Lakers star LeBron James had a lot of good things to say about his new teammates, Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, Jovan Buha of The Athletic tweets. That duo was acquired in a deal with the Nets over the weekend. “Obviously, they bring experience, they bring toughness,” James said. “They’ve played in big games and have mastered their roles throughout their careers. I’m … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: James, Smith, Milton, Vincent, Hayes, O’Neale, Booker, Allen, Kuminga
Kings Notes: Christie, Expectations, Ellis, Fox
The Kings changed coaches on Friday in response to a five-game losing streak, but they didn’t look much different Saturday night in Doug Christie’s debut, writes Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. Defense continued to be a glaring issue as the team sank further in the West with a 132-122 road loss against the Lakers. Sacramento gave up 40 points in the first quarter and 42 … [Read more...] about Kings Notes: Christie, Expectations, Ellis, Fox
Pacific Notes: Brown, Christie, Kings, Fox, Schröder, Lakers
Former Kings head coach Mike Brown tore into his team after another blown lead led to a loss against the Pistons on Thursday. However, Anthony Slater and Sam Amick of The Athletic write that Brown’s stern post-game news conferences began to wear on players, and that was part of the Kings’ decision to part with him. Slater and Amick report that there was no malice or specific … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Brown, Christie, Kings, Fox, Schröder, Lakers
Kings Players React To Sudden Coaching Change
Interim Kings coach Doug Christie stressed the need for unity as he addressed the team following Friday’s surprise firing of Mike Brown, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Christie, who served as an assistant to Brown, will be in charge of trying to salvage a season that is spiraling out of control after an 0-5 homestand. Sacramento is 12th in West at 13-18 and needs a quick … [Read more...] about Kings Players React To Sudden Coaching Change
Jonathan Kuminga Posts Career-High Scoring Total Off The Bench
Even though the Warriors lost to the Clippers Friday night, Jonathan Kuminga turned in one of the best games of his career, notes Sam Gordon of The San Francisco Chronicle. Kuminga posted a career-high 34 points, along with 10 rebounds and five assists, and led a late rally that made the game close. Although the Warriors were short-handed with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green … [Read more...] about Jonathan Kuminga Posts Career-High Scoring Total Off The Bench