Free agent forward Haywood Highsmith prefers to remain in Miami, but he understands that the Heat’s finances might limit their offer, per Ira Winderman of The Sun-Sentinel. Highsmith, who earned just $1.9MM this season, compared his situation to Gabe Vincent and Max Strus, who both signed elsewhere last summer after leading Miami to the NBA Finals. “I can’t make my decision … [Read more...] about Haywood Highsmith Prefers Miami, But Understands He May Have To Leave
Mavericks Notes: Jones, Kidd, Irving, Gafford
The decision to sign with the Mavericks last summer has given Derrick Jones Jr. a chance to play in his first NBA Finals, but he could been there with either team, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. Jones told reporters on Sunday that he considered an offer from the Celtics before opting to go to Dallas. Boston was looking for another wing to back up Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, … [Read more...] about Mavericks Notes: Jones, Kidd, Irving, Gafford
Maximum Extension Expected For Bam Adebayo
The final decision was made after talking with four to six candidates, who participated in the process even though Keefe was viewed as a clear favorite for the job, sources tell Robbins. Team officials wouldn’t confirm who they interviewed, but our Coaching Search Tracker identifies Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson, Rockets assistant Royal Ivey, Heat assistant Chris Quinn and … [Read more...] about Maximum Extension Expected For Bam Adebayo
Heat Notes: Bryant, O. Robinson, Wright, Mills, Butler, Highsmith
A pair of decisions — only one of which is in their control — will determine what the Heat’s big man rotation looks like next season, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Backup center Thomas Bryant, who appeared in just 38 games after signing as a free agent last summer, has a $2.8MM player option that must be picked up by June 29. The 26-year-old center may decide to … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Bryant, O. Robinson, Wright, Mills, Butler, Highsmith
Cavs To Interview Johnnie Bryant, Chris Quinn For Head Coaching Job
4:10pm: Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com confirms the Cavaliers have been granted permission to interview Bryant and Quinn. Sources tell Fedor that Cleveland could interview about 10 candidates for the head coaching vacancy, describing it as an “extensive process that may take weeks before completion.” One rival executive views Atkinson as the frontrunner for the position, Fedor … [Read more...] about Cavs To Interview Johnnie Bryant, Chris Quinn For Head Coaching Job