Discussing the Cavaliers‘ head coaching search this week on an episode of the No Cap Room podcast (YouTube link), Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports described Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as the candidate who “seems to be the leader in the clubhouse right now.” Atkinson has also been linked to another coaching search this spring, according to Fischer. “Kenny Atkinson was … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Atkinson, Cavs, Wizards, Wagner, Hawks, More
Kings, Mike Brown Table Extension Talks
The Kings and Mike Brown have had discussions about a possible contract extension for the head coach, but there’s a “gulf” between the two sides, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that Brown and the Kings have decided to table those extension discussions. Brown received a four-year contract when he was hired by Sacramento during the 2022 … [Read more...] about Kings, Mike Brown Table Extension Talks
Stein’s Latest: Hawks, Paul, Spurs, Lakers, Cavs, Keefe
The Hawks won the draft lottery a couple weeks ago, jumping all the way up from No. 10 in the pre-lottery order to No. 1. Atlanta is “increasingly expected” to select either Alexandre Sarr or Zaccharie Risacher with the top overall pick, according to veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein (Substack link). Both French prospects turned 19 years old last month, but they took different … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Hawks, Paul, Spurs, Lakers, Cavs, Keefe
And-Ones: TNT Sports, Trades, Santa Cruz, Award Votes
With TNT Sports seemingly on the verge of losing its NBA broadcast rights to NBC during the current round of media rights negotiations, it’s possible the 2024/25 season will be the last one that features TNT’s iconic Inside the NBA studio show, featuring Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal. Appearing on The Dan Patrick Show (Twitter video link), … [Read more...] about And-Ones: TNT Sports, Trades, Santa Cruz, Award Votes
Draft Notes: Omier, Roach, Shulga, Diarra, Warrick, More
After spending their senior years at Miami and Duke, respectively, forward Norchad Omier and guard Jeremy Roach entered the 2024 NBA draft pool this spring. However, as Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports tweets, both Omier and Roach have opted to withdraw from the draft and take advantage of their extra year of NCAA eligibility by playing at Baylor as “super-seniors” in … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Omier, Roach, Shulga, Diarra, Warrick, More