The Raptors are among the teams who “highly value” Duke center Khaman Maluach ahead of this month’s NBA Draft, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, it remains to be seen if the 7’2″ big man will be available at No. 9, which is the lottery pick Toronto currently controls. If Maluach — who is ranked No. 6 on ESPN’s big board — is unavailable, … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Raptors, Maluach, Barrett, Suns, Triano
Windhorst: Cavs Listening To Offers For Darius Garland
Appearing on 850 ESPN Cleveland (Twitter video link), ESPN insider Brian Windhorst said the Cavaliers are listening to trade offers for point guard Darius Garland and are “open-minded” about the possibility of moving him if it improves their roster. “The interesting thing about the Cavs is a year ago, there was some belief that Darius Garland may want to get traded,” Windhorst … [Read more...] about Windhorst: Cavs Listening To Offers For Darius Garland
Latest On Knicks’ Coaching Job
While numerous rival NBA executives believed that the Knicks had a replacement lined up before firing Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, that’s not the case, Marc Stein reports in his latest Substack article. The Knicks have fostered the notion that this decision was made by team president Leon Rose but many of the same executives are skeptical of that story, Stein says, considering … [Read more...] about Latest On Knicks’ Coaching Job
Latest On Knicks’ Coaching Job
While numerous rival NBA executives believed that the Knicks had a replacement lined up before firing Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, that’s not the case, Marc Stein reports in his latest Substack article. The Knicks have fostered the notion that this decision was made by team president Leon Rose but many of the same executives are skeptical of that story, Stein says, considering … [Read more...] about Latest On Knicks’ Coaching Job
Suns To Hire Cavs Assistant Jordan Ott As Head Coach
The Suns are hiring Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as their new head coach, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Ott has been an NBA assistant since 2013. Ott becomes the team’s fourth head coach in four seasons. Suns owner Mat Ishbia fired Monty Williams after the 2022/23 season, shortly after taking control of the franchise. NBA veteran head coaches Frank Vogel and Mike … [Read more...] about Suns To Hire Cavs Assistant Jordan Ott As Head Coach