After being denied permission to speak to five NBA head coaches already under contract with rival teams, the Knicks shifted their focus to Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins, with Jenkins falling behind after “projecting less enthusiasm for the job,” writes Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. The team spoke to other candidates, including James Borrego and Micah Nori, and Ian Begley … [Read more...] about Coaching Rumors: Knicks, Borrego, Shammgod, Magic, Mavs, More
Western Notes: Kidd, Collins, Bailey, Harper
The Mavericks are expected to extend head coach Jason Kidd‘s contract again before the start of next season, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line report (via Substack). Kidd received an extension after last season and general manager Nico Harrison indicated last week that Kidd would remain the team’s head coach next season. Of course, the Knicks were interested in … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Kidd, Collins, Bailey, Harper
Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Jerome, Kennard, Capela, Lakers, Bulls, More
In their latest round-up of scuttlebutt ahead of the start of free agency on Monday, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) reiterate or confirm a few of the rumors that have been percolating in recent days, writing that Dennis Schröder appears to be on track to join the Kings on a two-year deal worth the non-taxpayer mid-level exception, while D’Angelo … [Read more...] about Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Jerome, Kennard, Capela, Lakers, Bulls, More
Mavericks, D’Angelo Russell Agree To Two-Year Contract
The Mavericks are signing free agent guard D’Angelo Russell to a two-year contract, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The second year will be a player option, Charania notes (via Twitter). While Charania states that Russell’s deal is worth $13MM, veteran reporter Marc Stein hears (via Twitter) it’s just shy of $12MM. ESPN’s Bobby Marks confirms (Twitter links) … [Read more...] about Mavericks, D’Angelo Russell Agree To Two-Year Contract
Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Jerome, Finney-Smith, Turner, Russell, T. Jones, Paul
The Grizzlies appear to be the leaders in the race to sign free agent guard Ty Jerome, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Jerome is coming off a breakout season, but his salary demands are too high for a Cleveland team on the brink of the second apron, so he’s considered a “lock” to leave in free agency. Stein previously mentioned … [Read more...] about Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Jerome, Finney-Smith, Turner, Russell, T. Jones, Paul