Hoops Rumors

There are few – if any – NBA free-agents-to-be whose stocks improved more in the postseason than Isaiah Hartenstein, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, who suggests the Knicks big man has a case to be considered the best center on the free agent market this summer. Nets big man Nic Claxton, widely viewed the top option at the position, is considered likely receive at … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Hartenstein, Thunder, Claxton, Valanciunas, Cavs

If the Pelicans decide to trade Brandon Ingram, they need to get a playmaking guard in return, writes Christian Clark of NOLA.com. Clark points out that Ingram has led the team in assists the past two years, including 5.7 in 64 games this season. With no clear choice to set up the offense, Clark believes New Orleans will have to insist on a creator in any Ingram deal. Zion … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Ingram, Pelicans, Topic, Clingan

4:10pm: Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com confirms the Cavaliers have been granted permission to interview Bryant and Quinn. Sources tell Fedor that Cleveland could interview about 10 candidates for the head coaching vacancy, describing it as an “extensive process that may take weeks before completion.” One rival executive views Atkinson as the frontrunner for the position, Fedor … [Read more...] about Cavs To Interview Johnnie Bryant, Chris Quinn For Head Coaching Job

J.J. Redick has several assistants in mind if he becomes the Lakers‘ next head coach, sources tell Marc Stein (Substack link). The ESPN broadcaster is believed to be the frontrunner to land the job, and Stein cites this latest rumor as more evidence that L.A. is leaning toward hiring Redick. According to Stein, Redick hopes to add Celtics assistant Sam Cassell and Pelicans … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Redick, Cavaliers’ Coaching Search, M. Brown, Kleber

The Pelicans are expected to explore the trade market for high-scoring forward Brandon Ingram this offseason and might find a trading partner in the Hawks. New Orleans had discussions with Atlanta prior to the February trade deadline and could reengage this summer, with the Hawks reportedly considering breaking up their backcourt. If the two sides do talk, the Pelicans will … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Murray, Young, Conley, James, Spurs