Even if this general manager ran his front office, though, this is the type of decision that gets major ownership input. With his highlights and time at Duke, Williamson carried far more marketing cache than Morant, who played at Murray State. Owners care about that and sometimes overrule basketball operations. … [Read more...] about Anonymous NBA GM: I would’ve drafted Ja Morant No. 1 over Zion Williamson
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Chris Paul on declining $44M player option to facilitate trade to contender: ‘No chance’
Oklahoma City probably isn’t overeager to move Paul, either. With so much draft capital incoming from the Clippers and Rockets, the Thunder – who are on pace to make the playoffs – can enjoy this moderate success without worrying about undercutting their rebuild. … [Read more...] about Chris Paul on declining $44M player option to facilitate trade to contender: ‘No chance’
Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry: Zion Williamson’s debut will be ‘circus’
With his his size, athleticism and skill, Williamson is such a distinctive player. That presents challenges in determining how to use him and which players fit best with him. The Pelicans have missed a lot of valuable time to make those assessments. It’s on Gentry to hit the ground running with those decisions, even amid all the surrounding spectacle. … [Read more...] about Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry: Zion Williamson’s debut will be ‘circus’
Friends, family, former teammates of Delonte West trying to him find his way
The NBPA helped facilitate his residence change from Dallas to Maryland in recent years and extensively supported him financially, as recently as this month, according to sources. Ainge and the Celtics have given him a scouting job to scout games in the D.C. and East Coast area, sources said, but West has had mixed results due to fluctuating attendance. His close friends and family have all stepped in whenever they could. … [Read more...] about Friends, family, former teammates of Delonte West trying to him find his way
Report: Despite rumor to contrary, Suns would draft Zion Williamson over Ja Morant with No. 1 pick
Some reports yesterday that the Suns would prefer Ja Morant over Zion Williamson are totally off base. If the Suns did get the #1 pick it would be Zion. If they get #2 it's Ja and if a team like Atlanta gets #2 they may try and trade with them to get Ja because that team has a PG … [Read more...] about Report: Despite rumor to contrary, Suns would draft Zion Williamson over Ja Morant with No. 1 pick
