Current Celtics special adviser Jeff Van Gundy, who’s just one win away from claiming his first NBA championship, is being eyed as a possible assistant coach for recently extended Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, sources tell longtime NBA reporter Marc Stein (Substack link). Van Gundy is being considered to replace former Clippers assistant coach Dan Craig, who is headed to the … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Van Gundy, Cassell, Lakers, Cavaliers
Northwest Notes: Trail Blazers’ Draft Options, Timberwolves’ Workouts, Adelman
With the draft just two weeks away, there’s no consensus on who the Trail Blazers might land with the seventh and 14th picks, writes Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report. He examines several mock drafts and notes they have varied widely on Portland’s selections since last month’s lottery. With a talented backcourt already in place, Highkin believes the only certainty is that the … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Trail Blazers’ Draft Options, Timberwolves’ Workouts, Adelman
Central Notes: Buckner, Giannis, Pacers Workout, Pacers Offseason
Greg Buckner is expected to join Doc Rivers’ staff with the Bucks, Marc Stein tweets. Buckner was the Cavaliers‘ associate head coach under J.B. Bickerstaff. He had been on Cleveland’s staff since 2020. Previously, Bucker was an assistant with the Grizzlies (2017-19). Former Lakers coach Darvin Ham has also made a commitment to join Rivers’ staff. We have more from the Central … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Buckner, Giannis, Pacers Workout, Pacers Offseason
Ware, Bona Come In For Pre-Draft Workout
Adem Bona (UCLA), Ta’Lon Cooper (South Carolina), Tyler Thomas (Hofstra) and Kel’el Ware (Indiana) visited the Cavaliers on Monday in a pre-draft workout, Adam Zagoria tweets. Big men Ware and Bona are considered potential first-rounders. Ware is currently rated No. 24 overall on ESPN’s Best Available list while Bona is ranked at No. 37. The Cavaliers currently hold the No. 20 … [Read more...] about Ware, Bona Come In For Pre-Draft Workout
How Much Are The Cavs Willing To Pay Okoro?
On the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com discussed the upcoming restricted free agency of Cavaliers wing Isaac Okoro. While the 23-year-old is a stout defender and made strides with his shot during the regular season (a career-high 39.1% on three-pointers), Okoro also struggled offensively in the playoffs. Sands and Fedor suggest the Cavs … [Read more...] about How Much Are The Cavs Willing To Pay Okoro?