The Trail Blazers have officially named Tiago Splitter, Patrick St. Andrews and Quinton Crawford as assistants on Chauncey Billups’ staff, the team announced today in a press release. Splitter joins the Trail Blazers after leading the Paris Basketball Club to a French Basketball Cup championship and into the EuroLeague playoffs as the team’s head coach. Previously, Splitter … [Read more...] about Splitter, St. Andrews, Crawford Join Blazers’ Coaching Staff
Bucks Notes: Giannis, Lopez, Portis, Porter, Trent
As Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo ponders his NBA future, he won’t let outside events rush the decision, Shams Charania of ESPN said today in an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show (Twitter video link). There has been speculation for weeks that the two-time MVP might demand a trade to improve his chances of winning another NBA title, but Charania suggests that interested teams … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Giannis, Lopez, Portis, Porter, Trent
Knicks Haven’t Requested Permission To Negotiate With Kidd
All signs are pointing toward Jason Kidd remaining the head coach of the Mavericks. According to Christian Clark and Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Mavericks continue to privately insist to what they described as “key stakeholders” that Kidd won’t be going anywhere. Speculation has run rampant since it was reported on Monday by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst that there was “mutual … [Read more...] about Knicks Haven’t Requested Permission To Negotiate With Kidd
Western Notes: Gafford, Lakers, Kings Workout, Jazz Promotions
Daniel Gafford would be a good target for the Lakers but they’d probably have to overpay to get him, Jovan Buha of The Athletic said on his podcast (hat tip to Basketnews.com). Buha speculated that it would require a package of Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht and a first-round pick to get Dallas’ attention. Gafford will make $14.4MM in the final year of his contract next season, … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Gafford, Lakers, Kings Workout, Jazz Promotions
Part Ways With Veteran Scouts, Bring Back Assistant Coach
The Kings have parted ways with veteran scouts Scott Layden and Greg Stratton, sources tell Sean Cunningham of NBC Sacramento (Twitter link). Layden, formerly the top basketball executive of Utah, New York and Minnesota, had been with the Kings since 2022, while Stratton was hired in 2018. The Kings are also bringing back Garrius Adams as a player development assistant under … [Read more...] about Part Ways With Veteran Scouts, Bring Back Assistant Coach