Prior to the draft lottery, a report indicated that the Rockets were interested in trading their 2024 first-rounder for future draft assets. That’s still a possibility, but after moving up from No. 9 to No. 3 on lottery day, Houston has a more valuable asset on its hands and will consider all potential paths with that pick, writes Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Team and league … [Read more...] about Rockets Rumors: No. 3 Pick, Mitchell, Tate, Green, Landale, Beasley
Nets To Add Griffin, Dulkys As Assistants
The Nets are adding Connor Griffin and Deividas Dulkys as assistants on Jordi Fernandez’s staff, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports (Twitter link). Griffin has been on the Nuggets’ staff, where he was originally hired as an assistant video coordinator in September 2021. Dulkys has served as a player development coach with the Kings since the summer of 2022. Additionally, the … [Read more...] about Nets To Add Griffin, Dulkys As Assistants
Pacific Notes: LeBron, Lakers, Jackson-Davis, Beal
The idea that LeBron James will be a driving force in choosing the Lakers‘ next head coach is inaccurate, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who said during an appearance on FanDuel’s Run it Back show on Monday that the star forward has had no involvement in the process so far (Twitter video link). “I’m told LeBron James is not involved in the Lakers’ head coaching … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: LeBron, Lakers, Jackson-Davis, Beal
And-Ones: Nunn, Hield, Harris, Westbrook, Wagner, Brazil Roster
Former NBA guard Kendrick Nunn signed a two-year contract extension with Panathinaikos in Greece earlier this month, but he’s not ruling out an NBA return, he told Vangelis Papadimitriou of Eurohoops.net. The contract includes NBA out clauses, under specific conditions. “I’ll be honored to go back. You never know,” he said. In the meantime, he hopes to bring multiple EuroLeague … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Nunn, Hield, Harris, Westbrook, Wagner, Brazil Roster
Lakers Rumors: Mitchell, Redick, LeBron, Reaves, Bronny
As the Lakers weigh their offseason options, one path they will seriously consider is packaging players and draft picks to attempt to acquire a third star to play alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Within the last year, star guards like Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, and Zach LaVine have been mentioned as possible targets for Los Angeles, but Jovan Buha of The Athletic … [Read more...] about Lakers Rumors: Mitchell, Redick, LeBron, Reaves, Bronny