The San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers previously had interest in hiring Nico Harrison for a front office position, reports Marc Stein.
Harrison was recently hired away from Nike to run the front office of the Dallas Mavericks.
The Houston Rockets prefer Jalen Green over Evan Mobley at No. 2, sources tell Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Teams are reportedly planning for scenarios in which the Rockets select Green at No. 2.
Green spent last season in the G League with the Ignite while Mobley was a one-and-done at USC.
The Detroit Pistons own the top overall pick and league sources have recently emphasized that it is “highly likely” they will stay in that slot and select Cade Cunningham at No. 1, reports Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer.
The Houston Rockets own the second overall pick and “would love” to end up with Cunningham.
Team USA’s replacements for Bradley Beal and Kevin Love in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Roster are Keldon Johnson and JaVale McGee, as reported by Shams Charania and Adrian Wojnarowski.
Johnson was part of the Select Team that has been training with the Olympic team in the last 10 days in Las Vegas, while McGee will join the US camp on Saturday.
The Los Angeles Clippers are in serious talks to hire NBA G League Ignite coach Brian Shaw as an assistant coach on Ty Lue’s staff, sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Shaw led the elite Ignite team to a strong inaugural campaign this past season.
Team USA’s Jerami Grant has entered health and safety protocols at Team USA camp, sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Joe Vardon
Grant has not tested positive for coronavirus and joins Bradley Beal in protocols in Las Vegas
The Chicago Bulls have agreed to a contract with Marko Simonovic, their 44th overall pick in the 2020 draft, according to Daniel Greenberg.
Simonovic averaged 15.1 ppg and 9.1 rpg in 35 games last season with KK Mega Bemax.
Dallas Mavericks target Fenerbahce head coach Igor Kokoskov as assistant coach.
Serbian coah won EuroBasket 2017 with Luka Doncic.
The Dallas Mavericks are targeting Fenerbahce head coach Igor Kokoskov to join Jason Kidd’s coaching staff, per league sources. Kokoskov won EuroBasket 2017 with Luka Doncic as the Slovenian national team head coach.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) July 15, 2021
Washington Wizards target Wes Unseld Jr as head coach.
Wes Unseld Jr is Denver Nuggets associate head coach.
Unseld Jr. — the son of Wes Unseld Sr., the Hall of Famer and former Bullet — has been a highly-respected assistant coach since joining the Wizards’ coaching staff in 2005. https://t.co/OBAlIK8xY1
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 15, 2021
According to Michael Scotto, the New York Knicks will have to fend off competition from the Toronto Raptors and the Sacramento Kings to re-sign Nerlens Noel.
The former Kentucky big man last year averaged 5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.2 blocks, helping the New York Knicks to finish with the fourth-best defense of the regular season despite the absence of Mitchell Robinson.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are seeking “one more difference-making playmaker” this offseason that would allow LeBron James and Anthony Davis to play more at power forward and center, reports Marc Stein.
The Lakers have had a deep center rotation in each of the past two seasons despite the fact that their best lineup features James and Davis at the two big positions.
The New Orleans Pelicans are unlikely to match an offer sheet for Lonzo Ball if the offer is “significant”, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic.
The Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers are among the teams expected to pursue Ball, who had a productive season with the Pelicans in 20-21, averaging 14.6 points while shooting 37.8 percent on three-pointers.
A strong playoff run with the Atlanta Hawks has turned John Collins into a maximum-contract caliber player and interest on the forward is high according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Dallas, Miami, San Antonio and Minnesota are among the teams expected to show interest in Collins, believing he could be attainable as a restricted free agent. Atlanta, however, is also expected to push an offer for their player, who averaged 13.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 35.7 percent 3-point shooting in the playoff.
Young guard Collin Sexton becomes eligible for a contract extension this offseason with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he has surfaced in trade rumors with the New York Knicks identified as the most aggressive trade partner for him, sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Sexton is a CAA client while the Knicks are run by former CAA agent Leon Rose.
The Philadelphia 76ers have opened up trade conversations concerning Ben Simmons and have engaged teams, reports The Athletic’s Shams Charania. “(The 76ers) want an All-Star-caliber player in return,” one source with knowledge of the ongoing talks said.
Simmons is under contract through 2025 and interest in him remains high across the league. According to Marc Stein, some teams that have expressed interest in trading for Simmons are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings and Toronto Raptors.
The New Orleans Pelicans plan on hiring Willie Green as their next head coach. Green and the Pelicans are working through the final stages of the process.
Green has spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns. Green was previously an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors for three seasons.
Willie Green is expected to become the new head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans.
Green is Monty Williams’ assistant in Phoenix.
Phoenix Suns assistant Willie Green has emerged as the strong frontrunner and the New Orleans Pelicans’ choice to become the franchise’s next head coach, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 12, 2021
The Orlando Magic have made official the arrival of Jamahl Mosley as the new head coach.
Jeff Weltman, Magic’s President of Basketball Operations, explained that Mosley is considered a ‘rising star’ in the NBA coaching community.
Mosley comes to Orlando after spending the previous seven seasons (2014-21) as assistant coach of Rick Carlisle with the Dallas Mavericks.
We have named Jamahl Mosley as our head coach.
Welcome to Orlando, Coach Mosley!https://t.co/4zELXyakFt pic.twitter.com/SGq0Ivbb4m
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) July 11, 2021
The Orlando Magic are hiring Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic. Mosley is travelling today to Orlando to sign his contract.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the agreement in principle is on a 4-year deal.
Detroit Pistons targets George David as assistant general manager.
David was with the organization previously for close to two decades in various roles.
He also was previously with Wasserman
— James Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) July 10, 2021
Portland Trail Blazers are close to a deal with Roy Rogers as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski.
Rogers will be like Scott Brooks Chauncey Billups assistant coach.
Roy Lee Rogers Jr. worked during his carreer with Nets, Celtics, Pistons, Wizareds, Rockets, Bulls e, from 2020, Clippers.
Portland is finalizing a deal for Clippers assistant Roy Rogers to join Chauncey Billups’ new coaching staff, sources tell ESPN. Rogers has shown an ability to help improve team defenses in recent stops, and will focus on that end for the Blazers.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 10, 2021
Phoenix Suns’ Torrey Craig underwent an MRI on Friday, which revealed no structural damage to his right knee as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Craig suffered the injury in Game 2 of The Finals on Thursday and is now listed as day-to-day.
The Phoenix Suns acquired Craig as part of a three-way trade with the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Dallas Mavericks are in advanced talks to hire Detroit Pistons’ Sean Sweeney as an assistant coach on the staff of Jason Kidd, reports Marc Stein
Sweeney was previously an assistant coach under Kidd with both the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.
Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas and 76ers General Manager Elton Brand met in Chicago during the NBA combine, as reported by journalist Dane Moore, where a Ben Simmons trade to Minnesota was discussed.
Talks of Minnesota’s interest in Simmons have been confirmed by The Athletic, and D’Angelo Russell has not been discussed as a return package as Timberwolves views him as a core part of the future
David Vanterpool close to a deal with Brooklyn Nets.
Former Trail Blazers and Timberwolves to become Steve Nash assistant coach.
Vanterpool was the associate head coach with Minnesota for the past two years and had a successful seven-year run with Portland working under Terry Stotts. He played his college ball at @BonniesMBB, of course. https://t.co/5izuZovzV2
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 9, 2021
Scott Brooks is finalizing a deal with Portland Trail Blazers.
Former OKC and Wizards will become Chauncey Billups’ top assistant coach.
Former Wizards coach Scott Brooks is finalizing a deal with Portland to become Chauncey Billups’ top assistant coach, sources tell ESPN. That’s a significant addition for Billups as he builds his new staff.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 9, 2021
Washington Wizards interview Ronald Nored for a second time.
Butler worked as assistant coach for Charlotte Hornets in the last three-seasons.
Washington Wizards interviewed Ronald Nored for a second time recently for the head coach opening, league sources tell @YahooSports. The young assistant has been with Charlotte, but anticipated to be joining Rick Carlisle’s staff in Indiana.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 9, 2021
Jamahl Mosley is close to become the new Orlando Magic head coach.
Conversations are ongoing as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski.
Conversations are ongoing, but Mosley, 42, has separated himself in the organization’s process, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 8, 2021
Golden State Warriors is close to a deal with Kenny Atkinson as Steve Kerr’s lead assistant.
Former Brooklyn Nets head coach worked this season as Clippers’ assistant coach.
The Golden State Warriors are near agreement to hire Clippers assistant Kenny Atkinson as a lead assistant on Steve Kerr’s staff, sources tell me and @anthonyVslater.https://t.co/HMOJN5Iiuw
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 8, 2021
Ian Mahinmi has decided to retire.
The French big man is 34.
Selected with the 28th overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft, Mahinmi has played 618 games in the NBA over years averaging 5.2ppg and 4.4rpg.
Mahinmi won the NBA title in 2011 with the Dallas Mavericks.
Pour en savoir plus 👉 https://t.co/vXY5FhHthb
— NBAextra (@NBAextra) July 6, 2021
