I blogged yesterday after the locker room cleanout, but we must have had some computer gltiches because when I went on this morning it was not posted. So what I had said in that posting was that I will continue to blog even in the offseason. I am taking some time next Wednesday to shed the manacles of this season, and I will be out of commission during that period, but when I get back I will be blogging regularly, whether it is the draft or free agency or new hires, whatever the case.

Speaking of new hires, Bob Hill remains the coach for now, though I fully expect that to change by the middle of next week. My understanding is Clay is coming into town early next week and something will be done. Now, if they make a move this weekend and then let Clay do a separate news conference, I am not sure. But I can't see this thing moving past the middle of next week. Clay has been late on just about everything he has said since taking over ownership, which to me seems funny because aren't those boys from Oklahoma known as the Sooners, not the Laters? Perhaps he didn't get the memo.

If they do start a new search, my first choice for coach would be Rick Adelman. I am writing a column on that for Sunday's paper but basically my thinking is that if you are going to keep this roster intact, why even pretend that it is going to play defense? Go out and get the best -- or at least one of the best -- offensive minds in the game and play to the strengths of Ray and Rashard. Adelman was 8-for-8 in getting to the playoffs in Sacramento, and I don' think there was any prettier system run. Iavaroni is my second choice, but he is unproven and is a gamble to a degree -- and in the back of my mind I have to wonder how Iavaroni's relationship with Wally affects ownership's decision on him since the new owners clearly were not fond of the way Wally departed.

I also wonder if Jerry West is available. Would the team make that type of commitment, and what would Lenny's role be if they went after West? Lenny plays the X factor in all this because if he wants significant say in all things basketball, that is going to restrict who you can bring in as GMs or player personnel guys. It's putting a lot of faith in Lenny, I hope he is up to it.