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Sources: NBA Investigating Free Agency Tampering
Within days, the league opened an investigation centered on the timing of some of the earliest reported free-agency deals on June 30, sources familiar with the matter told ESPN.com. The scope of that investigation is developing. It is expected to include interviews with players and possibly agents and team employees, sources say.
The league has the power to punish teams it finds to be guilty of tampering ahead of June 30 at 6 p.m. Eastern Time — the first minute that teams are allowed to speak with representatives of free agents. It also might seek information on the timing of negotiations so that any revised free-agency calendar might better align with what is actually happening.
MRI confirms Rodney Hood has a torn left Achilles tendon.
We love you, Rodney ❤️
MRI confirms Rodney Hood has a torn left Achilles tendon.
We love you, Rodney ❤️
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) December 7, 2019
As the franchise spirals with a ruddlerless roster, the New York Knicks fired coach David Fizdale on Friday.
The Knicks lost eight straight games, including a 129-92 loss to Denver on Thursday night that dropped the team to an Eastern Conference-worst 4-18, which is tied for the worst record in franchise history.
The Knicks are naming assistant Mike Miller as the interim head coach, per league sources.
The Knicks are naming assistant Mike Miller as the interim head coach, per league sources.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 6, 2019
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN and Shams Charania on Twitter
In the midst of losses in four consecutive games and 10 of their past 11, Cavaliers players are bristling at new coach John Beilein because he’s treating this season like they, and he, are still in college, numerous sources told The Athletic.
It’s already gotten to the point where players are looking past Beilein to his lead assistant, J.B. Bickerstaff, for guidance, those sources said.
“Guys drowned out his voice, and when guys start searching for the next in line for help, I believe you’ve lost them,” one Cavs player said.
“The little things become big things, and sometimes very big things,” another player said.
“Our assistants are definitely more prepared for the NBA,” a third said.
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