Mark Warkentian (Nuggets Exec VP) interested in Clippers

[mkwest]

The clock is ticking -- less than three days until the NBA draft -- and a big name is reportedly interested in the Clippers.

But it has nothing to do with on-court talent.

Nuggets Executive Vice President Mark Warkentien, according to the Denver Post, has asked his organization for permission to speak to Portland, the Clippers and Phoenix about front-office jobs. The report cites "multiple NBA sources."

True, the Suns do have openings now in the front office. Plenty of them.

And Portland, well, is Portland. You don't have to say much else.

Which brings us to the Clippers. Two thoughts: Highly regarded Neil Olshey was elevated to the position of general manager when Mike Dunleavy was dismissed in early March and deserves a shot of more than 20 minutes behind the desk.

And, secondly, always thought that the usual mode of operation is teams requesting the permission, not the other way around.

Just wondering when the NBA turned into a Sadie Hawkins dance?

Lisa Dillman, The Fabulous Forum

[mkwest]

A few months ago there was talk that Warkentien was on his way out of Denver and would likely head to Portland. Olshey had just replaced Dunleavy, but was rumored to be headed to Denver due to his relationship with Stan Kroenke. Kroenke is in the process of attempting to buy the Rams and transferring ownership of the Nuggets. Pritchard is likely on his way out of Portland, so that gives Warkentien an opportunity.

[ClipperDomination]

Kevin Pritchard was just fired. If the Clippers don't go after him, they're even a dumber organization than I previously thought...

[mkwest]

If we don't I'm sure someone else will. We need legitimate people in the FO. It's been a circus for the longest. If we don't have trust in who's running the team, these free-agents can't be expected to put much faith in them either.