Jason Kidd was fired as the Bucks’ head coach in 2018 and said that he grew from that experience. Kidd has now guided the Mavericks to the Finals after getting another shot as a head coach. “Coaching is not easy in this industry,” Kidd told Andscape’s Marc Spears. “There is always movement. There are only certain coaches who are cemented in their place — well-deserved, with Pop … [Read more...] about Mavericks Notes: Kidd, Doncic, Irving, Green, Porzingis
International Notes: Slovenia, Doncic, Croatia, South Sudan, Siulepa
The Slovenian national team has officially announced the 16 players who will make up its preliminary roster for the Olympic qualifying tournament in Greece next month (Twitter link). While the 16-man group features currently Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar and a couple other players with prior NBA experience (Zoran Dragic and Mike Tobey), the headliner is Mavericks guard Luka … [Read more...] about International Notes: Slovenia, Doncic, Croatia, South Sudan, Siulepa
Pacific Notes: LeBron, Irving, O’Neale, Ballmer
Discussing his former teammate Kyrie Irving on his Mind The Game podcast (YouTube clip), Lakers star LeBron James said he has gotten satisfaction out of watching Irving’s success in Dallas, but admitted that he’s disappointed to no longer be playing with the star guard. “I’m so f—ing happy and so proud to watch him continue his growth,” James said. “I’m so f—ing mad at the same … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: LeBron, Irving, O’Neale, Ballmer
Clippers Notes: Mann, George, Harden, Offseason
Terance Mann is crossing his fingers that free agent Paul George will re-sign with the Clippers. During an interview on FanDuel’s Run It Back program (video link), Mann said, “I hope (he returns), but you never know with this free agency stuff. We had a great chance this year if we were healthy, so I hope we get him back.” We have more on the Clippers: When James Harden makes … [Read more...] about Clippers Notes: Mann, George, Harden, Offseason
New York Notes: Nets, Tsai, Brunson, Knicks, Randle
The Nets have formally announced Jordi Fernandez‘s coaching staff for the 2024/25 season, officially confirming (via Twitter) that previously reported names like Steve Hetzel, Juwan Howard, and Jay Hernandez will be among the assistants flanking the first-time head coach. Hernandez is a carryover from last season’s staff, as are Adam Caporn, Ryan Forehan-Kelly, Corey Vinson, … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Nets, Tsai, Brunson, Knicks, Randle