Zach Kleiman, who is also Memphis' general manager, recently signed an extension with the Grizzlies back in 2021.
The last time the Lakers went looking for a head coach, they only offered Lue and Frank Vogel three-year deals.
Smith called the Sixers pathetic and called them out for their lack of effort in a game of such high magnitude.
Smith turned to his co-panellist Tim Legler and said that when it comes to who is the best player in the West between Luka Doncic and Ja Morant, the latter takes the plaudits.
Nikola Jokic has won the 2021-22 NBA MVP award, taking the league's top individual honor for the second consecutive year.
Harden got back to his best and what was great to see was his step-back 3’s that made him a feared shooter in Houston. Harden scored 31 points and had 7 rebounds and 9 assists.
Smith also said that if Embiid was available, then he would have made a profound difference in the series.
Suns coach Monty Williams was waxing lyrical about Paul and said it was difficult to rank his achievements as a scorer, leader and game manager.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points and had nine rebounds as the Bucks dismantled the Bulls in a comprehensive display.
Phoenix led by as many as 17 during the second quarter before settling for a 59-46 advantage. Paul had 16 points before the break while Ayton added 13.