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Can confirm @wojespn report that Kings GM Vlade Divac will fire coach Dave Joerger today. Lakers coach Luke Walton - if available - is the clear frontrunner here, per sources. Former New Orleans coach Monty Williams is also a strong candidate, as is Spurs asst. Ettore Messina.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) April 11, 2019
We need to get a move on it if we are canning Gentry
Joerger has long been linked to the Minnesota job, but as @wojespn and others have reported, there has been momentum there for Ryan Saunders to keep it. Of course, lots of things in flux -- including potentially on the front office side in MIN https://t.co/7T6nOZ2kd3
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) April 11, 2019
This stuff has become so tricky with social media when it comes to the people involved. Dave Joerger's fate is reported in real-time before his meeting, yet he still meets with Kings exec Vlade Divac as scheduled. And yes, the message that he's gone has now been sent in person
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) April 11, 2019
Walton still employed with Lakers. Could this mean they maybe moving on from Lebron?
Walton, of course, is not currently available. He remains coach of the Lakers after Magic Johnson's abrupt departure this week ... after it was widely expected that Walton would be ousted today
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) April 11, 2019
Not following that logic. Please explain.Originally Posted by 13 - 3
Lebron wanted Mark Jackson(Also represented by Kluth)to coach the Lakers. You have not been following along.
No one could have done a better job in Sacramento this year.
Luke Walton has suddenly outlasted Magic Johnson and is now coveted by the Sacramento Kings as well. Things can change fast in #thisleague
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) April 11, 2019
I thought the Kings were moving in the right direction. This really depicts how dysfunctional the Kings are.
But 29 other teams are better than NOLA, right AD?
I see you, are proposing that Lebron is the odd man out because Luke hasn't been fired yet. They could just be waiting for the Magic dust to settle to can Luke.
Or the Kings can hire him. Keep in mind if he is still under contract the Lakers could ask for something in return. Similar to Doc Rivers going to the Clippers.
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Bickerstaff out at Memphis
The Grizzlies dismissed coach J.B. Bickerstaff and reassigned GM Chris Wallace to a scouting capacity in the front office, league sources tell ESPN. VP John Hollinger will also move into a senior advisory role.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 11, 2019
Grizzlies will start a search for a new head coach and pursue some more experienced personnel to join the front office, sources said. For now, though: Zleiman completes an ascent in front office to top basketball role, essentially replacing Wallace. Major changes for Memphis.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 11, 2019
Milwaukee Bucks assistant Darvin Ham is expected to be another assistant who'll start getting more attention for head coaching jobs, including with the Cavaliers, league sources said. https://t.co/P25jhxxxeV
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 11, 2019
We need to move fast...it's about changing the narrative. We have a good core of young players. Or at least players I am willing to support. Plus Jrue. Plus Elfrid. Plus Julius. Time for some fresh new and bold leadership. Otherwise, be prepared for an empty arena all season long. We aren't big enough market to afford multiple tank seasons. We just aren't.
Fortunately the Pelicans won't have to do that. As you say, the team has a workable core as it is. Then add the haul from the upcoming AD trade and they should have a competitive and young group going forward, possibly with an extra future draft pick too.
Not sure why we need to move fast. It is better to get it right than move fast. It could even be better to wait until the lottery to see if it opens up any more interested GM candidates (unless we are sold on one already).
I agree we don't need to move fast and there is something to be said about waiting to see how the lottery pans out. When is that btw?
Also, I wouldn't be surprised if we hired multiple people we interviewed. Ferry or Griffin POBO and Langdon or Rosas GM maybe? Do any of those combinations have a history together? I have a feeling Mrs. B wants an all around stronger management group not just one guy.
LOL . Let’s wait till after the lottery. Are we that bad?
This is what I wrote about in February. I am going to wait and watch to see if these things happen. But my baseline assumption is the Pelicans will do as always and go with the easiest choice. "Safe". I think they can exert more control over Ferry than David Griffin or even Rosas pic.twitter.com/Xd8gaEMdbm
— Shamit Dua (@FearTheBrown) April 11, 2019
Speaking of Monty , Kings are very interested in speaking to him.
The ONLY way we don't need to move fast is if we're keeping Gentry. If we are not keeping Gentry or we want to let the new GM decide, time is definitely a factor.
Agree. For the record Gentry said he is returning.
"We are going to be good next year, and we are going to make the playoffs... you can quote me on that."
— FOXSports NewOrleans (@FOXSportsNOLA) April 10, 2019
HC Alvin Gentry talks post game after last game in Smoothie King Center for the season. #doitBIG | @pelicansnba pic.twitter.com/n12OKkSaDt
No you're right. I guess I could see a scenario with the Knicks getting the first pick making us more attractive to someone on the fence. Ultimately, your right though, there is enough happening here to make any GM's mouth water with the wheeling and dealing to come coupled with the players on the roster already.
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