Del Harris staying with Mavs?
Ben Maller's Sports Rumors & Notes —
... Contrary to widespread reports, it's highly doubtful Mavericks assistant Del Harris will join the Bucks staff next season. While I'm sure he'd love to help out his GM son Larry (on the last year of his contract), Del has a younger 6-foot-4 son, Nik, a rising high-school senior who has legit Division I aspirations. Relocating now is bad timing, especially since Del's revered services are in demand in Dallas, where he draws the league's fattest (roughly $1M per year) pay. Considering how highly regarded Harris is, you'd think he'd be a natural for at least one of the many openings.
Wilkins could coach Sonics?
Ben Maller's Sports Rumors & Notes —
... Why won't I be the least surprised if Lenny Wilkens assumes the Sonics coaching duties for a season while owner Clay Bennett settles on a site nearby Seattle or in another state?
Artest may land with Nuggets?
Ben Maller's Sports Rumors & Notes —
... Those in the know disclose the Kings and Nuggets have had serious dialogue regarding Ron Artest. Clearly, Kenyon Martin would have to be included in any such exchange package.
Vescey: Denver Wants Ron-Ron
Sactown Royalty —
... Peter Vescey is reporting that Denver and Sacramento have had 'serious dialogue' about a deal to send Ron Artest to the Nuggets. Vescey also says Kenyon Martin would have to be a part of the deal.
Turning the Nuggets into Contenders.
NBA DAILYTAKE —
... Excerpt from NY POST:
Wednesday Hits
Warrior Sports News —
... So is Denver the new rehab center for the NBA? J.R. Smith. Allen Iverson. Ron Artest? Now, as juicy a rumor as this is, it is also lunacy as Sacramento, while desperate to cut Artest (personality in picture) out of their team like the cancer he is, are not going to take broken down Kenyon Martin and his sick contract in exchange. Now, if the Nuggets can make this deal, they shouldn't be criticized for premature "excitement" over being able to pull off such a heist. Not so much talking about talent for talent but a healthy Artest is much easier to ship elsewhere than a lemon of a body like Martin. Only if Denver were to keep Artest would this be a stupid, arrogant, chemistry-wrecking move. That said, don't see it happening.
