The Rockets are a team worth keeping a close eye on this week, according to Marc Stein, who writes in his latest Substack report that the possibility of a trade that sees the No. 3 overall pick sent to the Grizzlies in a package for the No. 9 pick and Marcus Smart has been “mentioned with increasing regularity by various league insiders.” Memphis has been identified as one of … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Rockets, Smart, George, Warriors, Nets, More
Seeking Second Rounder For Right Price
The Cavaliers hold the No. 20 pick in tonight’s draft and currently don’t have another selection. However, they’re actively looking to get involved in Thursday’s second round, according to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor in a subscriber-only story. Sources tell Fedor that the Cavs have had numerous talks with each team holding a second-round pick to determine the cost of moving … [Read more...] about Seeking Second Rounder For Right Price
Kenny Atkinson Lands Cavaliers’ Coaching Job
JUNE 26: The Cavaliers and Atkinson have agreed to a five-year contract, reports Wojnarowski (via Twitter). JUNE 24: The Cavaliers will hire Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as their next head coach, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The two sides are working on a contract and an agreement is expected soon, Wojnarowski adds. Atkinson and Pelicans associate head coach … [Read more...] about Kenny Atkinson Lands Cavaliers’ Coaching Job
Fischer’s Latest: Draft Rumors, Marshall, Young, Kings, Topic, Knicks, Lowry
As several of this year’s green room invitees gathered on Tuesday to speak to the media, there was a sense of uncertainty about how Wednesday’s draft will play out, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, who says that many prospects don’t have a real sense of where they’ll be picked. According to Fischer, the Spurs conducted a meeting with Donovan Clingan over Zoom this … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Draft Rumors, Marshall, Young, Kings, Topic, Knicks, Lowry
Southeast Notes: Hornets, Outlaw, Caporn, Heat, Jovic
Not only did the Hornets have a head coaching change, the entire staff has been overhauled, Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer reports. As previously noted here, Lamar Skeeter, Chris Jent and Josh Longstaff have been hired away from other organizations to head up Charles Lee‘s staff with the Hornets. They’ll be joined by Ryan Frazier, Zach Peterson, Matt Hill and Blaine … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hornets, Outlaw, Caporn, Heat, Jovic