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Golden State guard Klay Thompson has a concussion after getting kneed in the side of the head by Houston’s Trevor Ariza. The Warriors said Thompson developed concussion symptoms after the game and will be evaluated by the medical staff. Thompson must pass the concussion protocol before he can return to play. Source: Associated Press
Scott Skiles is continuing discussions with the Orlando Magic, inching closer to a partnership to become the franchise’s head coach, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Magic officials are convinced that Skiles is the best choice to deliver a young roster into playoff contention and have moved to the cusp of contract negotiations, league sources said. […]
The Chicago Bulls are giving increasing consideration to firing coach Tom Thibodeau and absorbing the corresponding financial hit, according to league sources. Source: Marc Stein of ESPN
The New Orleans Pelicans’ coaching search is gathering momentum, a process that included a formal interview Tuesday with Jeff Van Gundy, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Source: Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports
Also from a source: Melvin Hunt is currently the front-runner for the Nuggets’ coaching job. Source: Jared Zwerling of Bleacher Report on Twitter
The Hawks are supremely confident they can keep Millsap and Carroll, and they have the cap space to do it and add another free agent. Source: USA TODAY Sports
Bulls, Pelicans emerging as suitors for Royce White’s NBA comeback in July, sources tell RealGM. Former 16th pick is deciding among several. Source: Shams Charania of Real GM on Twitter
With the final game of the Rockets’ season down its last 90 seconds, the Rockets finally had to accept the inevitable.There would be no more comebacks. No more obstacles that could somehow, inexplicably be overcome. “We could never put that run on them that put doubt in their mind,” (Jason) Terry said. “They continued to […]
The runner up for NBA MVP this season has set the NBA record for most turnovers in a playoff game after James Harden gave away his 13th and final turnover with just over 30 seconds remaining in a 104-90 Game 5 loss to the Warriors. Source: The Houston Chronicle
