The New York Knicks are looking to hire Brendan O’Connor, a defensive coach and assistant with the Los Angeles Clippers, as the lead assistant under head coach Mike Brown, according to sources. This comes after the Knicks’ recent attempt to recruit Pablo Prigioni, who opted to stay with the Timberwolves, while they may still pursue an offensive-minded assistant.
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EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas discussed the league's future amid the NBA's interest in establishing a European league, emphasizing the importance of collaboration over competition. He expressed optimism about working together with the NBA to enhance basketball's growth in Europe while cautioning that a rival league could confuse fans and dilute the market. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Los Angeles Clippers have waived Patrick Baldwin Jr. from his Two-Way contract to make room for Jordan Miller. Last season, Baldwin averaged 2.2 points and 1.0 rebounds in 24 NBA games, while in the G League, he posted 17.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists over 23 games. Want More Context? 🔎
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Kristaps Porzingis struggled last season due to an unspecified virus, averaging just 7.7 points and 4.6 rebounds in the playoffs, but he now feels healthy and ready to play for Latvia in EuroBasket and the Hawks next season. With a strong offseason trade to Atlanta, where he aims to provide rim protection and enhance his synergy with Trae Young, Porzingis is poised for a comeback after averaging 19.5 points in the regular season. Want More Context? 🔎
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