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The Toronto Raptors recently interviewed Kenny Atkinson for their head coaching vacancy. Atkinson is currently an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors. Atkinson briefly agreed to become head coach of the Charlotte Hornets in 2022 before changing his mind. The Brooklyn Nets fired Atkinson as head coach in 2020. The Raptors are also believed to be considering Jordi … [Read more...] about Raptors Interview Kenny Atkinson For Head Coaching Job

The Toronto Raptors recently interviewed Kenny Atkinson for their head coaching vacancy. Atkinson is currently an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors. Atkinson briefly agreed to become head coach of the Charlotte Hornets in 2022 before changing his mind. The Brooklyn Nets fired Atkinson as head coach in 2020. The Raptors are also believed to be considering Jordi … [Read more...] about Raptors Interview Kenny Atkinson For Head Coaching Job

The six-year, $78 million contract signed by Monty Williams with the Detroit Pistons will impact accomplished head coaches as they work on extensions with their incumbent teams. "It's going to significantly impact the head coaching landscape for high level coaches including Miami's Erik Spoelstra and Golden State's Steve Kerr," said Adrian Wojnarowski. "Both of those coaches … [Read more...] about Monty Williams’ Contract To ‘Significantly Impact’ Steve Kerr, Erik Spoelstra, Ty Lue

Steve Kerr cited a loss of trust following Draymond Green's punch of Jordan Poole during training camp as one of the reasons the Golden State Warriors were unable to repeat as champions. "Anytime some trust is lost, then it makes the process much more difficult, and there was some trust lost," Kerr said at his exit interview on Tuesday. "That's as blunt as I can be. We have to … [Read more...] about Steve Kerr: Process Much More Difficult When Some Trust Is Lost

The Golden State Warriors have a potentially difficult contract negotiation this offseason with Draymond Green. Green has a $27.6 million player option for 23-24 that he can decline to become a free agent. Green is undecided on that decision though both he and the Warriors share interest on a long-term deal. "Look, if Draymond is not back, we're not a championship contender," … [Read more...] about Steve Kerr: Warriors Won’t Be Championship Contender If Draymond Green Leaves

Stephen Curry has been named the 2022-23 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion, the NBA today announced. Curry was selected from a group of five finalists for his dedication to pursuing social justice and advancing Abdul-Jabbar's life mission to engage, empower and drive equality for individuals and groups who have been historically marginalized or systemically … [Read more...] about Stephen Curry Named 22-23 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion

Golden State Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers is notably working without a contract that extends past this season. Myers and the Warriors have been unable to agree to terms to extend his deal over the past several months. The sense some are getting is that Myers is poised to leave Golden State later this week. Myers reportedly wouldn't be leaving over money … [Read more...] about Bob Myers Could Leave Warriors This Week

Joe Lacob admitted he didn't understand the decision by Bob Myers to step down as president and general manager of the Golden State Warriors. "I'm not going to sit here and tell you I understand it because I don't," Lacob said as he sat beside Myers. "But it's really not for me to understand why. I just want him to be happy," Lacob continued. "The bottom line is, this job, the … [Read more...] about Warriors Haven’t Decided Succession Plan With Exit Of Bob Myers