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
Jordan Ott, Johnnie Bryant Finalists For Suns’ Head Coaching Job
11:14 am: While Ott is a finalist for the Suns’ head coaching vacancy, Shams Charania of ESPN confirms, it’s Bryant – not Quinn – who joins him in that final group. According to Charania, the two Cavaliers assistants will meet in person with Ishbia, Gregory, and Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein in Michigan. Bryant, who was hired last offseason as the Cavaliers’ associate head coach, … [Read more...] about Jordan Ott, Johnnie Bryant Finalists For Suns’ Head Coaching Job
Central Notes: Cavs, Omoruyi, Pistons, Holland, Bucks
While it would be a no-brainer for the Cavaliers to re-sign Ty Jerome if their cap situation allowed for it, he may be a luxury the team can’t afford, according to Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron (Substack link). Previewing Cleveland’s major offseason decisions, Gozlan notes that the club likely didn’t expect Jerome to break out to the extent he did in 2024/25 and probably … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Cavs, Omoruyi, Pistons, Holland, Bucks
How Salary Bumps For Cunningham, Mobley Affect Pistons’, Cavs’ Cap Situations
A year ago, four players signed maximum-salary rookie scale extensions that included Rose Rule language, putting each player in position to earn a starting salary worth 30% of the 2025/26 salary cap – rather than 25% – on his new deal if he met certain performance criteria. Magic forward Franz Wagner and Raptors forward Scottie Barnes weren’t able to cash in and earn that extra … [Read more...] about How Salary Bumps For Cunningham, Mobley Affect Pistons’, Cavs’ Cap Situations
Cavs More Willing To Discuss Garland, Allen Trades Than In Past?
After the Cavaliers squeaked past Orlando in the first round of the 2024 playoffs and were defeated soundly by Boston in round two, there was a good deal of offseason speculation about the idea of breaking up their “core four” of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. However, Cleveland’s front office stuck with that group and was rewarded for its … [Read more...] about Cavs More Willing To Discuss Garland, Allen Trades Than In Past?