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09/10/202015:38

P.J. Tucker still seeking extension with Rockets

P.J. Tucker still hopes to sign a contract extension with the Houston Rockets, reports Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

According to Iko, both the Rockets and Tucker would like the partnership to extend beyond the 2020-21 season when he enters the final season of his contract worth $7.97M.

09/10/202014:14

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.”

08/10/202017:09

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.

08/10/202014:49

Houston Rockets interview Wes Unseld Jr., Stephen Silas and David Vanterpool

Houston Rockets interview Wes Unseld Jr., Stephen Silas and David Vanterpool.

07/10/202022:31

Sacramento Kings Name Alvin Gentry Associate Head Coach

The Sacramento Kings announced today that Alvin Gentry has been named Associate Head Coach. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“I’m excited to add Alvin’s valuable experience and leadership to the team,” said Walton. “His veteran coaching perspective will be a great addition and I look forward to working with him again to continue developing our group.”

Gentry brings more than 35 years of coaching experience to the Sacramento bench. He most recently served as head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, where he guided the team to 48 wins during the 2018-19 regular season – the third most in team history – and a trip to the NBA Playoffs, advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals for only the second time in franchise history.

Prior to New Orleans, Gentry was the Associate Head Coach of the Golden State Warriors, helping lead the team to the 2015 NBA Championship. Alvin has also previously served as head coach for the Miami Heat (1995), Detroit Pistons (1997-2000), Los Angeles Clippers (2000-2003) and Phoenix Suns (2008-2013). In 1,105 games, Gentry has garnered a career record of 510-595 (.462).

With Gentry at the helm of the Suns, he guided Phoenix to the 2010 Western Conference Finals following a 54-28 regular season record – the fourth best in Phoenix franchise history – and led the NBA in scoring with 110.2 points per game.

The Shelby, North Carolina native was a point guard at Appalachian State, where he earned a degree in management (1977) prior to his coaching career

07/10/202019:39

Jonathon Simmons reportedly joining Liaoning Flying Leopards

Jonathon Simmons is signing with the Liaoning Flying Leopards, Anthony Slater reports.

Recently, Simmons was in the mini-camp organized by the Golden State Warriors.

According to the reporter, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said that Simmons still does have “NBA years” ahead of him.
Last year the swingman out of Houston played just 5 games for the Santa Cruz Warriors in G League, averaging 19.6 points, 5 rebounds and 1.4 steals.

07/10/202014:32

NBA Free Agency to begin no later than early December

The NBPA expects free agency to begin on or around December 1st with the draft currently scheduled for November 18th, as confirmed by Executive Director Michele Roberts to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

“We can’t go much beyond” early December, Roberts told Charania. “We had a projected BRI, which I think teams appropriately planned for. I don’t think we can deviate much from where we projected the cap to be ($115 million, latest projection). It may not reflect what people think is the likely BRI, but since I’m of the view this game is not dead and it will rebound, we can do some things with the cap to allow for a free market and not completely destroy what the teams were expecting the cap to be as they were planning ahead. Frankly, I think that’s going to be one of the easier negotiations, figuring out a cap.”

07/10/202010:42

Alvin Gentry joins Sacramento Kings

Alvin Gentry agrees to a deal with Sacramento Kings to become associate coach under Luke Walton as reported by ESPN.

Gentry arrives in California after five-seasos with Pelicans with 175-225 record.

Gentry’s 175 victories with the Pelicans are the second most in Hornets/Pelicans franchise history, trailing the total of Byron Scott.

06/10/202016:58

Rockets to interview Ty Lue about coaching job this week

Ty Lue has been interviewed by Clippers and Pelicans about their coaching openings.
Lue will also be interviewed by the Rockets this week after the talk was postponed from last weekend.

06/10/202011:49

Knicks reportedly prefer trading for Victor Oladipo over Chris Paul

The New York Knicks are more likely to pursue a trade for Victor Oladipo than Chris Paul, sources told Marc Berman of the New York Post.

“While Rose, the Knicks rookie president, has Paul on his trade radar, putting together a package for younger Pacers’ guard Victor Oladipo is expected to be a higher priority, according to NBA officials,” wrote Berman. Knicks GM Scott Perry drafted Oladipo during his time with the Magic.

05/10/202016:36

John Lucas reportedly an ’emerging candidate’ in Rockets’ search for new coach

John Lucas is an emerging candidate in the Rockets’ search for a new head coach, Marc Stein reports.
Lucas joined the Houston Rockets in 2016 as a player development coach, and, according to Stein, has strong working relationships with Rockets star guards James Harden and Russell Westbrook.

In recent days the Rockets have interviewed several candidates, including David Vanterpool, Wes Unseld Jr and Ty Lue.

04/10/202022:30

Kings expect Buddy Hield ready for training camp despite not answering calls

The Sacramento Kings are not concerned by a lack of communication between the team and Buddy Hield, sources told James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area.

The Kings are unconcerned by the situation because it’s the offseason, and due to Hield’s hardworking nature. The team expects Hield to be ready for the start of training camp. The 27-year-old signed a four-year, $94 million contract extension at the beginning of the season.

03/10/202014:45

Bam Adebayo says he believes he’ll play in Game 3

Miami Heat All-Star forward Bam Adebayo told Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports that he plans to play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals this Sunday.

“Yes, I believe I’ll be in the lineup,” Adebayo told Yahoo Sports. “I’m feeling better. I believe I’ll play.”

Adebayo missed Game 2 with a neck strain.

03/10/202010:59

Rumors are growing about a possible Buddy Hield trade away from the Kings

According to The Athletic’s Jason Jones, situation has got tense between Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield and coach Luke Walton, at the point which Hield is not answering his coach phone calls.

A trade could be possible during the offseason, while situation could be solved -according to Jones– by the Kings hiring of Alvin Gentry as an Associate Head Coach, a position left vacant by the departure of Igor Kokoskov to Fenerbahce.

02/10/202018:42

Dave Joerger is a a strong contender for Indiana Pacers bench

Indiana Pacers will interview this week and next a roster of candidates that included former Grizzlies/Kings coach Dave Joerger and Pelicans assistant Chris Finch.

Joerger is a strong contender in process. Chauncey Billups gets a sit-down soon too.

02/10/202016:41

Houston and New Orleans planning to interview Tyronn Lue

The Houston Rockets and the New Orleans Pelicans are among teams planning to interview Clippers assistant Tyronn Lue in near future, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 

The Clippers are also expected to begin meeting with coaching candidates soon, and Lue will be prominent in that search to replace Doc Rivers according to Wojnarowski.

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