"The consistent word in coaching circles is that the Clippers want to go "big" with their forthcoming coaching hire after what insiders continue to describe as the inevitable dismissal of Vinny Del Negro in the wake of L.A.'s first-round exit. ESPN.com reported in April that Stan Van Gundy is near or at the top of that list. Coaching sources say the former Orlando coach, furthermore, has zero interest in the Milwaukee job and will only return to the bench next season if he gets a suitable offer from a contending team and/or a team he likes that's based in a warm-weather city. Co-sign completely with the list of candidates introduced by Hall of Fame writer Mark Heisler on HoopsHype.com in the event that the Clips' interest in Van Gundy doesn't morph into something serious: The unemployed duo of Alvin Gentry and Byron Scott and Warriors assistant Mike Malone. Chris Paul is fond of all three."

by Jason Quint Scouts are high on a number of international prospects and predict between 15 and 25 will be selected. Where they’ll go is up in the air since they haven’t had their individual workouts, but I’ve provided my best guesses below.

Randolph should have at least taken Griffin to dinner before

No slight to Smith, but even without my homer glasses on Jamal was better. Way less minutes to do pretty much the same stats.

Original photo of Caron Butler and a fan, taken recently in Beverly Hills. The fan noted what a nice guy Butler was.

Im hoping once he retires, he decides to try his coaching chops with us.

Interesting...