LaMelo Ball confirms he spoke with the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft — Lonzo Wire

LaMelo Ball has remained largely exclusive with his time and availability ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft, including talking with only two teams.

LaMelo Ball confirms he spoke with the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft — Lonzo Wire

Report: Jeff Van Gundy, John Lucas, Stephen Silas three finalists to be Houston coach — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

The Rockets are consulting players on this, which could favor popular assistant John Lucas.

Report: Jeff Van Gundy, John Lucas, Stephen Silas three finalists to be Houston coach — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Watch: Klay Thompson buries transition 3-pointers in latest offseason workout — Warriors Wire

In his latest offseason workout, Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson was spotted hitting a transition 3-pointer off the dribble.

Watch: Klay Thompson buries transition 3-pointers in latest offseason workout — Warriors Wire

Jayson Tatum was challenged by Michelle Obama to form a ‘voting squad’ — Celtics Wire

Boston Celtics All-NBA swingman Jayson Tatum was challenged by former First Lady Michelle Obama to form his own #VotingSquad .

Jayson Tatum was challenged by Michelle Obama to form a ‘voting squad’ — Celtics Wire

Pelicans Coaching Search: Would Stan Van Gundy bring a modern mentality to New Orleans? — Lonzo Wire

The Pelicans’ search for a new head coach has led them to Stan Van Gundy, a modern coach that was before his time in Orlando.

Pelicans Coaching Search: Would Stan Van Gundy bring a modern mentality to New Orleans? — Lonzo Wire

Tyrese Haliburton could be an immediate help to the Warriors at No. 2 — East Bay Times

Before each season, Iowa State men’s basketball coach Steve Prohm meets with each player in his office to discuss their role. Though most college athletes with a dream of being an NBA lottery pick have to be convinced to shoot less, Prohm’s meeting with Tyrese Haliburton was the opposite. After losing his top three scorers from…

Tyrese Haliburton could be an immediate help to the Warriors at No. 2 — East Bay Times

Once again, NBA, players’ union agree to extend deadline to terminate CBA — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

“Everything we’re doing is outside of the collective bargaining agreement,” Adam Silver said.

Once again, NBA, players’ union agree to extend deadline to terminate CBA — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

No NBA champion worked longer or harder, but Lakers celebrated title without fans in the bubble — Daily News

Editor’s note: This is the introduction to the Southern California News Group’s commemorative book on the Lakers’ 2020 championship, “Legacy: The Los Angeles Lakers’ unforgettable run to the 2020 NBA title.” Before satellites and television, there were just the seats and the people in them. There was the hardwood and the lines and the hoops,…

No NBA champion worked longer or harder, but Lakers celebrated title without fans in the bubble — Daily News

Clippers find their new coach: Tyronn Lue — Daily Bulletin

After a couple of weeks of consideration, the Clippers on Thursday closed the deal with former assistant Tyronn Lue to replace his former boss Doc Rivers as the team’s head coach, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and confirmed by a league source. Lue’s coaching staff reportedly will include five-time All-Star Chauncy Billups and former…

Clippers find their new coach: Tyronn Lue — Daily Bulletin

Report: Warriors might be among teams interested in Dwight Howard — East Bay Times

The Golden State Warriors could have interest in Dwight Howard should be become available in free agency, a report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania suggests. That’s only if he becomes available. According to Charania, Howard and the Los Angeles Lakers have a mutual interest in a new contract. The 6-foot-10 Howard, who will turn 35…

Report: Warriors might be among teams interested in Dwight Howard — East Bay Times