To say that Jerry West played a pivotal role in building the Golden State Warriors dynasty would be a complete understatement. COVID-19 infections in California are racing upward at a level not seen since the summer and health officials are warning dire action must be taken. They have interviewed three West Coast players. In his six decades in the NBA, the 79-year-old West has never been especially conventional. Super-spreading wedding party demonstrates COVID-19 risk posed by holiday gatherings. California faces winter of misery as coronavirus spreading like ‘fire’. Clippers might be positioning for a point guard in NBA draft. The Jerry West drafting era has arrived for the Clippers, This giant alligator wants to be the next Tiger Woods, NBA mock draft 2020: Our writers make picks for their favorite teams. For the Warriors, this is a loss. But they, alongside every other fanbase with a stake in Leonard’s future, will have to continue holding their breath. Reporting from Chicago — Hall of Famer and longtime NBA executive Jerry West has agreed to return to the Clippers next season to continue in his advisory role … He retired as a player when the Lakers had already made him the highest-paid player in the NBA. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The Clippers, organizationally, should end up better for it. Secret Base Reviews: Still Using an iPhone 6, Stickin’ it to Corporate America vs. Having a Good Phone. Clippers special consultant Jerry West has agreed to a new contract to stay with the franchise, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Entering the ninth month of COVID-19 restrictions, Chris Giron continues to prepare for the day when he and his teammates can play football again. General manager Michael Winger was courted by Minnesota to become its president of basketball operations in April but ultimately declined to interview. Can you have Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic? After General Manager Michael Winger declined to interview for a promotion in Minnesota and Assistant GM Trent Redden pulled out of the running for a promotion in New Orleans last month, Hall of Famer Jerry West has agreed to return to the Clippers next season in his role as a consultant to the team’s front office, according to a league source who Tuesday confirmed multiple media reports. The Clippers might use one of their best resources, cash, to move up in the draft and acquire a point guard. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. West was known to have been a big proponent of keeping Klay Thompson and not trading him for Kevin Love. When he arrived at the behest of a then new ownership group, he brought an air of credibility to what had been a long-woeful organization. However, he will be a huge asset for a front office that has made some questionable decisions in the past. Even if Milos Teodosic opts out of his player option and leaves in free agency, Williams was extended during the season, Austin Rivers just opted into his player option, Patrick Beverley and Juwan Evans are still on the books and Avery Bradley’s free agency looms. “I’ve always said I’m really proud of my time with the Lakers,” West said. They doubled down and drafted him at No. The Clippers must decide whether they want to re-sign those two, and keep intact the “big three” that includes center DeAndre Jordan, or if they want to go a different direction. Veteran NBA executive Jerry West will continue his role as an executive board member with the LA Clippers for at least one more season, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday. Five things to watch in the NBA before the 2020-21 season: From the Lakers to the Clippers, from free agency to the draft and coronavirus protocols. Speaking of which, the Clippers are now loaded at the guard position. Do they re-sign Blake Griffin at the max? He was a respected voice in a Golden State front office that encourages debate and different viewpoints. Doc Rivers has made his moves, and the Clippers have been a top five-to-seven NBA team for a few years, but due to injuries and bad matchups they have never gotten out of the second round of the playoffs.