NBA rumors

15 October 2020

15/10/2020 23:19

John Lucas gaining momentum as frontrunner for Houston Rockets

John Lucas may be frontrunner for Rockets head coach job as reported by Marc Stein.

Jeff Van Gundy remains a co-finalist in Houston and was still talking to the Rockets today after their initial interview Wednesday.

But Lucas, league sources say, has at least three key admirers in the organization: James Harden, Russell Westbrook and new Rockets GM Rafael Stone

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15/10/2020 18:27

Houston Rockets to promote Rafael Stone as GM?

Houston Rockets are planning to promote Executive VP of Basketball Operations Rafael Stone to general manager to replace Daryl Morey.

Eli Witus could become Assistant GM.

15 October 2020

15/10/2020 18:14

Daryl Morey to leave Houston Rockets

Daryl Morey is stepping down Houston Rockets as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

«In the aftermath of Houston’s elimination from the NBA’s restart in Orlando, Florida, Morey approached owner Tilman Fertitta with the idea of leaving the job and the sides quietly worked through an exit agreement to conclude his 13 seasons running the franchise’s basketball operations, sources said» Wojnarowski wrote.

Morey will remain in an advisory role for a short period to assist in the Rockets’ completion of their head-coaching search.

15 October 2020

15/10/2020 17:17

Anthony Davis plans to opt out of deal to re-sign with Lakers

Anthony Davis will opt out of the final year of his deal to become free agent.
But the power forward will re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Davis has a contract worth $28.7 million for next season.

15 October 2020

15/10/2020 12:28

Dave Joerger reportedly a candidate to join Doc Rivers’ staff in Philadelphia

Dave Joerger is a candidate to join Doc Rivers’ staff in Philadelphia.
Joerger is also a name for the Indiana Pacers head coaching job.
The coach has been at the helm of Grizzlies and Kings in the NBA.

15 October 2020

15/10/2020 08:01

Rockets-Jeff Van Gundy to have second meeting today

The Houston Rockets will have a second meeting with Jeff Van Gundy in the next hours.
The TV analyst will talk to Rockets ownership and management about their head coaching job.

15 October 2020

15/10/2020 07:49

Lakers’ Rajon Rondo expected to opt out of $2.96 million contract for next season

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo will opt out of his $2.96 million contract for next season to become free agent.

Per Basketballnews, Rajon Rondo will opt out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers to become an unrestricted free agent, BasketballNews.com learned on Thursday.

“He’s definitely opting out,” a league source said. By opting out, he will enter the market as the most experienced point guard available in terms of championship pedigree. Even though he isn’t opting in, Rondo could still re-sign with the Lakers.

14 October 2020

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14/10/2020 09:30

Mavs to be at the head of the line in pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo?

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to make a strong push for Giannis Antetokounmpoo when he will become free agent in 2021 if he doesn’t sign a supermax extension with the Bucks in the next free agency.

Per RealGM, “The Dallas Mavericks are gonna be at the head of the line in pursuing Giannis. They want to have a 3rd star,” said Brian Windhorst on The Jump.
The Mavericks would offer Antetokounmpo the opportunity to team up with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis.
“They want to keep their books clear for 2021,” added Windhorst. “I wouldn’t expect them to add any major free agents this year. They’re going to wait.”

14 October 2020

14/10/2020 08:27

Next NBA season to start on Martin Luther King jr Day?

NBA season may restart on Martin Luther King jr day, January 18, 2021.

John Hollinger — the former Grizzlies executive — wrote this for The Athletic about the Jan. 18 date.

For starters, I’ve heard people in the league talking about a potential MLK date for a while, even as the “official” word was targeting December.

Logistically, this seems about the limit of how far they want to push the date back. Going any later moves the bulk of the playoffs deeper into summer and perhaps even into competing with the NFL, like it did this year. Plus, there’s an accordion effect on the following season as well – at some point, the league needs to get back to something closer to its normal schedule.

14 October 2020

14/10/2020 08:17

Kings GM reshaping front office

New Sacramento Kings GM has decided to reshape the front office of the franchise.
McNair is hiring former Hawks Wes Wilcox as assistant GM, former 76ers Phil Jabour as VP of player personnel and former Thunder Paul Johnson as Director of Basketball Operations.

14 October 2020

14/10/2020 08:06

Chris Finch reportedly front runner for Pacers head coaching job

Chris Finch is considered the front runner for Indiana Pacers head coaching job.
The Pelicans assistant has interviewed for the Pacers.

Indiana will also interview Heat assistants Chris Quinn and Dan Craig and has talked to Chauncey Billups and Dave Joerger.

13 October 2020

13 October 2020

13/10/2020 17:33

Rockets may extend Ty Lue an offer before Clippers complete their search process

Ty Lue is the hottest name for Houston Rockets head coaching job following the meeting the two sides had on Monday.

Per ESPN, The Rockets are competing with the Clippers for Lue and could try to extend an offer before Los Angeles has completed its search process, but that isn’t expected to happen before Houston meets with former coach Jeff Van Gundy this week, sources said.
Both Lue and Van Gundy are prominent parts of the Rockets’ and Clippers’ coaching searches — and Lue has been the Clippers’ frontrunner since Doc Rivers was dismissed on September 28, sources said.

Fonte: ESPN.

13 October 2020

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13/10/2020 11:23

LeBron James was really close to leave the NBA bubble after Milwaukee Bucks protest

In a longform piece on the Lakers title, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne confirmed that LeBron James came close to leave the NBA bubble after the Milwaukee Bucks protest during Game 5 of their first round matchup against the Orlando Magic.

Shelburne writes that “when the Milwaukee Bucks staged an impromptu walkout of their game against the Orlando Magic in response to the Jacob Blake shooting, James spoke with friends and advisers late into the night. He supported the Bucks and the cause, but the lack of planning and strategy was frustrating; those close to him say now that James was very close to walking away from the season that night. What changed everything was when he and Paul got on the phone with former President Barack Obama. His words late that night drew on that experience: Get something for this, push the NBA, push the owners, push society to do more”.

Fonte: Ramona Shelburne.

13 October 2020

13/10/2020 09:33

Knicks reportedly considering trading down in 2020 NBA draft

The New York Knicks are interested in trading down in the NBA draft unless players like James Wiseman or LaMelo Ball are available with the 8th call.

Per NY Post, According to two league sources, the Knicks are seriously mulling trading back in the Nov. 18 draft unless big man James Wiseman or point guard LaMelo Ball fall back to the eighth spot.
It’s become increasingly clear the Knicks’ top priority, Ball, is unlikely to slide. Wiseman, the athletic 7-foot-1 center from Memphis, has seen some mock-draft fluctuations.

One source senses the Knicks have Ball and Wiseman as two players they absolutely “love,” and haven’t been as smitten yet with any other prospect in a consensus weak draft.

According to an NBA source, Orlando has shown interest in Dennis Smith Jr., so a bigger deal could work with the Magic if they swap the No. 8 and No. 15 slots.

Fonte: NY Post.

11 October 2020

11/10/2020 15:15

Mike Brown made a strong impression on the Clippers in his interview

Mike Brown was interviewed by the Los Angeles Clippers for their head coach opening.
Brown, associate head coach for the Warriors, made a strong impression in Clippers front office.
Another candidate for the role is Ty Lue who will be also interviewed by the Rockets.

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09/10/2020 14:14

Jae Crowder hopes to re-sign with Heat

Jae Crowder will be a free agent this offseason and hopes to re-sign with the Miami Heat, as reported by Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson.

“Hopefully we can work something out,” Crowder said. “It’s enjoyable because we’re winning. Last two teams standing. It’s been a great, great organization to be a part of.”

Fonte: Barry Jackson.

8 October 2020

08/10/2020 17:09

Pau Gasol to decide his future in the next months: Marc and I to Barcelona? Fake news

Pau Gasol, in an interview with Efe (via Marca), said that in the next month, month and a half will decide whether to play one more season or retire.

“This pandemic, with all the bad it has brought us, _is giving me a little more time to recover from my foot injury. The progression is being positive. In the next month or month and a half, my level of demand on the court will be very high , and there I will find out if I can compete again, “he says.

Gasol, who is out since March 2018 when he fractured his foot, dreams to play one more season and end his career in Tokyo.

Pau denied the rumors about Barcelona for him and his brother, Marc.

“I am surprised by the impact of such news which are fake news” Pau Gasol added.

Fonte: Marca.