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• Lakers Hire Tony Bennett As Draft Advisor
Tony Bennett has been hired by the Los Angeles Lakers as a NBA Draft advisor to Rob Pelinka.
"We're thrilled and honored to welcome Tony as an advisor to the Lakers basketball operations department," Pelinka said. "As we refine and build out our NBA draft and scouting processes, we could think of no better basketball mind than Tony Bennett to have as a resource. Tony's track record of forming cul...2026
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• NBA Informs GMs League Planning Rule Overhaul To Combat Tanking
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver informed all 30 general managers Thursday that the league intends to implement anti-tanking rule changes before next season, according to ESPN sources. Silver was described as "forceful" in conveying his determination to resolve the issue.
The announcement came during a GM meeting where Silver, league executives and team decision-makers aligned on protecting competitiv...2026
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• Duke Names Jayson Tatum College Basketball's First Chief Basketball Officer
Duke announced Tuesday it has named Jayson Tatum as the program's first chief basketball officer, making him college basketball's first player to hold such a position. Tatum will serve as a special advisor to head coach Jon Scheyer on player development and roster construction.
Tatum will volunteer his time to meet with Duke players on career advice and personal branding. He will also conduct regu...2025
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• Jon Scheyer, Duke Sign Extension Through 2030-31
Jon Scheyer has signed a contract extension to remain as head coach of Duke through the 2030-31 season. The new deal adds two seasons on his contract that was previously through the 2028-29 season. Scheyer previously signed a contract extension in 2023.
"Jon's remarkable impact over his first three seasons has positioned Duke Basketball for sustained excellence, and we are proud to ensure his lead...2025
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• 2025 NBA Draft: Cooper Flagg, Jayson Tatum share similar skills with one major difference, Coach K says
Mike Krzyzewski never coached the NBA Draft's top prospect, but knows what elite talent looks like...2025
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• Duke’s Kon Knueppel has declared for the 2025 NBA draft in June
Mike Krzyzewski built Duke into a national powerhouse during his coaching tenure with the Blue Devils. Since he’s retired, John Scheyer has continued to get star talent for Duke. Cooper Flagg was the National Player of the Year in 2024-25. He had a spectacular freshman season for the Blue Devils. His teammate Kon Knueppel was […]
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• Mike Krzyzewski Advising Lakers On Head Coaching Search
Mike Krzyzewski has been an unofficial resource for the Los Angeles Lakers during their head coaching search, sources tell The Athletic.
Krzyzewski nearly joined the Lakers as head coach in 2004 on a five-year, $40 million contract.
J.J. Redick, who played at Duke under Krzyzewski, is one of the candidates being considered by the Lakers....2024
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• Mike Krzyzewski Lands New Job As Special Advisor to NBA Operations
Former Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski has been appointed as the NBA’s special adviser to basketball operations. In his new consulting role, Krzyzewski will offer advice to team executives and front offices across the league, as well as leaders serving in other capacities within the NBA....2023
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• NBA Hires Mike Krzyzewski As Special Adviser To Basketball Operations
The NBA announced that Mike Krzyzewski has been appointed Special Adviser to Basketball Operations.
In his new role, Krzyzewski will provide counsel to the league office, NBA team executives and other leaders across the league on a host of issues related to the game. He will begin in this consulting capacity by attending a meeting of NBA general managers next week in Chicago.
"We are honored...2023
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• Duke Blue Devils star Paolo Banchero charged with aiding, abetting DWI
Two members of the Duke Blue Devils basketball team were arrested on Sunday. One is Michael Savarino, the grandson of legendary Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski. The other is Paolo Banchero, the projected number one overall pick for the upcoming NBA draft. The two Duke stars were arrested in Orange Country in the wee hours […]
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