Dave Joerger's deal was reportedly 'improved' by Robert Pera this weekend. (USATSI)
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The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that part of the conditions for Dave Joerger returning to Memphis on Sunday night was an "improvement" in Joerger's contract.
According to NBA sources, Pera improved Joerger's contract and assured him his future remained in Memphis after the Wolves and Grizzlies likely had differing ideas about what compensation, if any, would be due should the Wolves hire a coach still under contract.
via Wolves still searching for coach after Joerger stays with Grizzlies | Star Tribune.
Joerger was beaming Sunday night about how much better his relationship is with Pera after whatever discussion they had. Having his deal improved probably helped with that, whether it was more guaranteed money or a shifting of years. Either way, it would appear Pera put his money where his mouth is, which is important considering how unstable the situation has seemed.
So is this saga really over? Will Joerger remain the coach? Sure ... for now. But until the Grizzlies are able to sustain any semblance of stability over the next even six months, there will be confusion and consternation about the state of affairs in Memphis.
HT: HoopsHype
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Mo Williams created fake feud with Troy Daniels
Remember when Trail Blazers guard Mo Williams got in the face of Rockets rookie Troy Daniels following Game 4 of the Trail Blazers-Rockets series?
It was really strange, because there was no clear reason for Williams to be upset with Daniels.
Daniels was the unlikely hero of Game 3, and he made 4-of-5 3-pointers in Game 4. But he’d had no apparent issues with Williams to that point.
Portland won the series in six games, and it seemed the feud would remain a mystery. But Williams is spilling the beans.
Williams on NBA TV (hat tip: John Canzano of The Oregonian):
My thing was, let me get him some attention. Let me get the reporters in his locker room asking him questions about me that has nothing to do with the game. Now, all his homeboys got to call him – all his friends, his mom, his sister, everybody. ‘What’s going on? Is something wrong with you guys?’ ‘There’s nothing wrong with us.’ The thing is, it’s all a tactic.
That. Is. Genius. I can’t say enough how much I love this tactic.
Now, Williams can add so many layers of reverse psychology. The next time he jaws with an opponent, is he serious or just acting? The other player’s head can spin in circles as he tries to figure it out – which is exactly what Williams wants.
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