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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 […]
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 […]
(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
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 […]
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