Bucks’ Brogdon (foot) listed as out for Friday

James Harden and the LA Clippers have been one of the biggest surprises of the early season. The Clippers are 14-10 and in the top-six in the Western Conference. Harden has helped drive that good start, despite LA being without some of their best players.

One key to that good start for Harden has been getting more sleep. Harden has reportedly committed to getting more sleep at night. While he’s still going and having a good time, those long nights are no longer stretching into early mornings for Harden.

The veteran star has also formed a bond with Clippers assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy. Harden has also encouraged his teammates to get in the gym to work with him more.

The Milwaukee Bucks have a critical decision to make with their next head coach after firing Mike Budenholzer and may take their time with the process to see if a candidate under contract with another team becomes available.

Associate head coach Charles Lee is a probable candidate, while Frank Vogel and Nick Nurse are also potential candidates for the job.

“Outside of the team, I think you look not just at coaches who are available in the marketplace, but Milwaukee is in a position where maybe they can wait out some coaches who are technically not available,” said Adrian Wojnarowski on NBA Countdown on Thursday. “Still under contract with other teams. See how these playoffs play out. Is there a coach or two who either becomes free with the team they’re at, or if there is a conversation to be had with a team about a potential coach.”

While no head coaches were specifically mentioned by Wojnarowski in his report, Doc Rivers and Ty Lue are two logical fits considering their current situations and status as championship winning coaches.

The Bucks remain an attractive job given the presence of Giannis Antetokounmpo.