Pelicans executive says no rush for Davis deal

New Orleans basketball operations chief David Griffin said the timing of next week’s NBA draft won’t necessarily raise urgency to deal away disgruntled six-time Allstar Anthony Davis.

“That’s not something there’s a shot clock on,” Griffin said.

The Pelicans have the first overall pick in the June 20 draft, when they are expected to select consensus top prospect Zion Williamson of Duke. The Pelicans could acquire additional high draft picks by dealing Davis by draft night, but also could choose to wait and trade Davis for established NBA talent.

When Griffin was hired in

April, he expressed interest in persuading Davis to reconsider his trade request. But Davis has yet to indicate a change of heart, raising prospects for a blockbuster deal that could involve multiple teams.

Grizzlies: Milwaukee assistant Taylor Jenkins, 34, was hired as Memphis’ coach. He was Mike Budenholzer’s assistant in Milwaukee this season and in Atlanta for five seasons. The Grizzlies went 33-49 last season and missed the playoffs for a second straight year.

Thunder: All-star forward Paul George had a procedure to repair a small labrum tear in his left shoulder after having surgery to repair a partially torn tendon in his right shoulder about a month ago. The team hasn’t set a timetable for his recovery. Molina was activated from the 10-day injured list after missing 11 games with a strained right thumb tendon.

Mariners: Second baseman

Dee Gordon was reinstated from the injured list after a 19-game absence because of a bruised right wrist.