Appearing on The Roommates Show podcast (video link), Mark Cuban suggested that Klay Thompson might get better scoring opportunities with the Mavericks than he did during his years with the Warriors. Cuban explained that playing alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving should free up Thompson for plenty of open shots. “Obviously the big addition was Klay,” Cuban said in … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Cuban, Thompson, Grizzlies, Sheppard, Sochan
Jae Crowder Working Out With Kings
Free agent forward Jae Crowder is working out this week with the Kings, sources tell Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento (Twitter link). As Cunningham explains, Crowder is in town to join Kings players seeking “on-court competition” ahead of training camp next month. As was the case with Isaiah Thomas‘ workouts in Sacramento last month, it’s unclear whether Crowder is … [Read more...] about Jae Crowder Working Out With Kings
Davis Bertans To Work Out For Warriors
Free agent forward Davis Bertans has been invited to work out for the Warriors, Marc Stein tweets. Bertans is looking to receive a training camp invite. Bertans became a free agent when the Hornets waived him in early July. He had a $16MM salary for 2024/25, but only $5.25MM of that total was guaranteed before Charlotte cut him loose. Bertans, 31, was dealt to the Hornets from … [Read more...] about Davis Bertans To Work Out For Warriors
Davis Bertans No Longer Working Out For Warriors, Received Overseas Offer
After initially planning to accept an invitation to work out for the Warriors, forward Davis Bertans will no longer audition for Golden State, according to NBA insider Marc Stein (Twitter link), who confirms the veteran free agent has received a contract offer from Dubai BC. While Stein’s tweet doesn’t indicate Bertans has already signed this offer, all signs seem to point … [Read more...] about Davis Bertans No Longer Working Out For Warriors, Received Overseas Offer
Kings Promote Jay Triano To Associate Head Coach
After working out a contract extension with head coach Mike Brown earlier this offseason, the Kings announced some additional coaching news on Monday, revealing in a press release that Jay Triano has been promoted to associate head coach. Triano, who has been on Brown’s staff as an assistant since 2022, has built an impressive coaching résumé over the last two-plus decades. He … [Read more...] about Kings Promote Jay Triano To Associate Head Coach