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Mike James had an unspectacular NBA tenure, a far cry compared to what he has done and still doing in Europe. A big reason why Mike's basketball career in the United States did not turn out as well as he would've liked was the lack of meaningful communication and feedback from the higher-ups.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 2, 2024

Tony Allen Says Pelicans Are The Worst Organization In The NBA, Calls Alvin Gentry One Of The Worst Coaches

In a recent appearance on "Grind City Media," former Grizzlies star Tony Allen savagely exposed the Pelicans franchise and their former head coach head coach Alvin Gentry.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Bleacher Report / July 3, 2024

Lakers Rumors: Dwane Casey Won't Join JJ Redick's Staff amid Alvin Gentry Buzz

Former Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey will not join JJ Redick's staff with the Los Angeles Lakers. Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported…

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The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2, 2024

Lakers interested in assistant with strong ties to AD

Lakers reportedly interested in assistant with strong ties to Anthony Davis

The Lakers aim to assemble a seasoned staff to support their new head coach, JJ Redick. They are reportedly eyeing a potential assistant with experience working with Anthony Davis.

LeBron James began recruiting efforts as soon as free agency began

Insider reveals why Klay Thompson chose Mavericks over Lakers

DeMar DeRozan should avoid Lakers, target Clippers in free agency

The worst NBA contracts of all time

The '2021-22 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

WNBA News

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / April 11, 2022

Kings part ways with Alvin Gentry as head coach

Sacramento will again find itself going in a different direction during the offseason.

Mike D'Antoni, Terry Stotts among Kings' coaching targets?

Donte DiVincenzo believes Kings are intentionally lowering his free-agent value

Mark Jackson could get another shot as NBA coach?

NBA’s changing dynamics illustrated in statistic released by league

The '2010 NBA Finals rosters' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / December 27, 2021

Kings HC Alvin Gentry blasts 'ridiculous' performance in loss

Kings head coach Alvin Gentry blasts 'ridiculous' performance in loss to Grizzlies

Gentry took over as HC after Luke Walton was fired last month. Sacramento has gone 7-10 since the coaching change and now sits 12th in the Western Conference, well outside of the playoff bubble.

Who has made the most three-pointers for every NBA team?

The 'Leading scorers for every NBA team in 2017-18' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / December 15, 2021

Kings coach Alvin Gentry sidelined with COVID-19

Sacramento Kings interim head coach Alvin Gentry will not be on the court for Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards.

Kings shopping Buddy Hield, Marvin Bagley III; not pursuing Pacers' Sabonis, Turner

The best possible fictional basketball team

The '50 or more points in an NBA game' quiz

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / August 15, 2020

Pelicans decide to fire head coach Alvin Gentry

Pelicans fire head coach Alvin Gentry

The New Orleans Pelicans now are in need of a new head coach.

Pels could pursue Ty Lue, Jason Kidd as head-coaching candidates?

Pelicans VP David Griffin: Firing Gentry was 'difficult on a human level'

Lue looking to have Chauncey Billups as his top assistant?

Top candidates to replace Gentry

More NBA news: Nets to pursue Gregg Popovich for head coaching job?

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / July 8, 2020

Report: Pelicans' Alvin Gentry cleared for NBA restart despite COVID-19 risks

Gentry was required to obtain the green light to travel from a physician because of his age.

Lonzo Ball raves about Zion Williamson’s physical condition entering Orlando

Pelicans sign Sindarius Thornwell to replace a player with COVID-19

Zion Williamson: 'Special' Pelicans ready 'to make a playoff push'

COVID-19 and sports: Latest updates across all leagues

The 'NBA All-Star Game by draft slot' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 7, 2020

Staffs worried about psychological aspects of potential NBA return?

Report: NBA staffs worry about psychological aspects of returning amid pandemic

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban have questioned the NBA returning to play amid the coronavirus pandemic.

CJ McCollum, Mark Cuban question NBA return amid COVID-19 pandemic

Cuban won't open Mavericks' facility due to inability to test players

Only three NBA teams committed to reopening facilities on Friday

Lakers reportedly targeting May 16 to reopen team facility

Most teams not planning on opening facilites despite lifting of restrictions

...even though reopening practice facilities reportedly a 'priority' for NBA

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 7, 2019

Canned goods? NBA coaches already on hot seats

In One-On-One, Yardbarker NBA writers Pat Heery and Sean Keane dish on the Knicks' scowling head coach, the Bulls' front office, the woeful Pelicans and more.

Taking a look at why Jokic, Kings, Bucks, Nets must be shamed

Why Rockets are in big trouble. (Hint: It starts with a 'D.')

Hot takes on dismal Warriors, Kings, Bulls and an early-season MVP

Warriors stink. Why don't they tank?

Players likely to be traded this season

The NBA 2010s All-Decade team