NBA insider Jake Fischer reported Wednesday during a Bleacher Report live stream (YouTube link) that he continues to hear that restricted free agent guard Cam Thomas is weighing whether to sign his $6MM qualifying offer or accept a two-year deal with the Nets worth around $14MM annually. The catch is the second year is a team option, meaning only the first season is … [Read more...] about Free Agent Rumors: Thomas, Westbrook, Simmons, Shamet, Knicks
Will Scott To Become Kings’ G League Coach
The Kings are hiring Will Scott as head coach for their NBA G League team in Stockton, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets. Scott had been an associate head coach for Stockton. He has also worked as a head video coordinator and a player development coach with the NBA’s Kings. He previously spent eight years with the Lakers, including three as their head video coordinator, … [Read more...] about Will Scott To Become Kings’ G League Coach
Paul Jesperson To Coach Suns’ G League Affiliate
The Suns have named Paul Jesperson the head coach of their G League affiliate, the Valley Suns, the team announced today in a press release. “Paul is ready to take this next step in his career as he moves into the role of head coach,” Valley Suns GM Brendan Sabean said in a statement. “His background and experience complement our vision to utilize the G League as a lifeline of … [Read more...] about Paul Jesperson To Coach Suns’ G League Affiliate
Warriors Unlikely To Include Hield, Moody In Kuminga Deal
The Warriors are actively encouraging sign-and-trade offers for Jonathan Kuminga, writes Jake Fischer for the Stein Line (subscriber link). However, Fischer adds that they are unwilling to do a deal that would require them to include either Buddy Hield or Moses Moody for salary-matching purposes. Because of the CBA’s base year compensation rules regarding sign and trades, any … [Read more...] about Warriors Unlikely To Include Hield, Moody In Kuminga Deal
Warriors Notes: Curry, Kuminga, Kerr, Lacob
Warriors star Stephen Curry isn’t panicking as the offseason drags along without his team making a roster addition, writes Sam Gordon of The San Francisco Chronicle. Personnel moves have been on hold as Golden State’s front office tries to resolve a stalemate with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II, and Seth Curry are among the … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Curry, Kuminga, Kerr, Lacob