The foot issue that sidelined Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt for most of last season may not have improved during the summer, analyst Mike Bresnahan said on Spectrum SportsNet’s “Lakeshow” podcast (hat tip to Lakers Nation). Vanderbilt, who became the team’s starting power forward after being acquired at the 2023 trade deadline, was limited to 29 games last season and didn’t … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Vanderbilt, LeBron & Bronny, Clippers, Suns’ G League Affiliate
Quinton Crawford Joining Kings As G League Head Coach
The Kings are hiring longtime NBA assistant coach Quinton Crawford to guide their G League affiliate in Stockton, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). After reaching the Sweet Sixteen with the Arizona Wildcats as a guard, Crawford transitioned to the coaching side with Pepperdine in 2013/14, serving as the club’s graduate manager and video coordinator. He … [Read more...] about Quinton Crawford Joining Kings As G League Head Coach
Warriors Notes: Curry, Hield, Melton, Podziemski, Trades
Stephen Curry — NBA owner? That’s one of the goals for the Warriors superstar guard after he retires. Curry discussed his desire to own a piece of an NBA team on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” as Jessica Golden of CNBC relays. “For me, that’s definitely on the table,” said Curry. “I think I could do a pretty good job of helping sustain how great the the NBA is right now and … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Curry, Hield, Melton, Podziemski, Trades
Troy Brown Working Out For Warriors
Free agent swingman Troy Brown will audition for the Warriors this week as part of a handful of veteran workouts, a source tells Kendra Andrews of ESPN (Twitter link). The 15th overall pick in the 2018 draft, Brown has spent time with the Wizards, Bulls, Lakers, Timberwolves, and Pistons since entering the league six years ago. Last season, the 25-year-old averaged 4.2 points … [Read more...] about Troy Brown Working Out For Warriors
Warriors Notes: Curry, Olympics, Oubre, Ingram
Along with winning a gold medal in his first-ever Olympics, Stephen Curry tells Natasha Dye of People Magazine that the experience was memorable because he got to team up with long-time rival LeBron James. Like many others, Curry was impressed by the intense work ethic James displayed with Team USA. “All the battles we’ve had on the court and the back and forth, the fact that … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Curry, Olympics, Oubre, Ingram