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Turkish Federation of Basketball is interested in giving a Turkish passport to an American player to allow him to play next Eurobasket with Turkish NT jersey. The first choice, according to president Harun Erdenay, is Andrew Goudelock. Source: E. Trapini of Sportando
ESPN sources say the New Orleans Pelicans have chosen Alvin Gentry as their new head coach… Gentry will finish out playoffs with Warriors and then take over as coach of Anthony Davis and the Pelicans via Marc Stein of ESPN – Twitter
Yet, when Rockets general manager Daryl Morey puts together his shopping list, (James) Harden had a suggestion. He said he “definitely” would like to see the Rockets add another playmaker to take some of that responsibility out of his hands. “That’s one of the conversations me and Daryl are going to have (and) the coaches,” […]
The initial hit caused Klay Thompson plenty of pain. The final diagnosis delivered another blow to him and the Golden State Warriors as they prepare for the NBA Finals. Two days after he got kneed in the head by Houston’s Trevor Ariza, the Warriors said Friday that Thompson has a concussion and will not return […]
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 […]
