Hoops Rumors

The interview portion of the Lakers‘ head coaching search is underway, according to Jovan Buha and Shams Charania of The Athletic, who report that the team has had formal meetings in recent days with ESPN analyst J.J. Redick, Pelicans assistant James Borrego, and Celtics assistant Sam Cassell. The Lakers also intend to meet with Micah Nori (Timberwolves assistant), David … [Read more...] about Lakers Meet With J.J. Redick, James Borrego, Sam Cassell

Veteran Hawks center Clint Capela is expected to be on the trading block this summer, Marc Stein reports at Substack. As Stein explains, the Swiss big man will be on an expiring $22.3MM contract in 2024/25. Atlanta won the draft lottery and gave Onyeka Okongwu a four-year rookie scale extension last offseason, so Capela could be on move, particularly if the team chooses a big … [Read more...] about Eastern Rumors/Notes: Capela, Fizdale, Bulls, Randle, Heat

The Heat‘s 2023 offseason was centered around their pursuit of Damian Lillard and with the Cavaliers eliminated from the 2024 playoffs after falling to Boston in the second round, it could be a second straight offseason of star hunting. While Donovan Mitchell may ultimately agree to sign an extension with the Cavs, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Miami pursue him if he hits … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Mitchell, Rozier, Bryant, Robinson