With the Pistons considered extremely unlikely to exercise their $19MM team option on Evan Fournier for the 2024/25 season, the French swingman is on track to become a free agent this summer. There has been some speculation that Fournier could return to Europe, where he began his professional career and where he could play a far more significant role than he has the past couple … [Read more...] about International Notes: Fournier, Lithuania, Canada, Nunn, Hayes-Davis
Atkinson, Bryant Major Candidates For Coaching Job
Bryant has ties to Donovan Mitchell, Lloyd notes, since he was an assistant there before the Jazz dealt Mitchell to the Cavs. Owner Dan Gilbert is heavily involved in the process of selecting J.B. Bickerstaff’s replacement.Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reported on Saturday that Atkinson had emerged as the favorite to land the Cavs’ job.Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson is the … [Read more...] about Atkinson, Bryant Major Candidates For Coaching Job
Eastern Notes: Atkinson, Cavs, Wizards, Wagner, Hawks, More
Discussing the Cavaliers‘ head coaching search this week on an episode of the No Cap Room podcast (YouTube link), Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports described Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as the candidate who “seems to be the leader in the clubhouse right now.” Atkinson has also been linked to another coaching search this spring, according to Fischer. “Kenny Atkinson was … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Atkinson, Cavs, Wizards, Wagner, Hawks, More
Rick Carlisle Offered Support To J.B. Bickerstaff After His Firing
Carlisle, who serves as president of the NBA Coaches Association, reached out to J.B. Bickerstaff after the Cavaliers fired him on Thursday, according to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. Carlisle said Bickerstaff did “an amazing job” with a “culture makeover” in Cleveland, but all NBA coaches understand the realities of their jobs. “I have great respect for him. I’ve been in … [Read more...] about Rick Carlisle Offered Support To J.B. Bickerstaff After His Firing
Cavs Notes: Mitchell, Garland, Morris, Bickerstaff, Nori
After previously reporting for The Athletic that people around the league expect Donovan Mitchell to sign an extension with the Cavaliers, Shams Charania reiterated on Thursday that Cleveland is optimistic about that outcome (Twitter video link via FanDuel’s Run It Back Show). That aligns with what president of basketball operations Koby Altman said on Friday about the star … [Read more...] about Cavs Notes: Mitchell, Garland, Morris, Bickerstaff, Nori