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
Celtics Notes: Holiday, Porzingis, Horford, Tatum
Jrue Holiday‘s season began with a shocking trade to Portland and is ending with a trip to the NBA Finals. Brian Windhorst of ESPN retraces the steps of the deals that turned a player who described himself as a “Buck for life” into an indispensable part of the Celtics‘ quest for a title. Milwaukee was looking for a roster upgrade to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to sign an … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Holiday, Porzingis, Horford, Tatum
Community Shootaround: Lakers’ Offseason
The Lakers always make some big headlines in the offseason and this summer will be no different. They’ve already been in the news since the end of their regular season, firing Darvin Ham after just two seasons as their head coach. J.J. Redick and James Borrego are reportedly viewed as the frontrunners for the job. What they do with their roster is more important to their … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Lakers’ Offseason
And-Ones: Top Free Agents, Cousins, Ayayi, Barkley
Lakers star LeBron James is the top name on a list of possible free agents compiled by Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Even as he nears age 40, James has the potential to shake up the league if he turns down his $51.4MM player option and decides to test the market this summer. Pincus acknowledges that James is likely to remain in L.A. no matter what he does with the option. He … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Top Free Agents, Cousins, Ayayi, Barkley
Pacific Notes: Warriors, Phelps, Suns, Lakers, Clippers
The Warriors are making an addition to their front office, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic (Twitter link), who reports that the team is hiring Jon Phelps as its cap strategist and team counsel. Phelps has long been a member of the Pistons‘ front office, having held a number of different roles with the team since 2014, as Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Warriors, Phelps, Suns, Lakers, Clippers