The Houston Rockets will interview Lakers’ assistant coach Chuck Persons. Persons served as an assistant coach for Phil Jackson and may do the same for Kevin McHale in Houston.
Rockets to interview in Persons: ESPN Los Angeles
The Latest on the Lakers
Ron Artest is trying to start his own reality T.V. show in order to spread awareness about mental health. [Sporting News]
The Los Angeles Lakers have added Ettore Messina to their coaching staff. [ESPN Los Angeles]
The Latest on the NBA
Brendan Haywood of the Dallas Mavericks is questionable for Game 4 on Tuesday. [ESPN Dallas]
The Miami Heat escaped last night with a 88-86 victory to take a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals. [ESPN.com NBA]
The Minnesota Timberwolves may trade forward Michael Beasley. [Sporting News]
2011 NBA Finals
Miami Heat-88 Dallas Mavericks-86-F (Miami leads series 2-1)