Executives around the NBA generally view Kristaps Porzingis as the Celtics‘ top trade candidate this offseason as the team looks to reduce its salary, says Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Porzingis has played a limited role during Boston’s last two playoff runs due to health issues and will be on an expiring $30.7MM contract in 2025/26. However, the general consensus is that the … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Porzingis, Celtics, Reid, NAW, Magic, Kings
2025 NBA Offseason Preview: Sacramento Kings
It was just two years ago that the Kings posted their best regular season record (48-34) in nearly two decades. That year's team snapped a streak of 16 straight years out of the playoffs, earned Mike Brown Coach of the Year honors, and introduced the phrase "light the beam" into the NBA lexicon. The vibes were good in Sacramento entering the 2023/24 season, but a 46-win showing … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Offseason Preview: Sacramento Kings
Pacific Notes: Durant, Lakers, Kings Draft
Kevin Durant is one of the biggest names of the offseason following reports that the Suns‘ 36-year-old star has likely played his last game in Phoenix. With that in mind, Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin broke down six 2025 playoff teams, what their fit with Durant would look like, and what they could offer as a trade return for the Suns. The first destination Rankin looked at … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Durant, Lakers, Kings Draft
Quinton Crawford Joining Trail Blazers’ Coaching Staff
The Trail Blazers will fill one of the openings on their coaching staff by hiring Kings G League coach Quinton Crawford, sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). Crawford will be an assistant to head coach Chauncey Billups, who received a multi-year extension in April. The 34-year-old guided the Stockton Kings to the G League championship in his first season with … [Read more...] about Quinton Crawford Joining Trail Blazers’ Coaching Staff
Kings Hiring Mike Miller, Chris Darnell As Assistant Coaches
The Kings are adding veteran assistant coach Mike Miller to Doug Christie‘s staff, according to James Ham of The Kings Beat (Twitter link). Sacramento is also hiring Chris Darnell as an assistant, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). Miller spent over three decades as an assistant and head coach at the college level from 1989-2013 before transitioning to the NBA. He … [Read more...] about Kings Hiring Mike Miller, Chris Darnell As Assistant Coaches