The Rockets may be more interested in moving their pick than keeping it, Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer reports. Offers for the selection are expected to be entertained until Houston is on the clock at No. 3 in Wednesday’s draft. If Houston does stand pat at No. 3, Reed Sheppard appears to be the heavy favorite for that spot. The Trail Blazers are among the teams that have called … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Rockets, Wizards, Suns, France, Big Boards
Eastern Notes: Cavs, Atkinson, Bulls, Sixers, Knicks, Hawks
After previously reporting that James Borrego was viewed as the frontrunner for the Cavaliers‘ head coaching job, Marc Stein says (via Twitter) he heard multiple times on Friday that Kenny Atkinson‘s candidacy for the job is “gaining steam.” Atkinson was identified early in the Cavs’ search process as the potential frontrunner, but multiple reporters – including Stein and Chris … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Cavs, Atkinson, Bulls, Sixers, Knicks, Hawks
Rockets Rumors: Clingan, Sheppard, No. 3 Pick, Smart, More
The Rockets have UConn center Donovan Clingan and Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard at the top of their board heading into next week’s draft, league sources tell Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Houston controls the No. 3 overall pick. According to Iko, Clingan seems to have the edge over Sheppard, but it’s not a sure thing the 7’2″ big man will be available with the third pick. ESPN … [Read more...] about Rockets Rumors: Clingan, Sheppard, No. 3 Pick, Smart, More
Stein’s Latest: Brown, Van Gundy, Coaching Carousel, More
The Raptors are still determining how they plan to move forward with Bruce Brown‘s $23MM team option for 2024/25, NBA insider Marc Stein relays in his latest around-the-league notebook. The Pacers originally signed Brown to the two-year, $45MM deal last summer in a successful effort to poach him from Denver, then traded him as part of a package to acquire Pascal … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Brown, Van Gundy, Coaching Carousel, More
Southeast Notes: Mills, Spoelstra, Gueye, Bufkin, Windler, Wagners
Patty Mills only appeared in 32 games with the Hawks and Heat this season but the 35-year-old guard isn’t ready to retire. Mills will head into free agency looking for a new deal, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. “I take really good care of myself and my body and the plan is to continue to play until the wheels fall off is how I see it,” he said. … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Mills, Spoelstra, Gueye, Bufkin, Windler, Wagners