Grizzlies center Steven Adams has slowly progressed during his recovery from a sprained right knee, which is why he’s likely to sit out the postseason, coach Taylor Jenkins told Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
“We thought we were making headway with the process and all that, but each evaluation we had with the doctors kind of revealed it’s not progressing like we need it to. … No setbacks, no reinjuries, it was just not progressing to a level,” the Grizzlies’ head coach said. “Obviously some unfortunate news, but that’s why we’re going to try to do everything possible to try to get the best decision possible for him.”
We have more from the Southwest Division:
- Due to Adams’ injury, the Grizzlies wound up signing G League Rookie of the Year Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a standard contract. It wasn’t a given, Cole tweets. Jenkins said the Grizzlies did their “due diligence” on bringing in a free agent big man for the playoffs, but ultimately decided to reward Lofton for how well he’s played and his knowledge of the system.
- Pelicans guard CJ McCollum will undergo right thumb surgery next week, Christian Clark of the New Orleans Times-Picayune tweets. McCollum, who previously revealed the injury and the likelihood of surgery, said it’s been an issue for several months. McCollum also indicated his shoulder has bothered him in recent games and he’ll have it evaluated, Will Guillory of The Athletic adds in another tweet.
- Frank Vogel, the Lakers’ head coach during their championship run in the Orlando bubble in 2020, was interviewed for the Rockets’ head coach position on Wednesday, Kelly Iko of The Athletic tweets. The Rockets are interviewing a number of former head coaches, as well as some prominent assistants, for the job.
- In a separate piece, Iko takes a closer look at whether former Hornets coach James Borrego would be a good fit as the Rockets’ head coach. Iko spoke at length with former Hornets assistant Nick Friedman to get a better feel for Borrego’s coaching style.
I always like Bubble Dude Frank Vogel
If I were Frank Vogel, I would not coach Rockets.
Why?
Both owners and GM are very smart on almost everything except basketball.
Example
NBA draft
Josh Giddey is 2 levels ahead of Jalen Green
Josh Giddey
48%FG, 8 rebounds, 6 assits
Jalen Green
42%FG, 4 rebounds, 3 assists
Houston should go after Nick Nurse or Kenny Atkinson.
I would take Nurse or Ime. No to Mark Jackson, Van Grundy, Kenny Atkinson. But IF Nurse comes available then perhaps gears toward him. Ime could go to Toronto if Nurse stepped away. But nothing to say he is stepping aside yet.
As for Jalen Green if had better coaching he could be up there. I think with work he could get up there more. Who is to say Wem will work for us if we take him in the draft. I like Jabari and Tari and KJ, and Alparen of players. But who will still be a Rocket depends on how quick get a staff together and what players Rockets go after.
Rumors were Jalen Brown from Celtics.
I do agree ownership and even Stone are waning for this team as well. But would Fertitta give them up. Wonder what he would have done if got the Washington Commanders.
Who is Tyler Kenon?
Answer me
McMillan should be Rockets coach. He’ll bring the discipline and the team D. I like Atkinson as well. Nate would be my 1st choice.
Imo best thing for Rockets. Is getting #2 pick. Draft Scoot and trade Porter. Time for this team to grow up.
Borrego would be a good fit in Houston.
He develops players really well and got a raw deal in CLT where the team has collapsed without him. I think he could really help develop the young team. He did some
Good work with 2nd round picks. Not his fault the FO sucked and constantly got in the way with bad signings and lack of direction.