Former NBA star Pau Gasol is gaining momentum to become the CEO of the NBA’s proposed European league, according to a report from Eurohoops. Citing Gasol’s “strong links” to both the NBA and European basketball, a league source tells Eurohoops that the idea of the Spaniard taking on the CEO role for the new league has “universal approval” among the NBA’s governors. A six-time … [Read more...] about And-Ones: P. Gasol, Head Coaches, Tanking, Incentives
McCollum, Williamson Shut Down For Remainder Of Season
The Pelicans have shut down guard CJ McCollum and big man Zion Williamson for the remainder of the season, the team’s PR department tweets. McCollum, who was diagnosed with a right foot bone contusion after sustaining the injury on March 23 at Detroit, will continue his rehabilitation program which includes rest and treatment. Williamson, who suffered a low back bone contusion … [Read more...] about McCollum, Williamson Shut Down For Remainder Of Season
Pelicans Signing Elfrid Payton To Second 10-Day Contract
Elfrid Payton will get a second 10-day deal with the Pelicans, agent Darrell Comer of CSE tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The 31-year-old point guard appeared in four games for New Orleans during his first 10-day contract, which expired on Sunday. He moved into a regular rotation role off the bench and handed out 14, 10 and six assists in his last three … [Read more...] about Pelicans Signing Elfrid Payton To Second 10-Day Contract
Southwest Notes: Gafford, Lively, Morant, Borrego, Green, Bane, Aldama
With the Mavericks holding the ninth spot in the Western Conference, they’re getting healthy just in time for a possible postseason berth. Center Daniel Gafford (right knee sprain) has been upgraded to probable for Monday’s matchup against the Nets, Grant Afseth tweets. Dereck Lively (right ankle stress fracture) is considered questionable to play. As we noted on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Gafford, Lively, Morant, Borrego, Green, Bane, Aldama
Southwest Notes: Missi, Reeves, Sheppard, Castle
Amid everything that has gone wrong for the Pelicans this season, they seem to have found a long-term solution at center, writes William Guillory of The Athletic. They weren’t expecting an immediate impact from Yves Missi after he fell to the 21st pick in last year’s draft, but he’s been proving since training camp that he can contribute and may be headed for a spot on the … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Missi, Reeves, Sheppard, Castle