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Sixers’ Doc Rivers sounds off on Nets, Draymond Green, James Harden, NBA

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers goes on a lengthy rant addressing the Brooklyn Nets, the Draymond Green suspension, and James Harden.

NEW YORK — As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to attempt to close out the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday afternoon in their first-round series, the status of Joel Embiid has come to the forefront.

Embiid was called for a flagrant one foul after appearing to kick Nets big man Nic Claxton as Claxton stood over him early in Philadelphia’s Game 3 win on Thursday. Considering Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected and then suspended for stomping Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis in their first-round series, it seemed the precedent was set for Embiid to be tossed.

Instead, Embiid stayed in the game. James Harden was then ejected for what appeared to be a very questionable flagrant two foul late in the third quarter. After the game, Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Embiid should have been kicked out of Game 3.

On Friday, before a team film session at their team hotel, coach Doc Rivers was asked if he is worried about Embiid’s status for Game 4. He answered by sounding off on the Green suspension, NBA Executive VP Joe Dumars’ ruling on Green, the Nets, and what happened with Embiid and Harden:

Editor’s note: The following was one long answer from Rivers broken up for more clarity.

Detroit clinched postseason berths …

Detroit clinched postseason berths three times in that five-year run in teal and maroon, notably worn by Grant Hill, Jerry Stackhouse, Joe Dumars and Ben Wallace. “I think it’s great that people remember some things that we did in that era,” said Stackhouse, whom the Pistons acquired in a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers in 1997. “It wasn’t the glory days. It wasn’t the Bad Boys. It wasn’t the ’04 championship team, but in between that, you had Grant Hill, you had myself, you had Lindsey Hunter and Allan Houston. Terry Mills. You had guys that contributed to taking some ingredients from those Bad Boys.”

Jerry Stackhouse: “I was able to be in …

Jerry Stackhouse: “I was able to be in the locker room with Rick Mahorn and Joe Dumars. Those guys were men. They taught you how to be a professional. Nothing against Philadelphia, but I was with a lot of young guys. When I got here, that was my first sense that I was around some pros, guys that knew how to go about their business. I learned from them and I was able to share that with other young guys that came through the organization. I think some of those ingredients kind of carried through and we were kind of the bridge between those two eras.”

Why were you interested in the NBA …

Why were you interested in the NBA executive vice president job? Joe Dumars: The first conversations I had with [NBA deputy commissioner] Mark Tatum and [NBA commissioner] Adam Silver was about the impact that you can have on the game. And that was the whole conversation we had about, you’ve had an impact on the game from a player standpoint, from a front-office executive standpoint. This is the other place that you can truly have an impact on the game. And so, for me, as I thought about it over the three- or four-month period of time that we talked about this, the further along I went, the clearer it became to me this is an excellent, excellent, perfect scenario for me. And once I made my mind up that, yes, yes, I can do this and I will, and let Adam know and let Mark know, there was no turning back for me at that point. So, I’ve embraced it full force.

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Joe Dumars wanted more control over Kings front office

Joe Dumars’ contract was expiring, and I’m told he wanted more direct control over the front office if he was going to return. In Dumars’ desired structure, Monte McNair would have reported to him rather than Ranadivé. Ranadivé didn’t share an …

Joe Dumars’ contract was expiring, and I’m told he wanted more direct control over the front office if he was going to return. In Dumars’ desired structure, Monte McNair would have reported to him rather than Ranadivé. Ranadivé didn’t share an interest in that sort of setup, and now Dumars has opted for this prominent role with the league. Considering the bizarre way the Kings’ GM search unfolded nearly two years ago, when Dumars showed strong signs of wanting the job he would later play a pivotal part in filling, none of this should come as a surprise. A source with knowledge of the situation said it does not appear Dumars’ role will be filled.

Source: Sam Amick @ The Athletic

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Sam Amick @sam_amick
The latest on the Kings coaching search, intel on Joe Dumars’ mysterious exit and the reality that – with the final Steve Clifford, Mark Jackson and Mike Brown interviews underway – defense is the clear priority here, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/3289972/2022/0… – 5:30 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons icon Joe Dumars joins NBA as head of basketball operations: bit.ly/3MFi3qW – 1:49 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Hall of Famer Joe Dumars leaves Sacramento Kings to take high-ranking job in NBA office
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 1:41 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Joe Dumars named Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations sportando.basketball/en/joe-dumars-… – 1:38 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Joe Dumars leaves Kings for new post with NBA: pic.twitter.com/9VzYCM0Vrc – 1:07 PM

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
The NBA announced today that Joe Dumars has been appointed Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. – 1:07 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Joe Dumars hired as NBA executive vice president, head of basketball operations. Doesn’t start until next week, so can’t come in and do anything about downgrading Draymond Green’s flagrant foul. – 1:07 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Joe Dumars, a Hall of Fame player, distinguished team executive and NBA champion with more than 30 years of experience in the league, has been appointed NBA Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. – 1:06 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
Joe Dumars has been named EVP and head of basketball ops for the NBA. pic.twitter.com/tzbYyp5V4x – 1:06 PM

Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
NBA just announced that they have appointed Joe Dumars as Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. – 1:05 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The NBA has appointed Hall of Famer Joe Dumars as Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations, per release. – 1:05 PM

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Today, the Sacramento Kings announced plans to unveil a refurbished court, in partnership with Kaiser Permanente, at Sacramento Central YMCA. This project is part of the NBA’s initiative to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the league by creating more than 50 new live, learn or play centers. The Sacramento Kings and Kaiser Permanente will celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the YMCA on Saturday, April 30.  “As we reflect on 75 years of the NBA, we celebrate the game’s positive impact on communities and its ability to bring people together,” said Sacramento Kings President of Business Operations John Rinehart. “We are thrilled to continue to partner with Kaiser Permanente to prioritize wellness and enhance Sacramento Central YMCA’s resources for our community.” -via NBA.com / April 26, 2022
Sean Cunningham: Monte McNair is restructuring the Sacramento Kings basketball ops department. Asst. GM Ken Catanella will not be back, sources tell me. His contract was coming to an end & will not be renewed after 6 seasons with the team. He is a valuable resource with a ton of experience -via Twitter @SeanCunningham / April 12, 2022

In the wake of the Kings narrowing …

In the wake of the Kings narrowing their list of coaching candidates down to three finalists — Steve Clifford, Mark Jackson and Mike Brown — sources say they’ve begun the second and final round of interviews in Sacramento. The first round took place via Zoom, and general manager Monte McNair, assistant general manager Wes Wilcox and (now-departed) chief strategy officer Joe Dumars took part without Ranadivé’s involvement. As our Shams Charania reported Monday morning, Dumars — whom the Kings hired in June 2019 — has accepted a role as the league’s executive vice president, head of basketball operations.

The final round of Kings interviews, …

The final round of Kings interviews, which now includes Ranadivé, is in person in Sacramento. Clifford, the former Charlotte and Orlando coach who spent last season as a Brooklyn Nets consultant, interviewed Sunday and continued his visit Monday. Jackson, the former Golden State coach who spent the past eight years as an ESPN analyst and who was with the Warriors during Ranadivé’s time there as a minority owner, is up next. Brown, the Warriors associate head coach whose team is in Memphis for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday, is expected to present his vision for this team that went 30-52 last season later this week.