
May 25, 2022 | 6:09 pm EDT Update
Lakers interview Terry Stotts for head coaching position
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: The Lakers interviewed former Blazers coach Terry Stotts for franchise’s head coaching job in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Two more assistants will meet with LA in near future — Golden State’s Kenny Atkinson and Milwaukee’s Darvin Ham.
Zhaire Smith isn’t ready to return to the NBA just yet, but he will be playing basketball that you can watch this summer. In July, he’ll be playing in The Basketball Tournament, a 64-team single-elimination tournament where the Elam Ending is used and the winner takes home $1 million. His team, Air Raiders (a team of Texas Tech alumni), announced the news Wednesday afternoon.
Adrian Wojnarowski: Boston Celtics center Robert Williams will test his left knee in warmups, but there’s optimism he’ll be available for Game 5 vs. Miami tonight, sources tell ESPN.
What seemed inevitable over the past few weeks is now a reality — Jabari Walker’s time at Colorado is over. The sophomore forward signed with the agency WME Entertainment on Tuesday, signaling that he will be staying in the NBA Draft and confirming what his father, NBA veteran Samaki Walker, told ESPN earlier this month.
Along with Booker and Paul, Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, Cameron Payne, Cam Johnson, and Ish Wainright have been confirmed to participate in the event, but there is also a disclaimer that “all participants are subject to change.” Deandre Ayton isn’t listed as a confirmed participant, but is on the promo poster.
The Golden State Warriors will name former NBA executive Donna Daniels as the new general manager of Chase Center, with an official announcement expected Thursday. Daniels will join the Warriors after nearly six years at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment in Philadelphia.
May 25, 2022 | 5:12 pm EDT Update
Knicks exploring moving up in next draft?
In the first clue that the Knicks have at least explored moving up from the No. 11 spot in next month’s NBA Draft, New York brass interviewed Purdue’s sophomore, uber-athletic combo guard Jaden Ivey at Chicago’s Draft Combine. The 6-foot-4 Ivey is considered a top-5 pick and has been ranked no lower than sixth in most top mock drafts.
