Category: NBA Headlines
According to one source in the coaching circuit on Friday, the idea that the Bulls were actually having a so-called coaching search was nothing more than “a charade.’’ “It’s just when Fred [Hoiberg] says yes to them, not if,’’ the source said. “This is a year in the works.’’ Source: Joe Cowley of the Chicago […]
Golden State Warriors lead assistant Alvin Gentry was interviewed for the second time by New Orleans Pelicans executive VP Mickey Loomis and general manager Dell Demps on Friday. But unlike nine days ago when he was interviewed for the first time in San Francisco, Gentry’s second interview occurred in New Orleans, sources say. Gentry is […]
The Rockets were missing point guard Pat Beverley and forward Donatas Motiejunas during the postseason. (Rockets owner Leslie) Alexander believes they would have made a huge difference in the Western Conference Finals. “I think we win it if we have both those guys,” Alexander said. Source: Mark Berman of My Fox Houston
Looking ahead to the NBA Finals for the first time since the Golden State Warriors clinched their place as the Cleveland Cavaliers’ championship opponent, LeBron James was asked Friday what it will take to slow down league MVP Stephen Curry. “Well, the same way you slow me down,” James said. “You can’t.” Source: Dave McMenamin […]
(Alvin) Gentry is the first known candidate to be extended a second interview by the Pelicans. But sources confirm that Jeff Van Gundy is still in the mix, along with Tom Thibodeau and Vinny Del Negro. Source: John Reid of The Times Picayune
(Scott) Skiles’ name had been linked to the job ever since team officials fired Jacque Vaughn in early February. In reality, however, the Magic first had to overcome a significant obstacle, a hurdle in Skiles’ mind. “I wanted to make sure I was being hired because they thought I could coach, not because I was […]
Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha, who has blamed Manhattan police for the season-ending leg injuries he suffered during his April arrest in the city, told ESPN on Friday that the incident, in addition to carrying a physical toll, has damaged his reputation. “We are talking about the stress that it has brought to the entire family, […]
Before joining as teammates this summer, Kyrie Irving and LeBron James knew plenty about each other. But Irving couldn’t fully appreciate James’ genius until they came together in July and he learned what was required to build a foundation of greatness. “I was just speechless,” Irving admitted. “I became a fan to be honest with […]
The Orlando Magic have named Scott Skiles head coach, General Manager Rob Hennigan announced today. Skiles becomes the 12th head coach in franchise history. Skiles, 51, has an overall NBA regular season record of 443-433 (.506) as head coach with Phoenix, Chicago and Milwaukee. During his 13 seasons as a head coach, his teams have reached the […]
With Dwyane Wade in position to opt out of his Miami Heat contract for the second consecutive summer and third time in eight years, the All-Star guard’s agent made it clear Thursday that the latest round of negotiations might not be a slam dunk. Now, with (LeBron) James playing for a championship in Cleveland, it […]
