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Marc Stein: Chauncey Billups, obviously, is going nowhere now after a contract extension in Portland. Yet links between Willie Green and the Suns have been circulating, league sources say, because of Green’s relationships with Mat Ishbia and Devin Booker. … [Read more...] about Willie Green’s relationship with Devin Booker, Mat Ishbia could make him a candidate for Suns job

Those results have left an air of uncertainty around the coming Pelicans offseason. “We truly don’t know who’s going back. I’m just trying to be honest with you,” Murphy said. “Nobody is safe.” … [Read more...] about Trey Murphy: We truly don’t know who’s going back. Nobody is safe

Paris Lawson: Final: OKC 115, NOP 100 – OKC defeats the Pelicans to improve to a league-best 68-14 and 32-8 on the road – OKC has now swept 21 opponents this season – Brendan Carlson finished with 26 points, 9 rebs, 3 blks – Aaron Wiggins led all scorers with 28 points, 7 rbs, 7 ast … [Read more...] about Thunder earn 68th win, finish season with best point differential in NBA history

The pain of Murray’s limited availability, meanwhile, was only exacerbated by the rise of Dyson Daniels in Atlanta after the Pelicans included him in the Murray deal. As a Hawk, Daniels has emerged as a Defensive Player of the Year candidate. And his rise has been a source of tension in the organization this season, with Green facing questions internally about his perceived … [Read more...] about Willie Green facing internal scrutiny by Pelicans for playing Jose Alvarado over Dyson Daniels