Sources: Del Negro Interviewed to Coach Pelicans

Vinny Del Negro discussed the New Orleans Pelicans coaching vacancy with general manager Dell Demps, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Del Negro emerged as a candidate based upon his successful five-year run as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers. via  Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Duffy: Klay Thompson Cleared Concussion Tests

(Golden State) Warriors get good news, as Klay Thompson’s agent, Bill Duffy, tells @USATODAYsports the guard cleared tests & did not have concussion. via Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Millsap: My Shoulder Needs Rest Not Surgery

(Atlanta Hawks) Paul Millsap says he does not need surgery on his shoulder, just rest. via Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Consitution on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Cameron Payne Impresses in Pacers Draft Workout

While (D’Angelo) Russell and (Emmanuel) Mudiay are clearly the cream of the point guard crop, many NBA officials contend (Cameron) Payne has now surpassed both Grant and Jones. Not only that, there is a distinct possibility Payne could become a Lottery selection. He recently worked out for Indiana, which has the 11th pick, and impressed […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Forman: Search For Next Bulls Coach Starts Now

  (Chicago Bulls GM Gar) Forman said process of hiring next coach begins tonight and will carry into the weekend. Won’t discuss names. But Hoiberg’s job to lose. via K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune on Twitter  

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Elton Brand Seeks Time to Consider NBA Future

Elton Brand will take several weeks off before deciding if a 17th NBA season is in his future.The elder statesman of the Hawks is an unrestricted free agent following the expiration of his second one-year contract with the Hawks. “I’ll see if I another year of trying to get prepared and what it takes to […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Governor Walker: Bucks Arena Deal is Close to Done

We are getting a clearer picture of who would pay for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks — and potentially how. Workers collected soil samples Thursday on the proposed site of a new arena — just north of the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Officials say they’re close to funding a plan for that new […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers’ Ellington: My Shoulder Has Fully Healed

(Los Angeles Lakers) Wayne Ellington said his shoulder has healed. He seemed in good spirits, spending some time w/ family after a tough year losing his dad via Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Bulls Officially Fire Coach Tom Thibodeau

Chicago Bulls General Manager Gar Forman announced today that Tom Thibodeau will not be retained as the team’s head coach. Chicago Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said, “The Chicago Bulls have a history of achieving great success on and off the court. These accomplishments have been possible because of an organizational culture where input from all […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021