Kevin Durant said in February that he was “blindsided” when he learned that the Suns were discussing potential trades involving him without his knowledge, and sources tell ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst that there was some disagreement within the organization about how those talks were handled. According to ESPN’s duo, that situation is one reason why Suns owner Mat … [Read more...] about Bontemps/Windhorst’s Latest: Durant, Clippers, Knicks, Jerome
Trade Rumors: Giannis, Durant, Spurs, Garland
The trade market for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to be nonexistent, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on Tuesday during an appearance on Get Up (YouTube link). As Windhorst explained, despite rampant speculation about the possibility of the two-time MVP being traded this offseason, there has still been no indication that either Antetokounmpo or the Bucks are preparing … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Giannis, Durant, Spurs, Garland
Hawks, Bulls Deny Knicks’ Requests To Talk With Coaches
7:50pm: The Bulls also denied a request from the Knicks to talk to head coach Billy Donovan, according to K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network (Twitter video link). 6:01pm: The Knicks are now 0-for-4 in their attempts to interview head coaches currently under contract with other teams, as Shams Charania of ESPN reports that the Hawks “firmly denied” their request to speak … [Read more...] about Hawks, Bulls Deny Knicks’ Requests To Talk With Coaches
Coaching Notes: Blazers, Herscu, Suns, Carroll, Silas, Fizdale, Tibaldi
The Rip City Remix – Portland’s G League affiliate – has announced that Jonah Herscu will be the team’s new head coach for the 2025/26 season, confirming the news in a press release after it was first reported by Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report (Twitter link). Herscu has spent the past three season as an assistant for the Trail Blazers on Chauncey Billups‘ staff and coached … [Read more...] about Coaching Notes: Blazers, Herscu, Suns, Carroll, Silas, Fizdale, Tibaldi
Garland’s Injury Could Place Pressure On Cavs To Re-Sign Jerome
Darius Garland‘s toe surgery could put more pressure on the Cavaliers to re-sign back-up point guard Ty Jerome despite the high penalty they’d have to pay in luxury taxes, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Garland is likely to miss preseason and some regular-season games as he rehabs from the toe surgery he underwent on Monday. Jerome, who served as Cleveland’s backup … [Read more...] about Garland’s Injury Could Place Pressure On Cavs To Re-Sign Jerome