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
Klay Thompson Suffers Concussion; Must Pass Protocol to Return

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

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Scott Skiles, Orlando Magic Nearing Deal?

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. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Bulls Giving More Thought to Firing Thibodeau

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

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Pelicans Formally Interview Jeff Van Gundy

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  

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Melvin Hunt Front-Runner for Nuggets’ Coaching Job?

Also from a source: Melvin Hunt is currently the front-runner for the Nuggets’ coaching job. Source: Jared Zwerling of Bleacher Report on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Hawks Confident About Keeping Millsap, Carroll

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

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021