Smith The Lakers made it a point to get word to me this morning that Jason Kidd is not an option to coach the Lakers.

Kenny Smith on Draymond Green There is no more apologizing At 22 23 24 years old you can keep apologizing But at this stage of his career and a champion we should be out of the apology stages of his career He keeps crossing the line

Mildly Interesting Both Kyle Lowry &amp Allen Crabbe become their respective franchises all-time 3 point leaders in the same game in the same 2 minute span (of game time)

Stein The Mavericks say they will unveil their planned statue for Dirk Nowitzki outside the American Airlines Center on the morning before their Christmas Day home game against the Lakers

Cam Whitmore rolls a bowling ball pass through the Lakers transition defense as Lakers GM Rob Pelinka is left shaking his head